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Exploring Nevada: Neon Unplugged

Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs

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A DVD from the Nevada State Archives, which was recorded on VHS to begin with. This was from the series Exploring Nevada, a television series produced by the now-defunct Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs. This series is directed by Gwendolyn Clancy.

Exploring Nevada - Neon Unplugged: Signs From the Boneyard

This edition of Exploring Nevada explores the art and history of neon in Las Vegas. With Series host Gwen Clancy as on-camera guide, you'll visit the Neon Unplugged: Signs from the Boneyard exhibit at the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society in Las Vegas, then on to a special tour of historic signs restored to mint condition downtoen at "Glitter Gulch."

Next, you'll tour The Neon Museum's sign boneyard itself, and discover how to old signs, many of them long retired, are now inspiring interest in the old days, for Las Vegans and newcomers alike. You'll also meet legenday artist Berry Willis who designed the original "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign back in the 1950s.

This video includes interviews with Greta Brunschwyler (Nevada State Museum and Historical Society), Sandra Harris (The Neon Museum) Richard Hooker *Las Vegas Cultural Division), statements from museum staff and residents, and the impromptu, original song, Neon Skies performed by Ellis Rice.

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