Variety (February 1964)

. office. and in. prestige -.. marily the now defunct Le: ‘Ruban “NIGHT CLUB REVIEWS: “Wednesday, February 12,1 1964 “Hotel 1 Plaza, N. ¥.. — Dorothy. ‘Loudon ‘(with Bert . Farber), “Emil. Cc oleman. Orch,. Mark “M onte’ s. Continentals; 4 <@over. os . Tt seems. that ‘the. Plaza’s. Persian: Room. can do no. wrong this season.. ‘At is: admittedly, ‘one -of the hottest ‘rooms -on: the ‘hotel: circuit and is }-self--as_ the -.relentlessly . driving. . attracting a top.echelonperformer} force, quartet wends its imaginative. despite. the fact -that: its. salaries. frequently ’.:do:: not compare’ with | other spots. The. Persian: Room, of late,. has -béen. expanding talent: ‘horizons. It’s. béeri taking :chances’ “on many: ‘showfolk: aiid there’s been | a huge. payoff, “both at. the pOox ‘The ‘latest. of the. Plaza’s new comers -is “Dorothy . Loudon: ‘whose. eel -.. 4alents have. been deserving’ of ay -" major. Showcase’for. a ‘long ° time: |. She has spent: some: yearsinthe |. intimaterooms’ in. New. York,. pri-. ‘Bleu and the Blue: Angel..She.perfeetedher. particulatly. zany*. aid she’s. been: .a’ staple. on the. Garry | and. torrid; “eomplex.. rhythms. dis : Solos’ and: unusual. -blends. ‘| swinging, fuller-throttled eftorta’ on| | such as. “Gotta. Lotta Living | ‘To af ‘Do” . and. Ts Low.” Fresh, ‘tinorthodox harmonié ideas “Moon I. -High—Lamp tinguish | the. ‘Hamilton, unit, aS. fine: a’ ‘foursome. gs there 1s" extant. on. the. Jazz: ‘scene. With Hamilton him ‘way: ‘through a-dynamic. 40-minuteset notable for: intricate, expressive | Phrase‘. _exchanges..: ‘and.. melodic | -juxtapositions . of saxist | ‘Jimmy |. Woods and. guitarist. Garbo™ Szabo ate highlights of. the set: ‘Is: a. first-rate. bassist, ~ Pube.. | Frolies,. Revere. ‘Revere, Mass.; Feb: 9° | “Tubby Boots, Mardi. Gras: Revue, Rita Atlanta, ‘Coolidge & Shaw, Bob: ‘Warren, Les Girls (12); produced}: by: Buddy. : Thomas; Orch. (8)3 ° $2. 50. minimum... -Satur-. hoyden. type .comedics to ‘a.-bright. days: Si : and..entertaining. patina.’ ‘Lately, B Pubby. Boots: 350: Sounds” of fun Woods | -. | doubles on -flute:and Albert i osil . | editing, : solid" biz: for months: to. come... On opening: ‘night. “Thursday (30) -the "Pigalle, Lendon_ London; Feb.. re AL Burnett: presentation of | We’ re. No Angels,” *. written,. de-| isvised and staged ‘by ‘Bryan Black: | ‘burn,’ assisted by David: Wiseman; . choreography, Pamela’ Devis;. de-. cor, Toe. Kingman; ‘costumes, Cynthi Tingey; stage. director, Ashley ‘Gerrard; musical associate, Denis. Willman; ‘orchestrations, . Jack | Na-’ than.’ ‘and Des -Champ. ‘With. Aleta Morrison, Jacqueline... Jones, -An-| | gela : "Bracewell, Janet-’ “Mahoney, Maureen: Kershaw, : ‘Kathy: Keeton, Jan .&.: Kelly, : Helen Downing & ‘Julie. ‘Cavell,. ‘dancers ; and -nudes |: €19)3. . $6.55... minimum: ‘stepper. show Monday t to Friday, $4: 25° min, ” Bryan: “Blackburn, an: “experi ‘eheed. hand: at this’ sort. of. ‘thing, ‘has .written, ‘devised and: directed'| an: ‘all-girlie . ‘revue ..anddirected Piceadilly theatre-restaurant. It is: Clift Natale |a ‘Tavish: and ‘spectacular © production, which; after. alittle judicious should settle: down * to | ‘Moore Show on. ‘CBS-TV.. which | ‘ny action, which: caused. ops Chie: show: ran . almost ‘an: hour’ and. a was. instrumental in. expanding. ‘her:| and Mike DellaRusso to think about | half, but’ needs. to. be trimmed to} Bame value. * 20: -reinforcing the. stage, headlines aja: more. compact. 