Variety (April 1964)

. there in. Denver,” .The Baja’s Verne Dig WK. Spots Denver, April: 28... The: Beatles. ‘may. be. top. expo-y nents |-of . uncultural: rock ‘’n” roll}: but when it comes to concert halls} _ they: have ‘a’ decided .artistic leaning. At least that’s the impression ‘The Baja, a local promoting group, has: picked .up. in. negotiating -.on. Aug. 26 Denver: date for the British. quartet. : “We. lave: a: Beatles commitment. “Byers points. out, “for Red. Rocks} Amphitheatre.. We. ‘are’ allowed tol. : print 9,000 ‘tickets: at $6.60 each—-. gross $59, 400. As promoters, -we'd: ereferto hold the concert. at. the} University of. Denver. Stadium.. Its 22,000 capacity at. $3. 50, ‘per ticket ‘would gross: $77, 000. “However, | it séems ‘that. in Eng-1 | land; : the. image .of. ‘the’ ‘three. big concert .-Halls. ‘in -the . U.S. ..are Carnegie . Hall, . Hollywood “Bowl and. Red Rocks. So: the powers-that| “be informed ‘usthat The Beatles | . would prefer.“playing Red Rocks: “even at considerably less. Bross than} the Denver U. Stadium: _ Wednesday; Aug. 26. While tickets are now: on sale.at the:$6:60 top,} “Byers. adds, -scalpers: ‘are. already ~ calling: from ‘as far’ away as -Albu-|: ‘querque offering to: buy blocks of. 100. fickets. for. resale’ at.$10. each. ny Record, Detroit’ Price’ | Detroit; “April 28. the: highest. price ever paid ‘for entertainers: ‘at Olympia Stadium: ‘will go to The Beatles when they ‘make two appearances-here Sept. 6. Olympia” Manager: Nick Londes| : refused to ‘disclose the. figure: but} said’ it surpasses Elvis Presley's $25,000. for. two shows a. \ few years) as high’ as’-15; 500 “with | temporary | ‘seats installed over. the icé rink: ' Stadium usually is used for: hockey. games. | 20G: From Indpls. Fair. 3° a _ Indianapolis, April 28. . Indiana. State. Fair Board: ‘has! booked :The ; ‘Beatles for two‘Bers _formances ‘at the :State’ ‘Fair. in| ‘Indianapolis: Sept. 3.. Prices. will: be’ . the-same for the’ two Beatles shows aS forother fair.shows: This ranges. + from $2 to $3.50: Act;. whieh” ‘was set here: -byGAC; will “get: -$20;000.. :Tennessee Ernie. Ford will head! line the variety show. at the’ fair | ‘Aug. .29-30.This’ willbe. ‘his fifth : appearance at the event: ‘Andy Wil; liams..willstar in: the Labor. Day | weekend show,,. Sept. 5-1. ‘The: fair | “‘Tuns through: Sept: hae . a Mols. Cons. ree. Desial Of Dance’ Licenses To. Murray: License Holders Minneapolis, “April 28: I -QOn the heels of the. Federal! court: conviction : ‘and. sentencing of | the owner, and eight. employes ° of |. two now. defunct. ‘Twin. ° Cities’. dance studios foroperating’ fraud-: ‘ulently, ‘the police : department has recommended. to. the. city: council ‘Jicense committee . -that it. deny dance «studio licenses for’ future ers here. The police department informed the’ commitfee ‘that it “had [ received. complaints against ~ ‘pre-. vious Arthur. Murray. ‘Studio: opera. | ‘tions and that Several law suits by |. .. their pupils are : pending. in: ors | courts “here against the. operators. | Most of ‘the complaints: against ; Twin Cities’: -dance™: ‘studios have come _from elderly: ‘unmarried | women: who. alles’ they paid ‘large if sums for: lessons -in’ their’ quest for companionship: and that. ‘the ; studios failed: to keep. “promises | made: to’ them: to maguee the sign-} were then: par tnered