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Her Desert Inn Debut I g&moto| Delightful Song Star! BUDDY COLE ... AT THE PIANO DESERT INN 7a.ll HTJ 2-6000 for Reservations! 1 # DESERT INN DU 2-6000 REVIEW PAINTED DESERT ROOM - April 4 thru April 17 Rosemary Clooney with Buddy Cole at the piano, Paul Gilbert, Donn Arden Dancers, Art Johnson, Carlton Hayes Orchestra. LADY LUCK LOUNGE Michel Kent & His Golden Strings, Dave Apollon & His Music, Henri Rose & Bobbie Stevenson, Milt Herth Trio, Lloyd Lindroth Trio. SKY ROOM Ty Fay, Sam Melchionne Quartet. DESERT INN (Continued from Page 19) ROSEMARY CLOONEY makes her Painted Desert Room debut, and the place is blooming. The earthy quality of the lovely singer is a prime asset, along with personality, humor, perfect timing and diction, and ?╟÷ far from least ?╟÷ that great, warm voice. Daz- zingly dressed in a black ostrich coat, the singer comes on to chant "Everything's Coming Up Roses," and everything is, from there to beg-off. High points of a consistently delightful songalog are her "April in Paris," "This Old House," with an amusing assist from pianist BUDDY COLE, selections from her LP with Perez Prado, a moving "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face," and her biggest hit, "Come on to My House." Her surprise beg-off number is a yock getter. An electric song-seller, she holds the audience every second. With Miss Clooney on hand, everything's Rosie . . . That beguiling PAUL GILBERT is back for a return engagement, and he's getting a big welcome. The personification of versatility, he gets roars with funny falls, fast one-liners, and wildly witty material. His Western bit with a "fast" gun is a gem, and he couldn't get off the stage without doing his classic "Medic" routine, with the near-sighted doctor trying to struggle into a pair of rubber gloves while lecturing. Paul closes with his song number from "Pal Joey," finishing with a beautiful soft shoe . . . The sparkling "Now We're in Napoli" miniature musical holds over, with handsome ART JOHNSON and the DONN ARDEN DANCERS . . . CARLTON HAYES ORCHESTRA plays the musical magic, with BUDDY COLE at the piano for Miss Clooney. Thurs., April 20, 1961 Pffiii NITERY REVIEW DESERT INN ($Jp. Minimum) Las Vegas, April 19. ?╟÷ The Phil Harris show is a thoroughly enjoyable package that should keep turnstiles whirling next four weeks. In addition to Harris, there's an evenly-balanced parade of variety acts, each top-drawer, and Harris masterfully dominates festivities as the charming coordinating headliner. Sandy Stewart, Aldo Monaco, The Pieros (2), Conrad "Little Buck" Buckner, The Jubilee Four, and The Donn Arden Dancers (12) support Harris in the romp, which is guided with the proper flair by Buddy Cole, fronting the Carlton Hayes orch (7). Miss Stewart sings with an exciting drive; she has certain shadings of the Eydie Gorme and Judy Garland styling in her ballad-less offerings, but she has enough distinction on her own to stamp her as star material. Aldo Monaco makes a strong impression with his big baritone voice that hits high-B flat in a thunderous rendition of "Granada." The Italian import strolls through the audience, sans mike, and bows off singing potently to an appreciative yock when a wine glass breaks in Harris' hand. The Pieros (2), longtime faves in Vegas, click again with their juggling artistry punctuated with comedy. Another welcome returnee to the Strip, Conrad Buckner, pulls sincere applause with his feats of acrobatic tapping. The Jubilee Four garnered the most mitt action from first-niters. The Negro har- monizers are ideal for the show, blending splendidly with some of the songs in Harris' repertoire. Harris sings the warm Dixie tunes expected of him, plus a few more. All scored solidly. He narrates "The Persian Kitten" to the feline-costumed terps of Teri Robinson and Nick Covacevich, getting a purring reaction from the diners. The Donn Arden Dancers (10 girls, two boys) extremely young and highly talented terp technicians, give the party a pleasingly refreshing flavor. Eddie Fisher is next, opening May 16. Duke. # ^y