B-roll footage of Bob Stupak's Vegas World space-themed interior, including "Stupak" space shuttle and astronaut high in the ceiling, rotating light fixtures that look like constellations, neon lights in the ceiling, and chandeliers. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Presentation tape" consisting of compilation of clips from Moulin Rouge performance (?), Suzanne Somers performing at MGM Grand, and various circus performers. Audio present for about half the video. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Aerial footage of Las Vegas, Nevada during the daytime, flys over UNLV with stadium area and Thomas and Mack visible; them turns and heads to Las Vegas Boulevard and goes north along the Strip starting at Tropicana and goes all the way to downtown/Fremont Street, where it turns around and heads back down Las Vegas Boulevard going south; sun is setting at this point. The helicopter continues to loop up and down the STrip as the sun sets and skies are eventually dark. Second segment starts around 26:00 is Scott Lyon playing golf with a few other individuals; Las Vegas Hilton is seen in the background, close up on the golf score card, ends with Lyon walking with golf clubs towards a building with golf carts parked next to it. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Footage opens with multiple takes of an actor dressed in "cowboy" attire, carrying a saddle through the desert, then riding on a horse-drawn buggy with another man in cowboy boots. The men are pretending to lasso and whip the horses driving their buggy, and periodically switch off driving and lassoing. Switches to a close up of a man wearing an "El Rancho" belt buckle, gun holsters, and chaps; the camera is focused on the man gesturing to the camera, showing the coins in his hand. Various other scenes related to this western-cowboy themed promotion are shown. Video cuts in an out, no audio. Second segment begins around 26:00 and is multiple takes of an actress in costume as an owl motioning her arms and responding to voiceover cues (close up only); the advertisement is for Castaways "night owl" special for $1.99. The camera then pans out and she is posing and dancing to music, her costume includes feathers on her arms to look like a bird's wings. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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B-roll footage of Vladimir (?) double checking a harness and ropes on a crane, then being hoisted up into the air while holding onto two straps. He is wearing only a speedo and appears to be an acrobat, as he does flips and various poses while in the air. He is raise/lowered multiple times and appears to be testing the harness; he is raised directly in front of the Stardust sign. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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B-roll footage of Vladimir (?) double checking a harness and ropes on a crane, then being hoisted up into the air while holding onto two straps. He is wearing only a speedo and appears to be an acrobat, as he does flips and various poses while in the air. He is raise/lowered multiple times and appears to be testing the harness; he is raised directly in front of the Stardust sign. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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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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