How the story begins: In the South Pacific, many tourists and a few cruise staff disembarked their Cruise ship to board a catamaran for a sunset excursion. A violent tropical storm hit, sweeping the catamaran miles off course and ultimately destroying it. Several passengers clung to debris overnight, washing up on a tiny desert island.
~ Dante Robinson, Captain of the Catamaran (Jim Leard) appeared to have suffered a concussion in the disaster. Other than a whistle, he did not have any rescue communications. It was unclear whether he had sent SOS signals during the storm. ~ John “Jack” Collins, the Ship’s Naturalist (Morgan Cranny) revealed he had escaped the sinking catamaran by floating in the only life raft – by himself. He pointed out several unique plants on the island. ~Sandy Erdrich, Mom from North Dakota (Kirsten Van Ritzen) attempted to find help for badly injured Youtube influencer Harper Lee Johnson (Colleen Blunt). Harper later managed to manipulate all of the men into paying attention to her. ~ Sandy stepped on a poisonous vine, which made her drowsy and induced a brief nap on the lap of Loretta Lavine, a glamorous lady (Christine Upright). Loretta was quite overcome by the disaster, but relieved to find other survivors. ~ Spencer Wilson (Robert Conway) was perturbed at the lack of buffet options and amenities at this unscheduled Port of Call. ~ Reverend Karl Locke (Alan Penty) asked others if they felt somehow changed; he suggested the survivors form a government. Travel writer Owen Scott (Bill Nance) and Chip Willington (Charlie Depape) were angry at the disastrous circumstances, and felt that priorities should be rescue and survival. ~ Timothy Baker, Housekeeping Staff (Gene Sergent), realized he was the highest-ranking cruise employee and therefore in charge of survival; but he struggled to recall his emergency training. ~ As the sun began to set, small groups of Castaways wandered the island in an attempt to find and gather all the survivors together, but their endeavour was unsuccessful.
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Here is how it all ended:
~ Libby was thrilled at the prospect of returning to Hollywood to act in a movie. She invited new husband Rudy to live with her in Beverly Hills, but he was reluctant to leave Virginia, who was surprised to learn of his newfound crush on her. Livid at being rejected, Libby tore up the wedding certificate and threatened to call the FBI to testify against Rudy; but Fiona warned her of the risk of incriminating herself. Libby reluctantly changed her mind, and invited Fiona to move into her mansion and become her advisor and housekeeper. ~ Uncle Tony was keen to return to New York upon hearing news that his father had suffered a heart attack; if the patriarch passed, it would make Tony head of the Family. Tony invited Joey to be his consigliere if that happened, but until then, he gave Joey his old job back as manager of the Oasis. ~ Peggy Sue was unsure of her romantic status with Tony. She was relieved to find out he still wanted to marry her. Joey conducted an impromptu wedding ceremony, attended by Audrey and Virginia. ~ Roy Orbison and Johnny Taupe performed on the Camel’s Toe Show Lounge. ~ Bobby revealed he had palmed one of Libby’s Pink Diamond of Tanzania earrings. Joey, Frankie and Vincent were all relieved to be out of danger, and along with Jonesy and Rudy, were content to carry on business as before at the Casino. ~ Libby showed Vincent the case file given to her by the FBI Agent. She was astonished that her Talent Agent ‘Wink’ Winklestein - who had disappeared with client’s money - had been found dead in Mexico with her savings bonds, the deed to her home ... and an offer for a movie.
