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Stardust Hotel and Casino bomb scare: video, 1996 February 05
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Local news reports of The Stardust Hotel/Casino evacuated due to a bomb threat and subsequent scare of a suspicious package found in the poker room on February 5, 1996. The video consists of 12 segments from three different stations. Includes soundbites from Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant Greg McGurdy that the suspicious package was not an explosive device, followed by brief soundbite from bystander. Includes aerial footage of the Stardust and reporters on the scene. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Boardwalk and Beyond" special report on planned Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City: video, 1999 September 16
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Special Report "Boardwalk and Beyond" on Atlantic City, New Jersey. Local news anchor reports on planned Borgata Hotel and Casino, along with other Boyd Gaming expasions, in the Marina district in Atlantic City. Includes interview clips with Jason Ader (Bear Stearns), Kevin Sullivan (Boyd Gaming), Michael Pollock (Gaming Industry Observer Newsletter), Marshall Murdaugh (Atlantic City), and Phil Satre (Harrah's). They all discuss various aspects of expanding in Atlantic City, and what a good year (1999) has done for the various companies. It mentions the recent airport renovation in Atlantic City, and the rivalry between Steve Wynn and Donald Trump. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Jon Ralston interview's Bill Boyd on "Face to Face": video, 2004 February 11
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Jon Ralston's "Face to Face" interview segment with Bill Boyd on the upcoming merger of Coast Casinos and Boyd Gaming. Ralston sits with Bill Boyd to discuss the merger and the future of some more trouble casino properties. Boyd answers questions about the merger and how it will stand up to Station Casinos and other local casinos. He discusses acquiring additional properties in the mid-west and the southern part of the Las Vegas valley. He discusses the local population's changing view of gaming, and the future of building local casinos. Boyd answers questions about company revenue issues, and whether or not it affected the decision for the merger. He shares his view on megaresorts and the development of the Las Vegas Strip properties, and potential changes to the Stardust, and the redevelopment of the downtown area. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stardust Hotel and Casino robbery and suspect arrested: video, 1992
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Local news reports on an armed robbery at the Stardust Hotel and Casino. Two individuals robbed a casino cage and set off two smoke bombs in an attempt to escape, at the time of the reports the suspects were not caught, and police were searching for the suspects. Footage of the police going door-to-door in the Budget Suites Motel behind the Stardust that they believe the suspects are hiding in. Footage includes witnesses interviewed, as well as casino guests, descriptions of the suspects, and police arresting someone. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stardust Hotel and Casino robbery and suspect arrested: video, 1992 April 06
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Local news reports on an armed robbery at the Stardust Hotel and Casino earlier in the week.a Reporters speak about search warrants served near Sands and Koval streets, including cars and housing units, in hopes of arresting a suspect, and interviews with neighbors of the suspect and other witnesses. At the time of the reporting, one suspect was arrested. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Backstage Live" No. 289, featuring two Stardust employee talent contest winners: video, 2001 August 25
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Las Vegas' only nationally live broadcast radio and television entertainment program, "Backstage Live with Gary Campbell and Connie Ross", was a free lounge show in the Grand Salon of the Imperial Palace Antique and Classic Auto Collections. Includes 2nd place winner from the Stardust talent show Ella Weaver who sings a song, Randy Young who sings a song and plays guitar, and Marianne Lorenz (Executive Director of the Las Vegas Art Museum) discusses the upcoming LVAM events. Second episode includes guests Ted Cash, Marianne Lorenz (Executive Director of the Las Vegas Art Museum), and 1st place singer in the Stardust Lorlene Coralisco (?) perform and discuss the event. Associate Producers for the show: Sheila Wallitsch, Colleen LoTempio, and Sandy Hackett. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Local Las Vegas resident Jake Latulip wins $19.6 million dollar megabucks jackpot at Stardust Hotel: video, 2003 November 14 to 2003 November 15
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Local news segments about local Las Vegas, Nevada resident and retired Marine Jake Latulip who won the $19.6 million megabucks jackpot at the Stardust Hotel and Casino. Segment show winner being interviewed and says the first thing he plans to do is buy a new Cadillac. When asked what else he will do with the money, he reportedly said "Any damn thing I want!" after playing $30 like he does every Thursday. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Oprah" episode on self-image: video, 1994 February 21
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Full episode of the "Oprah" show discussing guests' issues around body image and self-image. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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"Neon Buzz, "Inside the Book", and "Tournament Today" segments on Player's Network: video, approximately 2000 to 2005
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Player's Network John Marovic gives brief report on the MGM renovation to replace the bronze lion; Jimmy Newman retiring; Prima Donna renamed and renovated; and Paris megaresort construction completed. Then the "Neon Buzz" segment witih hosts Jonathan Goldstein and Alesia Prentiss begins. The segment discusses Treasure Island's pirate-themed Buccaneer Bay show. The reporter interviews Scott Delguiduce and Craig Dunbar who perform in the show. The next segment reports on local entertainment, including New York New York's "Madhattan" and Bellagio's "Mystere", Hilton's "Starlight Express", and other upcoming events in the Riviera Hotel. The "Inside the Book" segments interviews Joe Lupe (Stardust) and Roxy Roxborough (Oddsmaker) and gives an overview of sportsbetting featuring the Stardust Race and Sportsbook. The "Tournaments Today" segment explains local poker tournaments and how you can eventually play in the World Series of Poker. Soundbites from various players, and then the reporter gives an overview of how to play in tournaments. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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45th Boyd Group talent show at the Stardust: video, 1988 July 12
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Footage from the audience of the 45th Boyd Gaming talent contest held at the Stardust Hotel. Some Boyd Group executives speak and announce the prizes for the night. Contestants sing, perform aerobics, dance, and lip-sync while performing, do magic tricks. The video goes dark during the final taped performance, but it appears to be an acting scene. Original media Video8, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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