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Vegas: The Story of Sin City

Vegas: The Story of Sin City

2024•6.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

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6.0/10(2)

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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Production

Bungalow Media + Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 25, 2024

Last Aired

March 24, 2024

Networks

CNN

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
From Sand to Strip
E1
From Sand to Strip
Air date: 2024-02-25
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
E2
The Golden Age
Air date: 2024-03-03
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
E3
Shuffling the Deck
Air date: 2024-03-17
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
E4
The Greatest Show On Earth
Air date: 2024-03-24
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.

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

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