Las Vegas Up Close

In this premiere episode, host Bill Acosta takes us on a dazzling behind-the-scenes tour of Vegas that travels back in time, walks seamlessly from one country to another, and showcases the glittering, 'round-the-clock extravaganza that encompasses a trip to Las Vegas. Witness how Vegas garnered a brand new nickname at the turn of the millennium.

Along with host Bill Acosta, explore parts of Vegas that span from the top of the world to out of this world, including a rollercoaster that stands over 1,140 feet in the air! Check out a tour of the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino, and go for splash around at The Beach Nightclub. If your adventure through Vegas has you feeling a bit otherworldly, we'll beam you up to the USS Enterprise.

Let's travel to an exotic and mystical paradise by way of touring the beautiful Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, putting you in the front row of the Tony Award-winning play Annie. Tony Sacca interviews writer, producer, and international entertainer David Cassidy. Off to the nightclub that people all over the world are talking about, get an insider's look at Club Utopia...where anything goes.

Sneak a behind-the-scenes peek at one of Vegas' most visually impressive shows, EFX, at the MGM Hotel, and meet Tony Award-winning star Tommy Tune. Take a stroll through the elegance of Old Italy, when we visit the charming and beautiful Venetian Hotel and Casino. Then, Tony Sacca introduces us to the international star and all-time favorite crooner, Lou Rawls.

Get a retrospective glimpse of Vegas during the Elvis years, and check out one of the most extensive museums ever constructed to celebrate The King. Take a walk on the wild side with a visit to New York, New York Hotel and Casino, experiencing the west side of Manhattan, Coney Island, and Central Park all at the same time. See some of the best cigars outside of Cuba rolled before your very eyes.

Enjoy an interview with international, New-Age recording star John Tesh, a man whose music has touched and inspired millions of people all over the world. Head front-stage to witness the incredible feats of the Masters of Shaolin, as they exhibit their strength of spirit with the artistry of Kung Fu. Slip into elegance with a visit to the luxurious Bellagio Hotel and Casino.