Las Vegas Strip Then and Now A_half-century view
Gary Jamson reviews the Las Vegas Strip’s growth from a sparsely built desert road to a neon showroom with eleven or more theaters. He recalls 1953 marquees and shows by Red Skelton, Vic Damone, Herb Shriner, Kalatan, Spike Jones and Milton Berle, noting the city’s rapid expansion and enduring star power.
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Peter Anthony Story Beats No Beginning No End
A portrait of Peter Anthony the pianist and trumpeter, a traveling showman who battles audience pressure and the lure of fame. Despite hardship and critics, he remains devoted to performing his true voice, headlining at Diamond Jim's Nevada Club and chasing artistic peace.
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Sinatra’s Comedy Shift with New Films in 7 Hoods
Frank Sinatra pivots to comedy after Come Blow Your Horn. His current film is Four for Texas and next teams with Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. in Robin and the 7 Hoods for a lighthearted Hollywood run.
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UPI
Frank Sinatra
Texas
Dean Martin
Sammy Davis Jr
Robin and the 7 Hoods
Debut Actress Cindy Carol Stars in Gidget Goes to Rome
UPI reports newcomer Cindy Carol will make her film debut as Gid get in Gidget Goes to Rome marking the third actress to portray the role after Deborah Walley and Sandra Dee.
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Allied Artists Fails to Name Clan Heads for Soldier in the Rain
Allied Artists will publicize Soldier in the Rain starring Jackie Gleason and Steve McQueen. The studio asked Ireland’s heraldic office about official clan heads but found no designated head for Clan Gleason or Clan McQueen, leaving the roles open for the stars.
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Steve McQueen
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Clan McQueen
Rooney and Garland to reunite on CBS Fall show
Hollywood reports say Mickey Rooney will team with Judy Garland on a CBS television show next fall. Mel Towne will provide vocal routines and special musical material for Miss Garland on the program.
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Judy Garland
Mel Towne
Miss Garland
Mills Brothers and Shelley Berman Return to Hotel Sahara Congo Room
Mills Brothers reunite for a four week run in the Congo Room at Hotel Sahara with Shelley Berman impersonations, repeating last summer’s draw. Berman built fame with Inside Shelley Berman and Outside Shelley Berman albums. Also teased are Don Rickles at Casbar Theater and Kay Starr opening Congo Room August 20.
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Louis Basil
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Don Rickles
Casbar
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Roberta Linn
Bellboys
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Peter and Hank Cup
Russ Cantor
Kaiton's Top 5 Tunes Review of Last Week’s Polls
A summary of the latest chart roundup lists top songs with current positions and weeks in the survey. Includes artists such as Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, Doris Troy, Bobby Vinton, and Little Stevie Wonder across labels RCA, Tamla, and Epic.
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Little Stevie Wonder
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Rob Harris
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Mary
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Doris Troy
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Disney to unveil new inventions at New York World's Fair
Walt Disney studio plans numerous animated prehistoric creatures and other innovations for display at the New York World's Fair next year. The exhibits aim to showcase upcoming Disney developments beyond films and Disneyland.
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