On Nov. 21, 1980, an estimated 83 million TV viewers tuned in to the CBS prime-time soap opera “Dallas” to find out “who shot J.R.” (The shooter turned out to be J.R. Ewing’s sister-in-law, Kristin Shepard.)

Historians believe the first neon sign went up along the Strip sometime between 1928 and 1930, with many following in its glowing footsteps. Time has changed the Strip, but the signs from past iconic properties have not simply faded away. They have found a new place to shine at the Neon Museum just north of downtown Las Vegas.

As outlined on the Golden Gate’s website, Las Vegas’ first telephone was installed in the hotel in 1907; the hotel put up an outdoor electric sign in 1927, a precursor to Las Vegas’ famed neon lights; and the hotel introduced Las Vegas’ original shrimp cocktail in 1959.

As “Fallout” fans converged on Southern Nevada for their annual pilgrimage, the National Atomic Testing Museum was transforming itself — stocking fridges with ice-cold Nuka-Cola, showcasing pristine bright blue Vault 33 suits and

The Neon Museum in Downtown Las Vegas is rolling out the red carpet for film fans with a new tour - "Viva Las Vegas! Movies" Tour.