Experience the Thrill of the Las Vegas Strip: Joey Bishop Drive Opens to New Traffic Flow

The Rat Pack is back together again — at least on Las Vegas street maps. The Rat Pack is back together again — at least on Las Vegas street maps. On Friday morning, Joey Bishop Drive got its premiere, joining Frank Sinatra Drive, Dean Martin Drive and Sammy Davis Jr. Drive as public roadways snaking around the Las Vegas Strip.

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The new road runs north and south west of Interstate 15, splitting off from Dean Martin Drive, passing under the Tropicana Avenue Bridge and then reconnecting with Dean Martin Drive. It’s part of the $385 million Tropicana Avenue-Interstate 15 Interchange project.

Background on Joey Bishop

The roadway will improve traffic flow for decades to come and serve as a vital detour while Dean Martin Drive undergoes construction, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT).

Joey Bishop was born Joseph Gottlieb in 1918. His stand-up comedy career impressed Frank Sinatra enough to invite him to become his regular warm-up act starting in 1952.

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The Rat Pack Legacy

Bishop’s time with the Rat Pack, a group of entertainers that included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop, is legendary. The group was formed after filming “Ocean’s 11” by day in January and February of 1960.

The name ‘Rat Pack’ was originally disliked by Sinatra but has since become synonymous with the group’s iconic performances and camaraderie.

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Joey Bishop’s Later Years

Later in the ‘60s, Bishop hosted his own TV sitcom and talk show, both of which were called “The Joey Bishop Show.” He was a beloved figure in American entertainment until his passing in 2007.

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Comparing Joey Bishop Drive to Other Summit-Named Streets

Frank Sinatra Drive opened in 2004, six years after the ‘My Way’ singer’s death. It was followed by Dean Martin Drive a year later, named after the ‘Everybody Loves Somebody’ singer who died in 1995. Sammy Davis Jr. Drive opened in 2015, 25 years after the ‘The Candy Man’ expired.

Unlike these streets, Joey Bishop Drive did not receive a ceremonial opening or a name change. It is simply a renamed section of the former Dean Martin Drive built as a detour around it.

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You’re Nobody ’til Somebody Names a Street After You

A tongue-in-cheek observation from Peter Lawford, who would likely have pointed out that Bishop got a street named after him. At least, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation, which described Bishop as “often-overlooked.”

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Key Points Summarized

Conclusion

In conclusion, Joey Bishop Drive marks an important milestone in Las Vegas street naming history. The roadway improves traffic flow for decades to come and serves as a vital detour while Dean Martin Drive undergoes construction. We hope this article has shed some light on the legendary figure of Joey Bishop and his enduring legacy.

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