60. minutes. or so.” 3 In ‘her: Persian’ Room ‘bow, “Miss Javish.. Mardi™ Gras: revue _ put .-toLoudon impresses .asone ‘oF the ‘gether with finesse by Buddy Thom = That observation. apart, there ‘is little to ‘fault in the revue, which top comediennes:to. come along:in| as." In: fortwo weeks, the ‘show: takes: the. customers. on.-a -gilided | years. .She “is capable’ ‘of. bringing | is: wellintegrated. ‘with show girls | tour,. through London,. with“stops. ‘low. comedy. to a high level: ‘She | and: specialties, mixes broad and subtle. ‘styles into. Boots. ne a cohesive pattern to. provide a} fresh . -and:. stimulating ‘floorstint. . _ many -spheres,. but’ she’s ; at’ her’ peak in. burlesquingoldtime ‘song ° ‘Puppeteers | and "Following: all. the fol de. rol. “orl Andon the way, ‘the: ‘show: features. such: . -at such intriguing . ‘places as Sin ‘Street,. Soho;--Strip*Street, W.1: as ‘well as. Bond: Street,. Tin? Pan Al-/: pretty” girls, terp: specialties,. _proley -. (Denmark Street), Miss ‘Loudon isexcellent. in duction: singing; Boots. comes :on Street (Filin,: ‘Row). and: Piccadilly. as just a jiumble. fat. boy. and wins ‘audience with fast ad libs and -one “Wardour: ‘items: as “A: ‘Street Girl and. comedy styles, and. bringing liners. He’ also: ‘produces | an. array |}. m9 46 : down. sultry. ‘and ‘sexy sirens’ to a lof wardrobe, ‘such as beaded :jack-|. ‘Called. ‘Desire, Nudes. ‘in Purga~ ridiculous Jevel. Some .of ‘the ribs | ets, coats ala Liberace ‘but ample | which’ ‘makes .-for. great: laughter. | hit the.Persian. Room. folk: them-. “gelves. They find themselves laugh ‘ing: at-. performers. they. previously: moves lightly, ists weight . ‘shifting, -There’s: a wide. variety. in “Miss | and. ‘mimiery.’ He recreates Loudon's’ material: She has:a rib: ‘vaude setting with hat ‘an extolled in this setting... of the. ancient: -‘Snyder-Graymur-. der case .woven: inta’ a tune ‘sub‘titled “Death of ‘a Salesman.” She. ‘also. does. a “Tlirtation Medley”: “Mammy.”. ..Boots, who for .all-his.great bulk,. tory,” _“MySister: ‘the® ‘Stripper’: and “Airs” ‘on a GString.” Pa Although Blackburn has -penned:| amazes. with |. ‘his several: brisk sketches and.a num-. singing, dancing -ber-of. entertaining songs, the eman old’ phasis is continuously’ on ‘the. visd's cane ‘dal appeal. ‘The girls. are’ lavishly for: a: soft ‘shoe,. then: uncorks a: costumed, the decor ‘is. exceptionsplendid: arrangement. of Jolson’s ally decorative in a brash sort’ of} ” op Way,, and. has. an additional -visual “He also.: dons wig‘and: skirt ‘to. aid’ in’ the ‘occasional use .of film | | which. ‘wipes out.the:styles. of many. ‘create an opera prima donna. mak an alphabetical list of cafe. songs. -It seems a: letdown: in lieu ‘of her. _ other items. She's elegantly coutoured in black sequin-sheath by Lilli. Rubin. Other : assets include . the . baton. . work of Bert Farber~who helms. ‘the Emil Coleman band excellently.: dansapation. Jo: ose. Blackstone: Hoiel, ¢ Shi. Chicago,. ‘Feb; 2: Susan. Barrett, Frank: ‘Fork Orch; _.1.50-$2 cover. oe Sheraton-Blackstone the Drake Hotelacross: the Loop: . She’s just as much-at home in the posh Bonaparte Room as she was at the swank Camellia: House,. and. sustains as one of. the .more -proficient and eye-catching canaries that chirp their way’ aroound the’ front rank. hostelry circuit. . Miss Barrett. takes top” honors | in the visual. department:. “She's: a stunning blond... with 2. trafficstopping figure well. displayed in a tight-fitting sequined . white: gown.