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Why? Because I said Elizabeth Taylor
he's still going strong after
is fat?' Everybody said that. They just
over 40 years in show biz,
remember me because I had the better
starting her career studying
jokes.
drama to be a serious actress.
"I never want to hurt anyone. That's
Luckily, Joan Rivers found her real
why I don't go after people in the
identity and developed a comedy act
audience. I only go after stars; I go
to become one of the pioneers in
after people who it doesn't
female standup comedy.
matter one bit to."
There was a time when only
Known for her sharp
two comediennes, Totie Fields
reviews of fashions at various
and Phyllis Diller, both of
awards shows, Joan Rivers
whom Joan Rivers played
says stars who take her cri-
grubby New York clubs with
tiques seriously "are idiots."
in the late '50s, had gained
This will be Joan Rivers'
much note on the entertain-
first appearance at Andiamo
ment scene.
Italia's Celebrity Showroom
A formerly fat and Cyrano-
DAN NY
... and owner Joe Vicari
nosed previous Lord & Taylor
RAS KIN
expects a record crowd for
publicist with a Phi Beta
Local Columnist
her two-night engagement.
Kappa degree, Joan Rivers
ONE OF THE MOST
struggled for seven years as a
popular
gents
in the area ... and owner
standup comic at a time when comedy
of the former Ram's Horn of
clubs were nonexistent ... Her big
Farmington Hills on Orchard Lake
chance, a Tonight Show Starring Johnny
Road that he sold to another chain,
Carson booking, came in 1965 ...
Angelo Georgizas is now on the team
Subsequent Tonight Show exposures of
at Big Daddy's Parthenon.
her fast, self-mocking, bitchy patter
Angelo joins the lineup with
made Joan Rivers a top headliner in
Tommy Peristeris and Rick Rogow as
Las Vegas, though attempts at a sit-
com, a Broadway
show, and a movie
(Rabbit Test in 1978)
fizzled.
Born Joan
Smolinsky, June 8,
1937, with an upper
middleclass Jewish
background, the come-
dienne who'll appear
Feb. 9 and 10 at
Andiamo Italia's
Celebrity Showroom
on 14 Mile, between
Mound and Van Dyke
in Warren, sure wasn't
that sweet girl next
door ... her humor had
a sharp edge to it.
Today, she denies
that her wisecracks,
which have targeted
everyone from Mariah
Carey to Willie Nelson,
are mean spirited.
"People say this and
it hurts me so much,"
says Joan Rivers.
"They say, 'You're so
mean.' And I say, 'Me? Joan Rivers, coming to Andiamo.

Lelli's of Auburn Hills, 885 Opdyke
Road,Auburn Hills, (248) 373-4440.The
second of Lelli's traditionally fine Italian ris-
torantes is located across from the Pontiac
Silverdome. Besides elegant surroundings, it
features the same excellent food served by
the Lelli family since 1939. Reservations
are accepted for any evening except
Saturday.

S

BERKLEY

Sita, 4033 W.12 Mile Road, Berkley, (248)
WOW:There is nothing like a consis-
**deOendable neighborhood family
iii*t„The Italian and American menu
evokes much confidence in
The chicken, ribs, round and
, gal
fish, salad, pasta, etc. are
''clays a week for lunch and
Oohing is also available for

;.

MFIELD HILLS

6646Telegraph Road,
(2 48) 932-0800. Award-
pup is featured.Also
tet. fresh roasted turkey,
s and traditional dishes.
ering too at this New
megie Deli cheesecake
rownies are among the

TON'. HILLS

ok Sala Cafe, 27903 Orchard
ROad,,Q0Chard-12 Plaza, Farmington
(248) 553,4220.Tropical and tradi
I4141:0#:: . *e are served from the
of freshly prepared lunch
iShes, including vegetarian and
iWl4Voriths. Open seven days a
week for dine in and carry-out.

Desert Sands, 29222 Orchard Lake
Road, Farmington Hills, (248) 855-1122.
Middle-Eastern dining is featured by
Hassan Bazzi, former maitre d' at the
Original Sheik in downtown Detroit. Daily
specials at lunch and dinner. Full menu
carryout with catering available. Complete
liquor service.

Intelligent Chicken, 32431
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills,
(248) 855-4455.The wide variety of spe-
cialty items are together with a complete
menu of charbroiled or rotisserie chicken
for both dining in the 40-seater area, and
carry-out, seven days a week. Soups, chili,
salads and side dishes are homemade.Also
homemade are the popular cookies and

brownies.

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical
Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Road,
Farmington Hills, (248) 626-5020, One
magazine said that there was no place like
it in the country.The Guinness Book of
Records has featured its accomplishments.
Lunch and snacks are available with table

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