I considered myself very fortunate to have lived in Vegas in 1980 for a summer while performing at the Aladdin in an ice skating show. Only 21 at the time, young and fun...enjoyed the experience. Went back on a U.S. tour in another show. To see these hotels that no longer exist is heartbreaking. As they say; change is inevitable. I would ride a bike from the apartment we lived on Flamingo to the Aladdin, perform two shows a night and ride back home. Ahhhhh...the glamour of bright lights and razzle dazzle. LOVED IT!!!Haven't seen the "new Vegas". Not sure I want to, seems to have lost it's character and charm as I remember. Thanks for posting Miss Vegas back in her day!
Its cliche but it was much better and for sure more affordable in 80s. I worked at Bellagio 9 years and went to Wynn after. Great money. Should of never left Bellagio though.😊
I wish I would have been old enough to visit Vegas in the 70s or 80s. It's still a fun place, but the $8 bottles of water and $60 buffet gets old fast.
I grew up in Vegas from 75-87. My dad was a bartender at many great long gone places including The Keyboard Lounge under Harry Wham. The new Vegas can’t hold a candle to the old days.
Thank you for posting this. My first trip to Vegas was at the Castaways when I turned 21. I remember getting blown away. I miss everything about this especially the 99 cent shrimp cocktails.
Yeah, just think. In a few years from now, or even today, people will be looking back at their first trip to Vegas and remembering the Castaways as that hotel that we all knew as the Showboat, but the REAL Castaways was the quaint, friendly little place across the street from the Sands.
@@luisacardet5907 Budget-wise, yes it was, although, it has a lot more to offer today, such as more sporting events, shopping, exclusive restaurants, conventions for just about anything that pertain's to an individual's interest, and nightclubs. That is if you or I were able to afford it. all. I look back at the days when my brother would visit and stay at the Sahara or Bally's but when he began to stay at the Mirage, Bellagio, and Wynn. Those are some beautiful places with some overpriced but decent fine dining.
We used to go to Las Vegas "in the Old Days" and miss it very much. The service was the best as was the food, entertainment, and gambling action. Las Vegas really knew how to treat its guests. Even when you lost money (frequently!,) there was something about the vibe of that town that just made you want to return. Great memories !
Wow born and raised in Vegas.grew up as kid in 80s.incredible memories. My friend and I went to Circus Circus every year on our bdays. Big time nostalgia. Great vid.
Don-O... I LOVED the old Vegas AND I was a HUGE KDWN fan as well. I remember visiting with my family when I was 12 ('77) and was HOOKED ever since. I had the pleasure of meeting some of the old time DJ's from KDWN in the early 2000's - Great heritage there... When broadcasting meant something. BTW, I lived in vegas in the early 2000's and have to say I DO NOT LIKE the NEW Vegas for 100's of reasons... I wish it "could" come back... sadly, never. Thank you for this..
Ich war 1980 dort. Ich blieb 2 Wochen im Caeasers Palace. Ich habe $ 5000.00 bis $ 3.58 beim Black Jack gespielt. Dann wurde ich im Brunnen vor dem Haus betrunken und der Sicherheitsdienst warf mich auf die Straße. Oh, was für eine miserable Zeit ich hatte.
what is now sitting where that Holiday Inn was? I love looking at old Vegas wish I would of gone there when I first turned 21. Which would of been in 1984.
@Shawn Erickstad I can't believe it either. That was the first casino I ever went in to. It was in late '69, and I was 9 at the time. The place was only 1 year old. 😊
I prefer that version of Vegas to the one now. I've visited 22 times from UK from 1990 to 2016 and I've seen a vast amount of changes but sadly now not for the better. Casinos are greedier and hotels are getting greedier too (resort fees), themed resorts are getting less and less unique so that's why I wish it had stayed like the pics shown here
No place on earth like Vegas . A city rich with history and full of culture . A lot of bullshit and shady people, but I take the good with the bad. Vegas you are incredible
Agreed with everything you said except the culture. The city has none. Transient ppl from all over the states. Outside the strip the city has tried so hard to create" districts" like the other big cities but it feels so fake. Very little sense of community although that in a sense has gotten better. Much more than just a gambling city today. Although i wish the population was back like mid 80s.
