News coverage of several Las Vegas channels covering aftermath of Stratosphere Tower fire Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
Local news anchors discuss Clark County's threat to use public nuisance law to halt construction of tower; controversy around the desire to add additional 800 feet to the already 1,000 foot Tower; interview clips with Bob Stupak and Lyle Berman from press conference preceding city vote. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
Nevada Week in Review featuring host Mitch Fox along with panelists Fred Lewis of KNEWS Radio, Jeff German of the Las Vegas Sun, Phil Hevener of Las Vegas Style magazine, and Angela Rodriguez discussing Stratopshere Tower design and marketing. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
Multiple clips of construction workers weight testing and jacking a crane used to build the Stratosphere Tower; the clips are shot at ground level and frequently zoom in and out of the crane; the Stratosphere Tower can be seen in the background, still being built; construction noises and people's voices can be heard in the background Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
Channel 8 "Eyewitness News" segment featuring Bob Stupak as he tours the Stratosphere Tower construction site for the first time since his motorcycle accident. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
Local news anchor discusses various county and city rules which may limit tower height; Clark County meets in a special session to discuss using state law to declare the tower a public nuisance based on height; City Council to vote and make final decision. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
B-roll footage of Mirage, Flamingo, Stardust, Circus Circus, Riviera, Sands, and the illustrated depot map at Flamingo (all taken during daytime). Original media Betacam, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
B-roll of Hard Rock Hotel sign; Exterior of Pink Taco restaurant sign, workers in the back of house and kitchen areas; Signs of businesses near UNLV campus on Maryland Parkway including Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Chipotle, Carl's Jr., Einstein Bros. Bagels, Moose's Beach House Bar and Grill, Freakin' Frog, and In-N-Out. Original media BetacamSP, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the UNLV TV Audiovisual Collection (UA-00098) – Digitized audiovisual material file.
"Polish Maverick" advertisement for Bob Stupak's Vegas World (first audio only, then audio and video, cuts off abruptly); second advertisement for Taiwanese acrobats, jugglers, and gynamist performance at Aladdin Theater. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.