The pilot episode began filming in March 2003, and was produced for $5 million, making it the most expensive pilot in NBC history. Former Marine Danny McCoy (Duhamel), who is Ed's protégé, later becomes the Montecito's new president. The series originally centered on Ed Deline (Caan), a strict ex-CIA officer who serves as the president of operations for the Montecito. Las Vegas starred James Caan, Josh Duhamel, Nikki Cox, James Lesure, Vanessa Marcil, Molly Sims, Marsha Thomason, and eventually Tom Selleck.
The employees deal with various issues that arise within the working environment, ranging from casino security to restaurant management and valet parking. It focuses on a team of people working at the Montecito, a fictional hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip. It was broadcast by NBC from September 22, 2003, to February 15, 2008, airing for five seasons. Las Vegas is an American comedy-drama television series created by Gary Scott Thompson. NBC Universal Television Studio (Seasons 2-5).
