Sahara hosts historic celebration

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002 | 11:09 a.m.

Kenny Kerr, Steve Rossi, Blackie Hunt, Sam Butera, Sonny King, Nelson Sardelli, Charo, Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt and Sam Melchionne gathered on the Sahara's Casbar Lounge stage to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the "Jewel of the Desert" Monday.

The Las Vegas property controlled by Bill Bennett has a history as colorful as the city itself. It has hosted celebrities such as Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Spencer Tracy, Mae West, Marlene Dietrich, Tony Bennett, Don Rickles, Liza Minelli, Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret and Frank Sinatra.

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