American Experience S18E4 — Las Vegas: An Unconventional History (2): American Mecca

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American Experience•Season 18•Episode 4

Las Vegas: An Unconventional History (2): American Mecca

6.9/10 · 40 votesNov 15, 200555 min

Ranked #12 of 13 in Season 18•−0.6 vs season avg

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News clips and reminiscences tell the story of the gambling mecca, from a dusty railroad town to a leading tourist attraction. Part 2 of 2

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E1 7.9

Two Days in October

E2 7.8

Race to the Moon

E3 7.3

Las Vegas: An Unconventional History (1): Sin City

E4 6.9Now viewing

Las Vegas: An Unconventional History (2): American Mecca

E5 8.0

John and Abigail Adams

The Nuremberg Trials

Jesse James

Hijacked

Eugene O'Neill

The Boy in the Bubble

E11 7.9

The Alaska Pipeline

E12 7.6

Annie Oakley

E13 7.3

The Man Behind Hitler

Crew1

Liz Gilbert

Production Assistant

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Episode Summary

"Las Vegas: An Unconventional History (2): American Mecca" is episode 4 of American Experience season 18. It scored 6.9/10 from 40 votes, ranking #12 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on November 15, 2005.

Next: E5 · John and Abigail Adams Best of Season 18