747 Club of Buffalo

Ann Louise,

Too funny! I guess my attempt for a unique address has backfired! My email address is : emailjoeallen@yahoo.com The word "email" starts and is part of the address! LMAO! JA

Hey Joe Allen, do I have your correct email address? I tried to email you but joeallen @ yahoo.com didn't go through. . let me know ann louise

I use to dance on this show. Great memories!!!!!!

Worked as a DJ on Friday nights at the Club 747 during the summer of '77, then went back there full-time in 1979-1980, including the live disco radio show from the club on WYSL-AM 1400 Buffalo. -- "Dr. John"

Hi Joe, off to nyc this morning, but i am in contact with alot of the girls especially diane and julie we go out alot. It's great to here from you! I will email you when I get back. AnnLouise . I see a reunion in the future. We often talk about going to the playboy club in Vegas. sounds like fun to me!

I'm right here Ann Louise! Finally we hook up! I live in Miami ! Been in Florida for 27 years! Send me an email to " emailjoeallen@yahoo.com" . We can trade info there! :-)

Hey Joe Allen, Where are you? Louie Laser

OMG was wondering also about getting video's from this show. I was on it also in late 79. Was with a group of 25 or so people at "The Three Coins" niteclub on Niagara Falls Blvd doing my robot, splits, and line dances when a woman from Tele-Tran productions came up to me and 3 other people in our group and gave us a card with all the info to be on the show. Still have the invitation in an album. Waited weeks to be able to see it on a saturday afternoon hopeing I wasn't working the frozen food section at Tops Markets on Kenmore Ave in Buffalo. To bad the only way to record the show back then was with a Sony Betamax. Would love to find a copy of that tapeing to show the kids!

Bunny Ann,

Great to hear back from you! Let's get something going! If you can call Anne Louise, that would be great! I will also track her down through Mark Gioele. Would love to see everyone again and celebrate everyone's success! Let me know! I have contact info on LinkedIn and Facebook!

Hi Joe Allen, I saw your post on this site and am shocked to hear about Harry Stewart. I just saw him do a concert at the Italian Festival about 2-3 yrs. ago. And also a few times when he was working UPS. I am so sorry to hear this. Your name sounds so familiar. I do know you but cannot picture you. (I am so bad with names and faces) Most of the people you mentioned I do know. I used to hang out with Judy Koo, and Cindy Kline. Those were the good ole days. We did have a reunion a few years ago and it was awesome. Quite a few people showed up. I think we should definitely get another reunion going. I can call Anne Louise because she knows how to get on touch with alot of people. I have alot of photos of some fun promos and parties we all went to. We could request that everyone bring anything that has to do with the club. Souveniers, etc. Sounds good. Where and when do we start?! "Bunny Ann"

OMG, stumbled on to this site and recognize many who posted! I worked at both the Playboy Club with Donnie, JoAnn, Larry and Alkie up in the Playmate Lounge. Learned some "real money making tricks" from him. My roomate was Butch, the Doorman who worked with Bunny Lynnie. Later was moved to the Club 747 after it reopened with Barry Bronzino! Worked there with Zoe Ann, Janet "Planet", and others! What a time working there! I remember the parties, bar hopping and the roadtrips to Sunset Bay. I fondly remember Diane Bilowus (Bunnie Billie), Anne Louise (Bunny Louie), Bunny Julie (Evers), Bunny Judy, Bunny Anne, Bunny Connie, Bunny Vicki, Bunny "The Mouse", and I could go on and on! I left, went to Penn State and became an engineer. Served in the Air Force for 10 years, worked for the Walt Disney Company, Siemens, and currently Avaya as a Sales Engineer. I have two Sons in their early 20's and currently live in Florida! Sadly heard about the recent passing of Harry Stewart of Junction West, and about a month later, his brother died. Oddly got the news from a phone call from Marky Gieole. From that call, lots of Facebook contacts. Amazing! Went to Buffalo a few months ago and got to reconnect with many at Templetons on the waterfront! If you're interested in a reunion...let me know ... I get the ball rolling!

