What's happening to the massive old Hilton marquee sign, now that the name has changed?

In a recent forum trip report the writer saw the final performance of Shecky Green. We saw him perform many years ago at the Sands Hotel and never forgot how funny he was. It seems he lived a very colorful life in Vegas. Can you revisit some of his legendary antics and tell me more about his life? It seems I read he suffered from severe depression.

With the announced closing and opening of various large permanent shows near the end of 2011, what’s the latest? Where did a show move to and what’s replacing it? For example, Blue Man Group, Jersey Boys, etc.

Back in September, you told us that MGM Grand wasn’t going to close its Lion Habitat. But now I see it’s going to be shut down at the end of January. What happened?

If there were 300,000+ people on the Strip, and a very large crowd downtown, does that make Vegas the biggest gathering to celebrate New Year's in the world?

Is it true that O'Sheas will be closing soon?

Any idea if the music played with the fireworks on New Year's night will be played on any of the radio stations in town?

What impact did Robert Goulet have on the Las Vegas show scene and how many years did he perform there?

Was wondering if the trolley still runs up and down the Strip? Did not notice it on the "transportation link" on this site. And what is the cost of an All-Day pass, if in fact it is still operating?

What’s the scoop on Barry Manilow? He’s been playing Vegas for some time and now by mid December he’s done with the Vegas scene altogether?