Vegas Strip At A Glance
Panic at the Flamingo as Jackie Mason misses the opening and Ian Sherman and Art Buchwald are considered for replacement. Juliet Prowse delivers for Mason with a standout show while Jimmy Greenwood dazzles at the Riviera Starlite Lounge. Sassy Sarah Vaughan opens the Riviera lounge lineup with subtle jazz balladry.
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Len Howard Emerges as Vegas's Popular Deejay
Len Howard, a disk jockey praised for tastiest modern music and sharp ad lib banter, gains popularity in Las Vegas radio. Expect bigger things from Howard as his late night show draws growing listeners and attention.
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Busy town's entertainment mix from Johnny O'Neill to Frances Faye
Johnny O Neill, promoted to Commander Har bison in Thunderbird's South Pacific, starts a lounge act with two nurses as duties. Frances Faye returns with a big band, while Vive Les Girls at the Dunes and Sahara's Casbar announce new acts. Local talents Kelly Smith and Herb Fleming stay active in club scenes.
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Dorothy Emerson
T-Bird
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The Starmaker Buddy Greco Shines in Las Vegas Debut
Buddy Greco headline the Congo Room at the Hotel Sahara, drawing praise for his sustained vocal maturity and resistance to trends. The Las Vegas spotlight contrasts with national pop fads, praising Greco as a durable, sample of true musical talent who may spark a shift away from manufactured stars.
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Patti Page
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Harry Nofal
Jack Eniratter
Newton Brothers to autograph records at Fantastic Fair
The Newton Brothers will appear today at 3 p.m. in the record department of Fantastic Fair at 3830 W. Sahara Las Vegas. Wayne Newton’s new record Heart is acclaimed as the duo signs copies and greets fans.
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Ebsen Says Students Study to Wire for Money
Buddy Ebsen of The Beverly Hillbillies says many college students study to be electricians because the first skill they learn is wiring for money. A moving cost across West 45th Street runs about 5000 dollars, with The Beauty Part paying such a transfer bill in February.
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Vegas Exposure From New York TV Show Highlights Local Talent
Vegas gained major publicity as Hy Gardner showcased Las Vegas on WOR TV. The first one hour show filmed here features Nurse performers from South Pacific, Hank Greenspun, Gene Fullmer and Maxie Rosenbloom. Next month Gardner plans another Las Vegas program with local stars and a Nine to Five topic.
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