~ Uncle Tony gave Peggy Sue his mother’s ring, and she proposed. Tony told Joey and Bobby he was engaged, and reluctantly called his father to share the news. Peggy Sue invited Audrey to help plan the wedding. ~ Virginia turned down Audrey’s overture of friendship; Vincent held a staff meeting. Johnny Taupe confided in Vincent. ~ Jonesy hinted at a fling with Fiona. Frankie told Joey his arm has been broken walking into a barn. ~ A frustrated Rudy told the men he had a romantic interest in Virginia; but Libby invited Rudy to consummate their marriage in the Penthouse and both enjoyed the encounter. Rudy did not know of her plans to return to Hollywood. Libby asked the Bellhop pack up her belongings and she checked out with Bobby before performing a Farewell song at the Late Show. ~ Joey wondered about his future. Bobby was about to confide in Frankie. Much has happened over 33 episodes! If you are a newcomer (better late than never!) or haven't been for a while - here is an an overview - with a few plot points that may come into play:
~ Angry over unpaid debts and a Casino losing money, crime boss Uncle Tony took over daily management of the Oasis, demoting Joey to card dealer and Frankie to custodian. ~ Peggy Sue was hired as a chambermaid then became an apprentice to Bobby, Casino Accountant. She stole his three sets of accounting books and showed Uncle Tony that his staff had been skimming profits. Tony was livid and ordered ex-pugilist Rudy to break Frankie’s arms. Vincent the Entertainment Director, Bobby, and Joey were all guilty and feared for their lives. There was a Life Insurance policy on cousin Rudy worth $2 million that would be paid to the Casino upon his demise, but if married would go to his widow. ~ FBI Agent Mac Ranker showed up to investigate the murders of two insurance men found buried in the desert. Lloyd Bentley had been killed by Rudy to protect movie star Libby Montgomery. She stole half a million in insurance money, which was later taken by Bobby. Both Bobby and Tony had beaten Groat, the other insurance man, to death. ~ Libby agreed to marry Rudy to keep their secret; as a married couple, they could not testify against each other. ~ Meanwhile...Fiona had gotten lucky at the slots, and had a one-night fling with Joey, who had once been in love with long-departed Showgirl Veronica Starr. There was rivalry amongst the Showgirls Audrey and Virginia. ~ Bellhop Jonesy was crushed to learn that his former flame Peggy Sue was now engaged to Uncle Tony. He tidied the Penthouse, unwittingly tossing the crooked set of books, as well as the FBI Agent’s evidence about the murders. Newcomer or haven't been to Vegas for a while? Start here! A Summary of the main plot points as the show steams ahead toward the season finale...
~ Movie star Libby Montgomery lost her earrings worth half a million. She found the earrings but did not stop the insurance claim she had initiated. Lloyd Bentley the Insurance Agent arrived with $500,000 in a briefcase, but then accosted Libby. Bouncer/former boxer Rudy Bellini defended her and beat the man to death; he buried the body in the desert. Libby kept the money and hid it in her suite. Casino Accountant Bobby de Faro stole most of her cash, with plans to pay off the Casino’s large debt to Uncle Tony, head of the Family. ~ An Insurance Investigator named Orrin Groat arrived and began asking questions. In separate incidents, both Uncle Tony and Bobby beat the stranger - without knowing who he was or why he was there. Rudy buried another body in the desert. ~ Libby had agreed to a long engagement to Rudy in order to keep their secret about Lloyd. Rudy surprised her with a wedding ceremony, but she stalled and did not sign the license. Rudy revealed the Casino had a Life Insurance policy on him that, in the event of his demise - would pay two million to the Casino, or to his widow if he was married. ~ Demoting several people, crime boss Uncle Tony took over daily management of the Casino. He was unhappy to learn from his girlfriend Peggy Sue, the new accounting apprentice - that staff had been skimming profits. Entertainment Director Vincent Martino, Casino Accountant Bobby de Faro, Former boss Joey Calligari and card dealer Frankie were all guilty of stealing cash or messing with the books - and feared for their lives. They were aware that cashing in cousin Rudy’s Life Insurance policy would more than repay the debt. ~ FBI Agent Mac Ranker recently arrived at the Hotel to investigate the murders of Groat and Bentley. Both bodies had both been found in the desert, with evidence leading to the Casino. ~ FBI Agent Mac Ranker interrogated Libby, who confessed she had seen Rudy kill Lloyd Bentley. Ranker arrested Rudy and handcuffed him in the office, while he enjoyed the early show featuring Fiona Olaconacher telling tall tales and singing Irish melodies. When Libby found Rudy, she signed the wedding license learning she could inherit two million in life insurance if he was given the death penalty. Rudy then informed her that spouses can not testify against each other.
~ Frankie told everyone he broke his arm in a barn accident, but Vincent was suspicious. Peggy Sue revealed that Frankie’s broken arm was a lesson for stealing from Uncle Tony. She also told Vincent she had seen his falsified Entertainment budget. ~ Bobby assured Joey he had recreated plausible accounting books, laying the ground work to blame Peggy Sue. They were taken aback when Uncle Tony revealed his plans to propose to her. Tony forced Bobby and Joey to admit they had been skimming. But Tony offered a deal: if they cut cards and Joey drew the high card, his debt would be forgiven. But if Tony drew high, Joey would give up his stake in the Casino and remain an employee. Tony won. ~ After reminiscing with Vincent about time in the Foxhole, and refusing to do the Early Show, Johnny Taupe performed a sizzling tribute to The Blarney Stone at the Late Show. His Showgirl Shaniqua sparked rivalry amongst the Showgirls. ~ A despondent Jonesy told Peggy Sue he still loved her, but she urged him to move on. Jonesy told Fiona he was ready to date someone more mature. On Libby’s urging Jonesy cleaned up the Penthouse, unwittingly taking the original accounting books to destroy, along with the silver briefcase that held Ranker’s evidence linking Lloyd’s murder to Rudy and Libby. ~Libby showed Ranker the marriage license, insisting he no longer had a case and would have to release Rudy. Before departing, Ranker handed her a file labelled ‘Wink Winklestein.’ ~ Gambler Fiona assured Libby that she had written the director of “Florence of Arabia” on her behalf; they imagined what her role in the movie might be like.
