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In this recorded KNPR documentary, Mississippi of the West or Promised Land, the narrator discusses a racially-segregated Las Vegas, Nevada, maltreatment of black performers prior to 1947, Jim Crow laws during World War II, refusal of hotel owners to abolish the color line, desegreation of most hotels in 1960, modern remnants of historically black neighborhoods, police department—black community tensions in these neighborhoods, and furthering of race relations in Las Vegas.

Sloate talks about his ownership of large clubs in LA and Las Vegas, promoting large scale Las Vegas shows, his time at Union Plaza and his relationship with Lenny Bruce. King, a performer and musician best know for performing with Jimmy Durante, talks about his personal life and what led him to Vegas as well as his experiences during the lounge era of Las Vegas.

Anthony discuss he got into show business, his beginnings in New York, getting into live television, his family, what music inspires him, how he came to Las Vegas, working at the Sahara, the type of music he plays in shows and the future of music. Anthony talks about his experience as a musician from childhood, his desire to explore musical genres outside of jazz, and the learning experiences of that exploration. Anthony talks the O.J. Simpson trial, trumpet and piano players, and artists that were famous during Anthony's childhood.

Brooks discusses his career as a comedian, his show at the Desert Inn, health issues,his family, and religion. He also answered caller questions People called in and asked him questions such as asking about his favorite comedians and political stances. In this extended interview, that may run across multiple days, Brooks discusses a wide range of topics from comedy, music, and performing to religion, politics, getting older, and law-and-order. He also answers questions from callers. Also includes recorded stage performances.

Diller talks about her act and takes questions from callers. She answers questions about Fang, about her relationship with Bob Hope and Art Linkletter, and her many cosmetic surgeries. Diller talks about her family background, her start in show business, and the roles that led to "Hello Dolly". She also discusses other comedians, comedy clubs, and the comedy business as a whole. Diller talks about touring and answers questions from callers.

Also includes a stage performance.

Anderson talks about his career as a singer and impressionist, his family's musical background, and different singers who have influenced his career. Anderson talks about how he started musical impersonation with the help of Merv Griffin, his family and childhood, how he assumes his personalities, the future of impersonators and how he balances impressions and being himself. Musical impressionist Bob Anderson describes Elvis Presley as a person, what his career was like, and his relationship with him. Anderson places emphasis on how Presley's importance to the music and film industry and explains the singer's influence on his own career.

Cooper answers a variety of questions from callers, ranging from his career to politics and economics.

Cooper discusses becoming a senior citizen, his early life, first performing in Las Vegas, Nevada, his thoughts on modern society, Italian-American comedians, and his thoughts on the future of Las Vegas.

Cooper discusses moving to Las Vegas, his family, show business, respect between performers, Ted Kennedy,becoming a headliner, other entertainers, and answers questions from callers.

In this series of interviews, Cooper displays his comedic style and ascerbic opinion of almost everything and answers callers questions.