|.” Vocally, Miss Barrett’ has: a |. pleasant mid-range voice: which she |: uses with a: silky touch on* such. staples as” “Time. -After..Time,”” -“What Kind of Fool.Am. 12”, “Fly,]. 7 Me : fo. the: Moon” and “Heart in. San. Francisco.” .-gide,: ‘braces. of puppets: from.‘the top. of | “tthe ‘stage showing -the audiencé a ‘how -the .strings. are . manipulated for pleasing spectacle.. ‘and femme). do the. skelton: dance,’ ballet and ballroom.puppet dances: and wind with. a chorus line of ‘Mark Monte handles the interim costumed lady. puppets’ doing the ne .tean-can to heavy: palm. whacking. : _{takes..“Old:.ManRiver” .:for’.a_ nice solo ride, segues. ‘into. “Young. at. Heart,”. | Gras.” Rita. Atlanta, has a'stage. set |’ ‘taken -off:. stage. and. placed along Coolidge & Shaw work several They (lad: ‘Bob . Warren, ‘production ‘singer, and a swinging.’ “Mardi | with a. huge | champagne . ‘glass. as around. which. ‘she cavorts, in ‘exotic “Until this: cnigagement’ at: ithe. ° Susan: Bar-.| ~rett had been a yearly regular at used. Pant way. ou his. lavishly audi ‘tumed -show. girls’ make entrances and exits. Cliff Natale’s orch, aug-|' mented for .the revue, has: been ‘side on the floor in. roped” off. sec:-tion, so that platforms: and arches, scenery. can be. used. Girls .comé ‘on.in ‘four different -costume . changes, ‘white. fox :trimis ‘to. ermine. trims, plumes, ‘and headdresses, woe Guy. “Menzies,, Melbourne” -” Melbourne, Feh.: 4:. $5. 62 minimum. ” Folk: singers Nina, ‘ ‘Frederick | Aleta’. ‘shines.: throtigh | in several’ itenis, ‘both as. singer” and dancer; ‘Angela: -Bracewell, ‘from television, is quite a looker,. | but has: ‘little to do; “Maureen KerShaw, “a: ‘ sultry * ‘ songstress, ‘intro‘duces the Tin Pan Alley. segment with. “Why . Can't: I all in -Love’”;. Jan -&. Kelly; as: two. muddled ‘mod. 7 ; dence. : “Nina. & Frederick, ‘David Read; HL clips back-projected: onto a screen. ‘saloon sirens: There’s also a bit at | ing her debut at. La Scala, then |'There is also an elegant. crop: of. the piano, ‘which. she handles .with | does~.“the . -samé.broad 20° years | nudés.-who. add. decorative: effect to. both musical and. comedic’ skill: | later. ” It-is a funny bit with impact almost every scene, 0. 2 ‘Her sole defection is a 15-minute ' ‘and Frolics firstnighters: gave Boots.|: inedley in which she runs through | a heavy ‘round of mitting._ 7 Thetalent;‘too, “As. frequently. ; ‘dwarfed. by. ‘the. production, : ‘but’ Morrison’s: personality] a ‘cabaret © mnéweomer -els,: have. a. diverting -parody « of. the. tv. Show.