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Channel 8 news segment on Stratosphere investment seminar at the Rio: video

Date

1996-09-07

Archival Collection

Description

Channel 8 news segment about an investment seminar held at the Rio Casino and Hotel for stockholders and potential stockholders interested in buying shares of Stratosphere Tower stock. Footage includes interviews with Stratosphere interim president Richard Schuetz and stockholders. 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 about Bob Stupak's sale of Vegas World and Stratosphere: video

Date

1993-11-17

Archival Collection

Description

Local news channel anchors discuss Bob Stupak's sale of Vegas World and the Stratosphere to Lyle Berman/Grand Casinos amid financial troubles with the Stratosphere construction; Lyle Berman comments on the sale throughout the various clips. 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 about the "Big Shot" ride on top the Stratosphere: video

Date

1996-02-24

Archival Collection

Description

Ribbon cutting of the "Big Shot" ride atop the Stratosphere Tower with Bob Stupak and Lyle Berman present. The two then test the ride along with other casino employees and you hear reactions from those on the ride. 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 segments about Stratosphere's financial losses after opening in April 1996: video

Date

1996-08-22

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors discuss Grand Casinos seeking financial assistance and new marketing strategies for the Stratosphere Tower after $11 million dollars in financial losses after opening; exterior and interior views of the newly opened 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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News segments about Stratosphere's adjusted gaming odds to attract more customers: video

Date

1996-09-27 to 1996-09-27

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors discuss the Stratosphere's need to change gaming odds on roulette, craps, and blackjack, as well as open new games due to financial losses. 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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"1995 Year in Review": video

Date

1995-12-31

Archival Collection

Description

Highlights the following hotels and experiences opening, beginning planning, or implosion: Hard Rock hotel; monorail between Bally's and MGM; Texas Station; Fremont Street Experience; Bellagio, New York-Bew York; Monte Carlo; Paris Las Vegas; Stratosphere; Landmark implosion; Second half covers unions, Bob Stupak, Huntridge Theater; large fires; tragic evets; Landmark implosion; Fremont Street Experience. 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 segments about high winds pausing progress of Stratosphere's crane removal: video

Date

1993-09-08

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors discuss eminent removal of the crane damaged in the Stratosphere fire, and investigation into the cause of the fire; shots of the damaged crane and building are shown; discussion of the high winds pausing the crane removal and investigation. 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 segments about the Luxor and Stratosphere Tower construction-related fires: video

Date

1993-09-13 to 1993-09-14

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors discuss the high winds pausing work on the Stratosphere tower after the 1993 fire; shots of the damaged crane and building are shown; Perini Construction company's ties to the Luxor and Stratosphere Tower fires. 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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"Street Talk" segment about Bob Stupak's possible political campaign and "Belly of Beast!" gorilla ride: video

Date

1996-01-11

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors discuss the probability of Bob Stupak running for political office after hosting multiple press conferences, creating a charitable foundation, and hiring a political consultant; reporting on the City Planning Committee's approval of the "Belly of the Beast!" gorilla ride; interviews with local residents regarding public opinion on the ride. 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 height controversy: video

Date

1994-06-11

Archival Collection

Description

News anchor discusses the criticism of Stratosphere Tower, interviews locals and Bob Stupak on the topic, controversy over height increase (from 1,000 to 1,800 feet) and the FAA; "Nevada Week in Review" segment discusses city vote on tower height and controversy the following week and county disapproval of the 1,800 height increase. 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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