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Whispers of Impropriety Surround High Living Manager
24:06 - 29:45 (05:39)
In the early 1970s, rumors of impropriety began to surface surrounding a high living manager, who was suspected of taking kickbacks from suppliers and managing a conservative corporation like the Partridge family. The whispers of a midlife crisis also contributed to the growing suspicions.
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An executive went under a big midlife crisis at 40, got facial reconstructive surgery, lost weight, styled up himself to look more masculine and started dressing like the Partridge family to manage the most conservative corporation in America.
24:06 - 26:24 (02:18)
Summary
An executive went under a big midlife crisis at 40, got facial reconstructive surgery, lost weight, styled up himself to look more masculine and started dressing like the Partridge family to manage the most conservative corporation in America.
ChapterWhispers of Impropriety Surround High Living Manager
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In the early 1970s rumors started circulating about an auto industry executive taking kickbacks from suppliers and living a lavish lifestyle.
26:24 - 28:13 (01:49)
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In the early 1970s rumors started circulating about an auto industry executive taking kickbacks from suppliers and living a lavish lifestyle. He had a reputation so bad that it was believed he leaked a text of his own speech about quality control to the press.
ChapterWhispers of Impropriety Surround High Living Manager
EpisodeLet's Talk About John DeLorean
PodcastStuff You Should Know
John DeLorean left General Motors in April of 1973, with conflicting reports on whether he resigned or was fired, citing a dislike for the job despite the high pay.
28:13 - 29:45 (01:32)
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John DeLorean left General Motors in April of 1973, with conflicting reports on whether he resigned or was fired, citing a dislike for the job despite the high pay. This departure allowed DeLorean to claim that he was the one who fired GM.