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Huntington Park, Calif. Signal (Circ. D. 23,870) Venice, Calif. Vanguard (Circ. D. 548) Est. 1888 JIL Est. 1888 Paul Flowers talks on Entertainment By Paul Flowers Entertainment editor "Pzazz! '68" The black tie debut of "Pzazz! '68" last week at the Las Vegas Desert Inn may have ushered in a new show business era; the Musical Comedy Spectacular. The Frank Sennes-Donn Arden revue is more elaborately staged, moreTavishly costumed, and mounts a larger cast than any show on the boards of Broadway. "Pzazz! '68" also has been in rehearsal longer, employs a wider spectrum of lighting and utilizes more microphones than a TV spectacular. It blends the film-maker's art with the electronic genius of the record album creators; its stage is wider than a cinemascope screen. Choreography for "Pzazz! f68" is spiced with the abandon of a watu- si in counterpoint with the grace of a waltz, and the show has earned plaudits such as the comment by well known author Hank Greenspun: "Not even the best of Ziegfield can compare with "Pzazz! '68." Based on Hollywood's golden days, bridging the Mae West era to the mini- mod present, the musical comedy spectacular features exquisite production numbers that include .tributes to Fred Astaire and his lovely partners and to the famed "Road" films made memorable by Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour. Outstandingly beautiful sets include a mirrored ballroom with four tons of mirrors, a boomtown complete with frenzied "hippies" on motorcycles and the subsequent extinguishing of a blazing oil well. There is a Polynesian paradise with a waterfall in a lush setting of tropical foliage and vividly tinted live birds. The final scene is a stirring salute to the *'Beau Geste'* film epics with the entire company participating. jltL LAS VEGAS BEAT Jack Carter Debuts in Copa By S. P. MELNICK- Daily Signal Staffhfritcfci Jack Carter, "the master of fun," debuts in the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel tonight for a four-week engagement. Long acclaimed as an actor- comedian, the many talents of Carter have been seen in his performances on TV variety shows, nightclubs and pictures. Jack has appeared on over 40 Ed Sullivan TV shows and he is a regular on the Merv Griffin Show. Producer Jack Entratter has teamed Carter with Michele Lee, a top recording star, and the Little Steps, a talented quarted of youngsters who do a delightful takeoff on their famed "big brothers" with a fine comedy and dancing act. Tony Bennet and comedian Henny Youngman 'are,in theiry- second and last week at Caesars Palace. Bennett, known for his incomparable recording of "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," had San Francisco Mayor John F. Shelley as his guest for his opening night Oct. 19. The show ends Nov. 1. A gal whose attractive hair-do is her introduction, Phyllis Diller, is appearing at the Flamingo Hotel. Her antics on | the stage keep the audience in aj continuous uproar and she; makes the most of her "attractive" appearance. Wardej Donovan appears on the bill with her which is scheduled through Nov. 15. Peggy Lee andj Myron Cohen open Nov. 16. The Riviera Hotel has singei Trim Lopez headlining the Versailles Room. Lopez is sei[ through Nov. 7 after which comics Marty Allen and Steve Rossi take over the entertainmenl chores. JOHNNY CARSON It will be standing room onl; for the crowds that will pack th< , Congo Room at the Sahar; Hotel when TV star Johnn; Carson comes in for a limiti two-week stand Oct. 31. Donal< O'Connor is the current star ai the hotel. A Halloween costume! ball will be held at the Sahara \ for Las Vegas show people with] ! judges to include Carson and Don Rickles, with the party starting at 2:30 a.m. Nov. 1. It should be a whale of a party as the theme will be "Halloween Love In." The Desert Inn has a lulu of a hit with "PzastLJ6S" a revue that has a Hollywood motif and is spiced with attractive girls and costumes and outstanding acts. Producer of the show, Frank Sennes, and director, Donn Arden, have done an excellent job in putting together such an outstanding lavish production. It is in for an indefinite stand. The Stardust continues to roll along with its seventh edition of Lido de Paris revue entitled, "Grand Prix." The show recently completed its first full year. The Casino de Paris revue isN at the Dunes. It, too, is in the extravaganza class with a huge cast, spectacular production numbers and breathless costumes. The Tropicana has the "Folies Bergere" Centennial Edition that is in the "big time" class. It is a fast-paced 90-minute revue. That Certain Girl," a musical comedy with top Hollywood talent is at the Thunderbird Hotel. Among the stars in the production are Bobby Rydell, Virginia Mayo, Phil Foster and Mickey Manners. Jt is set for an indefinite run. Comic Herkie Styles and singer Billy Eckstine headline the current show at Milton PrelFs Aladdin Hotel. The popular Hank Penny Show is playing to peak audiences in the Mardi Gras Room of the Showboat Hotel. Hank, who is as versatile on ad libbing as he is playing his music, does fourj shows nighdy. The Four Queens continues j its policy of bringing top entertainment to its bistro by having top musicians, dancers and singers performing for the entertainment of their customers. The Rave-ons quartet are the current musical group. The Silver Slipper has Harold Minsky's latest burlesque revue. It is by far the best of the top Minsky shows. Several outstanding dance productions are interspersed with blackout skits that are funny and pleasing to; the crowds that jam the foyeri nightly for a chance to catch the show. Hollywood, Calif., Van Nuys Edition Valley Adv. Herald Tribune & Adliner (Cir. 2/W T. 93,381 S. 87,696) w*7 JUL Est. 1888 I A So much * lor the 'name' shows . . .As for the big production extravaganzas, The Desert Inn's "Pzazz:J68" ?╟÷ newest of the gTanT~musical revues in Doughville-in-the- [ Desert ?╟÷ is also one of the brightest and freshest ... a typical Donn Arden-Frank Sennes presentation, featuring magnificent costuming and 1 staging, lavish sets and exciting sketches. In the meantime The Dunes* "Casino De Paris," The Stardust's "Lido de Paris" and The Tropicana's "Folies Bergere" still attract capacity audiences even as these great 'spectaculars' come down the home stretch of 1967 while they each prepare bigger and better editions for 1968.