The legendary Tony Marts nightclub in Somers Point was known was the “Showplace of the World” until it closed in 1982. While it has been gone for 40 years, the legacy of this iconic rock ‘n’ roll mecca lives on to this day.
Frank Stallone with John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band
Where: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
When: 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1
How much: $39-$69
More info:
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You guessed it - A Frank Stallone sidebar
Frank Stallone’s name had all but completely disappeared from most people’s memories by the late 90’s. His career had begun to dry up more than a decade earlier and the odds of him being mentioned on TV on a regular basis seemed bleak at best.
But all that changed thanks to comedian Norm MacDonald during his tenure hosting the Weekend Update news segment sketch on “Saturday Night Live.” MacDonald began regularly using Stallone as a literal punchline in his jokes, blaming him for everything from toxic waste to spikes in unemployment. The punchline, “You guessed it – Frank Stallone” would follow elaborate setups by MacDonald and became something of a pop culture catchphrase, while also serving to resurrect Stallone from the bowls of obscurity.
Stallone himself was a fan of the jokes, and following MacDonald’s recent passing from cancer he posted about it on Instagram, saying: “I was saddened to hear that Norm MacDonald passed away today at 61. He had a lot of fun with me on Weekend Update with, You Guessed It Frank Stallone. I thought it was funny. My only regret was that I never got to do the show with him. I thought he was an original and very funny. My condolences go out to the MacDonald family.”
