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News segments about Stratosphere workers electing to be unionized and issues with the Stratosphere roller coaster: video

Date

1996-05-07
1996-05-08

Archival Collection

Description

Channel 13 and Channel 3 news segments about Stratosphere Tower employees electing to unionize. Channel 3 segment includes shots of Stratosphere housekeeping staff protesting after being fired for wearing union badges. Channel 3 news segment about closure of the Stratosphere rollercoaster, the High Roller, after a drive cylinder fell off the track while the ride was in motion. News segment includes live footage of the Stratosphere Tower at night. 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.

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News segments about theStratosphere Tower "topping off" ceremony: video

Date

1995-11-03
1995-11-04

Archival Collection

Description

Local news coverage from November 3rd and 4th, 1995 about the installation of the final spire on top of Stratosphere Tower which would be installed by helicopter. News footage includes live coverage of the spire installation, interviews with Bob Stupack and other dignitaries, shots of locals watching and celebrating the event. 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.

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News segments about the plans for the "Belly of the Beast" attraction at the Stratosphere: video

Date

1996-01-10

Archival Collection

Description

Evening news coverage about the planned "Belly of the Beast" King Kong amusement ride for the Stratosphere Tower. News anchors describe how the ride will operate and coverage includes footage of a press conference with Bob Stupak unveiling plans for the ride, renderings of "Belly of the Beast," and interviews with tourists to hear their opinions about the proposed ride. 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.

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News segments about a ceiling collapse at Vegas Word: video

Date

1991-11-15

Archival Collection

Description

Channel 3 and Channel 8 evening news segments about how rain caused a ceiling leak at Vegas World. Three customers in the Space Room were hit by ceiling tiles and transferred to local hospitals to get tested for injuries. News segments include footage of injured customers on gurneys getting transferred into ambulances, exterior shots of rain flooding Las Vegas streets, and exterior shots of Vegas World. 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.

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Bob Stupak "On The Record" with George Knapp: video

Date

1990-02-17

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchor George Knapp interviews Bob Stupak. Interview begins with Stupak sharing his background and coming to stay in Las Vegas in 1972; his journey to owning and operating a number of casinos; the success of Vegas World and his marketing strategies; coming up with the idea for Stratosphere Tower; funding the project; the question about tower height and FAA regulations; Mirage opening and the potential affect on other casinos; his relationship with Steve Wynn; and Stupak's political career. 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.

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"Vegasone.com" licensing of city name debate: video

Date

2000-10-18

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors discuss the risks of licensing the "Las Vegas" name and seal to Australian online gaming website "Vegasone.com" and the recent pitch to Las Vegas City council; interview clips with various councilmembers include Oscar Goodman; all clips cite the potential financial gain for the city. Includes clip from Spanish news channel. 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.

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Bob Stupak returns home after 3 months of rehabilitation after March motorcycle accident: video

Date

1995-06-30

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors discuss Bob Stupak's recovery and return home after motorcycle crash in March; short clip of Stupak answering question as he leaves the rehabiliation facility; clips of news coverage of March accident; interview clip with Stupak saying he died but is ready to move forward; Stupak appears upbeat and walking with just a cane; Stupak interviewed in his home after returning from the hospital, he expresses gratitude for the support and credits Phyllis McGuire with his speedy recovery; discuss what is next for Stupak. 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.

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Stuntman Dan Koko jumps of Vegas World Hotel: video

Date

1984

Archival Collection

Description

Local news segments and b-roll footage of two high-rise jumps that stuntman Dan Koko made from Bob Stupak's Vegas World Hotel structure in 1984. The first jump of 225 feet made on May 19, 1984; the second jump of world record acclaim of 326 feet, made on August 30, 1984. Clips include b-roll of the jumps, soundbites with Koko, and reporters interviewing Koko discussing his motivations for the jumps. 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 material file.

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Fire at Stratosphere Tower construction: video

Date

1993-08-29

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors discuss the fire at top of the Stratosphere Tower while under construction; tower caught fire after midnight and burned for three hours; anchors discuss the challenges for the fire fighters, the evacuation of Vegas World and nearby neighbors; interview clips with witnesses; all clips show footage of the tower on fire, firefighters putting it out, and news anchors stand outside the 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.

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KLAS Channel 8 and Bloomberg news, and Las Vegas City Council meeting: video

Date

2004-01-07

Archival Collection

Description

Las Vegas One rebroadcast of KLAS Channel 8 and Bloomberg news reporting, and KCLV Channel 2 recording of a Las Vegas City Council meeting, January 7, 2004. Topics include Cheetahs strip club liquor license, negotiations on the height of the Station Casinos Red Rock tower, Las Vegas searched for dirty nuclear bombs. 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.

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