Part 61, page 281
Document date 23 December 1976
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 61 p. 281 (DB Cooper-25490), Memo, dated 23 Dec 1976, serial LA 164-497-885 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-61/pages/281
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making a television documentary concerning the skyjacker known as D. B. COOPER. The documentary will be entitled "Still at Large." The documentary has not been sold to a network as yet. At the conclusion of the documentary, the company will offer a ten thousand dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of COOPER. [REDACTED] said the production company is aware that the FBI previously has released some information concerning this case. He specifically mentioned an Associated Press story as well as stories carried by the Portland "Oregonian" and the Seattle, Washington, "Times." [REDACTED] said that to complete the story of the investigation concerning COOPER that this company would like to interview on camera the appropriate FBI agents and/or officials concerning those matters which already have been reported in the above- mentioned news media.
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[REDACTED] said some of the reported information is attributed to SA [REDACTED] of the Portland Division, and that the production company would like to interview [REDACTED] as well as other knowledgeable agents or officials.
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For reference purposes, [REDACTED] said Alan Landsburg Productions recently completed a half-hour television documentary entitled "In Search Of," and in the recent past produced several Hallmark of Fame television shows including "Fear on Trial" featuring the actor GEORGE C. SCOTT as well as a recent television show entitled "In Search of Ancient Astronauts."
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[REDACTED] was advised that because the COOPER case is still being investigated by the FBI that legal requirements might preclude FBI participation in the documentary. He was advised that his request would be made known to FBIHQ and that the decision of FBIHQ would be called back to him.
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Above telephonically furnished to [REDACTED] External Affairs, FBIHQ, on 12/22/76. [REDACTED] said he would take the matter under consideration and would call back to Los Angeles.
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DB Cooper-25490