Marty Allen Comes To Feinstein's 11/4, 11/6

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine, and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post, continues its Fall 2010 season with the debut of legendary comedian Marty Allen - with special guest Karon Kate Blackwell - for two nights only: Thursday, November 4 and Saturday, November 6. Both shows take place at the Loews Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

Marty Allen is among the last generation of the old Vegas style performers (Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, and Nat "King" Cole). To experience his show is to be able to experience the way it was in Las Vegas. When the Ed Sullivan Show was at its prime you could find the likes of Marty Allen and his then straight man, Steve Rossi, as regulars on this popular prime time show. Unlike most performers, Marty is one that has stood the test of time and he "enjoys every minute of it!" Throughout the 1970's and into the 80's, Marty made hundreds of TV appearances " I went up and down the dial ... I did all the talk shows and even became a regular on Hollywood squares." Says Allen. With just as much pizzazz as he possessed thirty years ago, you can catch Marty and his infamous "Hello Dere" along with his lovely partner Karon Kate Blackwell belting out "I'm Proud to be an American" and her sultry " Wedding Vows" song in casino showrooms from coast-to-coast, and on cruise ships.

During the 1950s, Marty worked in many of the top nightclubs in the country as opening act for established stars such as Sarah Vaughan, Eydie Gorme and many others, including the legendary Nat "King" Cole. It was during this time that he became part of the great comedy team of Allen & Rossi. That association produced a string of hit comedy albums, dozens of television appearances, including 40 visits to the Ed Sullivan Show, and the theatrical motion picture "The Last Of The Secret Agents." Eventually, Marty decided to try his hand at some straight dramatic roles. His debut as a serious actor came on "The Big Valley" TV series. Marty appeared in several other dramatic productions, including the TV movie "Mister Jerico," and "The Ballad of Billie Blue" and a Rod Serling "Night Gallery" segment.

Throughout the 1970s and into the'80s, Marty made hundreds of TV appearances. "I went up and down the dial. I did all the talk shows and even became a regular on 'Hollywood Squares." He also appeared on "The Circus Of The Stars," "Password" and many other game shows plus 10 movies for television. " They used to call me 'the darling of daytime television.' I did everything except 'Sermonette.'" It was during this time he met the brilliantly talented Karon Kate Blackwell. The two began performing together, combining Karon's music and Marty's comedy.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY will present Marty Allen on Thursday, November 4 and Saturday, November 6 at 8:30 PM. Performances have a $40.00 cover with $60.00 premium seats available, in addition to a $25.00 food and beverage minimum. Jackets are suggested but not required. The club is located at 540 Park Avenue at 61st Street in New York City. For ticket reservations and club information, please call (212) 339-4095 or visit us online at Feinsteinsatloewsregency.com and TicketWeb.

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