NANCY SINATRA AND STEVE ROSSI
ED SULLIVAN SHOW - SCENE FROM 'THE LAST OF THE SECRET AGENTS?' 1966
Steve Rossi turns 73 [Las Vegas Sun - May 27th 2005
Entertainer Steve Rossi celebrated his 73rd birthday Wednesday at
Manetti's, the Plaza restaurant owned by actor Larry Manetti (also a Plaza
executive). Among guests who dropped by to help Rossi celebrate were
impersonator Gordie Brown, who performs at the Golden Nugget, and magician
Lance Burton, who is with the Monte Carlo. Before he became an
impressionist, Brown was a political cartoonist in Ottawa, Canada. He
presented Rossi with a cartoon of the singer/comedian and his former
partner, comedian Marty Allen. Manetti, best known for his co-starring
role with Tom Selleck in "Magnum P.I.," also attended the
affair.
By BREANNE HUBBARD
PVT
Pahrump will soon find itself on the big screen once again when the town
appears as a backdrop in a new film expected to be released late next
year.
The horror movie is called "Death Ranch" and if everything goes
well, the film will be released Oct. 31, 2005.
"What we really look for in a lot of cases is an area that doesn't
have a lot of man made things," co-producer Michael Tessiero said.
He, along with the other co-producer Steve Rossi, met in Pahrump last week
to talk with KPVM Channel 41 and go over film ideas. According to
Tessiero, there will be a lot of principle photography shot out on Highway
52 and areas of Pahrump, while the rest will be shot at Valcom Studios in
Las Vegas.
"The places are all in place," Tessiero said. They are still
waiting on permits. Tessiero will play the leading male role in the film
and Glenda Tangen will play the leading female role. Rossi will also have
an acting role in the film.
"When you're an actor, you play as many parts as you can,"
Rossi said. He will be playing a sheriff, while Tessiero will have two
roles in the film.
Tessiero has been in a number of films as unaccredited roles, as well as
numerous commercials. He's looking forward to putting the film together.
"It's going to be a terrific movie. It's going to be a really gory
horror film," Tessiero said.
Tessiero and Rossi both came from New York originally. Rossi has lived in
Las Vegas for 50 years, while Tessiero has only been in the desert for
seven. Both men have been best friends for the span of Tessiero's
residency.
Rossi has been in the acting business since he was 6 years old and is
most recognized for his role in the comedic duo "Allen and Rossi"
with Marty Allen. Re-runs can be caught on PBS. Rossi will also have guest
roles in the Fox series "Casino," a reality-based show about the
Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas. Rossi's transition from comedy to
horror wasn't awkward. "Most of our comedy was horrific," he
cracked.
Tessiero is in awe of Rossi's presence. To put in words what working with
Rossi has been like, Tessiero can barely find the words. "He's
unbelievable," Tessiero said.
Tessiero is solely financing the horror flick because he has that much
faith in what will be the final product. Asking Rossi, his best friend, to
be a part of the film was never a question. "It's just kind of a
natural thing," he said.
Filming will start around the beginning of October in Las Vegas. Tessiero
and Rossi don't see filming in Pahrump starting until the first week of
November. The filming process should take roughly six weeks, according to
both men.
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Legendary comedian, singer and actor Steve Rossi hosts a
musical-comedy-variety-talk show - KSFN 1140 . "The Steve Rossi Show,"
which orginates live from Las Vegas, airs Sunday nights from 9 - 11
p.m.(Eastern Time)
"My plan is for this program to be Las Vegas' connection to the rest
of the world," Rossi Says. "It's only fitting since it's the
world capital for food, hotels, enetertainment, conventions and golf. Each
week celebrity residents who live in the area and those passing through
will be guests, as will many personal friends who will visit by phone."
Rossi's planned guest list reads like a "Who's Who" including
names like Englebert Humperdink, Rich Little, the Righteous Brothers,
Sidney Sheldon, chef Gustav Mahler and others.
Rossi and his sidekick Marty Allen were the act that were the act that
followed The Beatles' first appearance on American TV on February 9, 1964
on The Ed Sullivan Show. Sullivan liked the combination so well that Allen
and Rossi were invited back to follow The Beatles twice more on the show.
