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Bob Stupak repaints Vegas World: video

Date

1983

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors discuss the repainting of Vegas World and Stupak wanting to be taken more seriously; shows crews painting over the space theme and making the building white; discusses local polls about the likeability of Stupak's casino . 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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Vegas World's slot machine auction: video

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors discuss Vegas World auctioning off old slot machines on floor of casino; shows auction taking place inside Vegas World; discusses regulations around purchasing a machine from the auction. 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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Stratosphere Tower construction requires outside engineers to consult : video

Date

1990

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors discuss out-of-state engineers confirming the construction plans for the Stratosphere Tower; height of the tower requires outside consulting firm. . 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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Death of Christ "Chris" Karamanos: video

Date

1989-06-08

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors reports on death of Christ "Chris" Karamanos' death; reports on his personal financial difficulties and ties to local Thunderbird Hotel, T.K. Christy's, and a catering company; Karamanos was also an NSHE Regent; clip includes details about finding the body and interviews with Mesquite police; short clip of Jerry Tarkanian. 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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"Newsmakers" interview with Bob Stupak about motorcycle accident: video

Date

1995-11-05

Archival Collection

Description

"Newsmakers" with John Bond where he conducts the first full-length interview with Bob Stupak since his motorcycle accident; begins by asking how he is feeling, what his recovery ahead looks like, Stupak shares how he slowly regained his memories and his new outlook on the value of life; concludes interview talking about the idea for the Stratosphere Tower. Stupak and Bond are sitting in studio and Stupak is wearing dark sunglasses. 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 and Binion's Horseshoe $5,000 casino chip disagreement: video

Date

1999-05-19

Archival Collection

Description

Local news segmeant discusses dispute between Bob Stupak and Binion's Horseshoe over $5,000 casino chip; said to go to the Gaming Control Board and not the court system; Stupak claims Binion's refused to cash his chip . 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 wins $1 million dollar Superbowl XXIII bet: video

Date

1989

Archival Collection

Description

Southern California news anchors discuss Bob Stupak winning $1 million dollar bet on Superbowl XXIII; video shows Stupak celebrating win, answering reporter questions. 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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Channel 13 "Editorial" segment on Bob Stupak's 1,000-foot tower idea: video

Date

1990-02-26

Archival Collection

Description

Editorial segment discusses Stupak's history of quirky casinos, challenging Trump, and now his plan to create a 1,000 foot tower. 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 segment on head injury patients including Bob Stupak: video

Date

1995-10-12

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors discuss Bob Stupak's road to recovery after his motorcycle accident; interview clips with other head injury patients recovering and doctors talking about specialists working with head injury patients. 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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$5.7 million Megabucks winner at the Stardust: video

Date

1990-07-02

Description

Jay Franklin Benjamin won a $5.7 million Megabucks slot machine jackpot at the Stardust while in town from Texas with his wife. All segments include interview with the winner, and his plans for how to use the money include purchasing a house in Las Vegas a car for his son. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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