Thats not necessarily a bad thing Lol. Some of the more affordable buffets in the late 70s and into the 80s were quite good. The Mint and the Maxim were superb and the Palace Station/s were also a favorite for me and my father mainly because they offered unlimited steaks. The Circus Circus in the early 70s was also impressive and was on the upper level with a view of the midway and casino. Unfortunately when they moved it downstairs and it became the "Super buffet" the quality of the food plummeted.
I saw an 83 Caddy in the video, so I'm pretty sure it's from the 80s. Plus, they didn't have Camcorders in the early 70s. This looks like it was shot by the car passenger using a hand held Camcorder.
Pourquoi ne pas retrouver c'est avenue c'est gens heureux le rêve ??? Pourquoi l'État a l'abondon pour business de compartiment démoniaque ??????????????
@@thatDonOguy parceque la justices conspire elle est devenue un business , Voyer vous j'ai les preuves de l'homme bionique pourquoi la presse fait semblent ? Pourquoi elle ne vient pas ????
I considered myself very fortunate to have lived in Vegas in 1980 for a summer while performing at the Aladdin in an ice skating show. Only 21 at the time, young and fun...enjoyed the experience. Went back on a U.S. tour in another show. To see these hotels that no longer exist is heartbreaking. As they say; change is inevitable. I would ride a bike from the apartment we lived on Flamingo to the Aladdin, perform two shows a night and ride back home. Ahhhhh...the glamour of bright lights and razzle dazzle. LOVED IT!!!Haven't seen the "new Vegas". Not sure I want to, seems to have lost it's character and charm as I remember. Thanks for posting Miss Vegas back in her day!
cool story!
Its cliche but it was much better and for sure more affordable in 80s. I worked at Bellagio 9 years and went to Wynn after. Great money. Should of never left Bellagio though.😊
Two of my favorite things: Vintage radio and Las Vegas.
I wish I would have been old enough to visit Vegas in the 70s or 80s. It's still a fun place, but the $8 bottles of water and $60 buffet gets old fast.
give it another 10yrs in 2028, room will cost $500 per night, resort fee will be $100, parking fee, $50. buffet $100. water $20.
When are they going to lower the gasoline price, $3 per gallon is getting too old.
I visited Vegas in 88 when I turned 21. It was magical and cheap. Now it’s just on glorified shopping mall.
@@uncletrick1 , gasoline was $0.99 cent per gallon back then, why is it cost 3x now? Is it because we got too many divorce going on?
Me 2 bro
I grew up in Vegas from 75-87. My dad was a bartender at many great long gone places including The Keyboard Lounge under Harry Wham. The new Vegas can’t hold a candle to the old days.
Thank you for posting this. My first trip to Vegas was at the Castaways when I turned 21. I remember getting blown away. I miss everything about this especially the 99 cent shrimp cocktails.
Yeah, just think. In a few years from now, or even today, people will be looking back at their first trip to Vegas and remembering the Castaways as that hotel that we all knew as the Showboat, but the REAL Castaways was the quaint, friendly little place across the street from the Sands.
@@RayRay-zt7bj Yes!!!!!!!!!
Las Vegas used to be better.
@@luisacardet5907 Budget-wise, yes it was, although, it has a lot more to offer today, such as more sporting events, shopping, exclusive restaurants, conventions for just about anything that pertain's to an individual's interest, and nightclubs. That is if you or I were able to afford it. all. I look back at the days when my brother would visit and stay at the Sahara or Bally's but when he began to stay at the Mirage, Bellagio, and Wynn. Those are some beautiful places with some overpriced but decent fine dining.
Thanks for this post. I lived in Henderson 77-78. Then Vegas from 80-85.
We used to go to Las Vegas "in the Old Days" and miss it very much. The service was the best as was the food, entertainment, and gambling action. Las Vegas really knew how to treat its guests. Even when you lost money (frequently!,) there was something about the vibe of that town that just made you want to return. Great memories !