--with. That. “Was: the Wig That Was. ” Jacqueline ' Jones: ‘has: a: tinetul, but overlong, song on Ja ames Bond, | effectively . ‘adequately ‘filled Sy: Janet ‘Maho: ney, * Helen:* ‘Downing. and: Sulie Cavell. ‘One. téchnicél innovation: i iri “the: staging is the, .frequent use of min ute: radio. transistors ‘in lieu of: the. ‘mike. It. works’ moderately. . well, though thereare some: disconcerting: variations..in the volume. Pam‘ela. Devis. has’ fashioned a variety of eolorful: routines for the girls, ‘and the: professionalism. ‘of: Jack “Nathan's ’ backing is’ “always in -evicrea Myro. ae Golden, Reno oo, : Reno, : ‘Feb: 6: hes Girls. Revie with Harry Mim: ‘mo: Barbara; ‘Barry; Don: Staiton, | On:the brisker'| on: their. first trip Down’ Under |-Golden::Girls (10), John. Carleton -she:‘dishes out .a. ‘rocking |seem a big draw. .Femme is dressed | Orch: (10); produced: by Wolf Koch-| Jolson medley, a-rocking rendition |in:red. velvet. Hef partner, .garbed man; nocover, no minimum. of “Walk. Right In” and a clap‘along version of “Gonna: Build: a “Mountain.” mo Mar... 7 Purple Onien,. L.A. ‘Los. Angeles, Feb: -4. Bill Henderson. Chico Hamilton ‘Quartet;. $1 50 admission.oe In his three-week booking: of Bill} Henderson and: the Chico Hamilton. Quartet, entrepreneut. .Sid Bern with: shirt .of. same’ material and grey. slacks;. strums a, guitar: which | ‘augments ~ small. orchestral “accom: a paniment. In-a half ‘hour stint: ‘they do io ‘about’ eight. numbers, ‘half. of them. “|in -English. ‘In, next to no: time. they have" the diners with -them, -”-land-when. they ‘do -their final stand out. number—“Its: Cold: Outside”, with ‘the “Dutch Frederick impq-. ‘sonating ‘in turn a sexy Frenchman and a somewhat reserved English: }- As. indicated. by the: title “the. Golden’s: new: Les Girls ‘revue has a heavy. accent on‘the femmes: £ five “nudes, . five . dancers). but there’s ‘enough. diversity—HarryMimmo’s excellent pantomimes,. ‘Barbara Barry’s smart way. of ‘selling: a song, Don Staiton’s. capable production | ‘singing—to. please those ‘not averly | impressed. with -a generous, expos: ure of ‘the. epidermis: stein his. a choice bill for’ local |man—encorés are roared. for, but| and. sometime elaborate costuming, ' jazzophiles.It could. prove fo be one of tthe. spot’s most. profitable: bookings since -itstransition from flamenco to jazz.. ‘Henderson, .who did a two-week | +o consistent advantage a’ -rich, |} none.is forthcoming:. “Nina & Frederick; who. are ‘also. playing the ‘Savoy: Plaza ‘here with identical. act, are backed-by English ‘comic: ‘David: Read whose .. jokes | * stint here: last November, employs | have for: the most part been heard retains‘ his ‘many times: before. He also ‘does oa particularly ina “production. num bér’ (there:‘are four: in. this. show.) themed:atound:.the ‘boudoir antics of: ‘Marie: Antoinette and Louis XVI.. ‘Mimnio, in.‘ the ‘headliner. Spot, ‘familiar «practice of -punctuating. his. routines by. draw soft voice, keen musical ‘ear. and} an ‘inflationary. number a Ia. Victor | ing the edge‘of his open hand down “¢asygoing, © “ivreverent ” style...-Ex-| ‘Borge, with due. acknowledgment ' ‘the. center of ‘his: face; . then |-re -pressively dsliberate. versions of to: Borge.: In .addition, ‘he ‘does ‘an|‘arranging his bow -tie;: . followed. ‘such tunes as “Bewitched,”.