1. Welcome to VegasMessageBoard
    It appears you are visiting our community as a guest.
    In order to view full-size images, participate in discussions, vote in polls, etc, you will need to Log in or Register.

Vegas: The City the Mob Made

Discussion in 'Misc. Vegas Chat' started by TuneinTokyo, Jun 3, 2013.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. TuneinTokyo

    TuneinTokyo High-Roller

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2010
    Messages:
    670
    Location:
    Richmond Ca.
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    15
    I've never seen anyone post about this 10 part video on Vegas and the mob. I picked it up last year at the Mob Museum. It was about $20. I saw a post about what to watch before you go and I am working on this right now.

    This was a 10 part series that basically tells the history of Vegas as played out by the mob. Great scenes, excellent interviews with folks I've not seen in the old Travel channel shows, except Anthony Curtis who shows up a little.

    Watching it in prep for my trip and I saw that post. Just surprised it hasn't been mentioned. Or maybe I just turned the Vegas crew onto this killer piece.

    I like documentaries and TV shows over movies, so this is what preps me.
     
  2. mjames1229

    mjames1229 # of visits includes only trips w/ hotel stays

    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2011
    Messages:
    4,201
    Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    36
    Was it really worth the $20?

    I saw it at the Mob Museum recently, but I've been burned on really, really bad DVDs in the past (years ago, the Tropicana had a Las Vegas history exhibit that leaned on the mob theme). If you've ever bought this DVD, you know my hesitance to get any DVD from the Mob Museum. It is unwatchable, and I'd try to sell it, but my conscious won't allow it.

    Problem is, I ended up talking myself out of every souvenir at the Mob Museum, now I have nothing.
     
    USBC Nationals are back in Vegas
  3. LolaDoggie

    LolaDoggie VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2009
    Messages:
    4,299
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    6
    I watched while recovering from my last big surgery. There were a few errors here and there. But, I enjoyed it. I think I got it on eBay or amazon. I don't remember it costing too much.
     
  4. DReynolds86

    DReynolds86 Let's Go Pens!

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2010
    Messages:
    1,470
    Location:
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    5
  5. Joe

    Joe VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2009
    Messages:
    16,023
    Location:
    Wisconsin
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    175
    It's also available on Netflick
    Edit: It lists it but "availability unknown"
     
  6. woodsie

    woodsie VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2012
    Messages:
    1,805
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    18
    You just cost me $4.37
     
  7. daveg000

    daveg000 VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2010
    Messages:
    1,216
    Location:
    Southeast, Southeast , Wisconsin
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    28
    Yup $1.89 plus $3.99 Shipping for me - $5.87 How can you go wrong at that price?

    But the best one I saw so far was John from the UK's labor of love. Not a video, but very well documented.

    http://john-uk.com/LasVegasHistory/LVHISTORY.html

    Not just the mob, but a beautiful history. Took me a lot of sessions to get completely through it, but I'm thinking about doing it again!
     
    15 NIGHTS, 16 DAYS, May 8-23, MGM PK, GOLDN NUGGET, TIMESH, MANDALAY
    15 NIGHTS, 16 DAYS, May 8-23, MGM PK, GOLDN NUGGET, TIMESH, MANDALAY
  8. user3657

    user3657 VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2011
    Messages:
    1,144
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    8
    WTH, I just ordered it too :)
    I hope the OP didnt just start selling this on amazon and trying to get some sales :) :)
     
  9. Club81

    Club81 Low-Roller

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2010
    Messages:
    274
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    20
    Ditto. Heh.
     
  10. jon95616

    jon95616 Low-Roller

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2010
    Messages:
    369
    Location:
    Southern California
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    15
    Got it at a used book store a few years ago, I thought it was really good.
     
  11. MikeOPensacola

    MikeOPensacola El Jefe

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2012
    Messages:
    10,689
    Location:
    USA
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    180
    Thanks OP, I just ordered it. Looking forward to watching it. Good post.:peace::beer:
     
    Annual CCA (Casino Collectibles Association) Show at South Point
    Long Overdue Stay At The Golden Nugget
  12. Scahom1

    Scahom1 Tourist

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2011
    Messages:
    58
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    0
    I paid $8 for it about a year, it was worth every penny and honestly a bit more.
     
  13. Publius

    Publius Living the Dream

    Joined:
    May 8, 2011
    Messages:
    569
    Location:
    Illinois
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    20
    I just bought it on Amazon a few weeks ago, pretty good and a refresher
     
    FlightSimExpo 2024
  14. TuneinTokyo

    TuneinTokyo High-Roller

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2010
    Messages:
    670
    Location:
    Richmond Ca.
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    15
    $4.00 wow. I may just order another. :evillaugh

    I thought it was great, I've watched it a couple times.

    :beer:
     
  15. topcard

    topcard Here's to $10 3:2 two-deck, $5 Craps, and $5 UTH!

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2012
    Messages:
    7,883
    Location:
    Fort Worth
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    100
    Add one more Amazon purchase!
    (are we all predictable, or what?)
     
    Annual Spring Trip!
  16. DReynolds86

    DReynolds86 Let's Go Pens!

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2010
    Messages:
    1,470
    Location:
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    5
    Sorry, y'all. Guess I just cost you one morning latté at the Starbucks at Caesars.
     
  17. daveg000

    daveg000 VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2010
    Messages:
    1,216
    Location:
    Southeast, Southeast , Wisconsin
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    28
    I finished watching the series, not bad. No reason to keep it, first one to claim the DVD on this thread, gets it.

    I will mail it to you, free of charge!
     
    15 NIGHTS, 16 DAYS, May 8-23, MGM PK, GOLDN NUGGET, TIMESH, MANDALAY
    15 NIGHTS, 16 DAYS, May 8-23, MGM PK, GOLDN NUGGET, TIMESH, MANDALAY
  18. Joe

    Joe VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2009
    Messages:
    16,023
    Location:
    Wisconsin
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    175
    I've got it in my Netflix list, but availability unknown. Hope I'm first.
     
    Last edited: Aug 28, 2013
  19. BlueBellThunder

    BlueBellThunder VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Jun 2, 2013
    Messages:
    2,074
    Location:
    New Jersey
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    17
    What's the name of this DVD? I would like to buy one.
     
  20. zamboni

    zamboni VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2012
    Messages:
    2,078
    Location:
    Minnesota
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    8
    will take it!!
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.