Title card: "National Finals Rodeo BBQ cook-off and party - Stardust"; opens on someone barbequing ribs and says "Recipe for a Great Marketing Opportunity!". Advertisement for the third annual barbeque cook-off and party hosted by Stardust during the National Finals Rodeo week. Shows promotional shows of the rodeo and the Stardust Hotel; shots of previous cook offs, lots of people wearing cowboy hats and boots and milling around the event tents. The voiceover explains that there will be sponsorships, over 50,000 people in attendance, and the Stardust will provide a "massive media campaign" to advertise the event. Original media Betacam SP, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local news anchor discusses Lido de Paris celebrating 25 years of shows; shows black-and-white footage of the first shows, interview with Walter Shaner (stage manager); anchors ask a number of showgirls in where they are from; Mayor of Las Vegas presents an award. Original media Betamax, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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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 U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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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. This video is similar to MS_00515_161 but the segments are extended. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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