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Viva Las Vegas (Episode Clip)

In the third season premiere, Ed's got major problems as the revamped Montecito struggles to finish work in time to re-open on new boss' Monica Mancuso's (Lara Flynn Boyle) schedule as he also tries to lure back Danny and his former staff to prevent a suspected "smash-and-grab" heist that has hit other casinos. But convincing Danny and the gang proves to be difficult since each has his or her reasons for leaving, and what's more, Ed suspects two construction hard-hats are planning an inside robbery once the Montecito's doors swing open again amid much fanfare. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Gary Scott Thompson

Director:: David Solomon

Stars:: Nikki Cox (Mary Connell); James Caan (Edward "Big Ed" Melvin Deline); Vanessa Marcil (Samantha "Sam" Jane Marquez); James LeSure (Mike Cannon); Josh Duhamel (Danny McCoy); Molly Sims (Delinda Deline)

Recurring Role:: Lara Flynn Boyle (Monica Mancuso); Laki Manchu (Sarasvati Kumar); Cheryl Ladd (Jillian Deline)

Guest Star:: Abigail Kintanar (Casino Patron); Natalina Maggio; Michael Crider (Warren Herman); Cowboy Troy (Himself); Big & Rich (Themselves)

The Montecito has 5003 surveillance cameras. edit »
Even though we don't know how the Montecito looks since it's been rebuilt yet, the very first frame in the very first scene of this episode has the all new Montecito right in the middle of the picture. edit »
Music:
�Viva Las Vegas� by Elvis Presley
�Ooh La La� by Goldfrapp
�Cobra Style� by Teddybears sthlm
�Pump It w/Misirlou� by Black Eyed Peas edit »
"Viva Las Vegas" was also the episode title for the season premiere of CSI Season 5. Both series are interestingly set in the same city. edit »
The episode title is directly based on the Elvis Presley song "Viva Las Vegas". The track was also played in the episode. edit »

Original International Air Dates:
Denmark: January 6, 2006 on TV3 edit »
When Sam and Monica are "talking" at the reception they start to get harsh on each other. At that moment, a sound of an angry cat is played in the background, like if indicating a cat fight ahead.

This is the start of the sound effects that occur in season three, with sounds of blinks, smiles and similar. edit »

Jillian: (About Monica) Well, she's new to Vegas and I... Can't I be nice?
Ed: No. No, you can't be nice. Not to a woman who won't listen to reason.
Jillian: Ah, you mean she won't listen to your reason. I think Monica's a really nice woman.
Ed: She's a woman that married an 83-year-old man.
Jillian: Well, maybe she loved him.
Ed: She was 25, and he was a billionaire.
Jillian: You know, Eddie, there are people who questioned why I would marry you.
Ed: Well, your mother doesn't count. edit »
Delinda: Do you know what it's like to have Big Ed Deline breathing down your neck every second of the day?
Danny: Well...yeah.
Delinda: That's right. I forgot he did catch us in bed. edit »

Title: Viva Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas is the name of 1964 Elvis Presley/Ann-Margaret musical. edit »
Delinda: Do you know what it's like to have Big Ed Deline breathing down your neck every second of the day?
Danny: Well...yeah.
Delinda: That's right. I forgot he did catch us in bed.

This is a reference to the series premiere of Las Vegas, where Ed catches Delinda and Danny in bed just before the first commercial break. edit »

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firehouse731f
member since: Nov 29, 2007
Viva Las Vegas
The Bottom Line: "Cleverly plotted"
I hated Las Vegas before i saw this episode ...Continue »
12/01/07 07:30pm | report abuse
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raimondo
member since: Jul 18, 2005
Viva Las Vegas
The Bottom Line: "Character development"
a slow start to pick up again the bit ...Continue »
01/07/07 06:25am | report abuse
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JoJo_81
member since: Feb 20, 2006
Viva Las Vegas
The Bottom Line: "Well written"
Viva Las Vegas ...Continue »
04/16/06 11:41am | report abuse
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amandaaquilina
member since: Feb 3, 2006
Viva Las Vegas
The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
Loved this episode ...Continue »
02/02/06 08:08pm | report abuse
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gray-fruittea
member since: Nov 7, 2005
Viva Las Vegas
The Bottom Line: "Average"
Okay opening show, not that special...resolved some issues, should get better...maybe later. ...Continue »
11/06/05 02:51pm | report abuse