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XifktS ojf AaA VeqaA k By PHIL SOLOMON SOME entertainers have it and some don't. The ones that have it make it big in show business and the ones that don't fall by the wayside. In order to make the grade it takes hard work, long hours and stamina. There is a featured singer in "Pzazz 70," one of the best production shows ever, who has "it" and the making of a star. Her name is Sheila Sparr, doing two shows a night, seven days a week at Desert Inn Hotel. A Betty Hutton type, the tall shapely blonde vocalist playing the Auntie Mame role of Lady Throckmorton P. Buffington Jones in the San Francisco scene wandered into the entertainment capitol of the world hoping to interest someone in a musical group in Mexico City and instead received an audition herself. Coming from German-Hungarian parents, Miss Sparr was raised in Dearborn, Michigan and graduated from Edsel Ford High School. She then went on to Alma College and later became an airline stewardess where show business got into her blood. The blond beauty was also a ship's soprano, entertaining cruise passengers on Holland-American Orient trips. Miss Sparr also sang with the Brazilian group, the Bossa Rio. Right after her stint with the group, things began to happen for her. She did industrial shows in 18 cities, played Rosemary in "How To Succeed" with Rudy Vallee and was in the chorus of the Marilyn Maxwell version of "Kismet." Producer Frank Sennes and director Donn Arden saw what they liked in Miss Sparr and hired her as a featured singer. She can really dance up a storm on short notice and now it looks as though she will remain with OCTOBER 18, 1969 "Pzazz 70" for the remainder of the run which should last at least another 16 months. She is faced with doing at least 500 more shows without a night off. "Pzazz 70" was made to order for her as she also is one of the "Easy Street Hustlers" in the Chicago scene of the roaring '20's and also onstage as one of the "Heavenly Book Ends" in the "Hollywood and all that Jazz" number. In her early 20's, Miss Sparr is certain to make it big in movies and television with the right exploitations. Some Hollywood producer would be wise in signing her now. This pillar talked to a few talent scouts and they admit that she has what it takes to become a star in the near future. RAMBLING AROUND - Johnny Meier, exec, aide to Howard Hughes received the medal of the Sovereign of St. Dennis of Zante for his contribution to humanity in Washington, D. C. . . . Mel Torme was signed by Jack Entratter for a one week stand at Sands Hotel starting Oct. 22 . . . Joan Rivers will co-star with John Davidson for a four week outing at Riviera Hotel beginning Nov. 11 . . . (Continued on Page 33) "PZAZZ '70" CELEBRATES SOOth D.I. PERFORMANCE "Pzazz 70," the Desert Inn's opulent stage presentation, celebrated its ?╜ 500th performance and continues to set new attendance marks in the plush hotel's Crystal Room. The Frank Sennes production, which was created, staged and directed by Donn Arden, surpasses anything ever presented in a night club. Lavish costumes designed by Bill Campbell, beautiful girls, exciting dance routines, breathtaking scenery and imaginative special effects highlight the gigantic stage presentation. . from the wildly psychedelic opening number Las Vegas Today, featuring beautifully gowned girls amid the splendor of 18,000 colorful lights to the concluding salute to New York's famed Cotton Club, "Pzazz 70" is a memorable look at musical moments of the past and present. Three other spectacular productions feature looks at the Golden Girls in the Hollywood number; a chic presentation on romantic San Francisco; and a rip-roaring view of Chicago during the Roaring Twenties. Also included in the million dollar production is a salute to some of the musical greats of the past. Honored are Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Les Brown, Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman. Spotlighted throughout the show are some noted featured acts including comedians Alan and Shane, the Jolly Jovers, Monroe and Whiting, Dick Weston and Montego. All in all, "Pzazz 70" is just that, a Pzazzy, jazzy and unforgettable look .at America's great eras in music.