“‘Joey”. and “Folks Who Live On The Hilt” | provide nice contrast’ with his itém-on the Beatles,: having: at one time. worked ° ‘on’ the. same’ bill . as them. a a Stan. ‘With. a. disclosure .of a ‘badge. under his. lapel “in the diplomatic way.” Noting. his: Italiano. heritage, ‘he -} tion singer. but. it’s: during. her solo. a. ‘classic. figure : ‘as. she ‘undrapés. illustrated “with. film; |: and Kathy. Keeton. ‘does a.’ ‘typical| Rating superlatives i #8 ‘the colorfut| | shows: he’ ssavvy. as a . ‘hoofologist | Jintap demonstrations: to “Mack{ es ‘Knife? and. a fast. “Tea ‘fory O27 He. “wins. added éndorsement. a8}. he Mimics how persohs. from var-}ious ‘foreign countries . ‘walk, ‘the} attitudes of foreign traffic Cops, ‘and then’ fractures the ‘English. language in. -his:. ‘pronunciations . ‘of:: U.S. ‘Cities. Exit. is ‘a clever panto. of a> ‘sculptor’. putting | the . finishing | touches .‘on:. statues. of Adam. and ‘Eve’ and as angel.. Mimmo makes ‘full use: of his mobile face, has :a winning. way in audience communi ‘cation..: ‘Miss. Barry.” a. dark: haired looker with orb-appealing™ distribution. of. the. . poundage,. doubles ‘as. produe ‘tspot’ that she. ‘commands the full attention. Smartly gowned in formfitting: pink . ‘creation. | and: . floor Jength matching wrap. (which. she’ ‘Jater :sheds), the’ songstress. proves She knows: ‘her. ‘way around. with “This: Can’t. Be. Love,” “It’s. Almost tory °y. as ‘far’ as. the Grove. Te dgers me, ‘Like Being ‘in. Love” and :“Got'a Lot. of. Living To Do.”-She’s some-'|. times’ sultry, sometimes subtle, and always. ‘authoritative. Her big. number “is | a specialty titled “Thinking of Men,” “scripted for her’ by MikeCorda,..a: Vegas. tunesmith. She uses “Men” as’ a perfect vehicle to. expound on: the ‘male ‘gender and to ‘display: her $.a. “in highly. pleasing « fashion. She is.also featured.(via song anddance) with four line ‘girls: ina “Rosy Apples and : Red :Garters’” production with. an: ‘Old West bar room, Setting. . Miss: Barry's. ‘special material’ and. “wardrobe. is: ‘credited: ‘to Barry Ashton.. : . Production singer ‘Don Staiton; young: and. ‘handsome, is also given a:vocal.solo turn:to ‘show: his prow-. ess -on “GonnaLive’ Till . IDie,” “Put on a Happy Face” and “Make. | Someone | Happy.” He ‘displays. an. engaging stage presence, sings with. ‘ease. and. assurance. His. interpreta-: tion.-of: “My -Kind of: Girl’ -is. augmented .choreographically by Nor: ma Waterman, leggy’: ‘lead dancer of the Golden. Girls: a “The. four productions—“You Gotta. Have ° Showgirls,”’ the. “Marie Antoinette caper, “Rosy: Apples and | Red . Garters”: ‘| Girls”= and. “Girls,.‘Girls, : -—are well: rehearsed: ‘and: ex-: ecuted.: The.. ‘Marie. Antoinette bit tates. good ‘mention for: inventive-| hess:-and ‘lavish-‘costuming. ° Ditto ‘forthe hip | story. line, detailing |the historic femme’ s rise and :fall:| Kim ‘Summers; as: Marie, : reveals with ‘progression.of the-‘story. Both. the. nudes:-and the: dancers ‘orchestra. Bang, ‘Barclay Hotel, Toronto. Toronto, Feb. 5... Billy Fraye; Sheila Guthrie; ‘Wan: da,. Lindsey-Sapphire Dancers (A), Percy, Curtis Orch. (8); $1. 50. cover. During his: ‘years as. boniface of the Barclay Hotel,. which’ he’ ‘owns,’ Al: Siegel -has.: ‘retained. the’. “same entertainment. format: ‘eoniprising ‘a hot: comic -or team,::a femme. singer, .a: line of lovely girls, the inevitable belly. dancer and: an: alternately. hot “and/or: “melodious: band which. not: only gives: strong support to. call. acts but: plays. for: ‘the diners’ ‘dance. Seshes.. = For ... his *. eurrent.