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Ep. 19 - Dr. David Schwartz

Ep. 19 - Dr. David Schwartz

FromOn the Corner of Main Street


Ep. 19 - Dr. David Schwartz

FromOn the Corner of Main Street

ratings:
Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Sep 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jonathan and Gary take a deep dive into Las Vegas history with Dr. David Schwartz of UNLV, who's focused most of his academic career on the history and psychology of gaming. Dave shares stories from his new book "At the Sands," including those weeks in the winter of 1960 when The Rat Pack performed by night and shot "Ocean's Eleven" by day. There's also the tale of Carl Cohen - the Sands executive who was regarded as a great boss, but who's infamous as the man who slugged Frank Sinatra!   Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Gary Vickery    
Released:
Sep 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

On the Corner of Main Street provides an inside scoop on downtown Las Vegas. From gaming and special events to new projects and the growing art scene, hear straight from the amazing people who are making downtown Las Vegas a unique and fast-growing destination. Recorded at the Plaza Hotel & Casino – on the corner of Main Street – Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel will be joined by special guests, including gaming industry leaders, entertainers, local officials and downtown partners, who will share their own exclusive and often entertaining perspective on where Vegas got its start and where it’s going now. Hosted by Lisa Melmed, Jonathan Jossel and Gary Vickery.