The Casino (American TV series)
Two dot-com millionaires run a downtown Las Vegas casino.
The Casino is an American reality television series that aired on the Fox network in 2004, following dot-com millionaires Thomas Breitling and Tim Poster as they manage the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas. Created by Mark Burnett, the show was canceled shortly before its final three episodes could be broadcast due to low ratings, though those episodes later aired on the Fox Reality Channel.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Reality television
- Creator
- Mark Burnett
- James Bruce
- Conrad Riggs
- Writer
- James Bruce
- Mark Burnett
- Robert Lieberman
- Presenter
- Richard Wilk; John Sunstrum
- Theme music
- Bono and The Edge
- Opening theme
- "Two Shots of Happy, One Shot of Sad"
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
Facts from the source article.
Production
The reality series The Casino was the first of its kind to be filmed using high-definition video cameras. Production initially considered using the Aladdin Resort & Casino or Caesars Palace as the primary location before settling on the Golden Nugget. In January 2004, scenes featuring Tim Poster and Thomas Breitling were shot around Las Vegas. Filming at the Golden Nugget itself was originally planned for that same month but was delayed, starting on February 2, 2004.
A section of the Golden Nugget's casino floor was closed off to capture high-stakes action at a roulette wheel, a dice table, and four blackjack tables. Eighteen camera crews recorded roughly 270 hours of material for each hour-long episode. Executive producer James Bruce believed the show's variety meant it "could go on forever." Additional filming took place on the Las Vegas Strip and in downtown Las Vegas.
Work at the Golden Nugget wrapped on March 17, 2004, with some background footage scheduled for later pickup. The theme song, "Two Shots of Happy, One Shot of Sad," was written by Bono and The Edge and performed by Matt Dusk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created The Casino (American TV series)?
The Casino was created by Mark Burnett, James Bruce and Conrad Riggs.
How many episodes of The Casino (American TV series) are there?
The Casino has 13 episodes across 1 season.
When did The Casino (American TV series) first air?
The Casino first aired on 14 June 2004.
When did The Casino (American TV series) end?
The Casino last aired on 29 August 2004.
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