Vegas: The Story of Sin City
2024 · 1 season · 4 episodes · Ended · CNN
Documentary
TMDB 6.0 · 2 votes
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
- S01E01From Sand to Strip2024-02-2542m
As Vegas grows into an entertainment and gambling mecca for tourists, mob syndicates, and performers, the city reflects the social ideals of the era.
- S01E02The Golden Age2024-03-0342m
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.
- S01E03Shuffling the Deck2024-03-1742m
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.
- S01E04The Greatest Show On Earth2024-03-2442m
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.
