Local news anchor discusses Bob Stupak's $1 million dollar charitable donation offer to TIME Magazine to be put on the cover of last week's magazine; inside of magazine is shown and the opening of Stratosphere Tower got a 2-page spread instead of the cover. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local news anchor discusses Stupak's motorcycle accident in March, and his progress towards recovery first at UMC Medical Center, and now at a private facility. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local news anchor discusses Bob Stupak's effort to get a new 1,012-foot sign in front of his current Vegas World hotel/casino. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Bob Stupak stands at podium next to visual aids during city planning commission meeting's ruling on the "Belly of the Beast" addition to the Stratosphere Tower; commission asks questions of Stupak regarding the aesthetic/additive value of the proposed ride; audio quality is poor. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Bob Stupak stands at podium next to visual aids during city planning commission meeting's ruling on the "Belly of the Beast" addition to the Stratosphere Tower; commission asks questions of Stupak regarding the aesthetic/additive value of the proposed ride; audio quality is poor. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Text introduces "Bob Stupak's Vegas World introduces the new table game "Casino Poker" where players can play poker against the casino, not other players" and note the gaming authority has approved it for a field test at Vegas World; news conference with David Sklanksy, Puggy Pearson, Doyle Brunson, Sailor Roberts, and Johnny Moss (all World Poker Champions); David Sklansky narrates over the casino poker game, summary text appears on screen. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local news anchor discusses tower construction and reaction to crooked tower leg; Tutor Perini construction took over after two mistakes cost Stupak millions; interview with local residents and their reaction to the tower's size and shape; crew has 7 months left to finish construction of cement tower "legs". Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Dr. David Tack with "Samantha Stupak" the dog talking about a dangerous disease called "wobble" syndrome. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Two men in costume sit at small restaurant table and are speaking with an Irish accent; advertisement for Kelly and Cohen's grand opening in Vegas World. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local news anchors discuss Bob Stupak and the end of his "self-imposed exile" and potential plans to start weekly newspaper or news channel; ends with Channel 13 asking for public feedback and opinion. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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