His catchphrase was hello dere.
Now we say goodbye.
Marty Allen, the bug-eyed comedian and staple of variety shows, died Monday night in Las Vegas.
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Candi Cazau, a spokesperson for Allen, told theAssociated Presshe passed away from complications with pneumonia.
His wife and performing partner Karon Kate Blackwell kept by his side.
Farewell to one of the funniest people onstage and off.
Marty Allen was true Mr. Show Business.
Allen became known as one-half of the Allen & Rossi duo in the 1950s and 60s with Steve Rossi.
It was during this time that Allen made hello dere his own.
There wasnt a talk show on TV that didnt want Allen & Rossi.
Allen & Rossi split in 1968, but teamed up again multiple times over the years that followed.
Rossi died of cancer in 2014.
Allen made his way across daytime television and became a regular on game shows, likeThe Hollywood Squares.
