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Lucky 7 was one of the USA s first pirate TV stations. For three nights the station broadcasted sci-fi shows, films, and pornos from Syracuse NY. The broadcast also included a person in mask wearing a noose. The culprits were never caught but the broadcast likely came from Syracuse University.

Jul 16, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Lucky 7 was one of the USA’s first pirate TV stations. For three nights the station broadcasted sci-fi shows, films, and pornos from Syracuse NY. The broadcast also included a person in mask wearing a noose. The culprits were never caught but the broadcast likely came from Syracuse University.

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