News anchor reports on Frank Hawkins and Nicole Stupak's rival candidacy; discussion about Bob Stupak's financing of the private eye in attempt to boost his daughter's campaign; Stratosphere Tower construction; Stupak as actor; Stupak the Game; interview clips with Bob Stupak throughout. 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.
Christmas music plays while guests talk with one another; Phyllis McGuire shows a crystal Eiffel Tower to guests; people sing Christmas songs karaeoke-style; Phyllis McGuire sings; others sing while guests dance; concludes with Bob Stupak and Phyllis McGuire singing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" 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.
Text scroll of information about Bob Stupak and his relation to the Stratosphere Corporation; noting he is the only individual licensed as a controlling person as defined by Gaming Control Act; Bob's presentation was cancelled so this is how Stupak is communicating with the Board; Bob Stupak speaks directly to camera explaining his knowledge of the stock and financial situation; ends with information asking fellow shareholders and interested parties to contact the Board 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 delay in Stratosphere Tower construction; hiring of Perini Construction company to complete tower construction; interview clip with Bob Stupak commenting on construction; Gaming Control Board comments on Vegas World casino investigation; FAA complaints around tower height; views of tower under construction and crews working on the building. 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.
Short segment featuring behind a quck conversation with President Bill Clinton held after the President finished a round of golf with Michael Jordan and Brian Greenspun at the Las Vegas Country Club. The round ended after dark. Later part shows Stupak waiting in line and chatting with various people. 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.
Gary Waddel (Channel 8) discusses the history of Bob Stupak and the Stratosphere Tower; mention of the FAA safety concern controversy, clips of Bob Stupak talking about Tower design; the allegations of overselling memberships for future project; increase in project cost; stock sales raising $58 milliion dollars; Bob Stupak's personal investment in the project. 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 the opening of the Venetian casino/hotel; interview clips with guests of note at the opening gala including Bob Stupak, Gary Primm, Linda Hamilton, Sophia Loren, Si Redd, David Thompson; costumed staff interact with guests throughout the casino floor while guests dine and talk with one another; interior shots of casino decor. 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 "Stupak the Game", a response to Donald Trump's similar game; anchors display the game box and discuss Bob Stupak's history with Trump and briefly explain the game; the scandal involving his daughter's political campaign. 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 tower construction and reaction to crooked tower leg; Tutor Perini construction took over after two mistakes cost Stupak millions; interview with local residents and their reaction to the tower's size and shape; crew has 7 months left to finish construction of cement tower "legs". 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.
"High Rollers" interview with Bob Stupak. Stupak talks about placing his early days of gambling bets as a kid, and acumulating a bankroll; @10:56 tells about his money-making ways when in the US Army; which aside from playing dice craps, included loaning money with interest and raffling items; @16:36 Stupak recounts about his first visit to Las Vegas in 1965; @19:38 when Stupak tells of taking up residence in Las Vegas. Audio is very poor throughout. 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.