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    From: A1 Freeman/Sands Hotel/Las Vegas, Nevada For release: Upon receipt ENTRATTER SETS RED SKELTON j ?· k FOR ONLY 1966 NIGHTCLUB DATE AT SANDS, OPENING JUNE 22ND Las Vegas, frevAda (June 15).......Red Skelton, one of Amefida*fe great clb$ng| Will appear in hid only nightclub engagement this year beginrlihg June 22, at the Sands Hotel, in a show presented by Jack Entratter, hotel president and show producer. The five-week engagement will mark the sixth straight year that Skelton has appeared at the Sands and the show is again expected to set records. This year, Skelton will again bring new material for his Sands stay, and some of his classic sketches and pantomimes will also be included. Skelton recently completed his fifteenth year on CBS- Television and again emerged high in the ratings, clearly establishing him as one of the most enduring and loved funnymen in the business. Musical conductor for Skelton will be Don Ferris who will lead the 27-piece Antonio Morelli and Sands orchestra. Much of the music will be original compositions by Red Skelton. Appearing with Skelton will be rising young singer and actress, Linda Bennett, who comes to the Sands from singing engagements in Miami, Florida. Also presented in the show will be a brilliant new production choreographed by Rehne Stuart with the singing of Harry Nofali # # # # #