Steve Rossi keeps busy. Most recently he was cast in a small part in a
movie being filmed near Las Vegas, "The Mexican," starring Julia
Roberts, Brad Pitt, Gene Hackman and James Gandolfini of The
Sopranos.(Trivia buffs recall that Rossi co-starred with Nancy Sinatra in
the 1960 spy spoof "Last of the Secret Agents." In September
1999, Allen and Rossi were inducted into the "Legends Hall of Fame"
Museum at the Tropicana Hotel with their own memorabilia wall.
Filmography:
Vegas, City of Dreams (2001)
Directed by Lorenzo Doumani
Writing credits Lorenzo Doumani
Credited cast overview:
Steve Rossi .... Joe Russo
rest of cast listed alphabetically
Joe Don Baker .... Dylan Garrett
Carlos Bernard .... Chico Escovedo
Angelica Bridges
Erika Eleniak .... Katherine Garrett
Brenda Epperson Doumani .... Brenda Garrett
Monika Schnarre .... Jessica Garrett
Carrie Stevens .... Gabrielle Garrett
John Taylor (IV) .... Byron Lord
Michael A. Tessiero .... Bartender Mike
Mexican, The (2001)
Directed by Gore Verbinski
Writing credits (WGA)
J.H. Wyman (written by)
Tagline: love with the safety off
Plot Outline: A man tries to transport an ancient gun called The Mexican,
believed to carry a curse, back across the border, while his girlfriend
pressures him to give up his criminal ways.
Cast overview, first billed only:
Brad Pitt .... Jerry Welbach
Julia Roberts .... Samantha Barzel
James Gandolfini .... Winston Baldry
J.K. Simmons .... Ted
Bob Balaban .... Nayman
Sherman Augustus .... Leroy the Hitman
Michael Cerveris .... Frank
Gene Hackman .... Margolese
Richard Coca .... Car Thief
David Krumholtz .... Beck
Castulo Guerra .... Joe the Pawnshop Owner
Mayra Serbulo .... Emanuelle
Salvador Sánchez .... Gunsmith
Alan Ciangherotti .... Gunsmith's Assistant
Melisa Romero .... Gunsmith's Daughter
Ernesto Gómez Cruz .... Tropillo
Daniel Escobar .... Raoul
Dale Raoul .... Estelle
Jeremy Roberts (I) .... Bobby Victory
Jorge Malpica .... Mexican Gas Station Clerk
Pedro Armendáriz Jr. .... Mexican Policeman
Steve Rossi .... Vegas M.C.
Clint Curtis .... Vegas Busboy
Lawrence Bender .... Vegas Onlooker
Ariane Pellicer .... Mexican Ticket Agent
Carlos Lacamara .... Car Rental Rep
Daniel Zacapa .... Bartender
Alfredo Escobar .... Car Thief #2
Luis Artagnan .... Car Thief #3
Fermín Martínez (I) .... Chicken Farmer
José Carlos Rodríguez .... Hotel Clerk
Gustavo Aguilar Tejada .... Junk Yard Proprietor (as Gustavo Aguilar)
Lucía Pailles .... Mexican Woman (Phone)
Gilberto Barraza .... 2nd Man with Gun
Humberto Fernández Tristan .... Nobleman
Luis Felipe Tovar .... Nobleman's Son
Fausta Torres .... Elderly Mexican Lady
Loló Navarro .... Chosen Grandmother
Emiliano Guerra .... Small Boy with Flashlight
Miguel Ángel Fuentes .... Big Thief #4
Angelina Peláez .... Mother
Arthur Taxier .... Hotel Security
William Fuller .... Big Tom
Harrison Fuller .... Big Tom Double
Gerardo Tarcena .... Reveler to Fire Gun
John Pisci .... Musician
Rudy Aikels .... Musician
Ronald Simone .... Musician
rest of cast listed alphabetically
Adam Carl .... Benny
Harv Lawrence .... Bar Patron, Tourist (uncredited)
Michael A. Tessiero .... Nightclub Customer #4 (uncredited)
Produced by John Baldecchi .... producer
Christopher Ball .... executive producer
William S. Beasley .... co-producer
Lawrence Bender .... producer
Paul Hellerman .... co-producer
Aaron Ryder .... executive producer
William Tyrer .... executive producer (as William Tyrer)
J.H. Wyman .... executive producer
Original music by Alan Silvestri
Garden, The (1995/I)
Directed by James Kerwin
Writing credits James Kerwin
Tagline: At the beginning of time, and the edge of forever, lies a
forbidden place... none have seen, few have dreamed of... and they have
found.
