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Stardust Hotel and Casino robbery and suspect arrested: video, 1992
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Local news reports on an armed robbery at the Stardust Hotel and Casino. Two individuals robbed a casino cage and set off two smoke bombs in an attempt to escape, at the time of the reports the suspects were not caught, and police were searching for the suspects. Footage of the police going door-to-door in the Budget Suites Motel behind the Stardust that they believe the suspects are hiding in. Footage includes witnesses interviewed, as well as casino guests, descriptions of the suspects, and police arresting someone. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stardust Hotel and Casino robbery and suspect arrested: video, 1992 April 06
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Local news reports on an armed robbery at the Stardust Hotel and Casino earlier in the week.a Reporters speak about search warrants served near Sands and Koval streets, including cars and housing units, in hopes of arresting a suspect, and interviews with neighbors of the suspect and other witnesses. At the time of the reporting, one suspect was arrested. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Backstage Live" No. 289, featuring two Stardust employee talent contest winners: video, 2001 August 25
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Las Vegas' only nationally live broadcast radio and television entertainment program, "Backstage Live with Gary Campbell and Connie Ross", was a free lounge show in the Grand Salon of the Imperial Palace Antique and Classic Auto Collections. Includes 2nd place winner from the Stardust talent show Ella Weaver who sings a song, Randy Young who sings a song and plays guitar, and Marianne Lorenz (Executive Director of the Las Vegas Art Museum) discusses the upcoming LVAM events. Second episode includes guests Ted Cash, Marianne Lorenz (Executive Director of the Las Vegas Art Museum), and 1st place singer in the Stardust Lorlene Coralisco (?) perform and discuss the event. Associate Producers for the show: Sheila Wallitsch, Colleen LoTempio, and Sandy Hackett. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local Las Vegas resident Jake Latulip wins $19.6 million dollar megabucks jackpot at Stardust Hotel: video, 2003 November 14 to 2003 November 15
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Local news segments about local Las Vegas, Nevada resident and retired Marine Jake Latulip who won the $19.6 million megabucks jackpot at the Stardust Hotel and Casino. Segment show winner being interviewed and says the first thing he plans to do is buy a new Cadillac. When asked what else he will do with the money, he reportedly said "Any damn thing I want!" after playing $30 like he does every Thursday. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Oprah" episode on self-image: video, 1994 February 21
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Full episode of the "Oprah" show discussing guests' issues around body image and self-image. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Neon Buzz, "Inside the Book", and "Tournament Today" segments on Player's Network: video, approximately 2000 to 2005
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Player's Network John Marovic gives brief report on the MGM renovation to replace the bronze lion; Jimmy Newman retiring; Prima Donna renamed and renovated; and Paris megaresort construction completed. Then the "Neon Buzz" segment witih hosts Jonathan Goldstein and Alesia Prentiss begins. The segment discusses Treasure Island's pirate-themed Buccaneer Bay show. The reporter interviews Scott Delguiduce and Craig Dunbar who perform in the show. The next segment reports on local entertainment, including New York New York's "Madhattan" and Bellagio's "Mystere", Hilton's "Starlight Express", and other upcoming events in the Riviera Hotel. The "Inside the Book" segments interviews Joe Lupe (Stardust) and Roxy Roxborough (Oddsmaker) and gives an overview of sportsbetting featuring the Stardust Race and Sportsbook. The "Tournaments Today" segment explains local poker tournaments and how you can eventually play in the World Series of Poker. Soundbites from various players, and then the reporter gives an overview of how to play in tournaments. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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45th Boyd Group talent show at the Stardust: video, 1988 July 12
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Footage from the audience of the 45th Boyd Gaming talent contest held at the Stardust Hotel. Some Boyd Group executives speak and announce the prizes for the night. Contestants sing, perform aerobics, dance, and lip-sync while performing, do magic tricks. The video goes dark during the final taped performance, but it appears to be an acting scene. Original media Video8, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Jim Seagrave interview on "Hi, Bob!" with Bob Faiss about the Golden Age of Hollywood: video, 2004 January 01
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"Hi, Bob!" with Bob Faiss show, interviewing Jim Seagrave (Vice President Marketing and Advertising, Stardust) about the Golden Age of Hollywood. The two discuss how entertainment has changed over time, and Seagrave's past being a movie critic, and the importance of films today. The two then discuss various films from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stardust promotional video featuring Jimmy "The Scot" Jordan to explain various games: video, 1998
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Jimmy "The Scot" Jordan explains how to play various games while standing next to empty gaming tables, some people are walking in the background of the video. He first explains how to play craps, then mentions that there are free gaming lessons Monday through Friday at the Stardust. The next game is blackjack, then he explains how to cash out with the cashier. The third game is baccarat, and then he moves on to Caribbean stud, paigow poker, Let-it-Ride, and then shows a VHS tape training video that he has created and is for sale in the gift shop. He moves on to explain many other games, including: roulette, keno, racing and sportsbook, progressive slots, and then advertises the Stardust Slot Club membership program. Original media Betacam SP, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stardust Resort/Casino (Boyd Gaming Corporation) promotional commercial loop: video, 1999 July 23
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"Megabucks" promotional video with soundbites and video clips of various Megabucks winners. "Let it Ride" at the Stardust; "Cool Millions"; "Enter the Night", "Tres Lobos Restaurant", and "Tony Roma's". Loop plays a number of times. Original media Betacam SP, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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