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"Extreme Beam" searchlight at Stardust for New Years countdown: video, 1999 December 31

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News segment with TV anchor Pete Ferryman on the "Extreme Beam" at the Stardust Hotel/Casino. Heralded as the largest searchlight in the world for the New Years Countdown 2000 in Las Vegas; and for a marketing element for the Wayne Newton Show at the Stardust. 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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Recent car thefts at valet parking lots in Las Vegas: video, 2001 July 09

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News report about car thefts connected to valet parking in Las Vegas, reported by Janine Gill; with introduction by news anchors Gary Waddell and Paula Francis. Gill's reported on specific car theft victim Marisha Apodaca, at 1:39 into video, whose valet-parked vehicle was stolen at The Beach nightclub in Las Vegas. Includes b-roll aerial view of The Paris Hotel valet parking and the Stardust Hotel valet parking. Also includes soundbite from Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant Al Bechyne on the car theft issue, and Pat Hanley of The Stardust Valet Parking detail. 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 aerial advertising: video, 1995 December 20

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News report from Chicago, Illinois station on the Stardust Hotel/Casino purchasing the rights to paint a Western Pacific Airlines Boeing 737 as a flying billboard; with tail section of jet displaying a showgirl. 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 bomb scare: video, 1996 February 05

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Local news reports of The Stardust Hotel/Casino evacuated due to a bomb threat and subsequent scare of a suspicious package found in the poker room on February 5, 1996. The video consists of 12 segments from three different stations. Includes soundbites from Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant Greg McGurdy that the suspicious package was not an explosive device, followed by brief soundbite from bystander. Includes aerial footage of the Stardust and reporters on the scene. 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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"Boardwalk and Beyond" special report on planned Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City: video, 1999 September 16

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Special Report "Boardwalk and Beyond" on Atlantic City, New Jersey. Local news anchor reports on planned Borgata Hotel and Casino, along with other Boyd Gaming expasions, in the Marina district in Atlantic City. Includes interview clips with Jason Ader (Bear Stearns), Kevin Sullivan (Boyd Gaming), Michael Pollock (Gaming Industry Observer Newsletter), Marshall Murdaugh (Atlantic City), and Phil Satre (Harrah's). They all discuss various aspects of expanding in Atlantic City, and what a good year (1999) has done for the various companies. It mentions the recent airport renovation in Atlantic City, and the rivalry between Steve Wynn and Donald Trump. 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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Jon Ralston interview's Bill Boyd on "Face to Face": video, 2004 February 11

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Jon Ralston's "Face to Face" interview segment with Bill Boyd on the upcoming merger of Coast Casinos and Boyd Gaming. Ralston sits with Bill Boyd to discuss the merger and the future of some more trouble casino properties. Boyd answers questions about the merger and how it will stand up to Station Casinos and other local casinos. He discusses acquiring additional properties in the mid-west and the southern part of the Las Vegas valley. He discusses the local population's changing view of gaming, and the future of building local casinos. Boyd answers questions about company revenue issues, and whether or not it affected the decision for the merger. He shares his view on megaresorts and the development of the Las Vegas Strip properties, and potential changes to the Stardust, and the redevelopment of the downtown area. 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 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 Resort and Casino Records

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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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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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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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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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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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Stardust Resort and Casino Records

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