TY - BOOK AU - Crenna,Richard AU - Berman,Susan AU - Milio,Jim AU - Peltier,Melissa Jo ED - New Video Group ED - A&E Television Networks ED - MPH Entertainment. ED - Arts and Entertainment Network. TI - The real Las Vegas: the complete story of America's Neon oasis T2 - Collector's choice SN - 0767038967 AV - F849.L35 .R432 2001 PY - 2001/// CY - New York, NY PB - A & E Home Video KW - Casinos KW - Nevada KW - Las Vegas KW - LEMB KW - Resorts KW - Local KW - Documentary films KW - Gambling KW - Las Vegas Nev KW - History N1 - Ttitle from container; The History Channel; v. 1. Boomtown ; Gamble in the desert -- v. 2. Tarnished dream ; House of cards; Narrator, Richard Crenna N2 - "It's a city that's larger than life. A city without limits. A glittering mecca of excess and forbidden desires. Discover the fascinating story of this fabled destination and the people who created it. From the mobsters who made Vegas into their version of the American dream to the tycoons of today's family mega-resorts, the real Las Vegas is the ultimate insider's tour of America's neon oasis. Illuminating interviews with luminaries like Alan King, Wayne Newton and Debbie Reynolds, writer Nick Pileggi, entrepreneur Steve Wynn and Howard Hughes front man Robert Mayheu offer a unique, unvarnished look at the fabled city, while never-before-seen footage opens a window to its tumultuous past. Tour the incredible casinos of the world-famous strip and even get tips on how to beat the odds!"-- Package insert ER -