OMG, stumbled on to this site and recognize many who posted! I worked at both the Playboy Club with Donnie, JoAnn, Larry and Alkie up in the Playmate Lounge. Learned some "real money making tricks" from him. My roomate was Butch, the Doorman who worked with Bunny Lynnie. Later was moved to the Club 747 after it reopened with Barry Bronzino! Worked there with Zoe Ann, Janet "Planet", and others! What a time working there! I remember the parties, bar hopping and the roadtrips to Sunset Bay. I fondly remember Diane Bilowus (Bunnie Billie), Anne Louise (Bunny Louie), Bunny Julie (Evers), Bunny Judy, Bunny Anne, Bunny Connie, Bunny Vicki, Bunny "The Mouse", and I could go on and on! I left, went to Penn State and became an engineer. Served in the Air Force for 10 years, worked for the Walt Disney Company, Siemens, and currently Avaya as a Sales Engineer. I have two Sons in their early 20's and currently live in Florida! Sadly heard about the recent passing of Harry Stewart of Junction West, and about a month later, his brother died. Oddly got the news from a phone call from Marky Gieole. From that call, lots of Facebook contacts. Amazing! Went to Buffalo a few months ago and got to reconnect with many at Templetons on the waterfront! If you're interested in a reunion...let me know ... I get the ball rolling!

Hi Bunny Ann! I am so sorry for the late reply, but I couldn't remember how to get back onto the site. I would love for all of us to get together again, but just simply do not know how since from what I have read, you cannot post email addresses or phone numbers. How do I get in touch with you? Wish I could have been a part of the Bunny Renunion!

patti, the club on youngs road was called the ZODIAC, THEN BECAME FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS DISCO CAFE IN 1971, THE OWNER OF THE ZODIAC RONNY ADAMY OPENED HE AND SHES after he closed the zodiac, after fridays it was called septembers, then sinbads, now just an old building

disco step by step the marty angelo disco tv show is on youtube

wow ,super shannon, me and dr john were thining about you the other day, glad to see you in the site, you were one of the first ones to have a disco radio show in southern ontario and western ny, ive been in las vegas since 1996 and still dj from time to time, he club 747 was too much fun back in the day

On Youngs Road in Cheektowaga NY there was a great dance and bar place called He's and She's. Does anyone know the other names that this location went by other than He's and She's. I am trying to remember but just can't. Thanks.

I worked at the EXECUTIVE club in tux - tails - pumps - Junction West was one of the hottest bands on the revolving stage and I worked on the dinner side serving excellent fare...where the Monkees played one weekend - remember, later I did the bump with Davie Jones in the 747 club- that place was sooooooo cool... I am a musician and my music is on itunes.... now.... http://www.tricia-greenwood.com

besides being a discjocky on wkbw I also was the disco dj at 747 in the mid to late 70s this was by far the hottest disco anywhere.

hi i was bunny norma it was really a great time in my life .but iam very happy with the life ihave now ,i have two great kids my husband for 26 years . my daughter is a model my son is afederal agent it would be agreat idea for a reunion

trying to find tapes from 70's disco tv show taped in Rochester, ny at a club in Brockport, NY - any ideas?

Hey every one! I recently gave my boyfriend one of my cufflinks and he was like a little boy in a candy store, punn intended.

My boyfirend said he found this site and I thought I would be morified, yet here I am and I can't keep from smiling.

Yes there are memories of the best of times and the worst of times...

My fiance' is a world traveler, a puplished author, actor,retired AP reporter eccentric millionaire and so much more if that is even possible...

Lets put it this way some collect Bunny memorbilia and he thinks he won the jack pot because he has me...that works for me, as I am totally head over heels in love with him, and in his eyes I am invaluable...looking at it from his perspective, how many men can say they have their own bunny?

He has often descibed me as an international woman...though I have never traveled out of the US I probably come accross that way because the world came to us (meaning the bunnies.

How many other woman can say they hung out with the Buffalo Bills, or Sabres,dated a Phyilidelphia Eagle, knew Rick James,Goldie Hawn, Bennadette Peters,Bert Reynolds and not to mention the Buffalo famous Schinta brothers.

