Vegas: The Story of Sin City
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.
Cast
Christina Binkley
Self - Author, Winner Takes All
Richard Zoglin
Self - Author, Elvis in Vegas
Pat Gill
Self - Las Vegas Showgirl
Kathy McKee
Self - Former Las Vegas Showgirl
Wayne Newton
Self - Entertainer
Sonny Charles
Self - Lead Singer of the Checkmates
Paul Anka
Self - Entertainer
Seasons
E1From Sand to Strip
Feb 25, 2024
As Vegas grows into an entertainment and gambling mecca for tourists, mob syndicates, and performers, the city reflects the social ideals of the era.
E2The Golden Age
Mar 3, 2024
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.
E3Shuffling the Deck
Mar 17, 2024
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.
E4The Greatest Show On Earth
Mar 24, 2024
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.
Videos
Storyline
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.
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