martially: and ing. of contracts.. N: ¥.'s S Tero” ‘School Law 7 a“ Albany, April 23. A: iti . designed « correct: “abuses” in. dancing... Shook con; tracts -has ’ been: signed: . by '-Gov.: Nelson A, Rockefeller. Introduced: by Assemblyman Edwyn:E. Mason, -of Delaware €ounty and’ Senator: Albert Berkowitz. of Washington: County, the’ measure. “provides 4 that: ‘contracts, for amounts. ‘in. ex cess of $500, or for automatic. re-; newal ‘option —w ith.” -of |. “more than -$500,.. : only. under certain’ AG otinaied See ‘payment. Sonditions: Even for! } ss p at -[he. said, : . a aaa ~The Red Rocks date.” is. ‘set. for 4 Allen’s $5,283 tour was a relatively: “Olympia ‘seats. 12 500. but. “ean ‘gol . {reception.”” ~ | ; "| chairman ‘said. cultural . exchanges | may. be getting better, “because we | Arthur « Murray. franchises a ‘Shall be. valid. | record. *, acquiring the Frank. Cooper ‘Agency |: --.| but GAC. president: Larry ‘Barnett |: ‘Worst’ Cultural Tour. — Continued. ‘from page. A. —<— the panning Adams rated. from, the State .Dept.’s cultural exchange exec Glenn G. Wolfe. : OE 1 start.‘He elft°'GAC about 18: ‘years When «asked: by Rooney . to: ick’ | 260 to. found his own outfit. ‘out the most unsuccessful program, | ‘Wolfe, without qualification, :. gave |, Adams. that dubious’ digtinction:. 'New Cr ackilown: tions : presently going on.’” -He de| clined: to ‘say ‘whether. there’ had been previous ‘negotiations. office’ -where “T ‘would say . that: :froni-.a: success standpoint, orlack of: suceéss | « -in:./: properly representing. : the}: United. ‘States, the Joey. eam | ‘troupe * was sby. far. the worst,’ a _ Wolfe | averred. : cae 9 Boston, ‘April 28. Other: ‘Bad. ‘Choices’ . A “police : ‘erackdown * on ‘B-girls. “Also. inserted in’ ‘the. “bad choice” ae category by Wolfe were: the Clarion Concerts”. and... the '. LosAngeles: ‘Chamber | Orchestra. ‘The problem: with these groups‘ was: ‘that they had never. ‘toured. before and ‘the ‘trip was, “replete. with . minor ‘prob-: lems, . complaints ‘and... irritations, ina ‘permanent shutdown for -the Tic Toc intimer on Tremont St: -by the Boston ‘Licensing Board: Thurs.day™ (23).-Liquor and’ other licenses at: the ‘night spot were -lifted.:as: of. “May: “4. Spot had a big: name Jaz, policy: last ‘summer: ‘tours. will: tbe: . ‘Complaints against the Tie: ‘Toe ‘In| ‘the future, ‘charged. “utter disregard for .the ‘awarded to. groups with. such 'eXperience,. Wolfe. said. Drawing ‘dubious’ notices, ‘foomn Rooney’ were . the Eozy ’ Cole Jazz Review in Africa, ‘Martha: Graham and singer: “Barbara. Allen. 0.5. When Wolfe explained. that Miss with .B-girls allegedly. continuing | -‘to.mingle with—and. -exploit—ciis‘tomers by the purchase of. alcoholi¢: . -beveragés,. corsages and: cigarettes: “and: admission: ito. commissions -onsuch. premises,” during -five nights . illanc An. ahuar Tow * cost: one, Rooney. remarked,. ond veceu ee J ¥ “They. are’ .always low : figures: |‘ ee They: are. like Helen ‘Hayes, getting ‘The. ‘board’: heard | -eomplaints, $1, 500. a: week.” 22 a ‘Jose. “Limon” re * But most | of | the criticism’ was: “town: ‘Roman restaurant, after ‘hours; and_12.3 club, 123 Stuart. St:, -B-girl solicitation : of bubbly: directed at-Limon with Rooney éxSe pen a “59 called B-girl ace claiming: everything the. dancer did “tivities; ‘strip-tease ‘acts,. improper: .was too