Posted on 01/03/2005 4:47:57 PM PST by Shermy
Move over Siegfried and Roy. The bite of a tiger may have left Las Vegas punters horrified, but creatures with even bigger jaws are likely to make their way to Vegas.
Steve Irwin is planning to turn his Crocodile Hunter series into a Vegas spectacular, complete with live crocodiles and other animals.
The mega-rich television adventurer, who also appeared in his own feature film, has decided to tackle a new frontier: live theatre. Despite his personal fortune, much of which he donates to environmental causes, Irwin is searching for a financial backer for a production in the gambling city. (No doubt any prospective backer should be prepared to tackle animal activists and the usual array of people who might protest at the arrival of Mr Crikey!)
Irwin has spoken openly of his plans to tackle the world's most famous entertainment strip in a bid to emulate the recent success of other entertainers including Celine Dion and Elton John.
After revealing his plans to Queensland reporters, Irwin confirmed his hopes for a Crocodile Hunter spectacular during an interview in the US. Irwin told television presenter Larry King: "The very heart of our conservation core, where my blood pumps from, is the Australia Zoo. I'm bringing it to Las Vegas. The time has come."
Of course, this means Irwin and his family may have to relocate to the US (albeit temporarily) from their much-loved home in Beerwah, Queensland.
No word yet on whether Irwin will include baby Bob Irwin in his Vegas shows. It was this time last year that the tiny tot became Australia's biggest overnight international celebrity after being dangled in front of a croc by his dad.
No doubt Bob and his older sister Bindi (plus their energetic mum Terri) will be part of the action in the US, even if it's behind the scenes.
The guy gives makes me tired watching him. No one can be that happy without chemical help. Or, are all Aussies this completely nuts?
Mrs. Steve is a big anti-hunter PETA type, and HAS to be the brains of this outfit. Entertaining though Steverino may be, I won't contribute money to the Green Nazis, directly or indirectly. We don't watch his shows or movies at our house.
Note to Steve Irwin,
make sure there are no "big haired" ladies setting in the front row, or you may end up like Roy!
Crikies.
A baby that close to a dangerous animal?
...must...control...fist...of...death...
Maybe the MGM Grand will have Emril's Restaurant put gator on the menu!
Say it isn't so! Maybe the crocs can eat some of the more offensive Vegas acts.
Semper Fi
Gee, this plan of AggaMan's might just mess up Emmie's Travel Bug plans!
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