'Viva Laughlin': CBS Gambles On a Gimmick By Tom Shales

On the one hand, we need more TV shows that can make viewers' eyes pop and jaws drop -- daring departures from the numbing norm, shows that aren't calculated copies of previous hits. Then again, as the old saying goes, be careful what you wish for, because you might get "Viva Laughlin," a dizzy loop-de-loop ride whose departures are so awkward and absurd that they make the norm look pretty darned good.

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