Falling Satellite Nearly Collides with Airplane

Did anyone else think of NORTHERN EXPOSURE's infamous falling satellite episode when they heard this story?

The "satellite" show was the second season finale, "Slow Dance." In terms of riotous black humor, it was almost the equivalent of Chuckles the Clown's funeral on MARY TYLER MOORE. I'll avoid saying more so as not to spoil things for anyone who may be watching the series for the first time on DVD. :)

It sounds as though reality came uncomfortably close to art on Monday. Thankfully, no one was hurt.