"Space Shot" (renamed "Big Shot") ride atop Stratosphere Tower is tested; news anchor rides next to Bob Stupak; ribbon cutting of new ride; various clips of Bob Stupak and others testing out the ride before the casino opens. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Channel 8 "On the Record" interview with Bob Stupak; he shares his background and first coming to Las Vegas; developing and promoting his Vegas World casino; relationship with press and media; Superbowl $1 million dollar bet; challenging Donald Trump; developing the concept for the Stratosphere Tower; Tower height controversy; experience owning and running the Las Vegas Bullet newspaper; personal heros; predictions for the future of Las Vegas; Second half is Channel 13 "Newsmakers" interview with Bob Stupak discuss Stratosphere design; predictions for success of the tower; aviation/tower height controversy. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Local news anchors discuss threat to sue or outlaw the height of the Stratosphere Tower; discuss stalling of construction and visuals of construction workers on Tower; Stratosphere lawyer John Moran, Jr. talks about consultant group; interviews with construction workers; City selects consultant group. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

"Moody Report" discusses Stratosphere stock options starting off slow but doing well at the time of the report. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Local news anchor discusses Bob Stupak's controversial marketing techniques for new Stratosphere Tower; State Gaming regulators and FBI investigate membership offers and possible over-selling by Stupak; interview clips with Stupak's attorney. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Local news anchor discusses last piece of damaged crane was removed from the top of the tower after fire; visuals of construction workers dismantling crane. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Local news anchors discuss final preparation to open Stratosphere while visuals of tower under construction and cranes installing final signage and marquee; news anchor reports from Stratosphere days before opening; letters from sign on ground before being installed; rollercoaster tested prior to opening; news anchor reports from helicopter while showing views fo the coaster on top of Stratosphere. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.