“twice-nightly ey ‘floorshow | in “his ‘310capacity. room,. aa ‘Siegel: has: again put together that .190-minute:. setup which sees. con :| sistent: repeater’ guests. The. Lind-. “| sey Sapphire. Dancers ‘start: the: bill with their. cross-stage drills in white ' stoles ‘and’ ‘fur ° They’ re back for a: spirited ‘appear: ance Jater.in feathers. =: : Billy -Frayeé, son of a Chicago ‘eantor, -is. emcee but ‘gets a “35 minute opportunity. ‘as: headliner | ‘to: prove -his : worth ‘as ‘a standup comedian. With his. deliveryallow ing forthe customers catching: up|. with the lines ‘of: his. story-situa‘tions, .-he’ waits. ‘for’ laughs with exquisite timing.. -Fraye ‘is. also personable. and poised: ‘with. the:‘ad. libs: He. pro: | jects a casual :but: confident’ style; | which: is warm and friendly to. mitting at. begoff... ‘Second ° billing : ‘goes to Sheila Guthrie. Clad:in a blue ‘satin gown, | the brunet songstress wisely sticks |. to: pops. ‘Opening with “Dream -of You,” she breezes ‘into “Wrap Your’ Troubles: in’ Dreams”, ‘does ‘a ballad styling of “Funny Valentine”. and aboisterous “Up the Lazy River"| ‘to win lotsa:applause. ___ Wanda. is. the belly dancer: She | pleases with: her. physical convolu tions: -Percy : ‘Curtis’ eight. sidemen give. ample. backing to. all acts. MeSta tay. Laine always: is. working: PoP In’ his first “local. “flodrshowing ne “in. ‘some: years, Laine had 'a fair,... but:.very enthusiastic. turnout‘ for <=... his Grove. opening—but they very". ‘obviously were “his people.’ They. ~~ “knew. every. tune. from | :opening oe | note: and lapped: ‘em: up.:In addi-.tion ‘to.-around 400 cover-charged, ; “Jezebel,” “Rawhide,” very: effectively: revieved that: Fats: . “Wild. “Goose,” + co Believe”—to: Oe, “Mule | Train,’ ” name: ‘a few.’ He: . doés “Chain | Gang”. ‘confused; ' Yonely,. hats. over’ tights.} ‘Cocoanut’ Greve, La.” oo ‘Les Angeles, Feb. 8. “Frankie. Laine, Charles. Turner’. Singers (8); Freddy Martin Orch: a — (20); $3-$3. 50. cover. we Whien’ a singer has’ ‘gnowballed fo ‘over the years enough Gisclicks te: «. roll that ball-of wax ‘through ‘a 60ae minute ‘nitery’ turn “and please: all” a and. sundry he has. ‘quite’ a. thing”: oe going. . Small ;: wonder: ‘Columbia: Records” had..a party ‘of 100 moré ‘(mostly “disk, jocks. and“... ::° That” a looks. the pace for thie” ‘Laine en-. their’ wives. from: this. area), are’ -eoncerned:: . Over . his ‘stint; “Laine. gives | "era: 7 fall ‘the tunes which have: been.:as-. | sdciated with him ‘since jhefirst: ~~ Skyrocketed with’ “‘That’s “My . De-" sire’’ -in 1946;. and: the. ‘list is: im pressive—‘ ‘Moonlight.’ “Black &> Blue” .(he Waller venerable),: Charles: ‘Turner Singers (four “men, four. girls) ‘backstop ‘throughSoe out, and “most: .effectively.::Laine .~“.: frequently’ ‘uses. this turn, and: hess: !-eouldn’t “have. when he. takes ‘a mid-way.breather.~ : than -'this' octet’s’ harmonizing of .” a “Down: By. ‘The. Riverside.”