Friday, October 31, 2003
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Friday, October 31, 2003 |
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Marty Allen to appear at Newnan Habitat benefit When asked if he would join his friend and fellow entertainer, David Pengelly, for a show tomorrow night in Newnan, Marty Allen quickly responded that he would be on the next flight from Las Vegas. Allen is one of the most versatile performers in show business. He has worked solo as a comedy headliner in nightclubs and as a dramatic actor in TV roles. He often presents a comedy-music-dance show with singer-composer Karon Kate Blackwell. His infamous “Hello Dere” greeting is known and imitated by fans throughout the world. Marty, a self-proclaimed Troll Doll, still sports the explosive hairstyle that made him so memorable when he was part of the comedy team Allen & Rossi in the ‘60s. That association produced a string of hit comedy albums, dozens of television appearances, including 40 visits to the Ed Sullivan Show. Unlike most performers, Marty is one that has stood the test of time and he “enjoys every minute of it,” he said. Throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s, Marty made hundreds of TV appearances, was a guest on all the talk shows and became a regular on “Hollywood Squares.” With just as much spark and energy as he possessed 30 years ago, you can catch Marty and his lovely partner and singing sensation, Karon Kate Blackwell, performing in the showrooms of Las Vegas, Atlantic City and on cruise ships taking their wit, music and charm around the world. “I am thrilled to have my long-time friend and professional entertainer, Marty Allen, join me to help raise money for Habitat,” said Pengelly, who added that he has been honored to know and work with Marty over the years. Eric Arnold, a 14-year-old Boy Scout, is the promoter of this show. Eric has taken on the responsibility of raising $10,000 to benefit Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity. All proceeds will go toward the building of a house on the east side of the county. The house will be dedicated in memory of Michael Thompson, a local Habitat lead construction manager who passed away earlier this year. The show takes place tomorrow
at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Newnan. Tickets are
$10 per person and can be purchased by calling 770-252-9049.
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