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KABC Channel 7 (Television station : Los Angeles, Calif.)
ABC television affiliate in Los Angeles, California
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KCBS-TV (Television station : Los Angeles, Calif.)
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CBS television affiliate in Los Angeles, California
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KLAS-TV (Television station : Las Vegas, Nev.)
CBS television affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada
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KNBC Channel 4 (Television station : Los Angeles, Calif.)
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NBS television affiliate in Los Angeles, California
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Marty Allen and Katie Blackwell to perform at Vegas World: video
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Local news segment "AM Southern Nevada with Deborah Campbell" interview in-studio guests that were performing at Bob Stupak's Vegas World include comedian Marty Allen with wife/singer Katie Blackwell. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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Stuntman Dan Koko jumps of Vegas World Hotel: video
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Local news segments and b-roll footage of two high-rise jumps that stuntman Dan Koko made from Bob Stupak's Vegas World Hotel structure in 1984. The first jump of 225 feet made on May 19, 1984; the second jump of world record acclaim of 326 feet, made on August 30, 1984. Clips include b-roll of the jumps, soundbites with Koko, and reporters interviewing Koko discussing his motivations for the jumps. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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Stupak files lawsuit over Horseshoe's refusal to cash $5,000 casino chips: video
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Local news anchors discuss Bob Stupak's lawsuit filed against Binion's Horseshoe for refusal to cash his chips and being ejected from the casino following a shouting match; they discuss the bad blood with the Horseshoe's ownership change, shows Stupak in the Horseshoe withdrawing thousands of dollars; third segment reports from Fremont Street outside of Binion's and has phone interview with Rev. Tom Grey who also tried to cash the chip Stupak donated but was refused. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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"Vegasone.com" licensing of city name debate: video
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Local news anchors discuss the risks of licensing the "Las Vegas" name and seal to Australian online gaming website "Vegasone.com" and the recent pitch to Las Vegas City council; interview clips with various councilmembers include Oscar Goodman; all clips cite the potential financial gain for the city. Includes clip from Spanish news channel. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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"Nevada Week in Review", "Newsmakers", and "On Camera" segments about Stratosphere Tower: video
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Las Vegas, Nevada newscast detailing plans by Nellis Air Force Base to alter flight plans due to height of Stratosphere Tower; Segment from Nevada Week in Review discussing issues with a proposed plan to increase the height of the Stratosphere Tower; Segment from an episode of Newsmakers featuring an interview with Jim Twohig of the Airline Pilot Association describing airline safety concerns; Segment from an episode of On Camera featuring interview with Robert Broadbent, Director of Aviation at McCarran Aiport in Las Vegas, Nevada. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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KVVU Channel 5 interview with Marty Allen and Katie Blackwell: video
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Marty Allen (of Allen & Rossi) and Katie Blackwell interviewed; discuss Blackwell's cassette and Allen's new VHS and other projects; both performed in Vegas World and they discuss their experience working with Bob Stupak. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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