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"Business in Nevada" segment about Boyd Gaming Corporation: video, 1988

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B-roll footage of the Allez Lido taken at various dress rehearsals, during different parts of the show. The clips begin with an iceskating number, then moves on to showgirls and dancers with fans, and walking up and down the stairs; there is no audio for this first segment. Brief segment with Bobbi Berosini and orangutan performing together, the orangutan is clapping, shaking its head, and Berosini slaps and grabs its face; audio cuts in and out during this segment. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type C, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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"See You at the Stardust" publicity video for Stardust Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada: video, 1991

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Full recording of the 1991 Gaming Hall of Fame awards ceremony at Caesars Palace, taken from the audience. People awarded include William "Si" Redd, Bill Pennington, Don Laughlin, Kirk Kerkorian, James Crosby, and Sam Boyd. Steve Wynn closes the ceremony; audio and video quality is poor. 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 promotional video featuring Jimmy "The Scot" Jordan to explain various games: video, approximately 1985 to 1995

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Promotional video created for Boyd Gaming for in-room television. Voiceover describes how Boyd Gaming properties are "the perfect vacation" and also includes the slogan of "BOYD: Bring On Your Dream" while images of various hotel/casino properties flash on-screen. Then lists all Boyd Gaming properties with statistics including number of rooms and restaurants, entertainment show names, sporting options, and contact information (including properties outside of Las Vegas). 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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$5.7 million Megabucks winner at the Stardust: video, approximately 1985 to 1995

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Promotional video created for Boyd Gaming for in-room television. Voiceover describes how Boyd Gaming properties are "the perfect vacation" and also includes the slogan of "BOYD: Bring On Your Dream" while images of various hotel/casino properties flash on-screen. Then lists all Boyd Gaming properties with statistics including number of rooms and restaurants, entertainment show names, sporting options, and contact information (including properties outside of Las Vegas). 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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Culinary Union Local 226 and Boyd Group contract expiration: video, 1994 September 12

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NBC Productions show "Saved by the Bell" series finale for the original series; split into two double-length episodes. 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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Boyd Gaming "Bring On Your Dream" promotional video: video, 1990

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Video opens with Stardust employees, others, and two three showgirls gathered on top of the new Stardust 32-story tower wearing hard hats; Sam Boyd is sitting next to a podium and Stardust sign that says "We're back with style"; construction cranes are seen in the background. Bill Boyd is introduced and gives his remarks about topping off ceremonies and what this means for the company. A tree is lifted up by a crane and placed on the top of the building, executives gather around for photographs with the showgirls and eachother. After photographs have completed, it cuts to the barbeque celebration down below at the hotel. Executives are named, people clap, and people continue eating and talking outdoors. 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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Boyd Gaming "Bring On Your Dream" promotional video: video, 1999 April 01

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Stardust promotional video to be shown in hotel rooms via the "on-site information channel". Details all aspects of the hotel/casino including dining, gaming including membrship in the Stardust Slot Club, entertainment and nightlife (Enter the Night, Stardust Lounge, bars, etc.), shops and in-room dining. 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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Saved by the Bell "Wedding in Las Vegas" series finale: video, 2006 March 16

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A tribute video to Don English, longtime Las Vegas, Nevada photographer who worked for the Las Vegas News Bureau. Produced for LVCVA by Jim Rose/Laguna Productions. Video begins with a group of people walking around a room, talking amongst themselves. Individuals speak to the camera, thanking Don English for all his work and share memories they have of English, going out to Lake Mead and working together at the News Bureau. Individuals include Kathy Espin, Terry Lindberg, Frank Mitrani, Rick Newman, and many other coworkers and photographers. Video transitions to a speaker sharing a history of Las Vegas while black-and-white video of English shooting celebrities on location at hotels and casinos in the 1950s and 1960s. Others go on to stand and speak about English and his kindness, hard work, and what a wonderful worker he was. Video ends with a thank you to Frank Mitrani for organizing the event and other monthly events; appears to be a gathering of the Las Vegas Media Group that Mitrani co-founded and ran until 2017. 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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New Stardust Tower topping off ceremony: video, 1989 August 01

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Los Angeles news segment on Las Vegas performer Bobby Berosini who says he will sue PETA, the animal rights activist group, for releasing a video of him backstage at the Stardust before or after a performance where he is seen hitting the two orangutans used in his act. Berosini responded by saying he has the Humane Society oversee the welfare of his animals. 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 in-room promotional video: video, 2014 August 13

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Local news segments discussing how overnight a fire destroyed the small Stardust Casino marquee, and lightning was likely the cause but unconfirmed. All segments are discussing the fact that it is monsoon season, raining, and lightning is likely. 16 cuts of the same story showing very similar footage of a burned sign and workers beignning to repair it. 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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