Michael Jackson told Martin Bashir he was worth over $1B. In 2009, he died more than $500M in debt.
Las Vegas, 2002.
"I remember getting $200,000 checks in the mail when I was like 12, 13 years old."
Bashir asks what he's worth now.
"It's way up there."
"Come on, Martin. I've done really well."
Over $1B? He says yes.
Then his favorite store in town.
"See, this is the shop. I bought so much stuff here."
2 urns. $275,000 each.
Bashir guesses the bill at a couple of million dollars. The manager won't say.
Later, Bashir put the day at $6M.
To Bashir, it looks like Louis XIV's palace.
"It's my taste."
In 2005, a forensic accountant testified.
His finances at the time of the documentary: $415M owed, about $130M in assets.
He was spending $20M to $30M a year more than he earned.
In June 2009, he died owing more than $500M.
One question came before the shopping.
"Have you always been good with your money?"
"With my money? Yes."
I’ll tell you what, we’re having an earthqua—”
On this day, October 17, 1989, a massive 6.9 earthquake struck San Francisco during the live broadcast of the World Series.
Does anyone remember watching this unfold live?
Incredible footage of announcers Al Michaels and Tim McCarver maintaining their composure, unsure if they were even still on the air.
The series, played between Bay Area rivals Oakland A’s and San Francisco Giants, would forever be remembered as the “Earthquake Series.
One of my favorite things about this Cartoon Network leak is that I get to see the backgrounds in HD now.
The Ed's had so much personality hidden in their rooms. Double D owning legos, Ed owning model kits, cool stuff.
The amazing Typewriter Concerto...
For anyone who needs a smile today...
This is Leroy Anderson's 'The Typewriter' for orchestra, complete with all the familiar 'dings' and clitter-clattering of a typewriter. The soloist here is Alfredo Anaya, with conductor Miguel Roa