There are many references on the Internet for a roast turkey recipe
purportedly originated by the author Morton Thompson. It is said to be
indescribably delicious.
  Now, the recipe is so complex and difficult that it set me to
wondering if it is for real or a joke recipe. Has anyone tried it?

K22,

Thanks for accepting my findings as your official answer! I've
reposted the links below.

Notes from the Dreamtime: A Turkey Tale
http://sewayoleme.wordpress.com/2006/11/14/a-turkey-tale
 
Hungry in Hogtown: Morton Thompson is a sick bastard!
http://hungryinhogtown.typepad.com/hungry_in_hogtown/2005/12/morton_thompson.html

Personally, the incredibly elaborate Morton Thompson turkey recipe
never sounded worth trying. Besides, my husband would pitch a fit if I
served him a turkey that looked as if Rambo had assaulted it with a
flamethrower.

This was the Google search string that led me to the links:

Google Web Search: turkey recipe "morton thompson"
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=turkey+recipe+%22morton+thompson%22

Best always,
Pink

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Request for Answer Clarification by knowitall22-ga on 23 Nov 2006 07:36 PST

Pink: For some unknown reason I have not received the instruction to
pay the answerig fee. If not fixed soon, I shall re-post the question
directed to you only.
  Your comment?
K22

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Clarification of Answer by pinkfreud-ga on 23 Nov 2006 10:41 PST

K22,

Never fear: GA's email notification system hasn't been functioning
properly, but the payment system is still working. My account has been
credited with my share of the fee.

~Pink

Here's a page that may interest you:

http://sewayoleme.wordpress.com/2006/11/14/a-turkey-tale

Another interesting page, with a photo of the turkey:

http://hungryinhogtown.typepad.com/hungry_in_hogtown/2005/12/morton_thompson.html

Dear Pink: Post your comments as an answer and collect. It tells me
what I need to know: the recipe is not worth the trouble.
Thanks,
K22