It has come to my attention that my Canadian cousin, Miss G, hasn't a clue about the show Vega$ or its lead character, Dan Tana.  And Vega$ came to the attention of Miss G, because KTOAB wanted to know if I see Mr. Tana toodling around town. 

I loved this show.  Late 70's network super cheesy television at its finest.  You can still find it on occasionally.  Dan Tana was played by Robert Urich.  Basically, it was the good looking PI saves the stupid blonde (OK, so every once in a while there was a brunette) week after week.  I mean, the first six episodes referenced women  or love in the title.

Centerfold
The Games Girls Play

Mother Mishkin
Love, Laugh or Die
Yes, My Darling Daughter
Lady Ice

So basically, you get the gist of the damn thing.  Every week Dan would drive his '57 Thunderbird INTO the Desert Inn.  Apparently he had a bungalow there with convient living room parking.  But that wasn't the best part.  Seeing him drive down Fremont in downtown, turn the corner on what I am going to presume was the north end of Las Vegas Blvd. & magically end up at the DI.  Its probably a couple miles between the two.

Of course the scenery was super groovy.  But then, I dig old Las Vegas.  Its too damn corporate now.  Vegas wasn't meant for kids.  I hope you & your family resorts burn in hell Steve Wynn.  And who could write about a 70's show without mentioning the polyester suits?  I know I can't.  Vega$ was full of 'em.  Its must see television.

Word of the Day
polyester - pl-str - noun

any of a group of polymers that consist basically of repeated units of an ester and are used especially in making fibers or plastics