Vega$

Vega$ (1978-1981)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime, Mystery

Vega$ was an American crime drama television series that followed private detective Dan Tanna. Working for a wide variety of Las Vegas clients, the detective work included locating missing persons, helping solve various Las Vegas hotel and casino crimes, solving casino chip and money scams, and working to make Las Vegas a safer place for residents and tourists alike. Dan Tanna made a point of not accepting divorce cases, or working as a bodyguard. Being in Las Vegas, Tanna was occasionally hired to work for well known celebrity clients who had issues regarding their personal safety, and needed help solving personal issues or threats against them.

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E23Judgement Pronouncedjuin 10, 1981
S03E22Nightmare Come Truejuin 3, 1981
S03E21French Twistmai 6, 1981
S03E20Dead Ringeravr. 29, 1981
S03E19Seek and Destroyavr. 22, 1981
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Vega$' premiere?

'Vega$' premiered on April 25, 1978.

Who played the lead character in 'Vega$'?

Robert Urich played the lead character, Dan Tanna, in 'Vega$'.

What was Dan Tanna's occupation in 'Vega$'?

Dan Tanna was a private investigator in 'Vega$'.

What was the setting of the TV show 'Vega$'?

The show was set in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Who was the creator of 'Vega$'?

'Vega$' was created by Michael Mann.

Which famous singer appeared as a guest star in 'Vega$'?

Frank Sinatra appeared as a guest star in 'Vega$'.

Who played Beatrice Travis in 'Vega$'?

Phyllis Davis played Beatrice Travis in 'Vega$'.

What was the theme song of 'Vega$'?

The theme song of 'Vega$' was composed by Tiran Porter and performed by Robert Urich himself.

Which famous actor made a guest appearance as a casino owner in 'Vega$'?

Dean Martin made a guest appearance as a casino owner in 'Vega$'.

Who played the role of Lieutenant David Nelson in 'Vega$'?

Bart Braverman played the role of Lieutenant David Nelson in 'Vega$'.

What was the iconic catchphrase of Dan Tanna in 'Vega$'?

Dan Tanna's catchphrase in 'Vega$' was "I'm Dan Tanna, private eye."

Who played the role of 'Binzer' in 'Vega$'?

Tony Curtis played the role of 'Binzer' in 'Vega$'.

What was the name of Dan Tanna's assistant in 'Vega$'?

Dan Tanna's assistant in 'Vega$' was named 'Beauregard "Bobby" Sixkiller'.

Which famous actor made a guest appearance as a mobster in 'Vega$'?

Sammy Davis Jr. made a guest appearance as a mobster in 'Vega$'.

Who played the role of 'Phil Roth' in 'Vega$'?

Joshua Bryant played the role of 'Phil Roth' in 'Vega$'.

What was the running time of each episode of 'Vega$'?

Each episode of 'Vega$' had a running time of approximately 60 minutes.

Cast

View all cast

Characters

View all characters

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Family Law
Running

Family Law

Set in Vancouver, Canada,  Family Law follows lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail 'Abby' Bianchi struggling to put her career and family back together after hitting rock bottom. As a condition of her probation, Abby is forced to work at her estranged father's firm, Svensson and Associates, and practice in family law for the first time while forging new relationships with the half-brother and half-sister whom she's never met. The result is a dysfunctional family law firm operating to help other families with their own dysfunctions.

Jeopardy!
Running

Jeopardy!

Jeopardy! is a classic game show -- with a twist. The answers are given first, and the contestants supply the questions. Three contestants, including the previous show's champion, compete in six categories and in three rounds (with each round's "answers" being worth more prize money).

The Savant
Upcoming

The Savant

You've never heard of her, but somewhere in America, a top secret investigator known as the Savant is infiltrating online hate groups to take down the most violent men in the country.

MasterChef Australia
Running

MasterChef Australia

MasterChef Australia is an Australian competitive cooking game show consisting of a group of hopeful contestants that cook and present food to judges in order to win the title of MasterChef Australia.

GenreFood
Big Brother
Running

Big Brother

Big Brother follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with dozens of high-definition cameras and microphones recording their every move, 24 hours a day. Each week, the Houseguests will vote someone out of the house. At the end, the last remaining Houseguest will receive the grand prize of $500,000.