expensive. dancing, profanity ‘by master * of. Noting’. that” Limon ‘often : -ap| ceremoniés, his: ‘performances, Rooney. averred | of the ‘true. Name: law.” . $1,900 a week ‘and -we’ still. have | ‘The board’ took the case. ‘of the | to-buy: him drinks at ambassadorial La. Salle . hotel, which : operates:,a theatre bar with matinée‘:and night. When Wolfe. said Limon dogs: not’: ‘performances, under’ advisement f. | drink, ‘Rooney * retorted “that “sofé | and ‘settomorrow : (Wed. y ‘for. airing drinks often cost’ more. than. hard; : of: complaints. | ‘drinks: overseas. ‘Deputy » Police: “Supt, “John J “Rooney’s _ rebuttal to Wolte’s ‘Slattery said..-the © ‘complairits | ‘are! ‘praise ‘of. Limon’s:. professional | ‘the result of. -a stepped: up: drive. abilitywas, .“‘He did” ‘sa. well .in |.on. B-girl and after hours. operation: Kuala: Lampur ..and | other” -places’; in. Boston, He ‘said.‘every. large ‘Such as. ‘Singapore “and. Malaysia | city” has ‘such. violations, “but: only that.the’ President: had to’send: the ;-one..chain | gives: ‘this. trouble’ in, ‘Attorney | “General” there. later.” | Boston.” ” BR aE He. recanted“ on this: emark slight| © i hy,. averring : it wasn’t quite a. fair. a assessment, | ‘Ina: “backhaiided way “Rooney: 7 said: the program could: have’ -been: |: worse. Opening. the hearing; the. “Ciney.. J ocks’. ‘Promotions. Cincinnati, “April : 98. Disk. Jockeys ‘of ‘two Cincy radio stations are endeavoring to. “eash haven't ‘heard’ of. anything deroga|: _[ tory. in the past year... We’ haven't:| Suto. chores. . [shad h ‘L. WSALE ‘jocks “got: into | ‘the: ‘ict. any, characters. on the Toad. On first. ‘by: sponsoring: the Beatles for. |the other. h ‘ and, this” may shave two performances: June:4 at:Cincy ‘reached: stich a. high: cultural. devel. that it is over the heads of every-. tee" deen sa istone Then the. ody.””. “Among : ‘the. items: requested by } Rep. Frank-: ‘Bow. |: (R.-Ohio).: -and! furnished by the’ State ‘Dept.: was’ § a‘10-year. rundown of the. cost and |" number :: of.” exchanges to . South ‘Vietnam,: ‘Cambodia, Cyprus, “Panama, the Soviet: Union, ‘Cuba, Indo= | nesia‘ and France, all. .cannon-fod|: der: for. Republican foreign, Policy. | ‘| Gombo | for:. ‘a single: performance. admish, Chatean Laurer, Ottawa, Switching | to Name Policy \ To | Lare ‘Younger Crowd’ Ottawa; ‘April: 28: attacks. . SAMMY DAVIS 1R’S Pr “SHOW AT COPACABANA| ‘For: the: “first: ‘time ‘in’ five years; ‘dance spot, three: shows. nightly, With. Sammy. ‘Davis Jr: ‘headlining, Starting . to morrow (Thurs. night, with.~Bob. ‘Melvin: ‘support, . :the. Jules ke; ‘on the floor while: vet-Len Weekes Podell Spot. will put on athird} Orch takes: ‘breaks: This format show... at: 2.-a:m:-.The ‘ast: ‘three: Prevails Monday-thru-Thursday._ show nightly: schedule. was .done: by? Louis: Prima &. Keeley. Smith, who’ will ‘be. gradual,. began last: week: a half-hour: show, comprising. bari | Professionally, Davis “was. originally. ‘scheduled ‘ ‘to doa three-weeker, for: the’:Copa,,: but because: of two postponements.! “and * ‘Davis’: commitments: to. start! ‘rehearsals . for. the upcoming: Jegit musical “Golden. Boy;” date was! pared: to’-10. ‘days. Three-Ssession ? ‘no. minimum. © .. 