Fabulous Las Vegas in the 50s Glitz, Glamour & Games

Fred E. Basten, of Santa Monica, is the author of twenty books on Hollywood and entertainment Charles Phoenix, of Los Angeles, provides humorous commentary a la Garrison Keillor for his theater slide show, God Bless Americana, a retro vacation tour of the USA. Phoenix is the author of Southern California in the 50s: Sun, Fun and Fantasy, nominated as the best book of the year by the Southern California Booksellers Association Recording star Keely Smith, "The First Lady of Las Vegas," arrived in the glittering city in the early 50s, destined for a two-week stint. Together with her partner Louis Prima, she was the top lounge act in Vegas for more than six years and she continues to play there todayBasten, Fred E. is the author of 'Fabulous Las Vegas in the 50s Glitz, Glamour & Games' with ISBN 9781883318376 and ISBN 1883318378.