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Excalibur Hotel and Casino construction progress shots: video, approximately 1989 to 1990

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Construction progress shots of the Excalibur Hotel and Casino. Taken across the street from the MGM, the video begins with the two main hotel towers and ends with construction of the "castle" center building nearly completed. Camera stays zoomed out mostly, occasionally pans in to see construction workers outside the building. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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The Production Company Audiovisual Collection

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Bob Stupak's Vegas World advertisement; Taiwanese acrobats at the Aladdin Theater: video, approximately 1980 to 1989

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"Polish Maverick" advertisement for Bob Stupak's Vegas World (first audio only, then audio and video, cuts off abruptly); second advertisement for Taiwanese acrobats, jugglers, and gynamist performance at Aladdin Theater. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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B-roll and master promotional video for Hilton Las Vegas's "holiday special" for $24 per person: video, 1984

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Raw/b-roll footage for Las Vegas Hilton. Footage begins with a bingo ball machine spinning as a voice reads the numbers aloud; footage of the casino floor; focus on the baccarat sign and chandeliers inside the casino; b-roll of dining options and a roast turkey on a platter. Second segment is a holiday promotion for the Las Vegas Hilton called the "Hilton Holiday special" for $24 per person, featuring Santa Claus on a golf cart talking about the various perks and amenities of staying at the hotel. Promotional video uses shots present in the first segment. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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B-roll footage for Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall in Laughlin, Nevada advertisements: video, 1984 July 26

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B-roll of Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall in Laughlin, Nevada. Boats pass by on the river, camera pans to a man and woman talking and standing by the water. Audio abruptly begins, and a woman is giving the couple direction as the camera rolls. Couple then appear on the beach, and the neon signs are visible as the sun begins to set; couple speak to another infront of Vegas Vic sign, then move to a boat on the river, and then ends with the couple talking inside a Pioneer Hotel room. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Las Vegas Hilton exteriors views (night): video, 1983 April 07

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B-roll footage of Las Vegas Hilton exterior at night; car drives under the sign and around the building can be seen in the background. Minimal/poor audio throughout. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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The Production Company Audiovisual Collection

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"Las Vegas: the American Way to Play" promotional video for Las Vegas: video, 1988

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Voiceover explains the varied and many amenities of visiting Las Vegas; including the new McCarran International Airport, clips of entertainment and nightlife, gambling, dining options, outdoor activities, local shopping malls (Meadows, Boulevard, Fashion Show); Wet 'n Wild water park; sports including boxing, golf, tennis, Thomas & Mack event opportunities, Laughlin, Nev.; the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman field center; discusses the monorail system under construction, and how Las Vegas is the premier convention and resort town. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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The Production Company Audiovisual Collection

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B-roll footage for Mirage Hotel: video, 1991 January 11

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Title card at start says "B-roll created for Mirage is divided into three sections: Resort interiors and exteriors; Siegfried & Roy's Royal White Riger habitat; Steve Wynn interview and may be used by news stations without restriction." First segment shows exterior views of the fountain (daytime) and volcano area (night), interior of nearly empty hotel and aquarium; rooms, outdoor areas, Mikado restaurant. Second segment shows Siegfried & Roy with white tigers as guests look on, tigers play in the water. Third segment is an interview with Steve Wynn (unknown interviewer) about the design of the Mirage, decision to spend money on building it. Wynn is wearing a Golden Nugget sweater. Fourth segment is more b-roll of the white tiger habitat and specifies it can be used about reports on Siegfried and Roy and the Mirage only. Original media Betacam, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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The Production Company Audiovisual Collection

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B-roll of Las Vegas Strip hotels (daytime): video, 1989 December 15

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B-roll footage of Mirage, Flamingo, Stardust, Circus Circus, Riviera, Sands, and the illustrated depot map at Flamingo (all taken during daytime). Original media Betacam, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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The Production Company Audiovisual Collection

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Rolling footage of Las Vegas, Nevada locations (non-strip related): video, 1988 March

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Opens with wide desert landscape and close-ups of plants taken from different angles; cuts to Meadows Mall parking lot and sign, car begins driving and continutes to roll footage as it drives through the city. B-roll shots of the freeway, buildings on the side of the freeway, and then the camera operator gets into a helicopter at McCarran and the footage switches briefly to aerial view of the airport, then back to rolling ground footage. Views include local branch library, Fashion Show mall, strip malls, a parks, Nevada State Museum, residential streets, churches, and East Las Vegas Senior Center. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak's Vegas World casino interior b-roll footage: video, 1987 March 01

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B-roll footage of Bob Stupak's Vegas World space-themed interior, including "Stupak" space shuttle and astronaut high in the ceiling, rotating light fixtures that look like constellations, neon lights in the ceiling, and chandeliers. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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