44 minSeason 3 • Episode 22
LatestA criminal just as he is leaving the courthouse with his lawyer, after beating another rap, is shot by a man driving a car like Dan's and dressed like Dan. Dan is brought in and he can't account for his whereabouts at the time of the shooting. When the witness can't make a positive id, Dan's released and he tries to find out who's impersonating him. Later another criminal is killed and this time the witness says it's Dan.
Vega$ is an American detective television drama series that aired on ABC between 1978 and 1981. It was produced by Aaron Spelling. The series was filmed in its entirety in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is believed to be the first television series produced entirely in Las Vegas. The show stars Robert Urich as private detective Dan Tanna, who drove around the streets of Las Vegas in a red 1957 Ford Thunderbird solving crimes and making Las Vegas a better place for residents and tourists alike.
Production
First series shot entirely in Vegas—every frame screams authentic 70s excess.
Cinematography
That red Thunderbird against desert sunsets? Pure visual serotonin.
Creator
Michael Mann
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Michael Mann directed the pilot, which explains the unexpected visual polish. Yes, THAT Michael Mann—Heat, Collateral, the guy who made Tom Cruise look scary in a gray suit.
Robert Urich became so synonymous with charming TV detectives that he basically played variations of Dan Tanna for the next two decades. The man found his lane and absolutely owned it.
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