~ Casino accountant Bobby received a delivery of blank accounting books and ‘personal items.’ His apprentice Peggy Sue confessed that she had stolen the old books and shown the inconsistencies to an enraged Uncle Tony. ~ Ex-boxer Rudy told his fiancée Libby that he had a life insurance policy worth two million which would either go to his widow - or to the Casino if he was unmarried at the time of his demise. ~ Guilty of skimming profits, Bobby, Joey and Vincent all feared for their lives. They decided to pin the blame on Peggy Sue, and if they needed to replace the missing funds, there was that life insurance policy on Rudy... Later, they were angry when Rudy revealed he had left a Thank You Card with the stranger he had buried in the desert. ~ FBI Agent Mac Ranker told Frankie they had dug up two murdered men. Mac also told Libby her signed photo was found in the briefcase owned by one of the deceased, Mr. Bentley of Bentley Insurance - the company that insured her earrings for half a million. Libby told him she had cancelled her insurance claim, and pretended not to know anything about the stolen payout. ~ Bellhop Jonesy was despondent that Peggy Sue was rumoured to be dating Uncle Tony. Fiona and Audrey the Showgirl encouraged him to speak from his heart. ~ With Virginia the Junior Showgirl on a ‘time out’, Audrey enjoyed the solo spotlight on the Show Lounge, until Libby impulsively took to the stage as a Showgirl. ~ Uncle Tony gave Peggy Sue a gun to protect herself, which gave her a thrill. In discussing a shared future, Tony seemed to propose marriage ... ~ Following orders from Uncle Tony, Rudy took Frankie behind the curtains to break his arms - a lesson for stealing cash from the Casino. ~ Stunned at the office break-in, in which three sets of accounting books were stolen, Vincent and Bobby feared for their lives. Vincent suggested they create new books, so Bobby ordered some from his connection. Joey felt they should try to replace the half-million dollars in ‘losses’. Fiona advised them to stall or create a diversion.
~ Rudy had compliments for Virginia, but was unimpressed with Audrey when she failed to trick Libby into signing his marriage license. ~ Unsure if her wedding to Rudy was legit and if so, what the terms were, Libby sought legal advice. Rudy offered to be her lawyer and represent her – against himself. Libby was shocked when Rudy gifted her with her own Pink Diamonds of Tanzania, as she had given the earrings to Bobby to lock in the hotel safe. ~ Peggy Sue told Uncle Tony that she had stolen the accounting books in order to examine them. She was sure the books held proof that staff had been skimming his casino profits. She also told Tony that Frankie had pocketed wads of casino cash. ~ An enraged Uncle Tony tasked Rudy with breaking Frankie’s arms. ~ After the Amazing Confoundo performed on the Show Lounge, Vincent had his hands full dealing with an escalating rivalry between the Showgirls; he gave Virginia a ‘time out’, for which Bellhop Jonesy taunted her. ~ And a stranger looking for two insurance men introduced himself to Frankie ... as FBI. a~ Thinking it was a ‘skit’, Libby playfully said “I do”, but was shocked to learn the wedding ceremony was real. She frantically sought loopholes and advice from Fiona.
~ Meanwhile, Joey told Rudy that his marriage would only be legal if Libby signed the license. Rudy then sent Audrey to ask Libby for her ‘autograph’. ~ Bobby confided to Joey that he had beaten a stranger to death; his business card identified him as ‘Orrin Groat - Insurance Investigator’. ~ Vincent reprimanded Audrey for keeping rival showgirl Virginia in a tipsy/hungover state. ~ Ethel Merman dazzled on the Show Lounge, and paid a courtesy visit to Libby. ~ Peggy Sue and Frankie impulsively stole all the sets of accounting books from the office; Bobby was floored at what appeared to have been a break-in. |
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