Cast overview, first billed only:
Matt Hovde .... David Taylor
Christine Dalpino .... Michelle Hamilton
Brien Bergner .... Ted Callow
Nowell Donovan .... Martin Walter
Andrew Haskett .... Ian Brink
Guido Carcerano .... Travers
Michelle Wiesner .... Maryam Lamont
Jeff Frost .... Father Johansen
Patricia Kirk .... Mrs. Walter
Jerry Blessing .... Airport Driver
Steve Rossi (I) .... Peddler
Trever Willard .... Pianist
Kara Harshbarger .... Waitress
Homer Jon Young .... Thug
Murray Atkinson .... Thug
Man from O.R.G.Y. (1970)
Directed by James Hill
Writing credits Ted Mark (also novel)
Complete credited cast:
Jan Bank
Lynne Carter .... Madam
Mike Dailey .... Lucky Pierre
Mimi Dillard
Marc Hannibal
Mary Marx
Louisa Moritz .... Gina Moretti
Shannon O'Shea
Steve Rossi .... Luigi
Michel Stany
Robert Walker Jr. .... Steve Victor
Slappy White .... Vito
Also Known As:
Real Gone Girls, The (1970)
Screen: Search for Girls:Robert Walker Stars in 'Man From O.R.G.Y.'
By ROGER GREENSPUN
Published: April 4, 1970
O.R.G.Y. stands for Organization for the Rational Guidance of Youth, but
otherwise it need, not concern you. It exists only so its director (Robert
Walker) can give up his research into the erotic responses of working
girls in order to track down three beautiful prostitutes who are to share
a $15-million inheritance. Each heiress can be identified only by the
image of a grinning gopher branded on her bottom, and to pursue his quest,
Robert Walker must uncover a lot of girls. And that is what "The Man
From O. R. G. Y.", which opened yesterday at the Forum, is all about.
A certain charming innocence pertains to all the low-level vulgarity, as
it does to the plump, often pretty girls themselves with their piled-up
hairdo's, their freighted eyelids, and their brave little attempts to say
their lines.
Maybe in two cases out of every three they are fun to look at, and
collectively they suggest a soft solidity to shore against the flimsiness
of the film's sets, which, like wallpaper without walls, shake and rustle
at each passing step.
Because "The Man From O.R.G.Y." is a dirty movie that means to
be a spoof of dirty movies, it also features a lot of comedy, none of
which is funny, but much of which is energetic enough somehow to engage
the attention if not the interest. To an extent, this is remarkable,
because the film seems determined to repeat each of its comic ideas, no
matter how awful, at least three times.
It more or less has to just to fit in the acts. Not only has it a
black-white male comedy team (White and Rossi; White's black), but also a
female impersonator (his name is Lynn Carter, and he does Hermione
Gingold, Phyllis Diller, Marlene Dietrich, and of course, Bette Davis), a
real-female comedienne (Louisa Moritz), and a large cast of minor
characters every one of whom has a routine. By the time each man has shown
his stuff and each girl has had a chance to strip a little, "The Man
From O.R.G.Y." resembles not so much a movie as a last bastion of
individualist free enterprise against the encroaching coltivism of our
society.
Last of the Secret Agents?, The (1966)
Directed by Norman Abbott
Writing credits Norman Abbott
Cast overview, first billed only:
Marty Allen .... Marty
Steve Rossi .... Steve
John Williams .... J. Fredrick Duval
Nancy Sinatra .... Micheline
Lou Jacobi .... Papa Leo
Theodore Marcuse .... Zoltan Schubach
Carmen
Remo Pisani .... Them I
Sig Ruman .... Prof. Werner von Koenig
Larry Duran .... Them II
Ben Lessy .... Harry
Wilhelm von Homburg .... GGI Man
Aida Fries .... Belly Dancer
Harvey Korman .... German Colonel
Phyllis Davis .... Beautiful Girl
Mondo Cane 2 (1963)( USA NTSC VHS Movie )
This sequel to the cult shockumentary looks at some of the world's
weirdest customs with unsettling authenticity. There's human pincushions,
cops in drag, bloody magazine models and more grotesque sequences.
Features a theme song by "The Legend," Steve Rossi. AKA: "Mondo
Pazzo."
90-minutes.
Category: Documentary
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