Movie Description
Jackpot at Tahoe
(1963)Overview
Assignment Four documentary film made by KRON-TV which first aired on September 16th 1963. Narrated by Art Brown, it examines tension caused by conflicts in interest between preservation of Lake Tahoe's recreational areas and rapid development of the gambling industry in South Lake Tahoe (which was incorporated as a city in 1965). Includes scenes featuring: Lake Tahoe and the surrounding countryside; people enjoying leisure time at Harvey's Wagon Wheel Resort and Harrah's Club casinos; stars like Sammy Davis Jr. performing on-stage and a glimpse of circus performer Emmett Kelly, Sr. in his dressing room. Also interviews with: Harvey Gross; William Leadbetter; William F. Harrah; Dean Seeger and the editor of the Tahoe Times. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.
Featured Crew
- Director : Al Scollay
- Producer : Bob Anderson
- Writer : Bob Anderson
- Cast : Sammy Davis Jr.,Art Brown
Cast
Self
Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleJackpot at Tahoe
Status Released
Release Information
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1963-09-16
Original Language
Runtime 00h 25m
Homepagehttps://diva.sfsu.edu/collections/sfbatv/bundles/228145
Production CompaniesKRON-TV
Genres
- Documentary