So now when I meet prospersous or famous person it barely phases me. However, I do not know if I will be able to contain myself when my sweetie introduces me to George Clooney who he was in a movie with...

I worked at the club from 1981-1982 under the name of Bunny Candy....I was nic named that by the girls because I had low blood sugar and always kept candy near by. I am told another Bunny used my name after I left.

Since then, I went to college to become a nurse, and worked on critical care units, and often often wondered what effect that would have had on my patients if they knew....lol

I playfully refer to myself as a born again bunny.....As I always put God first in my life.

I am also a mother of 10 children 3 biological and 7 adopted...yes, this would probably be a good place for a bunny joke, but I will leave that one to your imagination. So what would a man of my finacees calibur want with a woman with 10 children?

LOL he too has 10 adopted children from Monglia....he gets me....

I was the writer/producer of "Invitation to Dance" in the late 70s. The original show was produced by WIVB as a local show. Mr Arnold Niess took over and hired me. We would shoot musical guests and interviews in NYC then edit them into the show footage that we shot in Buffalo. He syndicated the program worldwide and inserted commercials for his cosmetic company E.T. Browne that made Palmers Cocoa Butter. I do not have any videotapes. The host was Curt May. We shot 2 shows every 2 weeks on Saturday mornings. We would scout other clubs in Western NY and Toronto to recruit dancers to be on the show.
I was involved in producing 14 shows but I think they shot 26.

My friends and I used to go to 747 all the time - we had a great time - I have some friends who were on the show Invitation to Dance - I'd like to get a copy of the tape - can anyone help me? thanks

I was on this show in late 1978 and early 1979. Where can I get tapes. I was on at least 8-12 weeks. We would do several tapings and had to change for each show.

Hello Judy!
I saw your post on the Buffalo Playboy Club site and it is great to be able to write back to someone that was a Bunny the same time as me. I am not sure if you remember me. I was the oldest Bunny (age) there. I had blonde hair and hung around with Judy Koo,and Cindy Kline. Oh those were the days. Yes, I remember "The Scinta's" and "Junction West" And all the fun promos we did. What was your Bunny name? Did you go to the reunion a few years ago? I was there. I just talked to Ann Louise "Bunny Louie" about having another one and she thinks it is a great idea. We will have to track down alot of Bunnies. I remember Bunny Billie was at the reunion. It would really be great if we could all get each others e-mail addresses and send each other pics of the Club and each other. I know I have quite a few and also souveniers from the club. Please e-mail me back. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Ann

We were there every Wednesday nights for drink and drown. Where else could you drink your weight for $2.50? Good Lord I am ashamed to say I don't know how we got home some nights. Friday and Saturday nights were a must, as well.
New Years Eve was always crazy! Met many great friends there and I wish we had kept in touch!

Was wondering if there was any video of the Saturday morning dance show Step by Step. My friends used to dance on that show, and of course, we were all there every Fri. & Sat. nite.
Thanks~

Wow! I have only begun starting to use google and thought looking up the PlayBoy Club in Buffalo would be fun. I was quite surprised to see the activity on this site. I was a PlayBoy Bunny at this club from approximately 1978 till 1981 (dates are alittle fuzzy). I probably experienced some of my best times and some of my worst times while working there. I worked there while the Scinta Brothers were the opening act for a couple of years. I can still hear them playing their opening act of "Celebrate Good Times... Come On!" I made some wonderful friends their including Bunnies "Billie", "Chrissie", and "Janet". We all very hussled very hard to make our money and trust me it was not without alot of work and ignorant customers on occassion that we had to put up with. But over all, the majority of our patrons were extremely respectful. The 3 of us made alot of money because we worked extremely hard providing great customer service and never once thought we were "primadonnas" entitled to make money because we were pretty and that we were Play Boy Bunnies.

I am now a happily married mother of 1 teenage son with a very succesful career in the healthcare profession. It's rather funny where life leads you.

It would be wonderful to hear from any other Bunnies from this time frame.

I worked there as a doorman with big Jay,Dave,Steve, Rich and all the rest of the gang. Had a great time in the mid 80's. I realy miss those days. We all had a great time. Joe Cutre

Here is you tube video from Club 747
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY_MdwnBdX0

Kindof a related question...

