In 1989, physicist Bob Lazar claimed that the U.S. government was secretly storing captured UFOs near Groom Lake, Nevada. He soon revealed his identity publicly, sparking decades of debate and speculation. Lazar recounted his work at Area 51, describing strict security, secret flights, and bus rides with blacked-out windows. He spoke about his career in defense projects and inventions, including a jet-powered car and a hydrogen-powered vehicle.

Lazar described seeing a 52-foot-wide UFO, initially believing it was of U.S. origin. Authorities, however, told him it came from the Zeta Reticuli star system and that the government possessed eight more. His job was to see if the craft could be replicated with earthly materials. He said its power source generated unusual gravitational effects, causing light to bend and a candle flame to "freeze."

He also mentioned "element 115," which allegedly powered the UFO. Lazar was caught by security after bringing friends near Area 51. He said the craft appeared seamless, like it was injection-molded, and seemed designed for beings the size of children. In the first hour, Art discussed a prediction by the Amazing Kreskin of a major UFO sighting said to occur during the broadcast, and included news and Open Lines.