Variety (August 1961)

NEW YORK CITY Centennial College Alan Cole. Corps de Ore. fAUSIC HALL oir, Charhivels, Met, Ruckettes, Raymond Paige AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE (Tivo:.: Don Tannen, Sharoa, Lucio & Rosita, Four Kovata cKay Bros. & Romayne. Daniele Dorice. lL Roach. McKay Bios. & Romayne, avid Fulle: Yrio, Yotunde Rodrigues, > Arnol SYDNEY .Tivoll: -Nat Jackley, Sid tummmer & aAsst.. Howard Morrison 4, emmy Godfrey, Jack Bowkett. 4 Brittons. Flying De Pauls. Janet Grey, Max Bleach. Marzarita Helioh, Rosemary Powell, Anne Inghs. BRITAIN MLACKPOOL .Grand..-Arthur Askey, Beatrice Varley. Betty Driver, Bunny May, Lindz Jame». Kaymond Dyer, Geoffrey Ryan, Jill Thompson & Billy Tasker BLACKPOOL (Opera House) — Shirley Basses, Richard Heatne. ur Emmanuel, Tommy: Fields. Clark Brus, Lucky tlnos, Harry Smith-Hampshire & Doreen. Casey. Georze Mitchell Singers, Malcolm Goddard Dancers. Tyldesley ‘Girls Choir, diraray Currie’s Dan-ing Waters. BLACKPOOL «Palace. Frankie Vaughan, Arthur Worsley, Billy Ternent, ch, Maxine Coates, Bell-Tones, Neil Delring, Kims, Ted Lune, Hetty BLACKPOOL r . i & Co.. Schickler Sisters, Knie’s Animals, 4 Patacios. Circus Roland's Yigers. $ Elwardos, Berosinis, Rudy Horn, oni the Elephant, Captain Danion’s Sea eas, 3 Lorandos. Lilian Kenny, Sydney —The Kangaroc, Trio Faber, Our Sammy, Cittle Jimmy & Circusettes. BLACKPOOL (Winter Gardens Pavilion) | —Lonnie Donegan. Dallas Boys, Suzie er. Gil & Freddie Lavedo, Miki & xit¢é, Norman Vaughan. BRIGHTON (Hippodrome) — Ruse Conway, Alfred Marks. Janie Marden, Page Bray, Brook Bros., Freddie Mills, Al edding, Pat Coombs. Two Heinkes. Dennis Newey, Ted Carson, Bells & Beaux, SLASGOW (Empire) — Andy Stewart. Ian Powrie & Band. Alex McAvoy, Margaret Mitchell. Max Kay, Andrew McKengie, Dixie Ingram, 4 Jays. Cherry Wi Roughby Dancers. Richard Hardie. David ; Zogan; Aeolian Choir, Scottish Country Dencers. Pipes & Drums of 5 5th Batt. Highland Light Infantry (T-A.. LIVERPOOL (Empire) — Johnnie Ray, fena Sisters. Flack & Lamar, Johnny Silver. Two Peters, Brazilianos, Martin Granger’s Puppets LONDON (Palladium)—-Harry Secombe, Boy Castle, Marion Ryan. King Bros, Eddie Calvert. Wise Guys, Audrey Jeans, Jeremy Hawk. Michel & Carol, Graxina Frame, Wendy Wayne. Helene & Howard, Barantons, Ronnie Corbett, Jack Francois, George Carden Dancers, Bill Shepherd Sing MANCHESTER (Palace)—Charlie Drake, & L Ward. Springfields, Patricia Bredin, olk & Gillis. MORECAMBE Charlie Chester, Ecie “Jeéves” Grier. Wallabies, J & P Barbour, Franklin & Doves, 8 & V Annand. John Tiller Girls. VICTORIA (Patace'Nervo & Knox, Bud ' Flanagan, Naughton & Gold, Eddie Gray. Cabaret Bills NEW YORK CITY BASIN ST. EAST .).t¢ Brubeck, Carmen MeRae. Brothers Four. BIRDLAND .-Joue Williams, Harry Edison. Gigi Gryce CHARDAS-..Nina S'lvana, Tibor Rakossy. Dick Marta, Lils France, Elemar Hor| (Winter Gardens) — Hedley Ward Trio, a vath. ; CHATEAU MADRID — “Exiravaganza : Latins.” Esa Flores. Jonas Mouras, Nora : & Raul, Pup? Campo Ore. COPACABANA .