California was calling; John Barry and Jim Perry listened. In the summer of 1980, both traded snow and frost heaves for sunshine and temblors. Before they left New Hampshire, their fellow Wayne Greeners arranged a proper send-off—a toga party.

The highlight of the event was the execution by shotgun of John's 21-inch floor model television. The one small hitch in the plan was our lack of a shotgun. No problem! The ever resourceful Mr. Barry walked to a neighbor's house, clad in his toga, and asked to borrow a shotgun. In a heartwarming display of generosity, coupled with a startling lack of judgement, our neighbor loaned John the weapon.

The television was tuned to a particularly obnoxious program, and when the moment seemed right, John blasted it into next week. No party-goers were killed, or even injured, and a grand time was had by all, as the photos below illustrate.

The photos also guarantee that no one pictured will ever be able to run for public office. At least the statute of limitations has expired. We think.

Dead-Eye Barry puts one squarely through the picture tube.

Interactive TV, circa 1980. John is congratulated by Jim Perry.

A lovely couple. After the excitement of the TV's demise,
Jim had a nice nap, accompanied by his inflatable friend.

Suzy was sad because she didn't have a toga. John had always
admired Suzy's slinky red dress. Problem solved!

Thigh biting. Don't ask.