2... | sked-is regarded as Gompensation.. fe With Names; : Craston. hopes. fo Davis ‘has. been ‘playing to SRO houses’ for. séveral-: years. at: ‘the Copa, ‘and ‘combination of his. pres-'} ; ence plus ‘the faet that: there. will bé.a lot of extravisitors because of. the W orld’s Fair indicates: that. the: Copa is. Jikely’ to. wrack. ‘up’ a cTrew. : Within four: monthis ‘hotel manager ‘eidentally; took.” over. Mann who retired, Prior ‘to. reining this.” . Canadian Naticnat. Railways: inn, ‘he. ‘Managed . ‘tthe Ghana. government’s plush ‘Amibassador Hotel | in Accra; thoneess eas eewarenecrsace a ON GACFRANK gett iz | General. Artists Corp. is. ‘reported 8 Pe _| stated: that there were.“‘no negotia|. “Tf: the ‘Cooper ‘négotiations ‘ma-. ‘terialize he’ will. have rejoined. the.| ‘he’ first ‘made his -for: which. -the . ‘Hall. is famed: “and after hour liquor.sales resulted |. .| warnings of: police .and the: board,. ‘against the ‘Stork: Club; Charles— and a comely" femme assistant,. put: over a ‘skilled bit of ‘plate twirling and” balancing. All’ the.:balancing: ‘and plate spinning: is. done: by“ the -complaints in~.court:| ‘peared ‘at -diplomatic. Parties.after | against... entertainers for. violation |. under it.poles sag. sharply, © ‘and still keep .the -plate: in. motion’: is an _eye-|' : al | opener. He also twirls platters and}, | Jethro, Spike: Jones ‘and Helen. | _Grayco,: ‘Rudenko Bros:, Maldanado: ‘Dancers... 2] AML: are.in on: straight: salaries, save '}. the. “HillBillies”who: garner, per in of the popularity. of the Beatles. and the. Dave: Clark Five; to which |they contributed -in. the grind” of ry ‘sponsors: ‘of. the © second “English. Aug. 27 in. ‘the: Gardens. at 82 and: -phig: capital's . poshest: dine-and«" ‘in. historic :Chateau |. ‘Laurier: Hotel, -isswitching from |... “a. band-with-singerto an. entertain|. .-. the ‘Copacabana, N.Y. is scheduling. ment . “policy. -Changeover, : which |. age ; with -folksinger-zitherist. Dorothy: Callison: doing’ 15-minute routines.|.7p9Contours’: (4),: . Ups: Orch: On: Friday. and Saturday there’ rely ‘torie Leo Stepherison. (who. ‘sings. With. the band), Miss Callison and’ Weekes © doing. a. trumpet... Solo. “Myles Fr ‘Craston: ‘hopes to. ititro-:. duce -a name ‘policy, with’ acover.-| charge. At.. present: it’s. no -.cover,, pet the young: crowd. back. He, in-" the. man-. “agerial. post, Jan. 1 from: Cy: : A. |. SPRVOTR? Bee oe ASR ESN Mihwsie. Hall, N.Y. “Fantasy and.Fun,” produced. by Marc: Platt, with Stan Porter; The. Alcettys: (2), Loki Troupe. ‘featur| § ‘Ling Tonu’ & Tevay. David: Sokoloff; : Music: Halt. Ballet, ‘Rockettes, Mu-. Sic Hall. Symphony -Orch,,. ‘directed ‘by Raymond. Paige>. “Pink. Pan“ther” (UA); reviewed tn VARIETY, ee . ‘Jan. 15, Moe "64. -Présh stage session at + the: Hall, “L-which: Tahges from the: “take. ‘me | out to. the ball game” atmosphere |:to: a colorful “Polynesian Island “Hlits Hub BGirls| for ‘the -World’s: Fair. amazing stage: production . tricks For’on_thing,~ Russell Markert’s. man, with: the payoff afast. spin-. ning. plate. balanced: atop.” Some ‘eight elongated. sticks. : ‘Part ‘of . this trick . is. to. have" the | plate continue.:'to. ‘spin. while \ he ‘builds’ the long -pileof poles” “His: ability to “let. the: other types of ‘dishes, with balanc ling four wine-filled: glasses: anda. lighted> lamp_ good for: plenty of: mitting. ‘Topflight for.any. spot. Stan: Porter’ -is“ the lead singer. in: the close harmonizing by eight |:' other males ° garbed -in‘ baseball }: ‘uniforms: | all wear. Met uniforms,-.The tunes; kot course,-are all -associated with > tthe. | national ’ pastime. " novelty. :: The: Loki: Troupe; augmented by. dancers’ from. the ballet group and. ‘Rockettes,.contrib: an -unusual. bit. of -terping with, the leaders .stepping ‘ around. ~ on.