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Local news anchors discuss the fire at top of the Stratosphere Tower while under construction; tower caught fire after midnight and burned for three hours; anchors discuss the challenges for the fire fighters, the evacuation of Vegas World and nearby neighbors; interview clips with witnesses; all clips show footage of the tower on fire, firefighters putting it out, and news anchors stand outside the 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.

"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.

Las Vegas One rebroadcast of KLAS Channel 8 and Bloomberg news reporting, and KCLV Channel 2 recording of a Las Vegas City Council meeting, January 7, 2004. Topics include Cheetahs strip club liquor license, negotiations on the height of the Station Casinos Red Rock tower, Las Vegas searched for dirty nuclear bombs. 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 Bob Stupak's recovery and return home after motorcycle crash in March; short clip of Stupak answering question as he leaves the rehabiliation facility; clips of news coverage of March accident; interview clip with Stupak saying he died but is ready to move forward; Stupak appears upbeat and walking with just a cane; Stupak interviewed in his home after returning from the hospital, he expresses gratitude for the support and credits Phyllis McGuire with his speedy recovery; discuss what is next for Stupak. 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.

Local news segments and b-roll footage of two high-rise jumps that stuntman Dan Koko made from Bob Stupak's Vegas World Hotel structure in 1984. The first jump of 225 feet made on May 19, 1984; the second jump of world record acclaim of 326 feet, made on August 30, 1984. Clips include b-roll of the jumps, soundbites with Koko, and reporters interviewing Koko discussing his motivations for the jumps. 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 material file.