-Delia Reese, Mickey Deems. Bili Kenneds. B:.1bara . Dodd, Paul Shelles Orc... Frank Marti Orc. EMBERS—Max Kaminsky, Lee Evans. HOTEL. ASTOR..Eddie Lane Orc. HOTEL LEXINGTON-—Vireginia Wing, Lillian Knight, Denny» Regor, Tony Drake, Tony Cabot Ore HOTEL NEW YORKER.—Joe Furst. HOTEL TAFT--Vincent Lopez Ore. HOTEL ROOSEVELT — Milt Saunders Ore HOTEL ST. REGIS -Milton Kay Trio, Blt Shaw Ore INTERNATIONAL-Sandra Kiraly, Eddia Garson, Casat.er & Rose, Mike Durso Ore... Aviles Ore LATIN QUARTER — Billy Williams. Dick Weston. Wazzan Troupe. Harrison & Kossi, Dorothea McFarland. Ronaid Field, Jo [.ombardi Orc. B. Harlowe Ore, LEFT BANK..-Cal Bustic LIVING ROOM—Bob Ferro Trio, Meg ; Bivles, Jimmy Dovles. NO. 1 FIFTH AVE.—Cedrone & Mitchell. Hilda Vincent. Hankinson & Silver. ROUNDTABLE Diikes oz Dixieland. SARBRA — Yat:a ‘arkoni, Rachel & Zlilla, Martin Roman. Sura Avani, Kovesh & Mizrachie, Lea Fuld UPSTAIRS & DOWNSTAIRS—Lovelady Powell, Fiedhle Weber. Jim Sheridan, Bill MeCutchen, Trneblood & Colston. VILLAGE BARN Dory = Snnclair. Ralph Pote,. Susan Bradv, Joe Hay, Johnny Kimg. Lov Harokt Onc VILLAGE GATE Art John Coltrane 4. VILLAGE VANGUARD Jackie Cain. Ros Krat. CHICAGO BLUE ANGEL -“Pablo Cardela Limbs Calypso Revue.” Lidia Lora. Raphael Hernan. Lord Christo. Lord Mike, Jeanné Seuratt, Sulea Caro. Tito Perez orc. CLOISTER—Phil Tucker. Doree Crews, Eddv Subway Orv BDOWNSTAGE ROOM (Happy Medium) Micheline Bardin. EDGEWATER BEACH — Kim Sisters. Don Davis Orc. GATE OF HORN—Geula Gill, The Oranim Zabar, “Stewed Prunes (3), Fred Blakey Sextet. — Stein Getz. Kage Trio. : LS BISTRO—Milt Trenier. Sir Gregory, Dick Borden Trio. LONDON HOUSE—Paul Smith Trio, Eddie Higgins Trio. Larry Novak Trio. MISTER KELLY’S -Felicia Sanders, Charlie Manna, Marx & Frigo, Marty Rubenstein Trio. PALMER HOUSE — Dave Barry, Kay Armen, Ben Arden Ore. PLAYSOY CLUB —-Joe Conti, Marian Paige. Stu Gilliaf, Raftsmen. Will Mercer. Marge Dodson. Bob Davis Trio, Stuart Trio, Harold Harris Trio. claude Jones, LOS ANGELES ASSTRACT—Flintridge IV, Bob Oakley, Kareu Darro. CURRENT BILLS WEEK OF AUGUST 30 aooensinata mn . —— (Tower Circus)—Charlie | | Steens, Hi-Lads. ASHGROVE—New Lost City Ramblers, "REN. erri, Frank Hamilton. — joo.” . with Joey Faye, Harry Clexx, Sid Fields, Allison ‘icKay, Ilona Adams, Joy Healey Dancers, The Domestrics, Ivan Lane & Orc. CRESCENDO—Bnddy Lester, Ben Lessy, Patti Moore, Ink Spots. DINO'S — Jessica James, Jack Elton, Steve La Fever. SLATE BROS. — Billy Gray, Internationals. York, Sk.onay Ennis Orc. per, John Anderson Orv. YH LITTLE CLUB — Ruth Olay, Dave Madden, Eduardo Sassoa. LAS VEGAS CARVER HOUSE--Billy Ward & Domlnoes, Barbara Randolph,-Lon Fontaine 'Dancers, Marl Young Orc. DESERT INN — Louis Prima, Keely Smith, Dick Humphreys. Sam Butera & Watnesses, Donn Arden Dancers, Carlton Hayes Orc.: Lounge: Michael Kent, Dave ' Apolion, Milt Herth, Henri Rose, Bobby Stevenson. DUNES—Eleanor Powell, Alan Drake, Toni Basil, Ear! Barton Dancers, Bill Reddie Ore. Lounge: Roberta Sherwood, Gil Bernal, Wynona Carr. £L CORTEZ—Johnny Ukuleie, Princess Lei Momi, Kahala Twins. FLAMINGO — Myroa Cohen, Barry Sisters, Diane Varga, Dun