Catch the Wave, Not the Criminal: The Max Headroom Signal Hijacking
Ridiculous Crime
iHeartPodcasts
4.5 • 1.4K Ratings
🗓️ 5 May 2022
⏱️ 64 minutes
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Summary
Ah, the 80s. Back when MTV ruled the airwaves, shoulder pads were mandatory, Coca Cola was going through some identity issues, and television signal jacking was still possible. It was a magical time when someone in Chicago could turn on the tv and get an unintended eyeful of weirdness, thanks to a rascally criminal in a Max Headroom mask.`
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