Local news segment on the homicide at the Stardust Hotel and Casino (specifically the motor inn). Reporters give updates on two separate murders, one on Sandhill and the other at the Stardust, and provide the hotline phone number for anyone who has information. The victim was a tourist, and reporters interview other visitors who heard gunshots. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
Local news segment on COMDEX coming to Las Vegas and the "sexy side of COMDEX". Reporters describe the increase in advertising for strip clubs, and the influx in sex workers in the area when large conventions come to town. City Councilman Mike McDonald interviewed about the issue, as b-roll of strip club neon signs and figures entering cars in parking lots are shown. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
Local news segment interviewing Showgirls on their New Year's Eve resolutions. The first showgirl, Tami Kappi, hopes for world peace in the Middle East, and the second, Sharon Shackleford, hopes for more cures for illness and less stress in the world. Second segment includes interviews with locals and tourists as well, who hope for world peace, to lose weight, to win a million dollars, and sports teams to suceed. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
Male voice narrates publicity script over woman sunbathing at pool; exterior view of Stardust sign; interior view and description of hotel rooms; exterior view of Stardust hotel and Las Vegas Strip; hotel guests at the pool; Palm Room and Aku Aku restaurants; Jimmy Durante; Stardust golf course and Patty Berg; various entertainer clips; showgirls descending staircase in Lido de Paris performance. Original media 16mm, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 2048 x 1556. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
Performers sing and dance to a song titled "A Quarter Mile of Entertainment" which promotes the Stardust Hotel and Casino's many amenities. A line of Stardust employees smile and dance, while a voiceover promotes the various restaurants, entertainment, and gaming options. Shorter versions of the promotional song features the buffet; shows; race and sportsbook. The video ends with Stardust employees dancing in a line outside the Stardust hotel at night. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
"Inside the Book" Stardust feature "Basic Sports" opens with action-oriented shots inside the Stardust Resort Race and Sports Book. Joe Lupo, general manager, explains the basics of how to bet on sports at the Stardust. The dealer behind the counter also gives information about the basics about betting on football, basketball, and other various sports. Both individuals encourage the viewer to ask questions and come to the Stardust Race and Sports Book. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
Title card states video was produced for Stardust Hotel by Barrett & Associates (produced by Michael Keavin). Many different cuts of the same music song, but with different visuals of various Stardust Hotel and Casino entertainment shows. First segment is promoting "William B's Steakhouse"; second segment promotes "Tony Roma's"; third segment promotes"Ralph's Diner.". Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
"Hi, Bob!" with Bob Faiss show, interviewing Jim Seagrave (Vice President Marketing and Advertising, Stardust) about the Golden Age of Hollywood. The two discuss how entertainment has changed over time, and Seagrave's past being a movie critic, and the importance of films today. The two then discuss various films from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
Aerial timelapse footage of a temporary tent being constructed in the Stardust parking lot. A crane lifts rooftop pieces in place while workers connect the tent structure from below. During the timelapse it rains, which obscures some of the video as drops apepar on the lens. The roof covering is added to the metal structure the following day. Smaller tents, off the side, are the last thing built. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
Local news segment reports on the Stardust Hotel's "Enter the Night" closing to make way for Wayne Newton's show but have recently helped a coworker get through a difficult time. The cast and crew have rallied around a fellow coworker, Randy Harris, whose wife unexpectedly passed away the prior week. They donated a Christmas tree and gifts for the couple's three children. Terry Lovern (production stage manager), and one of the children are inviewed about the kindness of the cast and crew. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.