Las Vegas
NBC Fridays 10 p.m.WHY YOU MISSED IT In its previous timeslot (Mondays at 9 p.m.), it faced off against ''Everybody Loves Raymond.'' And, well, everyone DOES love ''Raymond.''
WHAT YOU MISSED The first season of this over-the-top drama includes a hilarious guest-star roster (Paris Hilton AND Dennis Hopper!) and oversized story lines about hustling, gambling addiction, and lust on the casino floor.
WHO TO WATCH FOR Sexy ex-Marine Danny (Josh Duhamel, pictured with Vanessa Marcil), who gives female fans a straight flush when he shares witty, fast-paced banter with his old-school boss Big Ed (James Caan).
WE TOLD YOU SO ''[The creators] have come up with a winning mix of narrative speediness -- every subplot introduced in the first 15 minutes; every outcome foreseen in the first 16 -- and embraceable cheese.'' -- Ken Tucker, April 30, 2004
WHY WATCH NOW The show's fast-paced peek at a Vegas casino is perfect (and perfectly weightless) summer fun.
