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    .* Another example of showmanship was the teaming of Robert Merrill and Louis tatstrong in a m$Ma& versus Opera1* *???╟≤?╜ production that proved so successful* the two stars will tour the country in the same type of show ?╟≤*?╟≤ "High Hat and Low Bown** produced by Entratter?? Another accomplishment never attempted before in nightclubs was the presentation by Entratter of a different star each night to celebrate th?? First Anniversary of Thm Sands, instead of a single star for the entire week* In the stiff competition of Las Vegas* this in itself was almost a miracle* getting Prank Sinatra- ?╟÷ Danny Thomas ***** Billy Eckstine *~~ Vic Damone *** Jimmy Mc Hugh?╟÷ Billy Gray 'mm* Patty Moore and Ben Lessy# to each perform one night of the celebration* Danny Thomas was signed by Jack Entratter to open The Sands in December 1952 *** but also invited to attend were stars like Jimmy Durante* the Hit* Brothers* Jane Powell* May Anthony* Frankie Laine* Denise D&rcel* Ursula The!as* Terry Moore* ilton Berle's only nightclub engagement in the- past 10 years was for Entratter at the Sands* The booking scoop of the year fell to Entratter*s planning and ability when he signed Deal &rnaa and Lucille Ball