Happy holidays.thanks.
Thanks, Jason. You, too!
the ads really enhanced this. phenomenal!
Wow born and raised in Vegas.grew up as kid in 80s.incredible memories. My friend and I went to Circus Circus every year on our bdays. Big time nostalgia. Great vid.
Don-O... I LOVED the old Vegas AND I was a HUGE KDWN fan as well. I remember visiting with my family when I was 12 ('77) and was HOOKED ever since. I had the pleasure of meeting some of the old time DJ's from KDWN in the early 2000's - Great heritage there... When broadcasting meant something. BTW, I lived in vegas in the early 2000's and have to say I DO NOT LIKE the NEW Vegas for 100's of reasons... I wish it "could" come back... sadly, never. Thank you for this..
Ich war 1980 dort. Ich blieb 2 Wochen im Caeasers Palace. Ich habe $ 5000.00 bis $ 3.58 beim Black Jack gespielt. Dann wurde ich im Brunnen vor dem Haus betrunken und der Sicherheitsdienst warf mich auf die Straße. Oh, was für eine miserable Zeit ich hatte.
Thank you for posting this video Vegas was far better back then with a lot of class excellent production thanks
Stayed at the Circus Circus in early 80’s when I was a kid, with the parents. I remember it looking exactly like that.
back when life and people were much better :O/
Commenting "back when" doesn't help you get famous lol
$3.95 T Bone dinner with 2 sides at original Castaways on strip as late as 1983.
I think the cheap buffets went away around the late 1990's. Casinos realized people will pay for food and still drop cash in the machines.
@ Robert Beacham --
.99 Cent for a 32oz Pina Colada at the Westward Ho...GOOD TIMES!!!
@@wadeatkinson4766 not me. Fuck Vegas !!! It's a Shithole now !
@@robertramirez733 go to Reno or Laughlin then
Thank you! I am 45. Loved growing up here. Now.....not so much.
Rich Parsons It's starting to get really bad out here. Wish I was able to grow up around the same time you did
Rich Parsons why not now ??
Fernando Delgado how bad is it getting ?
At 4:16, almost every building in that picture is now gone forever. Sad I never got to experience this Vegas
Thank you. Learned a lot. I had forgotten where the Cascades was located (at the Landmark)
I remember almost all of these commercials! Thanks for putting these together!
Those were the days a steak and lobster, $1 shrimp 🍤 cocktails , and when casinos compensated gamblers
what is now sitting where that Holiday Inn was? I love looking at old Vegas wish I would of gone there when I first turned 21. Which would of been in 1984.
I believe it's Harrah's now
cathyras me too
Harrahs
what happend to the fountains in front of circus circus? looked like a dump hole now.
Perfect michael Miller 👌 respect for you
Wow that was a big holiday inn
compare now from then.............today is just a lack of class in Vegas!
Current Vegas is no class, all trash.... except the Bellagio and the Wynn.
Im here from the future and let me tell ya it was alot better 12 years ago thrn now 😂
Oh snap! Wayland & Madame!
1:45 I recognize that announcer on the Holiday Inn spot, he's kind of a famous voice over guy for local news.
I can’t believe circus circus is still open and stayed there couple years ago and a dump! Stayed at New York New York last week and 100 times nicer
@Shawn Erickstad I can't believe it either. That was the first casino I ever went in to. It was in late '69, and I was 9 at the time. The place was only 1 year old. 😊
Did y'all are here that!? - only dollar sign 3.99/all you can eat buffet! 😁👍 Aaaaah the good days.
Thanks so much. I remember being a kid and hearing that Union Plaza jingle. Great marketing. It stuck in my head to this day!
@toicat I liked Vegas in 1996 but now its too developed and too crowded. I won't be going back.
Enjoyed this thx
I prefer that version of Vegas to the one now. I've visited 22 times from UK from 1990 to 2016 and I've seen a vast amount of changes but sadly now not for the better. Casinos are greedier and hotels are getting greedier too (resort fees), themed resorts are getting less and less unique so that's why I wish it had stayed like the pics shown here
....also, being now that they are charging for parking on the strip (with downtown following right behind), things are indeed getting greedier.
