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VEGAS VISITOR Las Vegas, Nevada Review-Journal (Circ. D. 45,065 S. 47,424) JUN 2 1968 ^Men?╟╓s P.C.B, E^tMsH Forrest Duke .?╟úThe Visiting Fireman?╟Ñ_ New Stardust Lido Less of Blockbuster? Our man Bill Willard takes a look at the new Lido show/ and the VF agrees with his observations: The eighth edition of Le Lido de Paris, ?╟úTout Paris,?╟Ñ is, in some respects, less of a blockbuster than previous revues, although the comparative values will make little or no difference in attracting peak crowds for the year-plus run. The Lido shows ait the,Stardust have always been bop magnets over the years with their lavish display of flesh'in and out of extravagant costumes, plus the use of special effects that reveal swimming pools; ice rink, fountains, fireworks and always the featured ?╟úcatas- trophe?╟Ñ Miiich has employed floods, fires, volcanic erup- tions, , earthquakes and almost every other kind of des- tructive force for breathtaking impact. Another factor which has brought tourists back time and time again is the gleaming of top continental talent or offbeat acts essentially grooved for such showcasing as director Do^Arden has structured within thyiido cum Stardust-fortnat. ?╟úThe Nitwits?╟Ñ from England are such an attraction. The ten zany musical weirdos, led by Sid Millard have returned to head the ?╟╓68 opus and word is sure to get around fast that the fave act of . editions past is back, funnier than ever. ALTHOUGH most ribtfckling effects are obtained mstmndrafcally, one of the excruciating highlights is the vocal chprus, ?╟úLily of Laguna,?╟Ñ in which diminutive clown, Charles Rossi, makes most tablers limp from laughter during his panto antics. ..Credit also thf ex- pressive, rangy Negro, Cyril Lagey, for some outlandish mugging and falsetto warbling, Walter Stewart for per- fect* timing, Chriss Fox, Ronnie Genarder, Arthur Cal- kin, Sid flood, Brian Firth and Toni Traiversi for con- tributing multi-talents to the inspired madness. The Rebente is a quartet of gymnasts whose flips and tumbles in solo, or group, hear the mark of expert hse. Theirs is a sleek presentation that contains romp- d$? Elements as well as highly. ktoetec miuscUlar ex- positions. Also in the muscular division are the pretzel" contortions of,Evers & Toni bring gasps with their almopiftunbefievable limb knots.' Nancy Lee Parker and NickyPpwers reveal smooth duo blade style oh the rink; with Powers handling the major single exhibits, Climax- is a thriller with Miss Parker?╟╓s zoom over the ice into Powers?╟╓ arms and being- whirled hit finish to defy all ; principles erf centrifugal force. Rudy Schweitzer?╟╓s jug-1 ?√ß gling of hats, ba|ls and boxes is speedy and nearly ] THE ?╟╓68 LfDO ?╟úcatastrophe?╟Ñ is a falling chandelier and fire in a ?╟úPhantom of the Opera?╟Ñ sequence. The j entire production nesses considerably the former high,] marks s6t-in'previous, years. Other scenes, using the] full cast of Bluebell Girls, the perambulating nudes, the Arden boy dancers and singers have the added embel-' lishmeot of Marya Ldnero whose supple and well-endow-I ?╟≤ ed frarpe is well exposed during her various choreos. ! Co&uming is mote lavish and opulent this edition, j particularly with the us,e' of furs, however, the opening.* production,-number, ?╟úNuit d?╟╓Elegance,?* is overlong ana l has many moments, of ennui .after logical endings are] continued. The use of two live camels in the sand storm*] sequence (not real sand blowing, just billowing gauze) J} is a conversation buzzer and the most effective use of! all of the femmes is in the .sexy ?╟úBoudoir of Desire?╟Ñ scene. I Musical backing by the Eddie O?╟╓Neal orch is cap- [ ably 'handled and Eddid- White?╟╓s fighting and sound ef-1 feats are standouts. DR. MARVIN SEDWAY, the optometrist: ?╟úThese are thedays of confusion ?╟÷ maybe people wifi'see things differently and more clearly in 2020?╟Ñ ... ERROLL GARNER?╟╓S having a ball reunioning with * old friends'such as Shecky Greene after Ms own fabu- lous performances in the Tropicana?