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Vegas: The Story of Sin City

6.0(2)
First Aired:February 25, 2024
Seasons:1 season
Episodes:4
Status:Ended

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

Wayne Newton

Self - Entertainer

Sonny Charles

Self - Lead Singer of the Checkmates

Paul Anka

Paul Anka

Self - Entertainer

Seasons

From Sand to Strip

E1From Sand to Strip

42m

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.

The Golden Age

E2The Golden Age

42m

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.

Shuffling the Deck

E3Shuffling the Deck

42m

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.

The Greatest Show On Earth

E4The Greatest Show On Earth

42m

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.

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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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