| Dr. Vegas | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Blake Neely |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 (3 unaired) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Jim Michaels |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | September 24 – October 29, 2004 |
Dr. Vegas is an American drama television series created by John Herzfeld and Jack Orman, starring Rob Lowe and Joe Pantoliano that ran on CBS from September 24, 2004 to October 29, 2004, being cancelled after five of the produced ten episodes aired. The complete series aired in Ireland on TG4, and on Challenge in the UK as part of its "Player" gambling strand.
The series co-starred Sarah Lancaster, Amy Adams, and Tom Sizemore. Chazz Palminteri filled in for Tom Sizemore when the actor re-entered rehab in 2004.
Broadcast of the ten-episode included a promotion prior to the end credits showing footage.
Cast
- Rob Lowe as Dr. Billy Grant
- Sarah Lancaster as Veronica Harold
- Joe Pantoliano as Tommy Canterna
- Amy Adams as Alice Doherty
- Tom Sizemore as Vic Moore
Production
Dr. Vegas began a three-week shoot on April 5, 2004, at the Green Valley Ranch hotel and casino in Henderson, Nevada.[1] Other filming locations included a casino penthouse and the Las Vegas Hilton's sign.[2] A second unit film crew shot additional scenes of Las Vegas in August 2004.[3]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | David Nutter | Jack Orman | September 24, 2004 |
| 2 | "Advantage Play" | Bryan Spicer | Jack Orman & Craig Sweeny | October 1, 2004 |
| 3 | "Dead Man, Live Bet" | Alan J. Levi | Jill Goldsmith | October 15, 2004 |
| 4 | "All In" | Phil Sgriccia | Unknown | October 22, 2004 |
| 5 | "Limits" | Dennis Smith | Lance Gentile | October 29, 2004 |
| 6 | "Lust for Life" | Oz Scott | Craig Sweeny | Unaired |
| 7 | "Out Damned Spot" | Craig Zisk | Andrew Orenstein & Ted Humphrey | Unaired |
| 8 | "Heal Thyself" | David Nutter | Jill Anderson | Unaired |
| 9 | "Babe in the Woods" | Joanna Kerns | Lance Gentile & Jill Goldsmith | Unaired |
| 10 | "For Love or Money" | Vincent Misiano | Ira Steven Behr | Unaired |
References
- ↑ Cling, Carol (April 5, 2004). "Shooting Stars: 'CSI,' 'Will & Grace,' 'Dr. Vegas' headline busy week". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on January 5, 2006.
- ↑ Cling, Carol (April 12, 2004). "Shooting Stars: Production on Bullock's 'Miss Congeniality 2' set to start". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on March 12, 2005.
- ↑ Cling, Carol (August 9, 2004). "Shooting Stars: 'Las Vegas' returns to film local flavor for NBC drama". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on January 26, 2005.
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