"She was associated with 'Casino de Paris' (at the Dunes)," recounts former Jubilee singer Cyndi Lee. LeCoque had held the position since Jubilee first opened in 1981. Several years ago Palm took over the company manager position after the retirement of the legendary Ffolliott "Fluff" LeCoque, who passed away on Dec. ' I think there was one called 'Hello America Hello.' " "There was very much an Americana feel to them. "He also had shows that were running at the Desert Inn," says Pam. "Lido de Paris" ran at the Stardust from 1958 to 1991, but Arden wasn't stuck in the Parisian mode. Palm was originally hired as a dancer by producer Donn Arden, who created the first of several "French Revue" shows. Even we've had people talking about flying in from Europe who want to be part of the audience, who want to be out there to support the show." "I've heard people are flying in from all over the country, talking about being a family," says Company Manager Diane Palm. The theater is sold out, and the atmosphere will be highly charged. LAS VEGAS (KSNV News3LV) - After 35 years as a fixture on the Las Vegas Strip, Thursday marks the final curtain for Jubilee at Bally's (formerly the MGM), the last of the showgirl stage spectaculars.
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