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The wild days of KPBS TV auctions in San Diego

In the 1970s and ’80s, KPBS turned primetime into a weeklong live auction where San Diegans could bid on everything from custom cars to dinner with host Ken Kramer. The events were chaotic, unforgettable and a huge community celebration.

This interview comes from The Finest podcast, where host Julia Dixon Evans revisits the KPBS archives with former general manager Tom Karlo and "About San Diego's" Ken Kramer, sharing behind-the-scenes memories from one of KPBS’ most unique chapters. Watch the highlights here, then hear the full story on The Finest podcast — available wherever you listen.