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August 29, 1997: Best of Open Lines - Mel's Hole, Area 51 Pilot, Bugs, Robert Salas, & more..
Published 2 years, 4 months ago
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This special Labor Day weekend compilation showcases some of the most memorable moments from the Art Bell archives. The program opens with a return visit from Mel, the Washington State man who claims to have a bottomless hole on his rural property near Ellensburg. Mel reports letting down over 80,000 feet of fishing line without hitting bottom, and shares local legends including a story about a dead dog thrown into the hole that was later seen alive wearing its original collar.
The second hour features the classic call from a man identifying himself as a pilot flying a homebuilt Long-EZ aircraft directly into restricted Area 51 airspace. He describes searchlights, a scrambled F-16, and something rising from an underground elevator before the call cuts out abruptly. The program also includes segments on Bigfoot, with a caller named Dan from Missouri describing a nighttime encounter with a creature standing ten to twelve feet tall, accompanied by a blue ball of light.
An update from Mel reveals he has signed a lucrative lease agreement for his property and plans to emigrate to Australia, with a stipulation that his remains be disposed of in the hole upon his death.
The second hour features the classic call from a man identifying himself as a pilot flying a homebuilt Long-EZ aircraft directly into restricted Area 51 airspace. He describes searchlights, a scrambled F-16, and something rising from an underground elevator before the call cuts out abruptly. The program also includes segments on Bigfoot, with a caller named Dan from Missouri describing a nighttime encounter with a creature standing ten to twelve feet tall, accompanied by a blue ball of light.
An update from Mel reveals he has signed a lucrative lease agreement for his property and plans to emigrate to Australia, with a stipulation that his remains be disposed of in the hole upon his death.