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Madelane
Member
08-20-2001
| Monday, August 09, 2004 - 9:56 am
Thanks MaryK!
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Saturday, August 28, 2004 - 8:10 pm
From what I hear, the Sept 3rd show will be a tribute to Micheal Tata, the person on the show who died a few weeks ago. Reality News Online reports the cause of death was an accidental overdose from a powerful pain medication (which he shouldn't have had) and alcohol, which is part of a disturbing trend according to the article.
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Luvmykitties
Member
01-02-2004
| Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:19 pm
did anyone see a tribute episode yet? Or even just a new episode? Anytime I happen to see that American Casino is going to be on, it's a repeat.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 8:53 pm
The tribune episode will air October 1.
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Luvmykitties
Member
01-02-2004
| Monday, September 20, 2004 - 9:32 pm
thank you! Will the tribute episode be the first of the new episodes? Or are any new episodes running before that?
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Theowl
Member
09-28-2000
| Friday, September 24, 2004 - 4:47 pm
NEW SEASON STARTS TONIGHT!!! in 12 minutes!! Next week is 2 new episodes, the second one is a tribute to Mike. It will be VERy sad!! 
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Aussiedeb
Member
07-05-2004
| Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 12:28 pm
Thanks Owl. I thought it was a new episode last night, and they were showing Michael moving his office. I will definitely watch it next week to see what happens.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 1:54 pm
Do they repeat this? I misssed it
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Theowl
Member
09-28-2000
| Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 6:57 pm
Pamy, there is an American Casino Marathon on Oct. 2 from 8 AM until 3 PM Central time. It goes through the Art and Wine Festival, but doesn't include last nights show. You didn't really miss anything good. It was mostly that D'ck Dave trying to find the sexyist girl to take to the party, and just alot of male assinine behavior. A stupid fashion show with alot of women shaking their butts around. It did show Michael moving out of the office he shared with Ninya. That was kinda sad, considering what is about to happen. Next week is really going to be sad. I don't know if I can watch it, but I will try. I'll SEND you a reminder, OK?!?!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 1:14 pm
Thanks Owl!!!
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Lurkin
Member
02-15-2002
| Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 4:45 pm
I have heard the term sexual tension before never seen it but Ninya & Tata have it! Had it 
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Luvmykitties
Member
01-02-2004
| Thursday, September 30, 2004 - 1:08 pm
I stumbled on the new episode by accident last week - where Tata is moving his office. At first, when I saw the boxes packed, I thought he was leaving Green Valley. It was exceptionally sad (and I think unintentionally somewhat symbolic) knowing what the future holds. This episode really touched me because the way Ninya and Tata were interacting reminded me so much of a friendship I had with a co-worker (but we weren't boss and subordinate so he never reprimanded me). We joked around the same way! Pushing each others buttons... (and admittedly there was some underlying sexual tension) It's interesting that they first portrayed Tata as a real jerk, and then they slowly showed his warmer side and how he and Ninya really got along well. I don't know if I'll be able to handle the next episode where they address his passing away. I'll have a box of tissues next to me!
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Theowl
Member
09-28-2000
| Friday, October 01, 2004 - 9:09 am
IT'S ON TONIGHT!! Just a reminder that it's 2 hours, and like LuvMyKitties said, have the tissues ready. 
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, October 01, 2004 - 9:15 am
I was so saddened by Michael's passing. I can honestly say my favorite scenes from American Casino were the scenes in which he was sparring with Ninya. (((sigh)))) I've got my Kleenex ready. 
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, October 01, 2004 - 10:51 am
Thanks Owl!!!
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Friday, October 01, 2004 - 3:36 pm
Two episodes are on tonight, at 8 and 9 Eastern time. They're airing the one when Michael passed away. I'm glad to catch these because I missed them both.
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Sandra
Member
07-06-2004
| Friday, October 01, 2004 - 10:07 pm
This was such a shock. Who found Michael? Did he make it to Hawaii?

