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The Cure goes on "Big Shot" ride, Energy conservation struggles, and financial struggles of Stratosphere: video, 1996 August 09 to 1996 August 16

Level of Description

File

Identifier

MS_01016_241

Scope and Contents

Local news anchors discuss The Cure (band) visit to Las Vegas to perform at the Thomas & Mack, but they ride "The Big Shot" before performance; clip shows band before and after going on the ride; second segment is on power problems and blackouts in the Las Vegas Valley due to high demand from heat; clip shows anchor at Nevada Power Company; Stratosphere limits their power usage; third segment is on financial woes of Stratosphere construction and selling of shares; Lyle Berman and Bob Stupak power struggle is discussed. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Date

1996-08-09 to 1996-08-16

Extent

1 digital_files (.MP4)
1 vhs_tapes

Container

Digital_file 00: Series I
Box 42: Series I
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 42
English