19. The Tomcat and 'Top Gun' (the movie)

[@jonmoceri]

This is the best discussion of the making of Top Gun.

[@SundownerTV]

The one and only Bozo Abel! It was a delight to hear about his aviation experience from his youth up to the time Top Gun was filmed. I didn't know until watching this interview that he was into building model planes.

[@JY-fu9gf]

Only 9k views?! I thought I had already heard enough commentary on TG but this was the best and most fun behind-the-scenes conversation ❤

[@jaykay6387]

Yes, definitely the best "down and dirty" behind the scenes anecdotes I've seen about the making of Top Gun. I am a guy who actually reads the "credits" of films and was always curious as to the backstories of the pilots that were listed. Now, I know a little bit about that, and it was actually more interesting than I thought it would be! Congratulations to all of you. I also saw an interview that Ward Carroll did with "Heater", which was great, but this really got into "the weeds". Awesome.

[@pi.actual]

Wow, so many jewels in this conversation. Thanks guys.

[@EveryoneIsFightingSomeBattle]

Great stuff! If I'm not mistaken, the exact F-14 Bozo flew during the tower flyby scene is on static display on the deck of the Lexington in Corpus Christi, TX.

[@charlesmandelin2499]

I was 17 when TG came out, it informed my decision to join the Navy. Crappy eyes prevented me from being a pilot/NFO, but I was aircrew, and I did get my commission.

[@wayneroyal3137]

Second time watching this. What a great interview, interesting fun fact, Bozo did a speech at the fly in community where my dad lives. Jungle also has a hanger there! This is a great series..

[@tetreaulthank4068]

Wow ! No one could have even imagined what this all took to bring this movie to fruationz, im just total awe of eveeryone of you. Thank you all !!

[@derrickfowlkes4228]

Damm!!.. You guys are awesome!!.. The naval aviation around that time, you guys made it very very cool!!.. Nothing in this newer generations could ever surpass you guy's era of military aviation from the 80s to THE 90s!!

[@chaddytee726]

the famous bozo!, I remember tom cruise talking about him in an interview.

[@Topgunphoto]

that was such a funny interview by Tom.

[@Bbee_16]

I remember watching the "Entertainment Tonight" sneek peek first look at the Movie TopGun. And that was, as they say sold it. Thankyou for sharing you made us all marvel in awe at what you guys do.

[@PhysicalDimension]

Best one yet! Enjoyed this very much, great background stories, absolutely amazing! Love it!

[@danam0228]

Awesome episode. So funny how the hosts tried wrapping it up more than once, went on for an extra 10 minutes, but all good stuff, especially the HUD stuff at end

[@rostamr4096]

I really enjoy this..thanks guys

[@Haurdead123]

Some really great stories in this one. Awesome episode.

[@andreim841]

I remember Tom Cruise telling the story of how Bozo turned him into a pretzel in the back seat :)

[@jameshetfield3105]

Great episode!

[@nordan00]

Awesome and entertaining, guys!

[@jpbirdie11]

Loved! Loved! Loved this chat!! 🌟🌟

[@johnferguson1455]

That was a really fun watch!

[@johnferguson1455]

I have known Clay for many years, instantly recognized his voice on the HUD tape. Very cool.

[@elosogonzalez8739]

Thank you for your service and your efforts in making MY STILL FAVORITE MOVIE! I'm guessing Lt. Stephens didn't get his nickname "Organ" by having a big heart. Right? I'm sure he's a great guy too.😂

[@Delatta1961]

I was an Army Instructor Pilot at Ft Rucker when the movie premiered. I saw it as a combat aviator, but still thought it was good. The embarrassing event was the Army wanted to make a movie similar to Top Gun called “Firebirds”. It was so cringeworthy I wanted to hide my occupation.

[@FighterPilotPodcast]

Air Force peeps say the same about "Iron Eagle." Oh well.

[@sambryan5378]

Creating a map that led civilian women straight to the club is some real Navy shit lmao

[@Topgunphoto]

Bozo is so right about the start of up the movie being the best viewing of carrier ops, it's what got me to want to get into the Navy. Sadly motorcycle accident prevented that. These are great stories, can't imagine how proud your kids and grandkids are telling their friends these stories.

[@Bbee_16]

The Beginning sequence is "The" perfect setup to what the movie is about. my favourite part of the beginning sequence of shots, The Deflector doors rising & locking into position & the rear view in full burner against the deflector shield.

[@c5zo6adventures41]

The ultimate behind-the-scenes!!!!

[@dks13827]

Who is in your intro......with the canopy coming down ????

[@Femur15]

@Smegs: where in Illinois did you move to?

[@johnbrunner2816]

Double thumbs up.

[@FighterPilotPodcast]

Thank you thank you

[@D5Pasadena]

This should be an iTunes extra when you buy the movie!

[@bruces3613]

I always wondered who the guy with the big hair out singing everyone was.

[@FighterPilotPodcast]

Now you know 😎

[@johnb7490]

The movie Top Gun was a favorite on the USS Ranger in 1987

[@kawai99100]

Us too on the USS Lexington in 89. Everyone was still talking about it then, 3 years later!!

[@xile_hc]

Awesome chat

[@Dutch1982]

What did Cassidy think of the actual flyby scene?

[@mandyfox9376]

Watch the mountains

[@darekcieslik6838]

Awesome episode now I know who did the tower fly by. 😀

[@johnb7490]

Does a ranger favorite