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The Sahara saw many celebrities

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May 13, 2011 - 5:22 pm
 
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Exterior of the Sahara Hotel
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Red Skelton at the Sahara
Marlen Dietrich on stage at the Sahara
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Esther Williams
Louis Prima and Keeley Smith at th Sahara
Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Wilding at the Sahara
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Doris Day at the Sahara
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Clint Eastwood at the Sahara Health Club mimicing picture
Don Rickles on stage at the Sahara
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Liza Minnelli and Joey Gray at the Sahara
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Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis at the Jerry Lewis Muscu
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Charo starring in "Bravo" at the Hotel Sahara
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The Sahara Hotel and Casino closes May 16, 2011. Over the years, a calvalcade of stars performed at the property, including Johnny Carson, Don Rickles, Tina Turner, Dean Martin, Pat Boone, Sonny Bono and Connie Francis.

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