2 Fallen Stars, 1 Media Frenzy: The Day Michael Jackson Moonwalked Over Farrah Fawcett (Episode 131)
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Send us a Text Message.Los Angeles, California. June 25, 2009. The sun is shining. The temperature is 76 degrees with a slight breeze. It’s a slow news day. Blake Griffin is selected by the Clippers in the NBA draft. David Letterman has overtaken Conan O’Brien in the late night ratings. And The Black Eyed Peas’ “Boom Boom Pow” is dominating the pop charts. But it won’t be slow for long. Soon Charlie’s Brightest Angel will be dead. But as the tributes start rolling in, the King of Pop wil...
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