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Fire at Stratosphere Tower construction: video, 1993 August 29
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Local news anchors discuss the fire at top of the Stratosphere Tower while under construction; tower caught fire after midnight and burned for three hours; anchors discuss the challenges for the fire fighters, the evacuation of Vegas World and nearby neighbors; interview clips with witnesses; all clips show footage of the tower on fire, firefighters putting it out, and news anchors stand outside the Stratosphere. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Various news topics [unrelated to Stupak]: video, 2003 May 21
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Local news anchor discusses the FBI investigation into bribes and unreported campaign contributions taken by Clark County Commissioners in Clark County, Nevada; name Lynette McDonald, Mary Kincaid-Chauncey, Dario Herrera, and Erin Kenny; "Face to Face" with John Ralston segment; potential imminent terror attack and the county on high alert, interview clips with Homeland Security. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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The Cure goes on "Big Shot" ride, Energy conservation struggles, and financial struggles of Stratosphere: video, 1996 August 09 to 1996 August 16
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Local news anchors discuss The Cure (band) visit to Las Vegas to perform at the Thomas & Mack, but they ride "The Big Shot" before performance; clip shows band before and after going on the ride; second segment is on power problems and blackouts in the Las Vegas Valley due to high demand from heat; clip shows anchor at Nevada Power Company; Stratosphere limits their power usage; third segment is on financial woes of Stratosphere construction and selling of shares; Lyle Berman and Bob Stupak power struggle is discussed. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Thanksgiving dinner at Stupak Community Center: video, 2001 November 22
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Local news anchor discuss the Thanksgiving dinner at Stupak Community Center feeding over 700 people; interview clips with volunteers; other clips discuss other local charities also providing dinners. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Bob Stupak interview on Las Vegas 1: video, 1999 March 17
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Local news anchor interviews Bob Stupak about his plan to build a Titantic themed project; talks about going before the City Commission next month to officially announce anything; discuss the location of the Stratosphere being in an undesirable location and his thoughts on the future of Las Vegas. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Newsmakers" interview with Bob Stupak about motorcycle accident: video, 1995 November 05
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"Newsmakers" with John Bond where he conducts the first full-length interview with Bob Stupak since his motorcycle accident; begins by asking how he is feeling, what his recovery ahead looks like, Stupak shares how he slowly regained his memories and his new outlook on the value of life; concludes interview talking about the idea for the Stratosphere Tower. Stupak and Bond are sitting in studio and Stupak is wearing dark sunglasses. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show, A Very Good Production/Telepictures, 2008 November 24
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Additional information from donor: Show in Las Vegas. Ellen's guests: Bette Midler, magician Hans Klok, and singing performance by Pink.
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The Magic of David Copperfield X, "The Bermuda Triangle," CBS-TV, 1988 March 12
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Additional information from donor: Some performances at Caesars Palace.
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The Magic of David Copperfield XIV: Flying: Live The Dream, CBS-TV, 1992 March 31
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Additional information from donor: With James Earl Jones.
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The Showgirl: A Las Vegas Icon, Vegas PBS-KLVX-TV, 2020 September 25
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Additional information from donor: Fundraising virtual event discussion. Gathering of prominent Las Vegans sharing stories about entertainment in old Las Vegas.
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