"Las Vegas" (2003) TV series 2003-2008

User Rating:

7.8/10   

Creator:

Gary Scott Thompson

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

22 September 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

Fast. Furious. Fun.

Plot:

Welcome to the Montecito Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, where you can do anything you want... but Ed Deline and his crack surveillance team will be watching. Just remember, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas...

Plot Keywords:

Casino | Surveillance | Las Vegas Nevada | Whale | Behind The Scenes

Awards:

5 wins & 7 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Fri. July 10	12:00 PM	TNT	Guess Who's Coming to Breakfast	#5.15
Fri. July 10	1:00 PM	TNT	2 on 2	#5.16

Cast

Josh Duhamel	...	Danny McCoy (106 episodes, 2003-2008)
James Lesure	...	Mike Cannon (106 episodes, 2003-2008)
Vanessa Marcil	...	Sam Marquez (106 episodes, 2003-2008)
Molly Sims	...	Delinda Deline (106 episodes, 2003-2008)
James Caan	...	Ed Deline (88 episodes, 2003-2007)
Nikki Cox	...	Mary Connell (87 episodes, 2003-2007)
Mitch Longley	...	Mitch Sassen (63 episodes, 2003-2008)
Marsha Thomason	...	Nessa Holt (47 episodes, 2003-2005)

Also Known As:

"Casino Eye" (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:M18 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M (season 1) | Hungary:16 | USA:TV-14 | France:-12 | UK:12A | Canada:14A | Hong Kong:IIA | Australia:MA (seasons 2 and 3) | Germany:12 | Canada:14+ (Quebec) | Norway:15 | Spain:15 | Sweden:15 | Iceland:16 | Italy:VM14 | Netherlands:6 (seasons 3-5) | Netherlands:12 (seasons 1 and 2)

Filming Locations:

Culver City, California, USA

Company:

NBC Studios

Trivia:

When the series debuted in 2003, it was hounded by critics who said it wouldn't last very long. For the 2004-2005 season, it was the only show NBC renewed for a second season.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: Exterior images of the Montecito place it at the South end of Las Vegas Boulevard near Mandalay Bay while most interior shots (noticed through the windows) place it closer to the North end of Las Vegas Boulevard near The Mirage and The Venetian.

Quotes:

Delinda: Matt's really different. He's just so...
Samantha Jane "Sam" Marquez: Blind.
Delinda: I was gonna say warm, genuine and completely...
Samantha Jane "Sam" Marquez: Without sight.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "TV Land Confidential: Locations (#2.5)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

A Little Less Conversation (JXL Remix)

Excellent all around

Just got into viewing program for the first time recently - the 2-hour "kidnapping" program. Don't know why I didn't sooner?? James Caan is outstanding and wholly-believable in the role as the chief honcho at the featured 5* Vegas complex.

So often, programs like this have one or more in the ensemble who are either outright annoying, or seem to have been picked because they must be related to the producer or director.

That is certainly not the case with this program. Along with Caan, all of the primary and supporting cast are engaging attractive, and believable. The guest actors are well-chosen.

The stories I've seen are interesting, and the show presents a good view of the city as well.

This is an entertaining program, and one I hope will remain. I don't know how I managed to miss it for so long, but plan to TIVO it from now on.