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In 2024, a former Antenna 3 editor (who spoke on condition of anonymity) told a podcast that a low-generation copy of the exclusive does exist—in a private collection in Switzerland. "The owner is not a journalist," the source said. "He is a collector of memoria sporca (dirty memory). He will not sell it because selling it proves chain of custody. He will only release it upon his death."

La Bustarella , which aired on Antenna 3 Lombardia from 1978 to 1984, was a groundbreaking, controversial Italian "variety-game" show hosted by Ettore Andenna. Known for launching careers and featuring provocative, risque, and popular regional games, the show is considered a precursor to modern commercial television in Italy. Historic clips of the show can be viewed at Via Per Busto 15 Antenna 3 La Bustarella Video - Facebook antenna 3 la bustarella video exclusive

The premise of "La Bustarella" was revolutionary for its time. Viewers were encouraged to send in their own bustarelle —not of money, but of evidence. The show acted as a people’s court, exposing local political corruption, Milanese finance scandals, and celebrity misdemeanors. Each episode would open with Cucuzza holding a physical envelope, ripping it open on air, and reading the accusation aloud. In 2024, a former Antenna 3 editor (who