Meet Lee Abrams:
He was the Chief Innovation Officer at the Tribune Co. until very recently.
There were a lot of stories going around about how his quick departure was punishment for a company-wide memo he sent containing links to some, erm, videos of questionable taste.
The good people in our RAMP (Radio and Music Pros) division thought that since linking to a video seems to have cost Abrams his job, it's only fitting that he use online video to tell his side of the story.
Watch the entire interview now at MyDamnChannel.com/RAMP.
Here's something to whet your appetite: Lee Abrams inspired one of those Hitler memes we were all so fond of for a while. You know the ones: we laughed and laughed when we watched them even though they starred HITLER.
Don't pretend like you don't know what we're talking about.
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My Damn Channel on 10/29/2009 7:10:11 AM by Meg Mylan
We must have had too much coffee this week.
Tons of new videos invading My Damn Channel - we're giving you comedy, music, parties, animation, interviews and more.
Spärhusen Performances: Inga D.
Spärhusen Interview
Easy To Assemble with Ask a Ninja
Pilot Season
Kris Kristofferson: Closer to the Bone
Grace Crashers: Halloween II
Grace Crashers: How To Crash A Party
Grace Crashers: How To Make Your Party Count
Harry Shearer with Judith Owen: Bonus Baby
RAMP with Lady Gaga
Soda Copped
Daily Grace
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