Pete Allman's Celebrity Scene News April 2001

 Leslie Nielsen and Pete Allman

 Leslie Nielsen, whose fame hasn't necessarily brought him luck at the blackjack tables, said his real luck came when he filmed "Airplane." “Airplane gave me the opportunity to expand my comedy. I loved filming that movie," said Nielsen.

Nielsen was attending the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TELEVISION PROGRAM EXECUTIVES (NATPE) convention promoting his new series "Liography." It’s a comedic TV series about famous people built on lies. Who knows where this one will go, but it just might stay around. In chatting with Mr. Nielsen, he had some humorous advice on how to break into show business. “A wet bird never flies at night," he stated.

Carmen Electra

Beautiful Carmen Electra has been dancing since the age of five. Electra is starring in a new show entitled "Lumiere" at the Aladdin. "Lumiere" is scheduled to open this summer in a new showroom being built by Mark Fieischman, former owner of Studio 54 In New York City and owner of the Century Club in Los Angeles' Century City. Fieischman said this venue would be unlike anything Las Vegas has ever seen. “The showroom will turn into a nightclub with three dance areas. There also will be a VIP area which will open up into an outside terrace overlooking the Paris Hotel," states Fieischman.

Gary Oulette, the director who conceived "Lumiere," is a producer of 25 hours of television and has directed many live shows. Oulette also has a show entitled, "Hollywood Blondes," a late night sexy topless revue. Gary met Carmen through Apollonia Kotero. Kotero loves Oulette's idea of Carmen starring in a show that portrays her life as hell, then going to heaven. Kotero was Prince's leading lady in the movie, "Prince."

Erik Estrada

Erik Estrada remembers his big success with CHIPS and the lawsuits that went along with it. Estrada says he’s not bitter over what happened. “All we can do is move forward. What happened with the studio's blackballing is behind us.” Erik and Laura McKensie are hosting "American Adventures," a fabulous travel show, bringing a taste of their travels to audiences worldwide.

Estrada continues to appear in great movie roles. Check out "VISIONS," where he stars with Robert Vaughn and Laura McKensie. It’s at Blockbuster Videos. In regard to advice for young people developing their lives, Estrada states, “I was born in Spanish Harlem, and I came from a broken home, but I didn’t let that stop me from envisioning what I wanted to do. I worked hard and met the right people. With a little luck, I succeeded."

Stacy Komano and Brandi Rederick

Baywatch is hot and becoming more popular in the Nielsen ratings. Stacy Komano and Brandi Rederick, two of its stars, say they love Las Vegas for its glitter, shows and bright lights, but not for the gambling. Filming Baywatch is geared more for acting, not just a show about beautiful people, according to Michael Bergin, also one of the stars of Baywatch Hawaii, along with Jason Mosmoa and Jason Brooks.

Charles Napier, Peter Breck, Scott Shepherd

Charles Napier, Peter Breck and Scott Shepherd stopped by the NATPE convention to visit Buck McNeeley, the host and producer of "The Outdoorsmen," the number one sports show on television. Charles Napier would like to do more action-packed movies. Peter Breck has a new CD, "Country All the Way," and Scott Shepherd is the new Lone Ranger.

Pamela Anderson with cast of VIP with Access Hollywood

Pamela Anderson and cast of VIPs had a great time in Las Vegas with plenty of business at hand. Anderson just finished an interview with Access Hollywood. The voluptuous beauty wouldn't comment on her personal life.

Floyd Mayweather catches Diego Corrales with a quick right

Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather gave all the credit to his father for his excellent style of boxing against Diego Corrales. Corrales had trouble making weight at the weigh-in. He did, however, look good in the ring. The problem was his speed and defense against Mayweather, who was just too fast for him. Mayweather won by TKO in 2:19 of the 10th round. There was no doubt that Mayweather won every round, not to mention knocking Corrales down in the 7th, 9th and 10th rounds.

Until next month, please take the time to smell the roses and be kind to your fellow human beings.

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