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Vegas World marketing techniques under investigation: video

Date

1992-07-20

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchor discusses Bob Stupak's controversial marketing techniques for new Stratosphere Tower; State Gaming regulators and FBI investigate membership offers and possible over-selling by Stupak; interview clips with Stupak's attorney. 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 last of damaged crane remove: video

Date

1993-09-14

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchor discusses last piece of damaged crane was removed from the top of the tower after fire; visuals of construction workers dismantling crane. 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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"Nevada Week in Review" on Vegas World tower: video

Date

1991-10-25

Archival Collection

Description

Mitch Fox hosts panel of journalists to discuss Bob Stupak's marketing techinques for Stratosphere tower that are under investigation and the approval of the project plan by city officials and 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.

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Stratosphere Tower marquee installation and roller coaster testing: video

Date

1996-04-19

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors discuss final preparation to open Stratosphere while visuals of tower under construction and cranes installing final signage and marquee; news anchor reports from Stratosphere days before opening; letters from sign on ground before being installed; rollercoaster tested prior to opening; news anchor reports from helicopter while showing views fo the coaster on top of Stratosphere. 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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"Hard Copy" segment about Bob Stupak : video

Date

1991-06-25

Archival Collection

Description

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.

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Bob Stupak "Wierd Bob, Very Wierd": video

Date

1997-05

Archival Collection

Description

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 presentation was cancelled so this is how Stupak is communicating with 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.

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"Samantha Stupak the Dog" news segment: video

Date

1991-07-30

Archival Collection

Description

Dr. David Tack with "Samantha Stupak" the dog talking about a dangerous disease called "wobble" syndrome. 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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"Nevada Week in Review": video

Date

1990-02-09

Archival Collection

Description

Host Claudia Collins with a panel of Nevada journalists discusses Bob Stupak making it to the Wall Street Journal, regarding the financing of Stupak's Tower; group discusses marketing strategies present in casinos throughout Las Vegas and Stupak's controversial marketing strategy for the 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.

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Overview of Bob Stupak and the Stratosphere Tower timeline: video

Date

1994 (year approximate) to 1996 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

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.

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Grand opening of the Venetian Hotel/Casino: video

Date

1999-05-03

Archival Collection

Description

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.

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