December 31, 2002: Art's Farewell Show - Predictions
Podcast: The Art Bell ArchivePublished On: Thu Jun 05 2025
Description: Art Bell broadcasts his final regular show on New Year's Eve, bidding farewell to over a decade of late-night radio. He takes time to acknowledge his support staff in the Medford, Oregon office, many of whom are losing their jobs as operations shift to Los Angeles. Crystal Gayle calls in to wish him well and they reflect on the song she wrote inspired by the program.The evening centers on the annual predictions tradition, with Art reviewing 123 predictions made for 2002 from the Bell family vault. Listeners score hits on topics ranging from cloning advances to increased UFO sightings, while predictions about Planet X and the Pope's passing receive a definitive "bonk." Callers from around the world phone in their forecasts for 2003, including predictions of a manned Mars mission, Korean unification, and gold reaching $400.Between predictions, Art fields calls from places as far-flung as Seoul, Moscow, and Busan. Peter Davenport of the National UFO Reporting Center offers warm tribute to Art's contributions to ufology. Throughout the broadcast, Art reminds listeners of the artbell.com website closing and the commemorative CD collection available for a final few hours.
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