Caesars 24/7, Episode 6: The City Would Sleep if it Saw this Episode

Tonight's presentation of Caesars 24/7 is a little different - instead of the usual sixty minute show, we're getting two thirty minute episodes, airing back to back. Get the difference? Me neither. So read on to get the lowdown of the first episode. The second will be recapped separately and posted here soon.

The sixth episode of Caesars 24/7 opens as usual with a few teasers of the show ahead… buying expensive jewelry and taking a big risk. In Vegas, anything goes… so let's go!

The first story is about friends Ryan and Brian, who like to make wacky bets and dares. Bartender Rocco encourages a bet between two of them. Tossing all the leftover drinks and other bar matter like half-eaten pretzels into one huge glass, he dares them to drink from it. Well, that's responsible. Who's driving? It looks almost gross enough to be on Fear Factor. It's decided that whoever loses at blackjack will drink it, and they head out for the tables.

The next story is about the adventures of high roller Peter and his wife Bobbi's friend Jewel. Peter has asked Jewel to help him buy some striking jewelry for Bobbi's anniversary. The first recommendation is a very nice necklace, but Jewel puts it on and it almost gets lost in her massive cleavage. Well, I couldn't see it, and I was looking and looking and looking…

Since Peter and Bobbi's first date was at Caesars Palace, he'd like something that will remind them of Caesars. The next suggestion is a necklace with a rare and ancient Caesar coin in it. Cost: "only $9,995." Peter only wants to spend about $5,000, so naturally the decision is to gamble, risking his $5,000 to try and increase it to $9,995. I can guarantee him that even if he loses, Bobbi is still expecting something extravagant for her anniversary!

Meanwhile, it's been a couple of weeks since we featured a rousing fight between patrons, and sure enough, one breaks out tonight. Security's right on it, but one guy has a bloody nose and wants to press charges. However, the local police tell them it will be tomorrow morning before they can get to it. As that will cut into their party time, the threatened charges are quickly dropped and the combatants are ejected from Caesars.

Security is happy - they contained the fight, other patrons weren't affected, no damage to the casino, the drunks are LVPD's problem now, and Caesars in-house officers can go home on time. We get the feeling the latter was important.

Let's return to the blackjack tables. Ryan is not having much luck at blackjack, and he's forced to drink the gnarly drink. He's not happy, but he gets it down and they move on to the next adventure. Their next bet is based on poker machines. Brian offers up, one hand, loser has to take a jump at Caesars bungee jumping facility… in an outfit that looks crazy. Clearly, the booze is kicking in now, and Ryan accepts. Ryan dumps a possible flush and gets nothing, ace-high. Brian wins with a pair of Queens.

Naturally, Toga-wear is called for, including a snazzy head-wreath. Ryan looks ridiculous. Reluctantly, they go outside. They're a long, long way up and even being on the catwalk is making Ryan nervous. He's praying aloud before he gets strapped in, toddles to the edge… and we change stories.

Our third story involves Bride Sarah Jones. Sarah had hoped to be reunited with childhood friend Maria at her wedding. They haven't seen each other for over twenty years. Now, Sarah thinks Maria is out of town, but really, she's nearby. Oh, so sneaky, these wedding planners! Off to commercial!

As we return, there's a teary reunion. There are no dry eyes. There's also not much about it to recap.

It's bungee night in Nevada, and the wind is whipping Ryan's toga severely. His nerve (or the effects of the booze) are fading and he just can't go through with it. Brian hopes that Ryan has learned that he has limits to what he will do. To encourage him, Brian says, "Put your clothes on, because you're looking silly right now!"

One last story to resolve - it's time to win some jewelry money at the craps table. Peter and Jewel get off to a hot start, and they're quickly up $700… then, $2,200… then, $2,800, $3,800, $4,500… is it time to quit?

Surprisingly, the answer is in the affirmative and they cash out. Finally, someone who knows that it's OK to walk away when you're ahead! "I hope the IRS didn't see that," Peter jokes.

So they return to the jeweler, make the purchase and as they walk away, Peter is heard to say, "I couldn't have had more fun. A great night at Caesars."

In Conclusion:

Tonight's episode of Caesars 24/7 was called, "Surprise, Surprise, Surprise." I'd call it, "Snore, Snore, Snore" in honor of some boring stories. I'll give this episode a "D+." Ugh! I was going to make it a "D" but then I remembered Jewel's cleavage…

So how many of the Seven Deadly Sins were invoked tonight? We saw lust, anger, pride, and greed. Envy, sloth and gluttony were missing.

Next episode:

It's on in one minute. The recap will be posted shortly, if it's not already there. As a preview - it was way better than this turkey. Even without Jewel.

Brian is an unemployed/retired programmer from Toronto who really needs to take his wife on a free junket to Caesars Palace. He can be reached at uncle_bto@rogers.com.

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