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Local news segments recall gaming pioneer Sam Boyd's history and service to Las Vegas after he passed away January 15, 1993. Still images of Boyd throughout the years appear on screen, as newscasters give a brief history of his work and the evolution of the Boyd Gaming Company. Channel 13's segment includes brief interview with Jackie Gaughan and Mel Woods, who speak about how much Boyd did for the city. Channel 8's segment includes interview clip with Steve Wynn and Jackie Gaughan. Later segments include video broadcast of people speaking at Boyd's memorial service, and clips with various attendees afterward. 11 cuts of different news segments. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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