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Marty Allen
Marty Allen was a successful stand-up comedian in his own right, but when he teamed up with Steve Rossi in 1957, his popularity exploded. Allen and Rossi made over 700 television appearances between 1957 and the 1970s, including 44 on The Ed Sullivan Show. Allen's signature "Hello dere!" greeting continues to be imitated by fans to this day. The comedian later tried his hand at dramatic roles on television in the 1980s (The Big Valley), and currently performs in Las Vegas.