Vegas: The Story of Sin City (2024)
Synopsis
From the 1930s to today, this series examines Vegas' evolution into an entertainment mecca, and its everlasting ability to reflect and refract American identity. Featuring interviews with entertainers, former showgirls, and other experts.
First Air Date: 2024-02-25
Last Air Date: 2024-03-24
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Networks: CNN
Top Cast
- Christina Binkley as Self - Author, Winner Takes All
- Richard Zoglin as Self - Author, Elvis in Vegas
- Pat Gill as Self - Las Vegas Showgirl
- Kathy McKee as Self - Former Las Vegas Showgirl
- Wayne Newton as Self - Entertainer
- Sonny Charles as Self - Lead Singer of the Checkmates
- Paul Anka as Self - Entertainer
Seasons
None (2024)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: From Sand to Strip
As Vegas grows into an entertainment and gambling mecca for tourists, mob syndicates, and performers, the city reflects the social ideals of the era.
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Ep. 2: The Golden Age
The 60s marked the rise of counterculture, contrasting with the overt sexuality of Vegas. While Elvis Presley thrived in his peak years, the mafia faced their first government crackdown.
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Ep. 3: Shuffling the Deck
Vegas is on the decline in the 1970s, as corporatization drives away most major performers and Elvis Presley is caught in a grueling schedule of performing.
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Ep. 4: The Greatest Show On Earth
The strip explodes with new Disney-fied hotels, casinos, and megastars, highlighting the evolution and continual reinvention of the strip in the face of difficulty.
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