Kirk, Flamingoettes, Nat Brandwynne Ore. Lounge: Lionel Hampton, Betty Reilly. FREMONT—Joe King Zaniacs, Newton. Bros.. Make Beleves. . GOLDEN NUGGET—Judy Lynn, Jimmy Wakely, Wanda Jackson. Sneed Family, Joe Wolverton, Annie Maloney. HACIENDA — Four Tunes, — Olenn, Keynotes, Cathy . Ryan, Shore 3. * LAST FRONTIER —Lon Mosconi Jr., Virginia Rae, Fritz Becker. MINT—Pat Moreno’s “Artists & Models NEVADA—"Lea Girls De Paris,” Jose Duarte, Moon Fuppeis, Kay Brown, Vida M Sparkler. NEW FRONTIER — Holiday in Rio.” Leunge: Ink Spots, “Hot Lips” Levine, Fred Kushon. RIVIERA—“Gypasay.” Mitzi Green, Jules Munshin, Eddie Innes, Betty McGuire, Anne Russell. Leunge: Goofers, Kay Johnny Grover SADDLE CLUB—Reggle Perkins, : SAHARA—Betty Hutton, Pete Candolf, Davis & Reese, Moro-Landis Dancers. Lou Basil Ore. tLeunge: Ray Anthony, Characters, George Rock. SANDS—Peter Lind Haves. Patrice Wymore, Claude Stroud, Garr Nelsen, George Zak, odernaires, CopaGirls. Antonio Morelli Orc_ Lounge: Red Norvo, Dave Burton, Morry King. SHOWBOAT — Sawyer Sisters, Twin Tunes, Roy Clark. SILVER "SLIPPER—Hank Henry, Sparky Kaye, Red Marshall, Danny Jacobs, Taffy O’Nefl, Rudenko Bros., Slipperettes, George Redman Ore. Lounge: Charlie Teagarden, Barbary Coast Bovs. STARDUST—“Lido de Paris”; Lounge: Billy Daniels, Happy Jesters. Peggy De ; Castro, Micki Lynn, Dei-MMartins. THUNDERBIRD —Gogi Grant, Sammy : Share, Harry Nofal. Garwood Van Orc. i Lounge: Lancers; Edi Domingo & Norma, : Frank Gusto. TROPICANA—'Folies Bergere.” Colette Riedinger, Pompoff. Thedy & Fam: ily, Pinky & Perky, The Bogdadis, Danny Costello, Trio Martelli. Mme. Baron Ballet, Florence & Frederic & Dancers. Ray ‘Sinatra Orc. Lounge: Sheckv Greene, Mafalda Trio, Al DePaulis 4. Duborinet 3, Paul Goupil 4. RENO-TAHOE ' CAL-NEVA (Tahoe. ‘Vie Damone, Dick . Shawn, Matty “Malneck Orec., Sonny King, i Linda Leigh & Lads, Don Tosti & Glorita. CRYSTAL ‘BAY (Tahoei—Roberta Sher | Wood. Pat Collins DEN — Barty Ashton’s “Playmates in OPariee” ‘Freddie Bell, Norman Rouner Ore. . HAROLDS CLUB — “Can-Can” Guardsmen. Don Conn -Orc. HARRAH’S (Renov— Arthur Ellen. Dick Contino, Skeets Mintoa, Violina:res, Tunejesters, Red Coty. } BKHARRAH’S ‘Tahoe? --Kas Starr, Guy Marks. Rhythm Kinzs. Dorothy Dorben Singers & Dancers. Leighton Noble Ore. Lounge: Nick iucas, Jerry Colonna. Jack ‘Ross Six. Denis & Rozers. Bill Collier, -Cooper Sisters. Madge Wilson. { HOLIDAY—DeCastro Sisters. Braman & ! tLeonard. Charles Gould & Satin Strings, | ?Margaret Ann & Ernie Mariam Trio MAPES—Rodberta Linn. King’s IV. Eber Senate Dancers, Betty Ayres’ NEVADA LODGE (Tahee) — Michael Douglas, Paris Sistérs, Jerry Gravy Orc., Arthur Walsh, Barbara Dee & Pages. Stan Keyava Trio. NORTH SHORE (Tahge'--Ginny Greer & Gallions. Tony Rose, Raul Suter Orc. RIVERSIDE — Minskv’s Follies with Bert Wheeler, Amin Bros, Lou LevVitt: Ore. Te Jo Ann Jordan Trio. Fred Thompson WAGON WHEEL (Fahoe: — Gaylords; Andrini_ Bros., . Nerman Brown Sextet, Town Pipers, Bobby Pase &° Musical ‘Pages, Manny Lopez Re.ue. SAN FRANCISCO BLACKHAWK.