At the same time that 747 operated at the Executive, the place had a lounge with live music. I think it was simply called the Executive Lounge (later, Zigfields, Playboy Club). Were the two clubs connected? Maybe they were in completely different parts of the hotel(?). And were they managed by the same people? Thanks.

Sounds funny, but I get sorta nostalgic when I go by the site (now a fairfield Inn). I believe the location of 747 is now merely open parking. Could be a good spot for a commemorative plaque of some sort. :)

Worked their as a Doorman in the early 80's. the Club was still as Hot as ever.What great times with the best employee's. Bob and Michelle,Richie Lang,Steve ( Van Scoy ) Vass at the bar,Frank in the booth,Hollywood Joe,Dave Irwin,Dave Edwards,Roco S.Drink and Drowned Wednesday's, Ladys night on Friday.We took Canadian Money at Par and they came down by the hundreds,made things intresting to say the least. miss those days and those great people. Big Daddy JP.

I believe my great-uncle had part ownership in the 747 Club, but am unable to find any further information regarding him or his wife. If anyone knows the info, I would like to hear from you. My uncles name was Laddy Lackey and my aunt's name is Eleanor (Karcher) Lackey.

The 747 was the most exciting club in the Western New York area. I spent most of my weekends dancing the night away with my partner Brad Easton. We did the hustle, bus stop,and the football. Most of our friends John Hopkins, Linda Zwifka, etc. danced while the disco ball spun. Dr. John was an excellent DJ and kept the music moving. Brad and I danced to alot of the favorites like; SOUVERINORS, KNOCK ON WOOD, MAIN EVENTand so many other great tunes. The dissco era was the best and so was the 747.

We would put on our best disco suits and drive from Toronto to the 747. Party all night till 4AM and drive back gassed in the 71 Vega. I can't imagine crossing a border in that state these days.

Great place!

Loved this place. It was so much fun!
Great dance floor,lighting and music.
Use to go with a few girlfriends back in
1978-1979 ish. Was one of the best places
to go out to dance.

I was on this show while in college in Buffalo with my then boyfriend. Unsure of the year, but it had to be after 1976 and before spring of 1980. I am interested in getting some tapes to see if I am on them. Tend to think it would have been somewhere between 1977 thru 1979. Only on a few times-know I wore a long cream colored skirt and believe a black halter top and probably eyeglasses in one taping.

Club 747 was owned by Jimmy Cosentino and was inside the Executive Hotel. It was an innovative idea and was originally supposed to be a franchise startup. Jimmy & Pat Cosentino bought the interiors of seven 747 jetliners when the US Army converted the planes to carry cargo. They only built two clubs,Buffalo and Rochester. Bill Levy was the franchisee in Rochester. The clubs lasted into the mid 80's. In 1986 I worked for the hotel and dismantled the Buffalo club. They had a Playboy Club on the other end of the hotel. It was quite the entertainment complex. There was a TV show produced from the 747 called Disco Step by Step. It's owner was Marty Angelo. Later Marty lefrt the show and took the name with him but it continued as "Invitation to dance" with host Kevin O'Connell We have a copy of that show. We are having a fund raiser in Buffalo on Friday February 23 called "The Worlds Smallest Disco"(because it benefit the smallest people of Buffalo, the kids at Childrens Hospital. the party will feature 8 of the area's top original DJs. www.worldssmallestdisco.com

hi bernie, i did 2 stints at this great club. ti was owned by jimmy cosintino and designed by don perrino. when american airlines soldthe interiors of their 747s to make them cargo planes, jimmy bought about 6 interriors to build a club in varios cities, i was gong to be corporate music director and had olaned to move to florida to open one in lauderdale, the company eventually went into another direction as they owned, hotels and other propeRties includint the 747s sister club next door THE PLAYBOY CLUB OF BUFFALO. ONE OF THE LAST PLAYBOY CLUBS THAT REMAINED OPEN

The interior shots can be seen on the Disco Step By Step shows. I have six episodes of this dance show.