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Jackson Memorial: Not Quite The Logistical "Thriller"

Published: Tuesday, 7 Jul 2009 | 2:47 PM ET

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By: Jane Wells
Correspondent

The anticipated crowd of 750,000 never materialized outside the Staples Center for the Michael Jackson memorial, and what many feared would be a nightmare has been less stressful than the Lakers celebration and parade just a few weeks ago.

Still, business is up at the hotels and restaurants, as I reported earlier.

But here's the most outlandish attempt yet to cash in, Michael Jackson's face on toast.

Thankfully, no one seems willing (as of this writing) to pay more than $20.50 for it. Actually, let me rephrase that. Who would pay $20.50 for Michael Jackson's face on a piece of toast?

Staples To Cash In On Jackson's Funeral

Then there was the most surprising shout out for Yum Brands' KFC [YUM Loading... () ], as Magic Johnson told mourners how shocked he was the day he discovered Jackson ate Kentucky Fried Chicken. "That made my day," said Johnson. It made Yum's day as well.