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Huntington Park, Calif. Signal (Circ. D. 23,870) m JIL Est. 1888 y I|LAS VEGXS BEAT . Musicals Dominate Show Scene coupled with ad libs makes the; show entertaining. Television star Johnny Carson opens at the Sahara Oct. 31 for a limited, two weeks stay. The Flamingo Hotel is roc'king with laughter as Phyllis Diller] continues her wild capers in the] main show room. The wild-haired comedienne, who recently won the title of "Miss Prune," cavorts on the stage as only she can. She keeps! the crowd roaring with her sket-rj dies and antics. The comedy team of Rowan and Martin and singer , Kayei Stevens are the triple-threat entertainment value dished out- in the Copa Room at the Sands,; Hotel. Producer Jack Entratteri has the Copa girls appearing in] a new dance number that is a^ lulu. The Bonanza has Mamie Vanj Doren headlining in the Opera; House and dancer Candy Barr! performing in the afternoons.] Both are easy on the eyes. Musical Comedy The musical comedy "That Certain Girl" starring Bobby Rydell, Virginia Mayo, Phil] Foster and Mickey Manners cpntinues its indefinite run at] the Thunderbird. The Aladdin has singer Billy' Eckstine and comic Herkie Styles as its current attraction in the Bagdad Room. Eckstine has appeared numerous times in Vegas and has a following. The Frontier has "Europa, " that stars many of Europe's in the cirJcus!??utstanding dancers. Maximus Room at Caesar's! The Tropicana has its famous Palace Thursday for a two-week "Folies Bergere revue in its stint. The singer is well-known ^m< in Las Vegas and should do big business. Comic Youngman labeled as one of the best "one- line" comedians | business and his rapid fire delivery has made him a night By S. P. MELNICK Daily Signal Staff Writer Trini Lopez and his revue are] scheduled to open tonight in the] Versailles Room of the Riviera [Hotel. 'Hello, Dolly," closed last night following a successful long run. Publicist Tony Zoppie said the ihotel will revert to name j personalities. Following Trini, j comedians Marty Allen and ] Steve Rossi, will appear Nov 8 ] through Dec. 10. Singer Vic i Damone heads a new show in | the Starlite Theater, starting i tonight. j "Pzazz!^' is breaking all] I records in the Crystal Room at] 'the Desert Inn. Mod Show ; The brilliant show that's mini,] ', mod and mad is staged and ! directed by Donn Arden and I produced by Frank Sennes. The musical combines outstanding production numbers with talented singers and dancers plus specialty acts that| are tops anywhere in the country. The revue is based on the] great glittering era when! Hollywood reigned supreme in the world of film, to wit: the take-off on Fred Astair-Ginger Rogers; Bob Hope-Bing Crosby road pictures; boom town] episode and a finale reminiscent of the time of the Foreign Legion, recalling the days of| Beau Geste. Tony Bennett and Henny] Harold Minsky's new buries-h que revue is at the Silver Slip- per. The show has comedians in fast-paced blackouts, dazzling] production numbers and several! exotic dancers. Singing, dancing and bandj entertainment are the top bill of fare entertainment at the Four! Queens Hotel. The show features the dancing! of Donna Christie, a topi speciality dancer and the music1 of the Rave-Ons, who are pleas-j ing the patrons at Four Queens! with their musical ability. Hank Penny and his; troupe opened last night in the Mardi Gras Room at the: Showboat Hotel for a limited'; engagement. Penny, a perennial favorite in! Las Vegas, brings a new .act to;; display before the Showboat au-j diences. Entertainment director John-j ny Paul has booked the Matj Brothers for two weeks, Marys I. Zi room, celebrate its first anniversary i Dec. 23. Lido de Paris" is in its 11th; gjj"owj month in the Cafe Continental; Room at the Stardust. The] seventh edition, titled "Grand; Prix," is by far its number one; production. Its lavish production numbers] and gorgeous costumes are a! sight to behold. The Dunes has "Casino de! Paris" in its main show room.] The revue has more than lOOi the club favorite. Donald O'Connor and June Allyson are in their third week of their five week stay in the; Congo Room at the Sahara Hotel. O'Connor displays his usual talents as a top song and dance] man and his light comedy, I Persons, mostly girls, . \ cast. Studio City, Calif Graphic (Circ. W, 13,000 free) Tarzana, Calif. Herald Tribune (Circ. 2xW 6,638 free) 1987 Me, I * * ?╟≤ muchA **' the -name' "?╜sen inn's "Pza77 >s?╜?? ?√ßX? J^.D^vilte?√ßiD-*'>?╜- gP'cal Donn Arden-Fra* Sennes presentation, featarhf. < f gnificent costuming and j home stretch of 1967 thii! ?·?· each prepare %L and j ^tter editions for 1968 ~Alhn6 PC.I Est. 1888 AFTER 'PZ^Ailj2JELQP.ening at Desert] Inn in Las Vegas, Director Donn Ardenj Pr?d^CSr Frank Sennes, Dorothy Lamour' and Valley Publications' Las Vegas col-! umnist Phil Solomon enjoy a congratula- ; tory get-together. Miss Lamour is cur- rently starring in "Hello Dolly" at the ; Riviera Hotel,