Clark County NV Archives Obituaries.....Callas, Charlie January 27, 2011
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LV Review Journal             Feb 7, 2011
CHARLIE CALLAS Charlie Callas passed away at 83. Born Dec. 20, 1927 and passed 
Jan. 27, 2011. He was an actor, musician and comedian. A master drummer, he 
played with bands like Tommy Dorsey and Buddy Rich. Going from drummer to 
stand-up, he toured with Frank Sinatra and Tom Jones. He appeared on 1,000's 
of TV shows. Films like Pete's Dragon, Jerry Lewis' Big Mouth, several Mel 
Brooks' films, etc. He had a hit TV series, "Switch" and was always seen on a 
lot of TV shows like Jackie Gleason, Ed Sullivan, Merv Griffin, Johnny Carson, 
Andy Williams, Dom DeLoise, Flip Wilson, Joey Bishop, as well as shows like 
Hollywood Squares, Love Boat, Monkees, Monsters, Dean Martin Roasts and too 
many to list. He adored his wife, Evelyn, who died July 7, 2010; and he died 
of a broken heart Jan. 27, 2011. He leaves behind two sons, Mark and Larry; as 
well as eight-year old grandsons, Charlie and George. For more information, 
call Larry, 683-5000. Memorial services will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at 
Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave.




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