Tony Curtis Named Spokesperson for Seniors Portal

Posted on November 2, 2000

Tony Curtis, a popular actor who has starred in many movies including Some Like it Hot and Spartacus, now has a new role as spokesperson for Zelgo.com. Zelgo.com is a new website for seniors which launched October 25, 2000.

``I like to compare my initial experience on the Internet with my first car,'' explains Curtis. ``When I bought my first car, the whole neighborhood opened up. When I bought my first computer and logged on to the Internet, the whole world opened up. More and more seniors are realizing the potential of the Internet and using it in their everyday lives.''

Zelgo.com is designed specifically for seniors and includes big type and bold icons to make it easy to navigate and find information. Topics covered include arts and entertainment, books and computing, health and family, legal and finances, lifestyles and hobbies, news and politics. The site also offers free email access and community services. Site membership is free.

``What does a 20-something, 30-something or even a 40-something know about my lifestyle?'' asks Curtis. ``Because Zelgo.com was designed by other seniors, I get a world of information that helps me make the most of my life today as an active senior. I can reminisce about the good old days one minute with oldies music and broadcasts of one of my personal favorites, The Shadow, and be introduced to new tips on art, travel, entertainment and finances the next.''

``Today's seniors are different than those of yesteryear -- Tony Curtis is a perfect example of that,'' adds Stanley E. Lebow, 74, Chairman of Zelgo.com. ``We are more techno-savvy and more active. When compared to our younger counterparts, we have more disposable income and more time to surf the 'net.