“ big...drumis:: and, Loki swinging “swords. and lighted | -' torch. on: a->mammoth™ drum: Their} . ‘act. gains. weight. from .an oversized ; setfing on ‘the: vast Hall: stage. ‘Quaintly © enough; they. along ‘ing out. of. the: stage floor... David Sokoloff, : composer | and | pianist, plays” “Spanish | Fantasy,” as. part of the Hall’s. Symphony. '. | Orch ‘opening. It’s’ expertly done, “| with Raymond Paige,. per usual, | scoring ‘with his superior batoning. ‘| Stageshow i is only: about 40 minutes since. “Pink ;Panther,” . the. feature’ film, Tuns: ‘115 minutes.. This. ‘keeps |-the ‘show down under ‘three hours. Which. is” a. “must”. when: the Hall: 4 is‘ seeking. a. fast turnover.: Theatre ..| probably ‘will need. it, too, judging. from the attendance. on initial day:. wots Wear..: a ‘ Apollo, NYS oie “WWRL. deejay Show. with. “Gene ‘Chandler, Joe Tez, Wilson Pickett, Rufus Thomas, : ‘Valerie Reuben Phil This shouting” show, fronted: by the deejays ‘of ‘WWRL,. N-Y:;.. who ‘are. surrounded ‘by disk talents they feature, is‘strictly for the..Harlem. ‘There is. plenty ott noise. and:: suggestive animation, . but little . artistry... mass” ‘trade. Rufus -. Thomas, an woods dog. songs, “Walk: the. Dog,” “Somebody Stole. My Dog, >. Can Your Money Do the Dog?”:....- standpoint. but the rocking, SRO. ‘crowds, "is .excessive. ‘Among them. — Gene’: Chandler; Wilson ee and d Jee Tex. —only the. Jat: 2 s22EzS fevEree: But A good | .to patrons. 1 bination, -&° Nick, authentic|’ ‘yhythm and blues talent: opens andj is the’ ‘Show's top ‘music man .with. his. trio ‘of. ‘rasping. beatful,: piney-. “There are.three solo shouters in. ‘the spread, ‘which from anybody’s. ‘happy } ‘Employees. ‘union;“also -because -at-tendanice . toners. General public is. barred : a ter. has moved up. ‘from the. primis tive howls and. gyrations: that are.” a conversion of the. ‘gospel : style to ae sex, = as “Tex has: a. sophistication in both { the: Vocal: style and—especially—:. i projection, . ‘and. does: a routine with. ‘the . mike. stand—belting ‘it back: .. and. fourth -during a number—that’ wd has.‘fo be seen for appreciation. = ‘|. Valerie .&. Nick: wail inscrutable ld Llyries, and the Contours (4):shout..: 4 and’ dance in an exhausting turn: that’ if it: were to be-seen’on the--: Ed‘ Sullivan show .would put: the’ . blowup, seems ‘tobe geared: ‘pri-} Central Time Zone: in : a -Mass dead : i‘ marily for: the. out-of-towners here | It’s ‘mostly |. ‘| sight: stuff, ‘including’ many..of the faint. “4 Presuming: ‘the’ show’s big: box. —-Hal Jackson,:.. Rocky. G, “Enoch Gregory. and: Magnificent Montagie a rotate emceeing:. -Reuberi. :Phillips °.: and. the house: barid‘do. a good -job :.| ‘in’ toting . this argeful of. ‘special arrangements: ns ) “Bill: | ‘Bevhillilly’ Package Hits 18-City Tour Trail May. is Witha: 1506. Nat to Crack cy “Hollyw odd, “April 28.° oN pa. ‘package’ topped::bytrio of. . “BevHillbilly”. stars; Irene.* Ryan,” -: | | Max. ‘Baer and Donna :Douglas, hits’ .% an 18-city. trail May 15° for two: ..’ | weeks’ of shows. with a talent-plus: |. | expenses nut ‘of. some $150,000 to -: crack. . Tour’ was. revealed. Friday: | (24). -by “Eddie: Sherman, .° who. ‘packaged the unit.-with ‘Associated: Booking for Concerts :Ine.' °° |. : . Sherman: added," “however, | that. : auditoriums ‘to be’ played haye '. minimum ‘seating -capacities of'10,. .000. (in--Chicago’ they'll play :a-20,-.-. 000. seater) and ‘at. a‘$5: top.he .en* | visions. ‘a -per-show take. -potential -of from $40. to $50,000... -: -: Others .in. troupe’ include. Homer. Y “Good:: “Time -Singers, -14 centage of Sross.. Oe Show “ goes..-in‘on a. flat. fee. ‘against..“slice © of! overall action. Sherman. declares that many ‘sites. are from °50 to 100%. sold. out :to. supermarkets: -whobuy. and: ‘Te-sell:: Included «in “nut are ‘Sid: ‘Kuler: and Sid: -Miller’s “special. tered: airliner. a cen ot. | RHEINGOLD: TUBORCS . with familiar’..mechanical |’. gimmicks: down to: the smoke’ com: |. “DUAL TAVERN DEAE | Rheingoid’s eating-drinking. eom« .in’. conjunction .. with} Danish . Tuborg Beer, : which it. -im ‘ports,. offers Fairgoers’.a choice of. an informal -beergarden bréathing | “spell; a Tavern (covered, ‘but oper | ‘on .one side) with’ stand-up. sand-. if wich-short: or der * foods; or the. plush:. Post House. ‘Latter is operatéd -byGreyhouné: Pest. Houses; « “a Chicago. operation,“ who also run 2 | the. “Main Street;: USA” exhibit: The. Post ‘House-is a ‘facsimile of. -a 1904 N. Y.. restaurant. with: ‘crystal | ‘chandeliers, | | floeked ‘wallpaper, costumed: ‘wait: 7 . ers” and hostesses... heavy... -earpets, -: red It’s.” open °10°'a im, to’ imidnight,. . ‘every day, with generally’ a la’. -earte: selections.‘up to $4. Anyone™ over. 18 gets : free’ beer (either | brand with . meals);.. Drawbackis: ack ‘of: hatcheck_ room’ and tiny | | entrance-waiting. area which causes, ! fast. pileup of customers. ' | Welk. Cuts His Caper Tab ~-To:746 for Special: Gig | Les Angéles, April:28.... Lawrence Welk.. troupe,. whose. regular stipend -for-: past | two years. -has. been flat $20,000 per one night‘er.on tours the group’ undertakes, -Will do a stand. at downtown Statler | | Hotel. here May-.5: for ‘flat . $7,500.’ Cut in: fee: was: arranged. in view -of. fact ‘the ‘eaper. is. for ‘a conyen ticn to be held. of. Building Service: is“ limited to ‘conven: | a oe AE office is made up-mainly of WWRL: | listeners; it. is interesting that. the ~ | | audio: fans’: favorites -are. ‘virtually...’ : -all Male, ‘with -:-Valerié the only § renowned: Rockettes. make’. their: femme on the bill. WWRL deejays «| ‘entrance from a giant, gilded cage45 feet «wide and, 26 feet high.. Their. garb : of ‘ flamingo-pink. leotards also. carries: out the thieme’ of being exquisite birds. ‘Never could. .| birds: dance . as ‘this’ group does, ‘and with the visiting firemen pack|: -ing the audience: opening night the ‘applause. was’ thunderous." *. ‘Mare. Platt, who’ does:.a : ‘slick. : job | Of . _producing this. : show,. ‘also |: ‘did the choreography for. the ‘ballet | ‘number which has: .the.:corps. cos-.| tumed. like: zebras -.(a$ “inthe ‘film |"that. follows. on -the screen).. at first: glance, . the -dancers. ook-| | to: -be-highly colored: candy. sticks. “A highly. original bit. a ‘The Alcettys, a: tall,. dark’. male. “Hill_ Billy” material: Jerry Dolin’s-music . | atrangements, Jack-‘Baker’s chore. ography ‘and. a 78 Passenger. char: .