10h 1 like Reply View replies (1) dirtybyrd14 Still, it was fantastic!, It was an exciting time for my group of teenage buddies that December evening in 1967. So my father really got to know them. After a minute of singing, he pulled a mother, there with her children, on stage to dance. Ross called for an ambulance as one dog was dying in her arms. Magid thought the Gersons would make a deal with one of the casinos to open a room in an Atlantic City casino. Frank Sinatra concerts at Latin Casino on Cherry Hill, Biography Francis Albert Sinatra (born December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey; died May 14, 1998 in Los Angeles, California) was an Italian American Grammy Award winning jazz singer, Academy Award winning actor, founder of Reprise Records and member of The Rat Pack. Frank Sinatra. 41m its_in_the_groove_that_counts Is that Mrs Edwards (Esther Gordy) on the right? He was one of the clowns on the show. Its still owned by Dushoffs nephew, Joe Orman, who has memories of visits by Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Don Rickles and, most memorably, Milton Berle. Easy, Secure, Fast Checkout. He gets right on the phone with the president of Dunhill and gets me an account. Singer Harry Belafonte, scheduled to perform, hears of the walkout and waives his fee so the show may go on. The Latin Casinoor "The Latin"as it was commonly knownstood on Route 70 from 1960 to 1978 as the indisputable entertainment Mecca of South Jersey, if not the entire Delaware Valley. Washington Jewish Week, PHILADELPHIA JEWISH EXPONENT IS HERE FOR YOU. Seats are together, unless noted. 2. The early Latin was a draw for many of the top entertainers of the 1950's including Pearl Bailey, Jimmy Durante, Sammy Davis Jr., Milton Berle, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Louis Armstrong, Joey Bishop and Harry Belafonte just to name a few. Diana had found Tiffany and Little Bit staggering in the wings, shaking and vomiting. Safe to say, we felt very special and lucky that night. David Corsanico, My favorite memory of the Latin Casino was in the early 70s when I went to see the great Anthony Newley perform. I was appalled.. We had all saved our hard-earned dollars to see The Temptations at the Latin Casino. They had a great orchestra and a great sound system. Then again, they were second cousins. Creed, the Songwriters Hall of Fame member whose death a decade later at just 37 spawned the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation, made her live performance debut when she was lured to the stage to spell Dionne Warwick and sing her part on Then Came You.. I didnt think anything of it at the time. Frank Sinatra Dean Martin Aretha Franklin Little Richard Sammy Davis, Jr. Tony Bennett Diana Ross The Temptations The Four Seasons Nat King Cole Eddie Fisher Emerald Citys doors would close in the fall of 1982; the club would be demolished by the end of the year. South Philly rock n roll pioneer Charlie Gracie, known for his 1957 million-selling chart-topper, Butterfly, had a yearlong stint in the lounge from 1961 to 62, hired to do three 20-minute spots a night, seven nights a week, to fill the lull between sets by top R&B combo Steve Gibson & the Red Caps, jazz vibes player-bandleader Terry Gibbs and jazz trombone great Jack Teagarten. It was a well-run, well-oiled place.. For nearly two decades, the entertainment worlds biggest names made their way on stage at the Latin Casino in Cherry Hill, making the famed nightclub the place to be for performers and audience members alike. The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg (Lyric Video) The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) (Lyric Video) Follow. Dallas Gerson, a Polish immigrant, was a distinguished-looking man of medium height, with white hair and glasses who wore elegant business suits. He always came in October, which was my birthday, and he always sang Happy Birthday to me, she fondly recalls. The temptations were great but the sound Systagenix was not optimal and the venue was too crowded and poor and crowded restrooms with long line it is my opinion that Humphreys can not serve this many people at one time. In 1965, 87 servers staged a walk-out, upset over pay and working conditions. Harry Belafonte, known as much for his social activism as for his talent as a performer, heard about the impending work stoppage before a show. The group has thirty-seven Top 40 hits to their credit, including fifteen Top 10 tunes and a quartet which soared to No. He also was known for his practical jokes and his passion for expensive cars, like Rolls-Royces and Bentleys. The orchestra is in a balcony. After all, there isnt