Local news anchors problems at the Stratosphere Tower including 7 employees stuck for over 5 hours in a disabled high-speed elevator. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news anchor discusses the out of court settlement of a 5-year lawsuit between Bob Stupak (owner of the defunct Las Vegas Bullet newspaper) and unidentified individual. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
News anchor discusses the criticism of Stratosphere Tower, interviews locals and Bob Stupak on the topic, controversy over height increase (from 1,000 to 1,800 feet) and the FAA; "Nevada Week in Review" segment discusses city vote on tower height and controversy the following week and county disapproval of the 1,800 height increase. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news anchors discuss the challenges of constructing the Stratosphere Tower as it prepares to open; view of tower under construction from the air and from the ground; interview clip with Dave Wirshing (President). Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news anchors discuss the progress of the Stratosphere Tower construction; interview clips with construction workers regarding challenges of constructing the tower; views of giant crane, construction elevator, interior of restaurant, roller coasters, and workers at the top of the buildling. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news anchor discuss the height and specifications for the Stratosphere Tower; interview clips with Dave Wirshing (President) and Keith Robertson (Operations); discussion about interior design of "Pavilions", observation decks, restaurants, and more; visuals of Tower interior and renderings; news anchor tours the rollercoaster and "Big Shot" rides atop Stratosphere Tower. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news anchors discuss financial situation and stock options for Stratosphere Tower; video of executives discussing design of the building. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news anchors discuss Clark County's threat to use public nuisance law to halt construction of tower; controversy around the desire to add additional 800 feet to the already 1,000 foot Tower; interview clips with Bob Stupak and Lyle Berman from press conference preceding city vote. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
"Space Shot" (renamed "Big Shot") ride atop Stratosphere Tower is tested; news anchor rides next to Bob Stupak; ribbon cutting of new ride; various clips of Bob Stupak and others testing out the ride before the casino opens. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Channel 8 "On the Record" interview with Bob Stupak; he shares his background and first coming to Las Vegas; developing and promoting his Vegas World casino; relationship with press and media; Superbowl $1 million dollar bet; challenging Donald Trump; developing the concept for the Stratosphere Tower; Tower height controversy; experience owning and running the Las Vegas Bullet newspaper; personal heros; predictions for the future of Las Vegas; Second half is Channel 13 "Newsmakers" interview with Bob Stupak discuss Stratosphere design; predictions for success of the tower; aviation/tower height controversy. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.