Steve Allen Dies

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 31 Oct 2000 1:57 pm

This is sort of shocking. I know that some of you are fans of his piano playing. I've been less interested in his music, more interested in the man as a cultural figure, an icon of some sort, a funny dude, a fairly hep cat, a decent soul....
He sure left a mark.

(Age 78, heart attack)

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 31 Oct 2000 1:59 pm

Though I haven't seen or heard any of his work in a long time, I'll still miss him. Or maybe the truth is, I'll miss that part of my childhood that he represents. R.I.P.

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 31 Oct 2000 2:15 pm

Yes he was a cool guy! His talk show was my favorite when I was a kid. He always championed good musicians and "outside" humor.

Steve Feldman · Post by **Steve Feldman** » 31 Oct 2000 3:01 pm

OH NO!!!!!

I always liked him.

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Mike Weirauch · Post by **Mike Weirauch** » 31 Oct 2000 5:03 pm

He was a good entertainer. I always enjoyed him and I'm sorry he is gone.

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 31 Oct 2000 5:24 pm

What a loss! He was a truly wonderful man, and had an inventive mind, and a great sense of humor. Along with his TV legacy, he was a talented pianist, and wrote "Gravy Waltz", which is one of the songs on Buddy's epic "Steel Guitar Jazz" album. He was a fine family man, and never said a bad word about anyone. His comedy routines with Louie Nye and Don Knotts were priceless!

We will miss him.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 31 Oct 2000 6:13 pm

Unfortunately, all the good ole entertainers get their number called at some point in time. The greats like Steve Allen will never be forgotten. Can't say the same for the newer entertainers. R.I.P. Stevie baby.

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Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 31 Oct 2000 6:54 pm

Oh man, I loved that guy. I've always been a big Steve Allen fan.

Earnest Bovine · Post by **Earnest Bovine** » 31 Oct 2000 9:48 pm

I could never like a guy who said all those nasty things about Jerry Springer's show.

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 31 Oct 2000 10:00 pm

Steve was one of my heroes. God speed.
Jerry Springer can K.M.A.

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Ken Tinsman · Post by **Ken Tinsman** » 1 Nov 2000 2:13 am

Aside from all the TV and movies he also wrote over 50 books ranging from comedy to philosophy to murder mysteries - all of them worth reading. He is also credited by the Guiness Book of World Records as the most prolific song writer of all time. At the time he was put in the book in 1985 he had already written 8,500 songs. In one of his books he said that as a stunt he once set up in an area of a shopping mall and in the course of one day wrote 400 songs. Ed McMahon said that when Steve Allen guested on the Tonight Show during the breaks he would talk into a hand-held tape recorder making notes for a new book or song. All this and he was still a genuine, warm, humble - and truly funny man.

Hi-Ho Steve-a-rino!

BJ Bailey · Post by **BJ Bailey** » 1 Nov 2000 2:53 am

I can still see him on t.v. on the USS. Handcock Aircraft carrier with the new rock sensation ,Elvis Pressley .
He played a comic part ,being Evis's long lost brother.
They sang Blue Sweade Shoe's,at which Steve was dressed with sideburn's,big shoe's and a fake guitar that fell all to peice's as they performed.
Steve was a cutup, but also shared the lime light on the new Tupelo Flash
My brother happen to be in the Navy and on that ship at the time,and saw the performance live.
Steve Allen was truely a class act,may he R.I.P.

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John Gretzinger · Post by **John Gretzinger** » 1 Nov 2000 11:27 am

I had the pleasure of meeting Steve several times and playing for him a time or two at his home in the Encino hills. I also was blessed in meeting his lovely wife.

He introduced me to people like Terry Gibs (his vibraphone player) and Mel Zelnick (sp) (a wonderful drummer) among others.

His warmth and humor were on all the time, it was never an act with him. A truly wonder person that I will personally miss.

God Bless you Steve.

schmawk!

jdg

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C Dixon · Post by **C Dixon** » 1 Nov 2000 2:55 pm

Probably one of the most uniquely talented men to ever grace the TV screen. His voice alone whether he was seriuos or joking would soothe the hardest soul.

I loved this guy. He will be missed.

God rest Steve's soul,

carl

Kenny Dail · Post by **Kenny Dail** » 1 Nov 2000 5:55 pm

Steve is the definition of the true "Renaissance Man". R.I.P. Steve.

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Gord Cole · Post by **Gord Cole** » 2 Nov 2000 10:08 am

Carl, you're right about the voice and remember also his laugh that you'd hear in the background when that great cast of comedians were doing their skits! A great entertainer.
Gord

Al Johnson · Post by **Al Johnson** » 3 Nov 2000 3:48 am

There was only one Steve Allen. What a Talent. Around 1950 Jimmy Wakely and Margaret Whiting had a hit song,(one of many) Let's Go To Church Next Sunday Morning. Written by Steve Allen. Andy Williams said on TV the
other day, that his first LP was titled Andy Williams sings Steve Allen. A very interesting gentleman. Thank you, Al

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 3 Nov 2000 4:54 am

Class Act always,funny funny man. Never had to use expletive language to get people to laugh... He was responsible for many careers he never got the credit for.RIP Steve.

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George Keoki Lake · Post by **George Keoki Lake** » 3 Nov 2000 11:40 am

As a comedian, emcee, musician, composer, author, actor, Steve was one clean dude who never resorted to 4 letter word profanity as some so-called "comedians" do today. Also, he was one of the most generous persons in the entertainment field as he supported many, many worthwhile causes, always without any fanfare. Truly a great man whose legacy will live on.

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 5 Nov 2000 6:36 pm

All of the above!

I grew up in the Steve Allen era. I am in his age bracket. Steve was an absolute Genius!
He was also Health minded. He loved Fruit and vegetables and I am shocked with his sudden death.

He is the guy that started the Tonight show routine, he invented it.

I loved his Piano Playing. I have lots of his LP's and it is all just great listening music. God bless Jayne, 48 years with the right man.....al