![]() "Sammy," as he refers to him, pulled up to Zaskoda's house for a party in a limousine, prompting questions from neighbors. They include Tennessee Ernie Ford, Bobbie Gentry, Frank Sinatra, Bill Cosby, Tony Bennett, Lawrence Welk and Petula Clark. Outside the door, postcards of the acts Harrah's has hosted have been posted on boards. "He'd walk out there, and if the crowd was down, he'd work that much harder," Zaskoda said, leaning back in a chair in his nondescript office. Zaskoda, 60, said Thursday he enjoyed Davis the most because of his talent as a cabaret entertainer and his down-to-earth nature, playing cards with the stage hands behind the scenes. ![]() But that's been the life of Harrah's Lake Tahoe Stage Manager Gary Zaskoda over the last 38 years.Īs the Stateline casino - part of the world's largest gambling company now with the Las Vegas firm's recent acquisition of Caesars Entertainment - celebrates its first 50 years, Zaskoda has taken the time to reflect on his experience involving some of the biggest names in show business.Įntertainment has been a big part of its success. Not everyone can admit to having Sammy Davis Jr. ![]()
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