really anywhere like it anymore, he noted. Its expansive lower level seated 500 people and hosted a constellation of stars, including Harry Belafonte, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Richard Pryor, Jerry Lewis, Milton Berle, Lena Horne, Pearl Bailey, Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, Johnny Mathis and Joey Bishop. The new building was bigger than the Copacabana in New York, Mr. Kellys in Chicago, and anything comparable in L.A. 1969: The Supremes abruptly end a series of scheduled performances after dogs owned by singer Diana Ross ingest poison pellets meant for vermin in the club. This fits your . If you came there early, youd have drinks and then go to the main room, Gracie recalls. It was an incredible night out for the family.. The Temptations, Four Tops tribute The Stage, 9144 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs . The recordings were captured during the Jan. 14 and 15 performances. A pleasant enough place for a long evenings beguilement …. The shows were emceed by Jack Curtis, a lyric baritone who would come out most nights in a blue-sequined tux. And the final blow: The first casino outside Las Vegas opened earlier that year in Atlantic City, drawing the entertainers who for years had been the Latin Casinos main draw. Sonny & Cher. The Temptations next live concert will take place on March 8th, 2023 at 7:30pm. This was an era.. Fortunately, she arrived; unfortunately, her luggage ended up elsewhere. The New York Times describes the movie's Latin Casino scene: A single event brought many of these players into the same room, an epic set-piece in the movie: Frank Sheeran Appreciation Night, a lavish dinner in honor of the Irishman himself at the Latin Casino outside Philadelphia in 1974. | Jewish Exponent archives, Exponent reader Debbie Zelnick (beige sweater) with Robert Goulet at the Latin Casino in 1980. Buy Tickets for Damage Inc. Fri, Apr 28, 2023 7:30 pm at The Showroom at Casino Arizona in AZ. It was Dushoffs turn to step in: Listen, Dushoff is quoted as saying, we had a very famous singer here recently whose mother died. Fri. May 12, 2023 at 8:00 pm - The Venue at Horseshoe Casino Hammond - Hammond, IN NOTE: Prices set by sellers, may be over face-value. The Temptations are currently experiencing yet another moment of resurgence. Davis had planned to take leave from his Latin commitment to be in Washington, but given his mid-November 1960 interracial marriage to Swedish actress May Britt, the song-and-dance man was still too hot politically for the Kennedys. I remember looking up from the stage, seeing everyone dancing and thinking to myself, They really couldnt sit down. But more important, with everyone drinking and that high stage, I was afraid people would fall off. Disco, however, was already beginning its fade into musical obscurity, and acts like Donna Summer and the Trammps gave way to more avant-garde performers like the Talking Heads and XTC. Get Directions. The Temptations. Instant Download. Legendary gossip columnist Dorothy Kilgallen reported in 1962 that Eddie Fisher turned down a big offer to do a date for his hometown fans replacing the Ritz Brothers, who had canceled. Designed by Philadelphia architects Sabatino & Fishman and built for $3 million on an 11-acre sprawl where Subarus national headquarters now stands, the Latin Casino opened in Cherry Hill with plenty of easy parking and immediately drew thousands a week. See Tickets. Whats wrong with them? To this day, I will never forget the thrill of hearing The Lettermen announce my name and wish me a happy birthday. Franks excited youre here. So Im waiting backstage and theres a TV monitor hanging from the ceiling showing the Humphrey Bogart film fest that Id been following. Gerson, now running the club with his son, announced the Latins closing in June 1978, citing rising operating costs, competition from Atlantic City and the advent of more entertainment venues coming to Philadelphia and South Jersey. Incidentally, the sound of the audience had to be overdubbed for the record to make it sound as if it really was Live at the Garden.. Barrett Strong / Norman Whitfield. For more info on South Jersey Magazine, click here. He was so funny that I fell out of my seat, says Gamble, whose label stars The OJays opened. Liberace, Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck, Roy Clark, Andy Williams, and Frank Gorshin were just some of the stars who either stayed at the Rickshaw or hung at the lobby bar to drink with the orchestra musicians way past the official 2 a.m. curfew, which somehow just didnt seem to be enforced. He was too young to go to the Latin Casino on his own and