Steve Schirripa filming "Casino Cinema" in LV. George Strait took in the NFR finale Sunday. Pete Rose was in Saturday's NFR crowd. Jaime Pressly will co-host the Radio Music Awards Dec. 19 at the Aladdin/Planet Hollywood.

Shock waves rippled through the showroom of "Splash," a fixture at the Riviera since 1985, on Saturday.

During a between-shows meeting with cast and crew, a letter from "Splash" owner/producer Meshulam Riklis was read, announcing the show was going on hiatus until early January.

Instead of coming back for the annual Christmas show, the cast and crew of almost 50 were informed that a "re-structuring" was possible and the show could resume Jan. 9 or a week later.

"Everybody's in shock. We know nothing," said a crew member, who asked not to be identified.

The show, which features gauchos, ice skaters and motorcyclists, has undergone several makeovers since 2000, including a departure from it's "aquacade" days.

THE SCENE AND HEARD

China Grill Management has closed rumjungle at Mandalay Bay for a Christmas remodeling. It reopens Dec. 26 with local industry night featuring DJ Michael Toast. ...

Pro golf great Doug Sanders, winner of 20 tour events, is in negotiations to move his golf museum from Houston to Las Vegas, according to local agent Joey Battig. Sanders, known as the "peacock of the fairway" for his flamboyant garb and playboy rep, finished second 21 times and third 18 times. ...

Steve Schirripa of "The Sopranos" and his co-host, Beth Ostrosky, will be at the Aladdin/Planet Hollywood for three days this week to film four of their "Casino Cinema" shows for the Spike channel. They will be joined by Linda Cardellini of "ER," Nick Swardson of the upcoming movie "The Benchwarmers" and Maxim cover girl Tricia Helfer, the host of "Canada's Next Top Model." ...

A team of high divers had frigid duty at Andrea Bocelli's concert at Lake Las Vegas on Saturday. Against a backdrop of fireworks, the torch-bearing divers stood atop a replica of the famed Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence and capped the show by diving into the chilly waters. The show was being taped by PBS for airing in March. ...

Jaime Pressly and Mark McGrath will be the hosts of the Radio Music Awards Dec. 19 at the Aladdin/Planet Hollywood. Ricky Martin will be joining Keith Urban, Ashlee Simpson, Goo Goo Dolls and Sugarland.

SIGHTINGS

Drag icon Kenny Kerr, being shown the dressing rooms Friday at "An Evening at La Cage" (Riviera) amid rumors that he's joining the cast -- but not as the lead -- after the holiday break as Barbra Streisand. ... Seated next to each other at Pure on Saturday, Lisa and Brittny Gastineau of E!'s reality show "The Gastineau Girls" and Jesse Metcalfe's birthday contingent. E!'s camera crews were there for Lisa Gastineau's birthday bash. She's the ex of former New York Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau. ... Country singer Clay Walker, checking out Light (Bellagio) on Saturday. ... At Body English (Hard Rock Hotel) on Saturday: actor Seth Green, Jon Kelley of "Extra" and poker ace Sammy Farhar. ... At Sunday's finale of the National Finals Rodeo: George Strait and horse trainer T. Wayne Lucas. On Saturday: Pete Rose and Charlie Daniels. ... In the audience at Kelly Clarkson's show Saturday at the Aladdin/Planet Hollywood: Gil Reyes, Andre Agassi's longtime friend and trainer, and Armenian tennis standout Sargis Sargsian, who recently retired. ... 1982 Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker will sign autographs at the Monte Carlo Brew Pub throughout the Atlanta-New Orleans Monday Night Football game.

THE PUNCH LINE

"Starbucks says it's going to start putting religious quotes on cups. The first one will say, 'Jesus, this cup is expensive!''' -- Conan O'Brien

Norm Clarke can be reached at 383-0244 or norm@reviewjournal.com.