Landing the Plane • 2022 • episode "S1E4" • Pepsi, Where's My Jet?

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Interviewees 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.

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Pepsi, Where's My Jet? • 2022 • 4 episodes •

The Kid from Seattle

The Kid from Seattle

Seven 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.

Let's Make a Deal

Let's Make a Deal

John and Todd perfect their scheme. They send in their Pepsi Points and their check, and wait. The Pepsi executives scramble, and the lawyers descend.

2022 • People

The Bad News Bears

The Bad News Bears

The 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.

2022 • People

Landing the Plane

Landing the Plane

Interviewees 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.

2022 • People

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