his parents never took him, but man, did he have a blast at Emerald City. Hes excited to bring forth memories for the audience. Ray Charles. The Temptations. I knew none of this. 100% Money-Back Guarantee. Performers didnt just retreat to their swanky hotels, either. Disco was hitting stride when the Latin closed and Charlie Gerson stuck around to reinvent the building as Emerald City, the Delaware Valleys version of Studio 54. This means that they are driven to assert themselves, to communicate their likes and dislikes, and to . The cheapest get-in price for the next The Temptations concert at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Wednesday, March 8 is currently $216.00 and the average ticket price is $264.00 . The people finally got back in their seats, and the show continued., The stages close proximity had an awkward effect on a Johnny Mathis performance Gross witnessed. Prima and Maione were married the following February. The luxury casino reflects the spirit and culture of the magical: Featuring a stylish bar and lounge, and an exquisite restaurant, the casino offers fourteen classic and contemporary table games: 6 American Roulette, 6 card games tables Blackjack and variations of Poker. I am prepared to surrender my fee for as long as this lasts, the entertainer was quoted as saying in a Courier-Post story. Description Hardly a month went by in the 60s and 70s without the sounds of Motown making a stopover at the legendary Latin Casino in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Danny Thomas. Get Jewish Exponent's Newsletter by email and never miss our top storiesWe do not share data with third party vendors. The warm up act for Buddy was a very mediocre singer of Italian favorites. I tell him I tried but Dunhill isnt opening any accounts. Many top entertainers performed at the Latin including Harry Belafonte, Jimmy Durante, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Richard Pryor, Jerry Lewis, Milton Berle, Lena Horne, Pearl Bailey, Louis Armstrong . From Sweet Sixteens to first dates, the Latin Casino played host to many fond memories of get togethers and incredible performances from legendary performers. The Temptations' version topped the Hot 100 and the R&B charts, going on to win three Grammys. Andy Williams played golf at Pine Valley Country Club…. Its a darn shame, longtime Latin Casino emcee Jack Curtis told the Courier-Post in 1978. Four Tops - not so much. And then wed wind up at the Calico Kitchen till 5 or 6 in the morning., When wed get finished at the Latin, wed ride over to Lawnside, adds Kenny Gamble, co-architect with Leon Huff and Thom Bell of the legendary Sound of Philadelphia. Considered some of the forefathers of R&B and soul music, the group is recognized as one of the most successful in American music history. Jackie Wilson. Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2006. I didnt even know who she was I was 6 years old, he recalled. Tony Orlando & Dawn. The audience, of course, heard her and immediately thought one of the girls had been injured, especially when they heard an announcement asking for a doctor in the house. Maione won over the two other finalists, actress Michelle Lee and Philly singer Charlotte Duber, at a special Mothers Day performance for local Bnai Brith women. And many were beguiled. Private functions also brought out the stars in the early going. He recalled a show in which Don Rickles went over to an audience member whose elbow was resting on the stage and asked him if he was in show business. Longest - The Boss, 19? Belafonte would perform a show for free, more than 3,000 reportedly in attendance. Ticket prices for the show range from $45 to $65, plus applicable fees, and can be purchased online at www.fourwindscasino.com beginning on Friday, December 20 at 11 a.m. Eastern. President Eisenhower had a month left before John F. Kennedy would be sworn in. The Latin Casino was a popular nightspot for music and dancing from the 1950s to the 1970s. On Thursday, January 23, the group will be stopping by the Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek alongside fellow Motown legends the Four Tops for an evening of deeply emotive and richly produced music. While the Temptations have frequently changed their lineup, the group has always employed a person for each of the following roles: main lead singer (e.g., David Ruffin) secondary lead/baritone singer (e.g., Paul Williams) The Wind Creek Event Center - Bethlehem, PA. Berry Gordy tried calming her down. Screen legend Marlene Dietrich, one of the highest-paid Hollywood actresses of the 1930s, worked almost exclusively as a highly paid cabaret artist from the 1950s to the 