—Cal Tjader BLACKSHEEP—Bill Davidson Ore. EARTHQUAKE McGOON’S—Turk Mur hy Orc FAIRMONT HOTEL — Billy De Wolfe, Ernie Heckscher Orc. . GAY 90’S—Ray K. Goman, Bee & Ray Goman, Joan Brant, Marah Gates Dners., HUNGRY l—Phyllis Diller. Joe & Eddie, Clancy Knight, Olga Sbragia, Dick Crabtree Trio. JAZZ WORKSHOP—Bobby Timmins 3. NEW FACK’S—Gene McDaniels. Vernon Alley 3, MeI Young. ON THE LEVEE—Joe Sullivan Ore. PURPLE ONION — Smothers Bros., Freddie Paris. 345 CLUB—Batista Locatelli, Pamela Bruno, Joe Termini. Kimi Yokoi, Jeannie Stevens, Barry Ashton Dancers, Roy Palmer Orc. , SAN JUAN, P. R. CARIBE HILTON —. Noreen Parker, Jimmy Nelson: _Miguelito Miranda Orce., Pebito Arvelo 0 CHARTERHOUSE—Tobaco Munez Ore., Ray T BEACH — Je Ann Val. Rev., ico. CONDADO Querait Pepito Torres Orc. El. CALYPSO—Una Collins, Jerry Mason, Esso-E Band. FLAMBOYAN—Evelyn Souffront, Bette Martin, Freddie Gutierrez, Hector Escabi, Laucel de Arce Baliet. Cesar Ore., Joe Vallejo 5. Sparkling” Joe Blanc BLUE’S — Ben Blue’s “Hullaba| Cully Richards, STATLER HOTEL—"Playmates in New fellow THE SUMMIT—Redd Foxx, Toni Har INTERCONTINENTAL—Pearo Geralée, Boyer ener Charlie Fisk Ore., LA’ BOTELLA—Hat Hester, Duke Dorel, LA CONCHA—Jadin Wong.’ Noro Mor| -ales. Ore.; Humberto Moraies 8. OCHO SUERTAS—aAida Irizarry, ‘Luis & ; Soledad, Rafael Kalaf. New hats CLANCY KNIGHT Comedy 12 Mins.: . hungry .i, San ‘Francisco | Clancy Knight is a slim, dark ‘in heavy-rimmed glasses who looks. a bit like Mort Sahl, a fellow who. began” ‘in this same basement. ‘Up until a few. days ago, Knight was an assistant district attorney in San Mateo County, a suburban area’ just. south of Frisco. -The temptation to suggest that Knight | better not dump. ‘his law books too 4 drink commercial. ‘from the acro. field. iprecipitately is large, because working nightclubs is “tot like entertaining a party at home. Knight ambles on stage carry marking “that package is:a book on planned : parenthood for. Mort Sahl.” The rest of the.act is on much the same level. | It consists of two separate monologs, a la Bob Newhart. In the first Knight is. a scared astronaut at countdown, the payoff coming. after blastoff when the astronaut smells cigar. smoke and a Cuban in the nose cone says, “Senor, land the nose cone at Havana Airport, please.” The second mon is Knight’s version of a psychiatrist testifying for John Wilkes Booth at Booth’s trial. Near the climax, unfortunately, Knight stumbled over his own lines, though by then it probably didn’t its hands. To. compete In the basement bistro league, Knight: will have have. to sharpen his’ material'.a great deal and improve his delivery. To do both he probably should work where the competition isn’t so stiff. Right now he is still only a gifted amateur. Stef. THE MASCOTS (3) Songs, Comedy 30 Mins. . Skylane Inn, Houston The hometown Maseots. appearing at Houston’s. newest nitery to offer good. entertainment, receive top mitting in their preem night ‘at the Skvlane Inn's Orbit Room. Actually The Mascots (Larry Hovis, Harry. Bell, Jerry Lloyd) were reviewed as a new act several years ago when they were a quartet. and had ‘received national, exposure through several appearances on Arthur Godfrey's daytime tv show. Hovis, wha: handles comedy for group, is a firstrate low pressure comic with orginal ideas and fast with an ad lib. -Group’s harmony is tops, and Jerry Lioyd is excellent on electric guitar. Top tunes performed: by group are opening “Who Put ‘the Devil in Evelyn’s Eyes,” impfessions of. other vocal groups with their best ; known, renditions, and closing “Java Jive.” . , Much. of comedy. fs. pitched: on fact. “we've been a _ fast-rising group for 10 years.” with Mascots | . doing “the only song that ever made us any real money’ -Grqup fits: well now in any intime club or major lounge, but act needs a bit. of work on. pace and perhaps the. touch of a.pro writer or producer. As is, act is-better. than many better-known trios. Skip. ‘CAPTAIN SILVER. Acrobatic 12 Mins. . Ak-Sar-Ben, Omaha Veteran acrobat Ken. Thomas is ‘an A-! example of hew a young fellow. with imagination can take an. ordinary act and make it. into a real zinger. Making his first appearance in these parts, he is ready for just about any media. ’ Thomas hills his production as “Captain Silver and the Golden Phantasy,” coming on in bright silver pirate’s costume replete with eyepatch. Guy finds an Aladdin’s Lamp and poof, out. comes his stacked wife for some fast acros. Thomas thenmounts ‘his untae rigging (decorated: with fishnets, crossbones, skulls, efc.) for nlity | balancing on a “sable” atop the | wire. Act moves fast throughout and costuming is original. It is a treat fe see something different emerge Trump. ing a package and opens by re olog is a slight improvement: | it . matter: the audience was sitting on "—a. soft. | Ben An Evenin g With Sammy Davis Jr.. London, Aug. 22.. Bernard Delfont (by arrange ment with the Will Mastin Trio) ‘presentation of an. entertainment in two parts. Stars Sammy Davis Jr., With Bob Melvin, the Hal “Staged By Arthu? Silber Jr.;.musical director, Gearge. Rhodes: choreography, Hal: Loman: special material by Sammy Cahn & Ji immy Van Heusen; ‘production supervised by Will Mastin. Opened Aug. ’ 21, ‘61 at Prince of Wales’ Theatre, London;. $4. 90, top. A “one man show” is a challenge! ‘for any artiste, however talented. But it -was clear from curtain rise that Sammy. Dayis Jr. ‘could meet it: handily. Clowning, singing, mimic‘ing, hoofing, playing an xylophone, | © doing impressions, he’s at home with them all and brings a zest and | vitality to his performance that ‘bubbles over even in such a large theatre. as the Prince of ‘Wales,}. -where he has ‘been booked for a; seven-weeks run. | Davis’ exuberant friendliness is irresistible, but it is not merely his} infectious personality that makes him a hit. He has a real and ver-. satile talent, too..On the first night! ‘only one of his effects failed to! come off, an overlong finale to. the! opening stanza in which he simu-| lates an unknown: young: man flopping at an audition. His singing covers a wide field. sentimental, pop, spirituals and ballads. Two particular hits are his: warbling of “I’m Gonna Build “A