╟╓s Blue Room, but since loads of nigM people have a problem getting in to . dig Errofi?╟╓s 88ing at 10 p m. & 12:30a.m. (plus 8:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat.) R would be nice if the Trop tycoons would set up a special celeb show starring E.G. some dawning. How about it, T. t?╟╓s? . . . ^ | y, ,'?╜?╟≤. ALTUCCI, Golden Nugget?╟╓^kemo drop-out, says that Sen. Eugene McCarthy is a shoo-into be next President, ?╟úbecause Tiny Tim is one of the show biz folk support- ing him?╟Ñ i. . JOY & VIC HAMANN off to Smogyille for biz con- ferences with her Hollywood Reporter bosses, a wed* . ding,.and, natch, the Dodgers - Giants game. JOy is PR for ?╟úTeen Scene ?╟╓68?╟Ñ at the Ice Palace and local nitery show reviewer for the VF?╟╓s Daily Variety competition. THE NOVELITES, tops in fast-paced funning, tee off in the Stardust?╟╓s lounge Tuesday for two laugh- filled weeks. If you?╟╓ve wondered why a dalmation dog traditionally rides on fire trucks, The Noys heard a logical explanation from a small boy: ?╟úIt?╟╓s to help find the fire plug!?╟Ñ HPP % means v etfra YANKEE DOODLE BIRTHDAY - Las Vegas' Stardust Hotel, which has burgeoned to a 1.500 guest room total and blossomed forth with acres of recreational facilities, officially opened its doors for the first time on July 4. 1958. Beautiful Valerie Perrine. one of the exciting stars of the Lido show, salutes the hotel aud its famed musical extravaganza?╟╓s 11th birth- day by proclaiming to one and all that ?╟úStardust Means Extra Excitement.?╟Ñ - , J LIDO LOVELY?╟÷Beautiful .Joan Gallagher, who de- veloped her twin loves of dancing and water skiing in 'her native Sidney,jbAustral- ia, is one of the dazzling dancing dolls on display at the Las Vegas Stardust Ho- tei?╟╓s ?╟úLido de Paris?╟Ñ. Tihi Reporter , ?╟╓?╟÷v.:..;??╟Ñ ]\ight(l)ljbReview j LIDO'69 Stardus^.J^(?·!'lpil Las Vegas.?╟÷Since its openings in ceived by Pierre Louis-Guerin and Rene Fraday, has continued to be a IJKJMlcaraw lja.t^^CT.'oB?╜iTiiSf jiff's ,VJe?╟ tfr The Lido not only offers its fair share of lovely girls bedecked in a fumes, but also excellent variety acts. This year's offering features The Re- berte, fourltalianacrobatswhoper- |?╤jMl'm?╟ aes^es|S?·aemam^na.^qr^?iSj!^ on t hfybcfc i physical j hfi humorously I reveaIing the manner in which most | of them ^.er^ffl^^BinsfaGcl.?╜ and*;6^ 1 eatM'sc | a group of comic musicians who do j strange t h |. "Temptation" and "Rapsodie Espag- 1 no)." Also onpiUe'j.b11i^is^fi^e^^^e'lt,)^ i act of acrobats Evers and Tony. | Althoucjh t | sequences ariaBSpSmlg^rrannemgnyjSi 1 ere not qttai^g?╜aMjjpE^^Elag^8 1 iginality or I of director DyjfffisfU j the fitst trfne hc^BS??uaK^Bl.d'nd j Nicky Powers, who are simply marve- lous skaters. Some live camels in the ?√ßabac^q'TO^g^pro'vidg^aaTSQfira I cji?╜ I ^W^gtfmmeare^^^^EJMhe more is Arden's skill in c???? ordinating the complex movements of Ep.'taae BMmjSk* fone.thrf'ni versp?╟╓sel 11 nys a blaze i the./ famed, sliding staircase. Frank Sennes produced. f ?╟÷Don Musco. Venice, Calif. Vanguard (Cir. 6XW. 973) MAY 21 ^63 Paul Flowers talks on Hollywood Riviera Hotel ?╟╓ Chemistry is-the name of the game at Riviera Hotel, especially as it applies to the Strip landmark si entertainment policy. The skillful bifid of contrasting talents is' oftentimes the difference between packed showrooms and snow blindness -r a term disheartened : maitre d?╟╓s utilize to describe empty tables. Current shows -in the Riv?╟╓s Versailles Room and 'Starlite Theatre are excellent examples of good chemis- - try. Connie Francis and the Everly Brothers ?╟÷ whose ' vocal styles are poles apart ?╟÷ share headline'billing in the Versailles. Comedian Jack Carter, a raucous comedian with a penchant for mimicry, shares the Starlite stage with sultry vocalist Fran- Jeffrie's. ?╟úThere?╟╓s something to suit every taste Jn that lineup,?╟Ñ a hotel spokesman noted, ?╟úft?╟╓s what every en- tertainment director worth-his salt tries to achieve. The wider the rang^Jhe more .appeal to a cross-action of the publi^?