Norm Crosby Plays The Orleans Showroom 2/4-5, 2011

Renowned funnyman and with a knack for intelligent wordplay, Norm Crosby brings his trademark act to The Orleans Showroom, February 4 and 5, each evening at 8 p.m.

Norm Crosby is known as The Master of the Malaprop, for his ability to substitute words for similar sounding words to create a phrase that ultimately makes little sense, but is typically funny. His use of malapropisms and quick wit became lucrative as he began a stand-up career in the 50s as part of a comedy act with Ethan Eichrodt. Following a smash run as part of this duo in Las Vegas, Crosby found success going solo, then going on to become a staple on the talk, variety and game show circuit in every decade since the 60s.

Crosby has performed or been a guest on multiple occasions on legendary television shows such as, The Merv Griffin Show, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Dean Martin Comedy Hour and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, among countless others. He has also appeared in popular game shows, including The Hollywood Squares, Liar's Club, Beat the Clock, and Celebrity Sweepstakes. In 2004, Crosby appeared on Last Comic Standing as part of the "Roast Challenge." Crosby is among the multiple celebrities who have co-hosted and contributed to the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.

As an actor, Crosby has appeared on television shows such as Roseanne, The Love Boat, Diagnosis Murder, Law and Order and The Larry Sanders Show, to name a few. On film, he has lent his voice to Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights and Bob Saget's Farce of the Penguins.

Crosby was a fixture on The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts on NBC, ridiculing and embarrassing his fellow comedians and entertainers. In 1967 he recorded a comedy record, She Wouldn't Eat The Mushrooms, which is now available on CD.

Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are available starting from $19.95, plus tax and convenience fees, and can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.365.7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com. Save on convenience fees by purchasing the tickets in person at Coast Casinos.

About The Orleans Hotel and Casino
Located at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., The Orleans includes more than a dozen restaurants, an 18-screen movie theater, 70-lane bowling center, 827-seat showroom featuring theater-style seating, and a 9,500-seat Orleans Arena. The property has a 135,000-square foot casino with 60 table games including Blackjack-21, Roulette, Baccarat, Craps and Pai Gow. Guests will also find more than 2,800 slot and video poker machines. Additionally, The Orleans includes a bingo parlor, keno lounge and race and sports book. More information on The Orleans Hotel and Casino can be found at www.orleanscasino.com. The Orleans Hotel and Casino is a property of Boyd Gaming. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 16 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana and Louisiana. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.

 

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