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George Levine oral history interview
Identifier
OH-03434
Abstract
Oral history interview with George Levine conducted by Cynthia Cicero on February 11, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project.
George discusses moving to Las Vegas and working as a waiter in the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel. He talks about working for Jack Entratter and Howard Hughes and describes the working conditions of his various positions in the Copa Room, including maître d. George also shares stories of different entertainers that would frequent the establishment.
Archival Collection
Photograph of Dean Martin and audience in the Copa Room, Las Vegas, March 3, 1957
Date
3 to 3
Archival Collection
Description
Dean Martin's 1957 opening at the Sands Copa Room. Seated at stage-side are producer Jack Entratter (with striped tie), Jack Benny (standing) and Debbie Reynolds (wearing pearl necklace).
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