The Max Headroom Incident

About this episode

This episode explores the infamous Max Headroom Incident where a man hijacked live broadcasts in Chicago in 1987.

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we are diving into one of the most infamous incidents in television broadcasting history...the Max Headroom Incident. In 1987 a man hijacked live broadcasts in Chicago wearing a Max Headroom mask, acted like an absolute menace, AND got away with it. Its a wild story so be sure to sit back, strap in, and enjoy. And be sure to call or text our hotline! Tell us your stories, text us photos and videos of evidence, or leave us a brief message or two by simply calling or texting 321-300-5606

People in this episode

Host: Cryptid Cocktail Party

Topics covered

• television history
• broadcasting
• hijacking
• Max Headroom
• Chicago
• infamous incidents

Keywords

• Max Headroom
• broadcast hijacking
• Chicago
• television incident
• 1987

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Chicago

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