Shecky Greene is considered to be the ultimate, consummate nightclub performer.

He is one of less than half a dozen comedians who has headlined Las Vegas hotels and been paid in the six figures a week to do so. He began his show business career  50 years ago. Over the years, Shecky played many Las Vegas casinos and lounges, including the Starlight Lounge, the Tropicana and the Frontier.

He did work in films, including Splash, Mel Brooks' History of the World -- Part 1, and Tony Rome. He has appeared on game shows and was a substitute host on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show." Shecky has appeared on television series ranging from "Laverne and Shirley" to "The A-Team" to "Northern Exposure."