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    DESERT INN 735-1122 Review CRYSTAL ROOM - Sept. 28-indef. "Pzazz! '68," starring the Snyder Brothers; Jeremy Vernon; Bambi McCormick; Rudy Cardenas; The Agostinos; Galla Shawn; Carlton Hayes Ork. (8 P.M. & Midnite) LADY LUCK LOUNGE The Happy Jesters; Tokyo Happy Coats; Derek Joys' Show Band; Salmas Brothers; Serenaders. (5 P.M. to 5 A.M.) SKY ROOM Murray Arnold; Jody's Quintet (From 9 P.M.) An infectious epidemic of captivating showmanship has spread extensively and unbelievably fast over this high-fashion, highly stunning "Hollywood Happening" that leaves nothing to the imagination. . . . "Pzazz! '68" is a brilliant, startling production, with an unprecedented lavishness that can range from the Mod to the musical to the memorable. The ideas of stager-creator-director JDonn Arden Orange, Calif. News (Gr. 5-W. 4,192) Mhn* P.C.B. Eat. 1888 /the desert inn ^^^Hl "PzqgzJ^.68" is thev newest extravaganza to hit the scene in glitter town.llHl| DESERT INN pre-, sents a lollapolooza in this one.'br^m Arden, aided and abetted by Frank Sennes, displays 12 acts and 21 scenes that are stupendous. The variety acts are so good that you hurt your hands applauding. The girls are truly ?╟÷ beauties, and the luminescence, opalescence and opulescence are fascinating. While it is . almost unfair to single out any one act, they are all so outstanding, we mention in passing, Bambi McCormick, who is too good to be just another variety act. Here is another La Streisand ?╟÷ at least, * can never be lost when executed into a mirrored ballroom, a Polynesian Paradise, a salute to Beau Geste, or I even an excitingly realistic meeting of hippies and wild catters in "Boomtown" . . . Each act consistently follows the aura of the revue in a very I professional, excellently polished manner. . . . The Snyder Brothers ' would be an asset to any top-rate talent line-up with their marvelous comedies, fine voices, and ovation- drawing impressions that can range from the Tijuana Brass to Elvis to General DeGaulle . . . The funny tales of Jeremy Vernon are a refreshing new approach to stand-up comedy success. . . . Bambi McCormick is a sultry, dramatic song stylist with a powerful voice that can enrapture listeners . . . Juggling great Rudy Cardenas once again is thrilling and delighting his fans with contortions of hats, cups, and balls . . . Balancing stars The Agostinos' applause is well- enhanced by the gasps they receive for their amazing feats of strength, rhythm, and movement . . . And Galla Shawn flies through the air with the greatest of ease and beauty as trapeze star of the show . . . The original lyrics and music of Leonard Adelson and Jim Harbert are brightening, Bill Campbell's costumes are show-stopping, and Harvey Warren has designed Frank Sennes production with the skill of a genius, making this all-new, ever-so-spectacular show shine with . . . Pzazz! (Toy)