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Resolutions for 1992: video

Date

1991-12-31

Description

Local news segment interviewing Showgirls on their New Year's Eve resolutions. The first showgirl, Tami Kappi, hopes for world peace in the Middle East, and the second, Sharon Shackleford, hopes for more cures for illness and less stress in the world. Second segment includes interviews with locals and tourists as well, who hope for world peace, to lose weight, to win a million dollars, and sports teams to suceed. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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NextGen Home built in Stardust parking lot in preparation for Consumer Electronic Show (CES): video

Date

2003-01-03 to 2003-01-10

Description

Local news segment on Consumer Electronic Show, and the "home of the future" being built in the Stardust parking lot in preparation for CES. NextGen Home spokesperson Paul Trudeau speaks on how energy efficient this self-powering home is; video shows construction crews assemblying the home with the Stardust hotel tower in the back. The NextGen Home representative answers questions about the construction of the home, the interior features, and how these amenities are available to anyone building a home in Las Vegas. He references it being a "smart home" with electronics to set features to turn on/off automatically. Second segment shows interior features of the home, including ways to save space, safety cameras, automatic blinds, and much more. Third segment has an interview with Microsoft representative explaining all the wireless smart display features, and having high speed internet access in the home. Additional segments have more interior and exterior views of the home, as well as reporters presenting from the CES showroom floor. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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"Boardwalk and Beyond" special report on planned Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City: video

Date

1999-09-16

Description

Special Report "Boardwalk and Beyond" on Atlantic City, New Jersey. Local news anchor reports on planned Borgata Hotel and Casino, along with other Boyd Gaming expasions, in the Marina district in Atlantic City. Includes interview clips with Jason Ader (Bear Stearns), Kevin Sullivan (Boyd Gaming), Michael Pollock (Gaming Industry Observer Newsletter), Marshall Murdaugh (Atlantic City), and Phil Satre (Harrah's). They all discuss various aspects of expanding in Atlantic City, and what a good year (1999) has done for the various companies. It mentions the recent airport renovation in Atlantic City, and the rivalry between Steve Wynn and Donald Trump. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Stardust Hotel and Casino to expand convention space in $3.5 million project: video

Date

2001-07-10

Description

Local news segment about planned convention space expansion at the Stardust with an estimated cost of about $3.5 million dollars; footage shows an aerial view of the property while news anchor describes where the expansion construction will take place. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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"See You at the Stardust" publicity video for Stardust Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada: video

Date

1963

Description

Male voice narrates publicity script over woman sunbathing at pool; exterior view of Stardust sign; interior view and description of hotel rooms; exterior view of Stardust hotel and Las Vegas Strip; hotel guests at the pool; Palm Room and Aku Aku restaurants; Jimmy Durante; Stardust golf course and Patty Berg; various entertainer clips; showgirls descending staircase in Lido de Paris performance. Original media 16mm, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 2048 x 1556. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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$5.7 million Megabucks winner at the Stardust: video

Date

1990-07-02

Description

Jay Franklin Benjamin won a $5.7 million Megabucks slot machine jackpot at the Stardust while in town from Texas with his wife. All segments include interview with the winner, and his plans for how to use the money include purchasing a house in Las Vegas a car for his son. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Culinary Union Local 226 and Boyd Group contract expiration: video

Date

1989-06-01

Description

Local news segment reports on the newly approved contract between Culinary Union members and the "Big 6" hotels; video footage shows members counting votes the night before. Reporter states that while 10,000 people went back to work today, the threat is not over. A brief interview clip with Jim Arnold (Local 226) says the he "have to take them on", them being the Boyd Group and Sam Boyd. Union Workers will be locked out at midnight tonight when the contract expires with Boyd Group. Reporter standing outside Stardust says there are busses waiting outside Boyd properties that will be used to bring in replacement workers. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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New Stardust Tower topping off ceremony: video

Date

1905-06-12

Description

Video opens with Stardust employees, others, and two three showgirls gathered on top of the new Stardust 32-story tower wearing hard hats; Sam Boyd is sitting next to a podium and Stardust sign that says "We're back with style"; construction cranes are seen in the background. Bill Boyd is introduced and gives his remarks about topping off ceremonies and what this means for the company. A tree is lifted up by a crane and placed on the top of the building, executives gather around for photographs with the showgirls and eachother. After photographs have completed, it cuts to the barbeque celebration down below at the hotel. Executives are named, people clap, and people continue eating and talking outdoors. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Stardust in-room promotional video: video

Date

1999-04-01

Description

Stardust promotional video to be shown in hotel rooms via the "on-site information channel". Details all aspects of the hotel/casino including dining, gaming including membrship in the Stardust Slot Club, entertainment and nightlife (Enter the Night, Stardust Lounge, bars, etc.), shops and in-room dining. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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"In-room marketing" promotion for Stardust slot tournaments: video

Date

1990 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)

Description

Promtional video for Stardust slot tournaments. Opens on a large room filled with people playing slot machines. A man with a microphone interviews Tournament manager, Linda Gordon (?) about what makes Stardust tournaments so successful. Then, the host interviews some players who have won money by playing at the Stardust. ACtion shots of people pressing buttons while sitting at machines. The video then switches to promoting the banquet space, awarding winners from the tournament and showing a buffet. The host tells the viewer to call the hotel operator or go directly down to the tournament. In-room television then plays, showing the convention space, room service options, and more. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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