1970s, and graced the Latin stage in 1962. She tore her contract to shreds, did everything to it in the whole world. More: Eddie Bruce offers a love letter to the Latin Casino, More: 40 Years Gone: Remembering the Latin Casino. He was a holdover from the Philly Latin since 1951, and early on, also could be found emceeing during summers at the famed 500 Club, the Atlantic City nightspot where Martin & Lewis launched their comedy act. Ross ordered her stuff packed and said she was leaving. She was forced to cancel the last six days of her engagement and spend the rest of the week at Cooper Hospital in Camden. People would come from all over the world to do The Mike Douglas Show, notes Gamble. By the mid-80s, fire had gutted Emerald City and the buildings remains were torn down. But by 1978, the club was beset by problems. He plays drums, can he come up? They had served in the Army and the Marines together. Prima had another motive while he headlined the main room in May 1962find a new girl singer for his band. Eddie Bruce Remembers the Latin Casino. The Latin, having long figured out it could draw people on Good Friday or Yom Kippur by playing black acts, became a requisite stop for not only the Philadelphia International Records artists and the Sound of Philly acts guided by Thom Bell, but a sizable sampling of those who dominated Saturday afternoon TV viewing on Soul Train. Some 25 years into his legendary career, much of it segregated to the chitlin circuit, the Latin marked Browns first engagement at an elite-level nightclub. Reach the reporter at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-4495. The Latin Casino opened in 1951. Lied like heck about my age just to get in. Kate Smith. 2022. American vocal group known for their success with Motown Records during the 1960s and 1970s. To advertise in South Jersey Magazine, click here. You are still required to renew your free subscription. The Latin Casino was something to behold, remembers Jerry Gross of The Dovells, a Cherry Hill resident since the Latins opening. Today, the headquarters for Subaru USA occupies the site on Route 70. | Photo provided. Freddie Prinze came to Charlies home for Thanksgiving dinner during a mid-70s holiday engagement. We took a trip back in time to find out. It was nothing short of magical. Cheryl Wexler Scott. I believe there was a nurse, and she came up on stage, and that was the end of the show. Horseshoe Casino Southern Indiana. Consumers Eye Magazine I dont know how we got a front-seat table for the show, but there we were about to witness one of the hottest Motown groups ever! For the choreographed numbers, she removed her boots and danced in her stocking feet! Sat 8:00pm. I really thought it would last forever, says Jody Gerson. But after both opening night shows came off splendidly before a pair of sold out crowds, Brown quickly decided he needed to make a live album at the Cherry Hill super supper club. He briefly emerged from the coma in early 1976, and was even able to take a few wobbly steps, but slipped back into a semi-comatose state. Phyllis Diller. Casino Gaming Experience the thrill of high-stakes action and energy at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Frank wants to see you. Im there in 15 minutes. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. The Latin Casinos troubles began in the mid-70s when Dallas Gerson ran into problems with the New Jersey Alcoholic Beverage Control board and the IRS. She had bad emphysema, Anderson explains. is one of the defining legacies of Motown Records. I definitely remember one guy in the audience screaming he wanted his money back.. including being honored with the Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award in 2013," Four Winds Casino said in a press . Blue Magic (Sideshow), Major Harris (Love Wont Let Me Wait), and Margie Joseph shared a bill to cut Live!, another 1975 double album. At its height, it employed 300 people, including waitstaff, tuxedoed matre-ds, kitchen staff and valets. So how exactly did this South Jersey hot spot rise to such notoriety? It was vintage Mad Men at its swankiest in Cherry Hill, and the Latin Casino was the biggest straw to stir the drink. First - Temptations, Latin Casino, Cherry Hill, NJ 196? Not only did I love the show, but I got the opportunity to meet him, and guess what? No one, however, laughed harder than some guy in the the back. Robert Goulet. The Temptations New Album 'Temptations 60' - Coming Soon! It wasn't until 1964 however, that the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced "The Way You Do the . MetroKids She threatened to sue the club. With no cover, the Latin relied on revenue