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Stardust Resort and Casino radio advertisement for December/January packages: audio, 1991 October 08

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Audio begins before video. Opens to people serving themselves at a buffet, and a large "Stardust Resort and Casino" banner hangs over the buffet, held by a giant gorilla. Bobby Berosini stands with his organutan, while guests play carnival-type games, and a band and singer perform on stage. It is a Stardust employee event, but unclear what the event is celebrating. Vladimir, a star of Enter the Night, poses with other hotel employees. A fire dancer performs onstage for the crowd to drums. Video abruptly ends. Original media Betacam, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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Stardust Hotel and Casino audio advertisement ($28 dollar room rate and other amenities): audio, 1991 February 26 to 1991 March 01

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Local news segments report on the Stardust Hotel's Lido show's final performance. The show closed after 59 years. Dancers, showgirls, and other previous cast members gathered at a local bar to pay tribute to the show including a brief clip with Donn Arden (show producer). The segments note that it will be replaced by a new show at the Stardust that will include Bobby Berosini and his organutans, as the Stardust is "heading in a new artistic direction." Some of the segments include a brief history of the show, with black and white stills from previous performances. Valda Esau, a former performer, speaks on the show's history. Ted Lorenz, the new "Enter the Night" producer, speaks on the new show, and Linda Anderson, a showgirl, speaks on the sadness of the "Lido" show ending. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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Stardust Hotel and Casino jingle package featuring "One Quarter Mile of Entertainment" song: audio, approximately 1990 to 1999

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B-roll footage for Boyd Group promotional video focusing on Boyd Group properties. Footage begins with views of Sam Boyd's California neon signs at night, then Sam Boyd's Fremont signs at night, including close up of the lights on the sign for special effects. Next segment is the Stardust Hotel and Casino sign at night, both the large neon sign and the marquee signs for "Enter the Night", and the hotel's tower. Segment ends with the Boyd Gaming Corporation logo. Original media Betacam SP, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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Stardust Hotel "Enter The Night" main radio spot: audio, 2003 September 15

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Opens with title card "Travel Channel Secrets...Building a Desert of Dreams." Full episode for Travel Channel series on the history and lure of Las Vegas, a city built in the desert. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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Stardust Line" hosted by Arne Lang and Jay Richards: audio, 1990

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Promotional video that opens with camera panning along the Fremont Hotel's neon lights as it explains a brief history of how popular the downtown area is for tourists. A man in a suit welcomes the viewer to Sam Boyd's Hotel and Casino, claiming it is downtown's best value and the "Discover the Difference at the Fremont" song begins to play. Vincent Asario, Poker Manager, appears and describes the many different gaming options available, and encourages guests to ask him for information on how to play, and for more information on the "Players Only" club. Voiceover explains many different gaming options while shots of the casino floor are show. Games include blackjack, baccarat, roulette, pai gow poker, craps, slots, and keno. After explaining gaming, the video describes the various cafes and restaurants available inside the casino and what the menus offer, including steak specials, buffet, and Chinese food, and Roxy's Bar with lounge acts. The video ends with instructions on how to establish credit at the casino, banking centers offered, how to sign up for the membership club, and gift shop. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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Stardust Line" hosted by Arne Lang and Jay Richards: audio, 1996 October 28

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Episode of the "Fun and Games" show, episode titled "Las Vegas Legends." Two women, Caroline Leonard and Jan Ison, appear onscreen and begin promoting the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the Las Vegas 500 race. Footage of the Las Vegas Strip appear while a voiceover introduces the show, the hosts, and guests on this episode featuring aviation and automobile racing celebrities. Commercial break airs an advertisement for Action Lane (sponsor) and various NASCAR events. The two hosts return and again talk about the new Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The duo theen interviews Mel Larson and Art Neville at the new Motor Speedway about the race, cars involved, and their experience with racing. Other drivers are interviewed about cars and sponsorships, and cars owned by Richie Clyne are viewed. A practice session is shown and more interviews with drivers, sponsors, and fans. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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K-News 970AM Stardust Hotel and Casino audio advertisement ($25 dollar room rate and the Lido de Paris): audio, approximately 1990 to 1999

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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.

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K-News 970AM Stardust Hotel and Casino audio advertisement ($25 dollar room rate and the Lido de Paris): audio, 1988 November 16

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Performers sing and dance to a song titled "A Quarter Mile of Entertainment" which promotes the Stardust Hotel and Casino's many amenities. A line of Stardust employees smile and dance, while a voiceover promotes the various restaurants, entertainment, and gaming options. Shorter versions of the promotional song features the buffet; shows; race and sportsbook. The video ends with Stardust employees dancing in a line outside the Stardust hotel at night. Original media U-matic, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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"Stardust studio center" radio spots for various hotel restaurants: audio, 1991 September

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Video advertisement for Tres Lobos Mexican Restaurant inside the Stardust Hotel; and two promotional videos for Enter the Night entitled "Heartbeat" and "Mystery of the Night". The Tres Lobos promotional video includes a fictional story about a town in Mexico, then features dishes available in the restaurant. The two videos for Enter the Night use similar clips from the show while playing the "Enter the Night" song. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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Stardust Hotel and Casino audio advertisement ($28 dollar room rate and other amenities): audio, 1991 September

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Video advertisement for Tres Lobos Mexican Restaurant inside the Stardust Hotel; and two promotional videos for Enter the Night entitled "Heartbeat" and "Mystery of the Night". The Tres Lobos promotional video includes a fictional story about a town in Mexico, then features dishes available in the restaurant. The two videos for Enter the Night use similar clips from the show while playing the "Enter the Night" song. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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