Marty Allen and Karon Kate Blackwell enjoy a fun moment on the red carpet for “ENTSpeaks” at Inspire Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, in downtown Las Vegas.
Monday, March 21, 2016 | 2:29 p.m.
This week, Monday By the Numbers is dedicated to one of our favorite comedy legends.
First, a quick story about this man, one I have told before: About a decade ago, I was working out on a StairMaster at Las Vegas Athletic Club on West Sahara Avenue when I turned to the person working out next to me.
He seemed familiar, with the wild black hair and bulging eyes. It finally occurred to me who he was, and as I walked over to introduce myself, I was intercepted by a friend of mine who happened to be working out at that time.
“Who is that?” my friend asked.
“I’ll give you a hint,” I replied. “ ‘Hollywood Squares.’ ”
More stats about this esteemed entertainer:
94: Age of Marty Allen on Saturday, when he performs a 3 p.m. show at Rampart (Allen’s birthday is March 23, 1922).
70: Years Allen has been performing professionally.
76: Years since Allen graduated from Taylor Allderice High School in his hometown of Pittsburgh.
15: Presidents in office during Allen’s lifetime.
1: Soldier’s Medal for Bravery earned by Allen during World War II, when he was stationed in Italy in the 15th Air Force. Allen received that honor after saving a plane from catching fire from a refueling truck.
44: Appearances on “The Ed Sullivan Show” with comedy partner Steve Rossi.
700: Appearances made by Allen & Rossi on national TV shows.
16: Comedy albums recorded by Allen & Rossi.
31: Years Allen has been married to Karon Kate Blackwell.
11: Years Rossi & Allen were an active comedy team.
100: Age Allen plans to be when he retires from performing.
Minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, the Rampart Casino is located within the Resort at Summerlin, also home of J.W. Marriott Las Vegas. With its luxurious Mediterranean style, the resort contains a four-star hotel, casino and spa complex.
Enjoy gambling on more than 1,200 slot machines, 26 table games or at the race and Sports Book. Take in music at one of the two entertainment lounges. Six restaurants are on location, including Speidini Italian Ristorante, The Camel Room and Shizen.
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