from food and alcohol. As the show began, an attractive young African American woman approached us and asked if we minded that she join our table. When the stars wanted a good cigar, the Latin Casino kept things all in the family by sending them out to Churchills Tobacco Shop, located in the Ellisburg Shopping Center at the time and now 100 yards down Kings Highway in Cherry Hill. Or to party with Richard Pryor. Browse tickets across all upcoming show dates and make sure you're getting the best deal for seeing The Temptations in Tampa. Author J. Randy Taraborelli detailed the scene in his biography, Call Me Ms. Ross: As soon as Diana was offstage, she let out an ear-piercing scream. The owners really knew what the people wanted. As his act dragged on and on, indifference turned to hostility. All of a sudden, he balled both fists and drew them to his chest, says Philadelphia Daily News entertainment and features writer Chuck Darrow, then writing for the Temple (University) News and there for a scheduled post-show interview with Dick Clark, also the shows emcee. Everybody you talk to has a story about the Latin Casino, Bruce said. With their distinct harmonies, choreography, & flashy wardrobe, the group was highly influential in the evolution R&B and soul music. And the year before the ribbon was cut on the Cherry Hill Mall, then known as the East Coasts first shopping malla catalyst for the growth boom that made Cherry Hill a seminal suburb of Greater Philadelphia. The old room, founded by Dushoff and Gerson in 1948 and host to the likes of Mae West, Louis Armstrong, Jack Benny, and the Three Stooges, had gotten too small by the late 1950s. You wouldnt have known his disappointment if you were one of the few who braved the storm to see him at the Latin. By Bessy. Liberace. Not only did I love the show, but I got the opportunity to meet him, and guess what? They all have a certain shelf life., Comedian Totie Fields was the last performer, despite numerous health issues that had caused her to lose a leg and, two months after the Latin was shuttered, her life. In 2023, Cabaret Le Cirque will perform 3 shows around the country. How are ya? I remember going to the Latin Casino for my 18th birthday to see the Fifth Dimension with a boy from South Philly. The bands performing are: The Beach Boys / The Isley Brothers / The Temptations / The Righteous Brothers / Mark McGrath / John Stamos / Rain - A Tribute to The Beatles / Jimmy Webb / Katrina - From Katrina & The Waves / Maggie Rose / Kris Allen / The Surfrajettes / Morgan James / The Neon Queen - Tribute to ABBA . Or to see my mom playing tennis with Englebert Humperdinck.. All became clear when Buddy virtually staggered onto the stage, drunk as a skunk. It was his last performance; Wilson would spend the remainder of his life in the hospital and died at Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly in 1984. Still, it was fantastic! Kathy Feinstein, It was an exciting time for my group of teenage buddies that December evening in 1967. Today when you go to Vegas, you expect that because everybodys trying to outdo each other. Published (and copyrighted) in South Jersey Magazine, Volume 11, Issue 4 July, 2014). The Temptations "Is It Gonna Be Yes Or No" Trailer. Washington Family Magazine The audience member said, No, and Rickles jokingly rebuked him, Then get off the stage.. Or, if you asked original partner David Dushoff back in the early going, The Mecca of the entertainment world.. There arent as many nightclub-type places, he said. 11999 Casino Center Drive, Elizabeth, IN 47117, United States. He narrowed it down to a selection of performers who really showcase the era, such as Ray Charles, Fitzgerald, Bennett, Davis Jr., and Sinatra. And it certainly wasnt a casino. The Temptations 05.28.66 13 12 Wks 07.16.66 13 My Girl The Temptations 01.16.65 1 1 WKS . One night, he drove a new luxury car right onto the stage as a present for Harry Belafonte, in appreciation for a good string of shows that week. Alot of people would spend the day watching races at Garden State Park across Route 70 and then have dinner and watch a show here. Her figure was gorgeous and sexy, and the dress was very tight. Did I mention that her band performed without all of their instruments and sheet music? High spirits, high stakes and high hopes flowed freely through South Jerseys frivolous playground. The way the tables were set up, you never knew if youd become part of a show. Baltimore Jewish Times Backstage, Gunter noticed Wilson wasnt breathing, and was able to resuscitate him before he was rushed to Cherry Hill Hospital (now Kennedy University Hospital). The tables were so close to the