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Shecky Greene oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Shecky Greene conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 5, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Greene talks about seeking work in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada in the 1950s. Greene also discusses how he developed his comedy career following from Jewish people to mainstream, doing accents and making up words. He also talks about his passion for the St. Judes Ranch in Boulder City, Nevada.
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Chris Bianchi oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Chris Bianchi conducted by David Schwartz on April 14, 2015 for the Table Games Management Oral History Project. In this interview, Bianchi discusses his career as a pit boss and his overall career in gaming. Bianchi then discusses the procedures that a pit master must follow, and how strictly these procedures were enforced. Lastly, Bianchi discusses how to motivate players, the positive aspects of being a card dealer, including different competitions that he worked.
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Bob Stupak interview and aerial views of Vegas World: video, approximately 1980 to 1989
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Raw video footage of interview with Bob Stupak and helicopter aerial views of Vegas World; along with some cutaway aerial views of the surrounding neighborhood and other Strip properties. Video starts @:19 with Stupak makeup prepping, followed by interview where Stupak covers a range of subjects; touting the amenities of Vegas World Hotel and Casino; with tips on successful gambling. @13: 28 to 54:28 is arrival of helicopter and aerial views of Vegas World and nearby areas. Video content ends @54:28. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 42
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