Static view of the Hacienda Horse and Rider sign; cuts to the "Let's Go A-Go-Go" performers talking and then viewing the Las Vegas Strip from a balcony at The Dunes. Behind the performers, parts of the Strip can be seen including The Sands, The Sahara, Guardian Angel Cathedral, The Desert Inn, and downtown in the distance. Other sequences show the Flamingo and the Dunes sign from the elevated viewpoint. Cuts to Caesars Palace construction site where owner Jay Sarno leads a tour through the property; Sarno walks the group through the pool area where construction laborers work on the just poured swimming pool. Footage then cuts to a dressing room scenes as women apply makeup followed by clips from a performance in various outfits. Footage then cuts to the Hacienda pool where the act meets with Hacienda Casino owner Judy Bailey; group is filmed near the Thunderbird Casino driving away in a Corvette. Footage also shows The Riviera marquee featuring an ad for Betty Grable starring in Hello Dolly with smaller acts touted including Shecky Greene, Tony Sandler, and Ralph Young. Original media 16mm film, black-and-white, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
Scenes from the various events making up Helldorado Las Vegas 1982 including street dance, parade in downtown and on the Strip, the Whiskerino contests, a fair, Rodeo Queen contest, the exhibit hall, and the nationally televised Rodeo. Original media 16mm film, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
B-roll footage of parade participants gathering before the start of the parade, then making their way down Fremont Street; showgirls, cowboys on horseback, floats, and the Budweiser Clydesdales can be seen. Original media 16mm film, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
B-roll footage of the exterior of First Western Saving bank, an unidentified apartment complex under construction, The International Casino, unidentified hotel under construction with a crane, overviews possibly from the International Casino showing the Landmark Casino and other Strip properties including Circus Circus. Original media 16mm film, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
Master tape of television commercials for Birth Control Care Center, Rio Hotel and Casino, ACI, Showboat Hotel and Casino, Virgin River Hotel and Casino, Rock Springs, Rio, Verde Viejo condos, Better Buick Dealers, Chaisson Motor Cars, Chaisson Used Cars and Trucks, HSST (High Speed Surface Transportation System) corporation, Rugs International, UNLV, SuperShuttle, Oriental Rug Gallery, Fantastik Furniture Warehouse, NV Power, D. Moore LV show, The Dating Source, and the Las Vegas Sun. Includes footage of Rio Rita's Summer House Party event. Original media U-matic tape, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
B-Roll footage of interiors, a band playing music, and actors portaying customers in the Maxim Hotel and Casino. Original media U-matic tape, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
Video with narration about the construction of the Excalibur Hotel and Casino. Marnell Corrao Associates was the general contractor. Original description: "Build America 13 min Master, Excalibur construction, Music & vlo added 1/21/91." Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type C, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
Television commercials featuring Daphne Davis for Barry Ashton's "This is Burlesque" show at the Aladdin Hotel. Original media 2 Inch Quad, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.
Arizona Charlie's television commercials and footage of Showboat Hotel and Casino from a helicopter. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type C, color, frame size 720 x 486, aspect ratio 4 x 3.