Mountain” and a piece of miming: to Robert Preston’s voice from! “The Music Man.” The second half, heralded by “Birth Of The Blues, " also has a: couple of highspots, a Jam ‘session, with Davis .on xylophone and. | Michael Silva drumming on a stool, : -}and a series of standout Davis im-’: personations. .Frank Sinatra,. Dean, Martin, Al. Jolson, Billy Eckstine, Humphrey Bogart,. James Cagney, ; Cary Grant, Jerry Lewis, John: Garfield tin an excerpt from “Body And Soul’) -Lionel. Barrymore, . Marton Brando and Anthony Quinn ‘ (from ‘Viva Zapata”) -all get the. Davis. treatment and come uncan nily to life. This evening ef “theatre, cabaret and vaudeville” 1s essentially a. one-man show, but te give the star: -a breather there are the slick Hal. Loman Dancers (8), Michael Silva. | Unit Reviews ling Bros. Jast summer “in ils first’ year in this’ country, Forst hag | padded. hig act for. the fair circuits and proyides an interesting 17 minutes. He’s ready: for the top niteries and video. shows... Jay Ross handies emcee. chores: lin affable fashion and keeps kids happy: with his: balloon. blowups. o one. will ever accusé Ross of having new material but the kids. j don’t care when he starts passing yout his creations. In addition, he closed show with a “balloon. par‘rage” that had the’ moppets scrambling for .souvenirs.. Dane's Meriy-Go-Round is an | okay. opener, with the big’ Ppooches: going through. standard :. tricks: ‘Captain Silver. is under New ‘Acts. | i Eddy. Haddad’s Orch turned in an’ ‘outstanding | job. in showbacking. . Trump: . ( Nat (King) Cole: San Diego, ‘Aug. 28. Nat King Cole, Barbara McNair, . Natalie Cole, Lee Scott Dancers 48), Ralph Carmichael -band;: Cole’s: jazz unit (Lee Young, : drunis; Charles ‘Harris, bass; John -:, Collins, ‘guitar; Rinauld Jones, trumpet). ‘Produced by ike Jones: staging, Tony: ‘Barr; sets and light‘ing, Curt Nations; script, Les Pine; | Choreography, Lee. Scott: At Russ” j Auditorium, Aug. 25-26, . 61; FA ; top. " In this break-in for. Greek Thea: tre opening (28) in Los: ‘Angeles, “The Merry. World of Nat King iCole” comes Off.as a musical: tour in ‘the first half, and Cole’ alone j with ‘jazz ‘unit and band | in the + second. Fortunately, any “hint of the hackneyed is. erased from the old “let’s take a trip” approach by imaginative production, for which producer Ike Jones may ‘take e i bow. It’s a slickly: mounted, ‘fast mov-ing production, -: gleaming ‘with. ‘Showmanship. savvy .from opening. with » ‘Cole playing a eclavier to the finale with Cole rocking home his satiric “Mr. Cole Won’t Rock and Roll:": ‘There’s no doubt that Cole -is.the master of the mellow tone: and the ‘leisurely ‘phrasing | of lyrics, invariably. weaving. the | Pres. cise mood intended. ~ | | His. selection here hits on an audience—pleasing group from the. {Cole ” repertoire—"Fogsy Day,” “Paper ‘Meon,” “Unforgettable,” * “Making | Whoopee,” “Darling . Je. : Vous -Aime Beaucoup” et al. His Loman dancers in a few routines i*Cohtinental” seems :less in the: and a sauve, dry comedian, Bob. Cole groove,. however. Melvin, who has’ a neat line of pat-;_ ter in the now familiar form -of: amiable debunking self-depreca-; tion. He has an effective and blana delivery, though there seems little! point in his material being set to. piano music. At one stage Davis joshes the: audience ‘by saying: “Fancy paying 35 shillings te see May Britt’s hus‘pand. Yott must be crazy!’ this sum ($4.90) is rather higher than: West End theatergoers are accus-.; tomed. to paying, but this lively, + robust evening is worth it. Bich, Three Stooges Omaha, Aug. 24.. Three Stooges, Ferry Forst & Co. (3), Captain Silver (2), Jay Ross, Dane’s Merry-GoRound, Eddy | Haddad’s Orch (10).At Ak: Sar| Field, Omaha, Aug. 21-23; free. to members only. Ak-Sar-Ben, Omaha civic org, : ‘wrapped up its ninth andfinal! show of the season for. the dues {$10 annually) paying membérs ‘by offering a revue that the kids will be talking about the rest of the year. At least the ovation extended ; the Three Stooges indicated this. *The Stooges employ their slapstick knockabout humor for 38 minutes and they're the first to: admit it’s strictly cornball. But the moppets eat it up—and that’s what counts: At the end of the act the boys take time out to thank. the youngsters. from bringing them “from practically out ‘of retfrement,” and then they applaud the children: Make no mistake about. it;. the Stooges can do no wrong as. far as the smallfry are eoncerned. Ferry Forst & Co. (his shapely wife and cute daughter) is one of ‘the slickest illusion acts around. A ‘centre-ring attraction with Ring In a. tune -from.“Gigi? ” Cole. : pairs : winningly: with ‘his . cute 11i year-old daughter, :Natalie.: :In duo : bits. with Cole and also as 4 single, i luscious Barbara: McNair scores as. ,@ swingin’ winner, ‘combining the“SENSUOUS ‘with: a highly. infectious : humor. © Of. her ‘songalog, “Myf. You ‘Love Me’? miay' be ill-chosen, -but. she rocks the hall with “This. Could Be ‘the Start”. and a biting “Lady Is a : Tramp.” She's : an: exciting. ‘Per{ former. ‘ Although. the’ Lee Scott. Dancers do. okay.inthe limbo réutine, with fa few, ‘exceptions . they aren’t alto ‘| gether up to the choreography's ‘1 demands. | Show was billed heré: two nights. 4 . Don. iz Medium Agencies — Continued ‘from ‘page. 49 — ; as well as. others ina. prospective. " i list of agencies now being peered: at, would give the acquiring agency ‘ ;a new and. vital. source. of income, as well as a pool of artists which: it-could move into a wider: ‘orbit of activity. Within the past few years, there hzve been a considerable number | of absorptions. by the three major talent offices.. ‘In addition, Louw: Chesler’s Seven Arts. has merged with. Famous Artists. . ‘The interest -from investment ‘houses, of late has: been spurred by the track records scored-by MCA and Baldwin-Montrose. ‘Chemical. Co. (GAC. parent . firm) | stocks, . ‘both of “which have in recent — months ‘registered several strong gains. uo Some-.of the offers being ‘made are reportedly extremely. attrac-: tive and possibilities are that there. ‘will be some further. activity inthe ©. ereation ¢ of new. combines...