Local news anchors discuss the progress of the Stratosphere Tower construction; interview clips with construction workers regarding challenges of constructing the tower; views of giant crane, construction elevator, interior of restaurant, roller coasters, and workers at the top of the buildling. 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 discuss the height and specifications for the Stratosphere Tower; interview clips with Dave Wirshing (President) and Keith Robertson (Operations); discussion about interior design of "Pavilions", observation decks, restaurants, and more; visuals of Tower interior and renderings; news anchor tours the rollercoaster and "Big Shot" rides atop Stratosphere 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.

Channel 8 "On the Record" interview with Bob Stupak; he shares his background and first coming to Las Vegas; developing and promoting his Vegas World casino; relationship with press and media; Superbowl $1 million dollar bet; challenging Donald Trump; developing the concept for the Stratosphere Tower; Tower height controversy; experience owning and running the Las Vegas Bullet newspaper; personal heros; predictions for the future of Las Vegas; Second half is Channel 13 "Newsmakers" interview with Bob Stupak discuss Stratosphere design; predictions for success of the tower; aviation/tower height controversy. 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.

News segment about the preview inside the Stratosphere Tower one week before opening; interview clips with Pat Marvel (Public Relations); clips of interior of casino showing the Pavilion interiors, gaming floors, and exterior of tower with rollercoaster. 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 possible plans to extend the Stratosphere Tower to be almost 1,800 feet; two locals parachute off Stratosphere Tower and are confronted by police; interview with locals and one of the jumpers discuss other Las Vegas "dare devil" stunts. 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.