. They: *." | ‘work: .up real. revival . ‘fervor; supply: a folksinging touch ‘that meshes: well with current tune. tastes:: ‘Laine’s patter is warm, but. ‘con= sidering -he | is “in. ‘his. hometown: -* it :could’ be more: colloquial. That . ‘line . about “losers” is -good—but: &: better” meetin’ bélongs ‘strictly in: Nevada; doesn’t -apply in L.A. ‘He also. plays-South. .:. so. -Iniuch: he. must: have ‘become... rack: met :.that™ “Yankee” doesn’t. apply here, either: ‘Freddy Martin’ orch ‘(20) “plays: a.very.:good ‘show and,:as always, ...:.° keeps. the dancefloor: throngéd be~. . . tween times: . Ray’ Barr: conducts. Seen? “for Laine’s turn. ° woe | were ‘obviously selected: ‘with an}: eye for pliysical: attributes as. well | -~ as talent. They're alt lookers. Back|: stopping * the. ‘many-cued ‘show i}. ‘first-rate style: is John Carleton’ St. Was... Playboy, Detroit. . : Detroit,” Feb. 4 “yonsly, Marilyn: Peters, ‘Michael: ye | Dees and. Matt. Michaels Trio;.Tom.-:.. | Melody; Patti: Carlson’ and. Harold | McKinney Trio; $2, 0. cover. . “An ironic twist ‘marked ‘the. = ‘opening of: the .second ‘ bills:.at the te ‘opened -Detroit: Playboy: © -‘the... -comic-pantomimist a ‘| headliner: of. the. Penthouse. show, |: | ‘moved his lips’ to: introduce his °... act but no sound. issued forth om ~~.” ‘purpose, ‘while: Tom Melody,. the... -. | seatological | ‘éomic. topper...of. ‘the: |” newly — ‘Playroom show, tried. valiantly. te. ‘talk. .but’ was. muffled ‘by severe’. | mi laryngitis. ‘Yonely has: one: of. “the: freshest” and funniest “nitery.. routines this: | ‘town has seen in. years. His mimes ©... | have . plenty : of meaning and. he.. .‘plays. miniature -instruments—vioSee, lin; cornet ‘and accordion—in vir-:-'— tuoso. fashion: ‘He winds.-trium~~. ._phantly ‘by playing classical num. bers. on the piano by rolling: two... regulation-size’s 0.f t balls: across mo the keyboard.. ‘applause. :* -youngster, opens: ‘the Penthouse show and: is” the lively one..He.-'‘voice 72. ‘with an infectious -beatto it; His To best tone: is “You aid. the. ‘Night ogee has ‘a. ‘good, “moderate:size ‘and: the Music.” Less. ‘successful, ‘gans.beat, is. “Marta.” He. sounds | and looks: like .a‘comer. : . Matt Michaels ‘and. his. trio back the Penthouse: show: expertly." ‘In -the Playroom, ‘Melody © went all out‘ in: the best: show-must-go-| on tradition, but he should -have:_ | Stayed in bed. -There is: nothing “funny. about: a.sick: comic trying. ~ ‘to. be funny: with dirty, sick.jokes.. ‘Curvy, pretty and friendly Patti... ‘Carlson: rounds: out the Playroom: ~~ -show with a polished: upbeat song-" alog : (see. New.. Acts).. She: gets... “Lfairly onad. backing from ‘the. ‘Har-: on told: ‘McKinney rio. Tew.” ~ Frankie. fo a Gambler, eo “Lucky. Old ©: Sun,’ ..” ‘abviome ously ‘for change . of ‘pace, but it’ :. doesn’t quite. ‘link; bit. too: murky. : “°° speller . a) . . 7 , ” . wt . . od . 7 . woe . yt . woe Da be . ‘et . . . . . . : . . ay “8 . . ue . . on a . . . % . . . a . eo oe oa . . a . wo oo . . . we . ote fone . . . . ey * . ary 1c Danaea eceninasenc the ya ey ne Ona en Phat ee A rae eS EM NST re ene ao met me a ar Yel ht a tite PN AN SS, Neen ee cna et an ic eee ean lee ne 4 so4 tmaal te h ameee . Marilyn Peters, the middle per: we OF former’ in “the: . Penthouse,. has a ti way: with the blues .and‘projects: DB the: torment::she is moanin’ low’ about. Singer quiets the. talkers. ©. ; and: captures their. attention and oo Michaet Dees, a. good ‘ooking. ve} ra Midi