Las Vegas icon Robert Goulet dies
Legendary former Las Vegas headliner Robert Goulet, 73, died of pulmonary fibrosis Tuesday in Los Angeles.
Goulet rose to fame in 1960 after his breakout role as Sir Lancelot in the Broadway production, "Camelot." Three years later, he made his Las Vegas debut at the Flamingo.
During the 1970s, he became a regular headliner in Las Vegas at the Frontier and Desert Inn.
In the 50 year span of his career, Goulet won a Grammy, an Emmy, appeared in theatre, radio, television and film.
Even if I was never a tremendous Goulet fan, I can certainly agree that his passing is a loss for the entertainment community, especially here in Vegas. I’ll admit that I couldn’t give you any of the titles of his songs and the first thing I think when I hear his name is his cameo on an episode of “The Simpsons,” where he sang the classic playground carol “Jingle Bells (Batman Smells)” in Bart’s tree house.
Still with Joey Bishop passing in mid-October as well, it seems the living memories of the Vegas of old are becoming fewer and fewer.
Robert Goulet was a staple in Las Vegas hotels and casinos. Though you were more apt to hear his music on casino stages than Las Vegas radio stations, he leaves a strong impression on Vegas nonetheless. All Las Vegas dentists, doctors, dealers and businessmen know the legend of Robert Goulet.
