Saturday night Terry Fator celebrated his one year anniversary as a
headliner at The Mirage. After a star-studded red carpet which included Fred Willard, Mad Men’s Rich Sommer and Michael Gladis, American Idol’s Kimberley Locke, Maeve Quinlan, Kristy Swanson and more – Fator took the stage and put on a great show where he introduced the audience to his new character Wrex - a crash test dummy who sings songs about cars including Little Red Corvette and Ridin’ Dirty.

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During the show members of The Laff Pack, as they are fondly called, Carrot Top and Frank Caliendo, joined Fator on stage. Carrot Top came through the back of the showroom to borrow some money for a great hand of blackjack he was playing – Fator didn’t have it, but luckily puppet Walter did and gladly gave Carrot Top $100 dollars. Caliendo took the stage later in the evening and wowed audiences with his quick impressions of Bill Clinton, George Bush, Dr. Phil, Robin Williams and more. The Laff Pack includes Fator, Caliendo and Carrot Top – the performers are known for making surprise appearances in each other’s shows.

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Following the performance, Fator, along with James Kyson Lee, Katherine
Boecher, Pawn Stars’ Rick and Corey Harrison and others headed to B.B.
King’s Blues Club where Terry and his band jammed while guests enjoyed
cupcakes from The Cupcakery (decorated with the photos of puppets from the show of course!).

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Comedian Impressionist, Frank Caliendo, officially has his own show at the Monte Carlo. The Grand Opening was Friday night. The show includes some of his famous impressions: George W. Bush, John Madden, Charles Barkley, and Bill Clinton.

Caliendo signed a 10 year deal at the Hotel Casino. Several friends from the strip surprised the audience during the show Friday, as special guests. Terry Fator, Carott Top, and Louie Anderson all joined in on the fun! They all took a moment to plug their “own” shows on the strip.

Enjoy the pictures from opening night.

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Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Mel Gibson toured “Bodies… The Exhibition” at the Luxor on Thursday.  He had a 90 minute tour of the exhibit and cracked a lot of jokes along the way!  Gibson brought his son along.  He also took in the show, “Terry Fator and Cast of Thousands,” at the Mirage.  Gibson went backstage after the show.

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Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands celebrated its grand opening Saturday, March 14th.  The impersonating ventriloquist invited locals, family, and various celebrities to the opening at the Mirage.  

On Saturday, the Commodores surprised the crowd!  They joined Fator on stage to sing, “Brick House.”    Everyone stood up as the group performed on stage.  Fator also brought up Lou Feriggno, a.k.a The Hulk.  He turned Ferrigno into a Cher puppet and had him sing one of Cher’s famous songs.  It was pretty funny!

Fator also brings to life his puppet co-stars including Winston the Impersonating Turtle, Emma Taylor and new addition Vikki “The Cougar” through comic banter and their funny takes on musical superstars. 

Other celebrities that attended the event included:  “The Office’s” Kate Flannery and Oscar Nunez, Jerry Springer, Adam West, Jerry Mathers, Lou Ferrigno, Kevin Sorbo, Jonathan Silverman, Dee Wallace, Tony Denison, Fred Willard, Louie Anderson, Deborah Gibson, Carla Ferrigno, Jerry Mathers, Clint Holmes, and Ace Young.

Hey, I even met Jerry Mathers from “Leave it to Beaver.”  I loved that show growing up!  I couldn’t pass up the chance to take a picture with him!   It’s “The Beav!”