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Potted_plant
Member
08-29-2001
| Friday, October 01, 2004 - 10:12 pm
From what I saw on the show tonight, he died the day he was leaving Las Vegas, so he was probably celebrating early. I was so sad tonight, watching this. He & Ninya really did have a special relationship. I laughed though, when Wayne said, well when we get to the Pearly Gates, they will be spotless LOL How true. Rest in Peace, Michael Tata.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, October 01, 2004 - 10:41 pm
Sandra, I think a someone from the hotel went to his house when he didnt show to work that day. I also LOL when Wayne said that!!! I also was LOL and crying listening to Ninya, when she was pouring out her heart and STILL made short jokes....she did truly lose her best friend. That memorial was amaazing! My heart goes out to Michael's family and friends.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 12:19 am
After seeing the final episode, I wonder if what Ninya and Michael had was more than friendship. Maybe it was editing though, because in previous episodes they seemed to fight like cats and dogs. Tonight it felt as if there was definitely an attraction between them, especially at dinner even though Michael had brought a date. It was one of the most heartwrenching things I have ever watched when Ninya was suffering so. I hope she has been able to stay strong. RIP Michael, and live in peace, Ninya
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Aussiedeb
Member
07-05-2004
| Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 9:45 am
It was so sad that episode last night when the staff found out about his passing. The memorial was great. I laughed when Wayne said that about the pearly gates too.
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Potted_plant
Member
08-29-2001
| Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 10:22 am
oh & the dog that peed, that was another much needed light moment. I was impressed at how much they all seemed to think of Micheal. That he really "made" GVR. I was disappointed that we didn't really hear any of the eulogies. I would have liked that. I agree, Rest in Peace, Michael, & live in Peace Ninya. It was indeed heart wrenching, to see Ninya cry about Michael, yet crack jokes at the same time. On to the spa, I was so hoping that they would find trail mix at the Laguna Spa.
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 9:53 pm
Here is a short version of what happened, from a Las Vegas local and frequent GVR visitor, me: Tuesday morning (after the 4th of July weekend), Michael's roommates found him "passed out" (actually, it has come to light that they noticed him "passed out" when they got home late Monday night and claimed they though he was just sleeping). Immediate press releases stated "unknown cause" and denied any foul play. He was declared dead at the scene. The autopsy was reported to be "inconclusive" and toxicology results took a month. However, recently it was reported that a recreational version of a prescription pain killer drug was found at his bedside. He was reported to have been drinking on Monday night - the combination of the two was easily fatal. Was it incidental, accidental, or suicide? No one is talking. As a spa employee (Canyon Ranch SpaClub, resident of the Venetian Hotel & Casino), trail mix & M&M's & pretzels in open dishes is kind of tacky. We place fruit bowls (apples, oranges & bananas - they last longer sitting out at room temperature and are available year round) and have fruit juice, water, coffee & tea in the locker room and the services waiting area. I've seen individually wrapped granola bars and biscotti available in other facilities. Ninya may have been right but her approach to handling the problem (as well as others we have seen all last season) are heavy handed and demeaning. Not that Michael was any more tactful in his communication skills. I think that Assist Housekeeping Manager is much more relaxed working in a different department away from Ninya. Kudo's to the lovely lady manager at Whiskey - she was so nice to us (and a visiting friend) when we wanted to use an opium bed on a Saturday night (there was no one else out there at 11p that night so we figured it was worth the attempt to bargin a little) and when we gave her the "it's our anniversary; we're going to celebrate with a bottle of champagne" plea, she cut the price in half (they are normally $300 plus bottle service on Friday & Saturday nights) and then didn't push the issue when our champagne was only $180. By the way, bottle service starts at $250. Outrageous unless you have a good sized group and have already won a good amount upstairs (our story: my friend walked away from a slot machine with $600, I got a $50 comp from the BJ pit boss, so it was essentially a free bottle of champagne and we looked like we were celebrities out there on the opium beds). We tipped the waitress & the "bouncer" nicely that night. I agree that the memorial episode was very well done. Hubby kept offering me a kleenex (but I didn't need it, Ninya did enough crying for everyone). He remarked that you could not have written a script better than this outcome - just when everything was setting up for a Ninya/Michael relationship, for this to happen. Amazing how real life trumps fiction. But the crowning touch had to have been the dog relieving itself on the dreaded Whiskey Beach ashtray. We will never be able to pass by that particular stand without a giggle.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 10:23 pm
Thanks for the insider story Kona!
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Pcakes2
Member
08-29-2001
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 12:32 pm
I was the "friend" !!! Can't wait to do it again next year Kona!
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