stage, you could step down and the peoples heads would be at your feet or knee level. Jackie wasnt moving, recalls Lou Gaul, the recently retired Burlington County Times entertainment editor, then a Latin regular on the papers entertainment beat. Debbie Begelman, of Voorhees, then Debbie Goldman of Northeast Philly, used to fill several tables with her family every time Fisher played the Latin. Safe to say, we felt very special and lucky that night., My favorite memory of the Latin Casino was in the early 70s when I went to see the great Anthony Newley perform. These are only dogs. The gig was done. Latin Casino Theater Restaurant Menu Garden State Cherry Hill New Jersey 1965 . The Latin Casino was in the same neighborhood as Cinellis, the Rickshaw Inn and the racetrack, and a night at the Latin often completed a day at the races and maybe another meal in-between at one of the other places. The Latin, as it was called by most people, opened here in 1960 after moving from Philadelphia. No wonder its catering business was able to generate affairs with as many as 1,500 guests in its first year. And naturally, who should drop into Jodys affair to perform but David Clayton-Thomas and Mama Cass, both booked that week. The Latin Casino actually opened as a Philadelphia Night Club in 1950 once located at 13thand Walnut Streets. To subscribe to South Jersey Magazine, click here. The Lettermen headlined that night, my favorite group. She had also written that Portrait of Love was my favorite song. His body froze up.. It was the place to go for couples on a night out. With sax player Pee Wee Ellis elevated those nights to replace Nat Jones as bandleader, the band changed direction to a more focused, kinetic, and jazzier sound. Texas poker and Stud poker, and 2 tables for Texas Hold'em . By September, Gerson announces plans for a new, disco-themed club in its place, Emerald City. Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. Fredericks Child The Route 70 nightclub was often packed with celebrities, stargazers and beautiful people from up and down the East Coast. The new venue also had The Forest, a restaurant that seated 350, and an upstairs VIP lounge with video and game rooms. A. The Temptations have announced a year-long 60th anniversary celebration that will include a host of activity, including music releases, a video series and a planned return to live performing.. Diana Ross and the Supremes. Harold Melvin, Billy Paul, and the OJays performed there quite a few times, Kenny Gamble points out. The 30-story landmark hotel features nearly 3,000 rooms, a 74,000-square-foot casino, the largest race and sports book in Las Vegas and its own Vegas Monorail station. Stars appearing at the Latin Casino in the 70s often synchronized their bookings with producers of The Mike Douglas Show, taping at KYW-TV on Independence Mall, so they could be Douglas weeklong guest host on his nationally syndicated talk show and play the Latin the same week. Clark ordered the musicians to stop the music. They were amazing~! Frank Sinatra. It was her way of coping with her nerves and her emphysema at the same time. Eddie Bruce offers a love letter to the Latin Casino, 40 Years Gone: Remembering the Latin Casino, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. It was originally slated to be the next single, but wound up in the vaults until several versions emerged on the 2009 Garden reissue. This is your fault, Joe Shaffner, Diana shouted at the groups road manager. Many stars were treated to home cooking across the bridge at the Penn Valley family residence of Charles Charlie Gerson, son of Dushoffs partner, Dallas Gerson. Afterward I read that they had to carry her out there, pick her up and set her down on stage in the dress to fit her into it.. When it came time for Jodys Bat Mitzvah, where else to hold it but the Latin, the frequent site of private banquet events and community affairs during off hours. The Hooters. Don Rickles. The Temptations Concert Schedule Mar 9, 2023 Thu 8:00 pm The Temptations & The Four Tops Dr. Phillips Center - Walt Disney Theater - Orlando, FL TICKETS 265 tickets left starting from $63.00 Mar 10, 2023 Fri 8:00 pm The Temptations & The Four Tops From Sweet Sixteens to first dates, the Latin Casino played host to many fond memories of get togethers and incredible performances from legendary performers. Remember, in those days, each act played seven days a week, two shows on Sunday, notes Jody Gerson, Charlies daughter and co-president of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, named this year by Billboard magazine among its top three Women in Music. 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