╟÷ consequently more business for the show- room and casino.?╟Ñ Miss Francis and the Everlys?╟╓ whose current en gagemenr.os their first at the Riviera, are. attracting ' huge audiences nightly. Some come to see Connie, others to cheer the Everlys ?╟÷ all are entertained. Carter and Mis?½ Jeffries offer a broad appeal, Fran?╟╓s songs are in the contemporary' '?╟ bag?╟╓?╟Ñ'which appeals -to the under 40 set.'Carter, a -veteran of the supper club circuit-for more than a decade, has univer- sal appeal as he ratfl^S "off punchlines bti a wide variety . V ?╟≤, m,...........Bffi S5S +WRRO ?·S?╜iU& lite room. The epitome in entertaibm?╟╓ent chSmhtry will occur in, the month immediately ahead when Riviera* offers Dean Martin in the mammouth Versafilqs;ftoom . ?║nd Shecky Greene in the more intimate Starlite Arena. $n additional 300 seats, are now being installed- in the expanded ^Ewr^m^and they will-be-available for Dino?╟╓s premiere. The Starlite ,was .remodeled last season- and seating capacity was increased to 400 pf???╟╓sonsjg?╟÷ directly due to Green?╟╓s amazing power at the-box, offlee. Mickey Rooney is Back At%the Fremont H ] If^wou need laughs, t^ijdeSl beJ? Las Degas?╟╓-fromongfteteh- Them'd be the one-and only. [Mickey Rooney neadfining a afidw rejplete' with mirth Lnd-merriment tlmt,never,quits^Xes, Micfcei Roo^r,( Che of America^, master';p^^ greats, is hack- at the Fremoftt Hai|l-tquchMg,.off laugh explosions galore. ?╟úThe .'MagniftMft Mice?╟╓s?╟Ñ personal , youthful exuberance and enthusiasm and sure-fire comedy fdutines ?╟ will have you rolling in the aisles for sure. So dispel your gloom -and forget your cares with a dose of'?╟úDoc?╟ÑlMiekef Rodney?╟╓s lauglFpotions. Your furi-filled''. evening -will include the comedy capers of comic SidGotfid and vocalist' Champ Butler. , Stardust Electjifying Spectacle ?╟÷ one of the greatest en- tertainment spectaci es^?╟╓oft ''aj!. tiihe ?╟÷?╟╓ the direct from Paris, ?╟úUdo ?╟╓6^- ?╟÷ celebrated thorffi&t anniversary of! its eightfi'^lectrifying -edition last week., ? The Prank Semite-produced show business -marvel ?╟÷Whas?╟╓im^more?╟╓^'than persons sinc?· its openiiig'edition in 1958^-is America?╟╓s first Parisian importation. It was Sennes wh? copeeiyed the startling innovation,of presenting artfully undraped lovelies from Paris for |he first time ori an American stogej t Massive regiments of heailtiful showgirls and dancers and production' numbers breathtaking m execu- tion and? costuming rule the dazzling granctaddy - of French RevueSi ?╟úLido ?╟╓69.?╟╓ Newhart/Brewer A big double entertainment'package co-heacfllnihg comediap,Bob Ne^rhayt and ^ongstress lety^a Brewer , will open a four-week erigagement at the Desert Irin 1 today, May 21. , This marks Newhart?╟╓s" second,^visit to the hotel?╟╓s 'elegant - ^yygtal tRf omhi? initial engagement eighteen months ago drew overflow audiepc^ at every perform- ance. i i ?╟╓ - , .Newhart?╟╓s humor is cerebral, ,Understandabl|^,|nd | toh&y enjoyable. His aufiiences-have expanded at a fast pace and in a matter of a few years, he has beco>me?feke mister |o| ?║ recognisable and individual, sdfixrf-; of coMedy,' He'sxploijs everyday foiblespand fashions and molds thep'jnto gesms of comedic insight. 11 Since the early l960?╟╓?·'Newhart has,parlayedfpc-: eess upon success in the comedy? recording field; night- ?╟╓ clubs, l|he concert circuit, television .and motion toicr ttirfes. The celebrated funnyman b'aS been winner of the coveted Peabo'dy Award and the Acndemy,, of-,Television Arts and Sciences Emmy, leading album seller and, top salaried video guest. Miss Brewer, a long-time Las Vegas favorite, will be, making'her Desert Inn debut.'Her lotig line of ?╟úbit ' ifecords have sold in the millions and have established her as one of the country?╟╓s top female singers. ,* In addition to her success in the -recording field, the petite songstress-appears regularlyin the world?╟╓s finest nightclubs, and on national television sMffifaMg (?╟úThat?╟╓s all there'is, there'is no more.?╟Ñ