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Vega$

1978–1981·ABC·61 min·8/10
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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.

Status
Ended
Language
English
Premiered
April 25, 1978
Ended
June 10, 1981

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