When a 20-year-old attempts to win a fighter jet in a Pepsi sweepstakes, he sets the stage for a David versus Goliath court battle for the history books.
Cast: John Leonard, Michael Patti, Todd Hoffman
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Limited Series
4 episodes
1. The Kid from SeattleSeven million Pepsi Points to win a fighter jet? It should have been impossible. But 20-year-old John Leonard sees the ad in 1995 — and finds a loophole.TV-MACC38minNov 17, 2022
2. Let's Make a DealJohn and Todd perfect their scheme. They send in their Pepsi Points and their check, and wait. The Pepsi executives scramble, and the lawyers descend.TV-MACC44minNov 17, 2022
3. The Bad News BearsThe Pentagon has to issue a statement. Scammers start to circle. To win this case, John needs to go to trial in the court of public opinion.TV-MACC37minNov 17, 2022
4. Landing the PlaneInterviewees recall a 1992 campaign in the Philippines that went so awry, it led to riots and deaths. In 1999, John's court battle reaches a conclusion.TV-MACC42minNov 17, 2022
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When a 20-year-old attempts to win a fighter jet in a Pepsi sweepstakes, he sets the stage for a David versus Goliath court battle for the history books.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Andrew Fried, Andrew Renzi, Dane Lillegard, Jordan Wynn
- Studio
- Boardwalk Pictures
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
