204: A Look Back: The DC101 Christmas Massacre
22 years later, we look back at the tragedy of the DC101 Christmas Massacre, which resulted in the dismissal of Marc Chambers, Tod Perry and John Salwin.
Chapters (8)
- 00:03Seena Investigates IntroA mock-documentary style introduction setting the scene in December 1987.
- 01:06The VisionDiscussion of Tod's ambition to book Duran Duran and the station manager Smitty.
- 02:38The PromotionDetails on the over-budget planning and the 'Days of Christmas Bash' promos.
- 04:50The CrisisThe day of the show and the discovery that Duran Duran was stuck at O'Hare.
- 06:36Breaking the NewsThe hosts describe the poorly handled announcement to the crowd.
- 08:50Panic ModeSmitty's desperation and the decision to use the T-shirt launcher.
- 10:11The MassacreFiring glass bottles and mints into the crowd, leading to chaos.
- 13:01The AftermathThe fallout, firings, and the end of the 'Seena Investigates' segment.
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