I think this all started with the Todd Rogers Atari Dragster WR proving to be impossible (using computer controlled inputs, and perfect start moments). Naturally the Billy Mitchell tape would prove to be another project for YT sleuths.

The tape has screens that load more like a mame screen loads, and contained artifacts ('girder tails') that apparently only show up when running mame hardware. There is discussion about what versions of mame existed then, and how the differences may be noticed on screen.

I really hope with this live million point game that he can begin to rebuild some of that lost reputation, at least with some people in that community. He's a nice guy and I consider myself a fan despite what he might've done with that tape.

I thought it was interesting that his son blew through the post game hardware verification Blair Witch style. You couldn't see dips or board markings, the camera was bouncing all over.
Still...he played quite conservative on barrel boards, and left a lot of points on the table by purposely ending his game at 1 million even. There was room to score much higher, but still nowhere near Lakeman.

Anyone who can score 1 million points on arcade Donkey Kong has my respect.

Anyone who can get through the invisible landscape stages of Gravitar does too.

I'll admit to being a classic arcade WR fanboy, whatever. I also think baseball is boring, different strokes.