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News segments about the Stratosphere's financial problems and bankruptcy filing: video, 1997 April 03 to 1997 August 29
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Several local news segments from April to August 1997 covering the Stratosphere Tower's financial problems including filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the stock being delisted from the NASDAQ, and interviews with Stratosphere CEO and President Richard Schuetz. News segments also include coverage of financier Carl Icahn buying the Stratosphere and interviews with Bob Stupak discussing his plans to bail out the Stratosphere with a 100 million dollar loan. News coverage also includes updates on the High Roller roller coaster ride repairs and the one year anniversary of the Stratosphere Tower. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
Archival Component
News segments about Clark County Commission's disputes over the Stratosphere Tower height and lawsuit from Allen & Rossi: video, 1994 May 03
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Local evening news coverage of dispute between the Las Vegas City Planning Commission and Clark County Commisioners to approve Bob Stupak's plan to expand the height of the Stratosphere Tower. News anchors explain the county's argument that an expanded tower would disrupt navigable air space for McCarran Airport and includes footage of the commission meeting; interviews with commissioners, Stupak's lawyer, and a McCarran based pilot. There is also a news segment discussing comedy duo Allen & Rossi suing Bob Stupak over breach of contract for cancelling their lifetime contract with Vegas World. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
Archival Component
Channel 8 news segment about the closure of Little Giant Market store: video, 1989 November 09
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Channel 8 evening news segment on the closure of the Little Giant Market behind Vegas World. News segment features interior shots of the store and interviews with the owners, Joe and Carol Kerekes. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
Archival Component
Channel 8 news segment about expansions to the Stratosphere: video, 1996 May 23
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Channel 8 evening news segment discussing expansions to the Stratosphere including plans for a high end gambling room, grand ballroom, additional hotel rooms, and attractions including the "Belly of the Beast" King Kong themed amusement ride. Segment includes interview with Tom Bruny from the Stratosphere discussing plans for an aquarium attraction that will open in 1997. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
Archival Component
News segments on the Stratosphere's financial condition and marketing plan: video, 1996 July 23
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Local evening news segments discussing the Stratosphere's first quarter profit loss, stock price plunge, and possible bankruptcy. News segments discusses the Stratosphere's advertising plans to increase traffic flow and gaming revenue and also includes interviews with tourists, gaming analyst Anthony Curtis, and Stratosphere CEO Lyle Berman. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
Archival Component
Channel 8 news segment on marquee installation at the Stratosphere: video, 1996 April 16
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Channel 8 evening news segment about installation of the Stratosphere's marquee as they approach completion of the resort and the grand opening. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
Archival Component
News segments about the pre-opening preparations for the Stratosphere Tower: video, 1996 April 26 to 1996 April 28
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Various evening news segments that aired between April 26 to 28, 1996 from Channel 3, Channel 8, and Channel 13 leading up to the opening of the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino. News segments feature interviews with Bob Stupak, Stratosphere amusement rides, interior of the Stratosphere, and discuss fire safety issues and schedule of events for opening day. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
Archival Component
Channel 3 news segment on casino stock prices and Grand Casinos ownership of Stratosphere Corporation: video, 1995 February 22
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Channel 3 news segment discussing USA Capital Casino Index closed on the stock market and ending stock prices for different Las Vegas casinos including Stratosphere Corporation. News segment also talks about how Grand Casinos will enhance the credit of bond offer and increase their ownership of Strasphere Corporation. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
Archival Component
Former stuntman convicted of child abuse: video, 1992 October 01
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Channel 8 news segment of sentencing of stuntman Dan Koko accused of abusing a Las Vegas girl in 1987. Koko was known for his stunt diving off the top of Vegas World Hotel & Casino in 1984. Footage includes shots of the courtroom during the sentencing and interview with the victim's mother. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
Archival Component
Channel 3 news segment on the High Roller and Big Shot amuseument rides: video, 1996 May 20
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Channel 3 evening news segment special report about the High Roller and Big Shot amusement rides at the Stratosphere. News coverage includes shots of the rides, exterior shots of the Stratosphere, maintenance work on the High Roller, and interview with dancer Debbie Allen about her experience riding the High Roller. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38
Archival Component