Vegas: The Story of Sin City

42min

Documentary

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.

Episodes

Cast

From Sand to Strip

1. From Sand to Strip

42min

25th Feb 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

2. The Golden Age

42min

3rd Mar 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

3. Shuffling the Deck

42min

17th Mar 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

4. The Greatest Show On Earth

42min

24th Mar 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.

First air date

25th Feb 2024

Last air date

24th Mar 2024

Status

Returning Series

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

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