Local news segment on COMDEX coming to Las Vegas and the "sexy side of COMDEX". Reporters describe the increase in advertising for strip clubs, and the influx in sex workers in the area when large conventions come to town. City Councilman Mike McDonald interviewed about the issue, as b-roll of strip club neon signs and figures entering cars in parking lots are shown. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

The December 1, 1999 demolition of the original lodging accommodations at The Stardust resort in 14 news clips from local stations.

@ :39 – KVBC news anchors Scott Haws and Sue Manteris (Tripathi) reports on the lodging rooms at The Stardust being demolished and have soundbite from historian Dr. Alan Balboni.

@ 1:49 – KVBC news anchors Nina Radetich and Kendall Tenney, with reporter Denise Roesch; includes soundbite from original Stardust employee Phil Dioguardi, and hotel guest Albert Carollo. A brief history of other implosions is given, including the Dunes, Landmark, Sands, and Hacienda.

@ 4:34 – KVBC news anchor Nina Radetich summary report on the demolition of the Stardust’s original lodgings structure with B-roll video. Includes soundbite from original Stardust employee Phil Dioguardi, and hotel guest Albert Carollo.

@ 5:34 – News anchor Jim Snyder summarizes the event of the Stardust’s original lodgings structure demolition with B-roll video.

@ 6:08 – News anchors Pete Ferryman and Polly Gonzalez, with reporter Tom Jones, on the delay of the Stardust’s lodgings demolition due to a lack of permits, includes soundbite from original Stardust’s Executive Casino Host Phil Dioguardi.5 – End of segment

@ 8:27 – KLAS news anchors Nancy Byrne and Polly Gonzalez, with reporter Tom Jones, on the delay of the Stardust’s lodgings demolition due to a lack of permits, includes soundbite from Stardust Resort representative Jim Seagrave and Ron Lynn of the Clark County Building Department.

@ 11:00 – KLAS news anchor Paula Francis summarizes the issues of the Stardust demolition from earlier in the day, with B-roll video.

@ 11:57 – KLAS news anchor Gary Waddell with reporter Tom Jones on the issues of the delay with demolishing the old lodging structure at the Stardus

@ 13:36 – KLAS news anchor Paula Francis summarizes the issues of the Stardust demolition from earlier in the day, with B-roll video.

@ 14:19 – KTNV news anchors Mark Sayre and Angela Rodriguez, with reporter Kit Williams, reporting on the demolition of the 1958 built lodging structure at the Stardust. Includes soundbite from longtime Stardust employee Phil Dioguardi, recalling when the Stardust opened in 1958.

@ 16:19 – KTNV news anchors Mark Sayre and Alyson McCarthy, with reporter Kit Williams, reporting on the demolition of the 1958 built lodging structure at the Stardust; with B-roll video being shown. Includes soundbite from 41 years Stardust employee Phil Dioguardi and hotel guest Jerry Olson, followed by a brief historical background about the Stardust.

@ 18:55 – KVVU news anchor Darryl Hood with reporter Kelly Krapf on the delay of demolition at the Stardust due to lack of permits.

@ 20:40 – Las Vegas One “News One at 9” news anchors John Purvis and Deborah Levy, with reporter Lynn Stewart, on the building demolition effort taking place at the Stardust earlier in the day. B-roll video of worksite shown.

@ 23:22 – Spanish language KINC news anchor Maria Silva summarizes the event of the Stardust structure demolition from earlier in the day, with b-roll video. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

News report about car thefts connected to valet parking in Las Vegas, reported by Janine Gill; with introduction by news anchors Gary Waddell and Paula Francis. Gill's reported on specific car theft victim Marisha Apodaca, at 1:39 into video, whose valet-parked vehicle was stolen at The Beach nightclub in Las Vegas. Includes b-roll aerial view of The Paris Hotel valet parking and the Stardust Hotel valet parking. Also includes soundbite from Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant Al Bechyne on the car theft issue, and Pat Hanley of The Stardust Valet Parking detail. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

News report from Chicago, Illinois station on the Stardust Hotel/Casino purchasing the rights to paint a Western Pacific Airlines Boeing 737 as a flying billboard; with tail section of jet displaying a showgirl. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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.

Jon Ralston's "Face to Face" interview segment with Bill Boyd on the upcoming merger of Coast Casinos and Boyd Gaming. Ralston sits with Bill Boyd to discuss the merger and the future of some more trouble casino properties. Boyd answers questions about the merger and how it will stand up to Station Casinos and other local casinos. He discusses acquiring additional properties in the mid-west and the southern part of the Las Vegas valley. He discusses the local population's changing view of gaming, and the future of building local casinos. Boyd answers questions about company revenue issues, and whether or not it affected the decision for the merger. He shares his view on megaresorts and the development of the Las Vegas Strip properties, and potential changes to the Stardust, and the redevelopment of the downtown area. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Local news reports on an armed robbery at the Stardust Hotel and Casino earlier in the week.a Reporters speak about search warrants served near Sands and Koval streets, including cars and housing units, in hopes of arresting a suspect, and interviews with neighbors of the suspect and other witnesses. At the time of the reporting, one suspect was arrested. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.