@zzyzzx8. The town was FAR better when the mob ran it!
Give Fremont Street a try....
Everyone in this has died from COPD and Strokes acquired from the Casino’s smoke and buffets
Great peice!
When was Las Vegas. Was fun to go to
This brings back special memories...
This all looks earlier than the 80s. I lived in L.V. since 66. The cars in the videos are older anyway. Great memories though. Thanks.
$4.95 Thanksgiving Buffet...been there,done that and miss old Vegas
That was the voice of Ken Stahl on KDWN, at the end...
Thanks for the info! Glad to know some of the names behind the voice of KDWN!
Back when everything was REAL from the Food to the Entertainment and without no Smartphone Facebook Twitter HORSESHIT!!!
2016BMWi8 You are absolutely right!!
this is my favorite... Do you have any more of these?
Miss 80s las Vegas. Whet many times. In 80s friends. Go to concets. Go shopping. 80s clubs. Party. We keep some are. Clothes.
No place on earth like Vegas . A city rich with history and full of culture .
A lot of bullshit and shady people, but I take the good with the bad. Vegas you are incredible
Agreed with everything you said except the culture. The city has none. Transient ppl from all over the states. Outside the strip the city has tried so hard to create" districts" like the other big cities but it feels so fake. Very little sense of community although that in a sense has gotten better. Much more than just a gambling city today. Although i wish the population was back like mid 80s.
The better Las Vegas. Nothing is what it used to be unfortunately.
were you living in california and able to tune in las vegas stations?
I recorded these spots from my grandmother's old house in Grover Beach, CA. I couldn't do it in LA as the radio airwaves were too congested.
@@thatDonOguy makes sense i love it
I love this
40 years later
wow! thank you. It's where I grew up.
Love it.
I remember eating this buffet for $4.95 and thought it was the best food ever! Looking back i realize now I wasn't that bright.
I miss the Surf Buffet. Now every buffet on the Strip charges WAY too much
Many of the buffets are gone now in Vegas.
jim bo they've been replaced by Starbucks
Thats not necessarily a bad thing Lol. Some of the more affordable buffets in the late 70s and into the 80s were quite good. The Mint and the Maxim were superb and the Palace Station/s were also a favorite for me and my father mainly because they offered unlimited steaks. The Circus Circus in the early 70s was also impressive and was on the upper level with a view of the midway and casino. Unfortunately when they moved it downstairs and it became the "Super buffet" the quality of the food plummeted.
Thanks.gracias.🥊🥊💯🤖🏁🌃🌲🎀
Watch video's from late 60's, 70's, much better, nice people, nice places.
I hear Ken Stahl's voice on there...
Violins and flutes have a lot to answer for ,
I was an adult in the 80s. This is not from that time. More 60s early 70s maybe.
I saw an 83 Caddy in the video, so I'm pretty sure it's from the 80s. Plus, they didn't have Camcorders in the early 70s. This looks like it was shot by the car passenger using a hand held Camcorder.
1:21 WHAT SWIMMING POOL IS THAT!?!?!?! DOES IT STILL EXIST?
+MichaelHansenFUN Sadly, no. It was from the Desert Inn. I doubt those arches survived the remodel in the late 70's!
Hi DonO. Do you have any material about Atlantic City during the early 1980s?
gjc82071 I would love that also
Sadly, no Atlantic City audio.
Nice..
Neither will I.
Pourquoi ne pas retrouver c'est avenue c'est gens heureux le rêve ??? Pourquoi l'État a l'abondon pour business de compartiment démoniaque ??????????????
"Why not find the dream is, it's avenue, happy people ??? Why the state has abondon for demonic compartment business ??????????????" ?????
@@thatDonOguy parceque la justices conspire elle est devenue un business , Voyer vous j'ai les preuves de l'homme bionique pourquoi la presse fait semblent ? Pourquoi elle ne vient pas ????
new vegas sucks