Family Flight (1972 TV Movie) Rod Taylor, Dina Merrill

During a flight from San Diego to Florida, the Carlyle family is surprised by a weather front in the Rocky Mountains. They have to do an emergency landing in a Mexican desert, with their plane damaged. Latent tensions in the family interfere with the efforts to solve their desperate situation. Starring Rod Taylor, Dina Merrill, Kristoffer Tabori, Janet Margolin, Gene Nelson, Richard Roat and Ed Begley Jr.

[@Anita67x]

🇬🇧 So many of us would rather watch these old movies rather than the stuff that comes out today. Ty 👌🏻

[@frankscalzo7048]

You've sure for that right. I watch DVD's of The Saint, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., The Prisoner, etc.

[@GlennRobert-ix6dj]

Really enjoyed this movie . Was 21 at that time and to me the movies seemed real . No shooting and killing . How life was lived . Wish I could go back to those days .

[@kamranhamidfar1725]

Amazing film. No mobile, phones no distractions and no instagrams

[@paulchristman2456]

My parents allowed me to stay up past my bedtime to watch this when it originally aired on a school night, back when my life was boy Scouts, swimming at the Y, school, and church.

[@weepingwillow-ud6xl]

I was 6 when the film first came out, but saw the Y.T upload some 46 years later. Rod Taylor was a fine actor, always enjoyed his films. It was only 4 years ago he passed away in Beverly Hills he was 84.

[@ysanchez7292]

lololo , I only got church no boy scouts, and no swimming at the Y , you had it good...

[@kidmack1121]

It debuted during the summer? Maybe that's why I missed it. There aren't too many of them that I didn't see, or at least remember the trailers for.

[@daviddunsmore103]

Wikipedia says that this movie first aired on ABC on October 25th, 1972, which fell on a Wednesday, yes I checked.

[@md69cs]

Swimming at the Y? I've dined at the Y...

[@johnandrew1727]

I love this film from 1972 as it reminds me of life back then.

[@gtc1961]

I saw this movie back when it aired on TV with my older brother, he had just gotten his private pilot's license that year and my dad was already a pilot. I joined the navy 6 years later and actually served on the Ranger's sister ship, USS Independence, on the flight deck. A year after I got out in 1984, I got my private pilot's license too. The Navion was always one of my favorite general aviation planes because of this movie....and it's just a cool plane.

[@allybally0021]

Outstanding entertainment....way better than anything current.

[@wullewulle100]

I watched this movie 45 years ago in my country Germany. I searched for this movie until now. I am so thankful to see it here again. Thanks for uploading😊

[@francesfarmer736]

I missed this movie in the 70s, glad I can see it on KZbin 🎉Very Good 🎥🍿🍿🍿

[@sherrijo2591]

Yeah,,,,,,we need more of these wholesome movie,,,,,

[@stevedow5842]

I saw this TV-movie when it first aired when I was age 13. Although I never became a pilot (not good enough eyesight) it did in a way eventually inspire me to join the U.S. Navy -- and now after nearly 50 years, I am not so happily retired. Fond memories...

[@vkojha1942]

Awesome movie. I become emotional when I compare such vintage movies with the trash of the modern time. Rod Taylor a class apart from the rest in this flick.

[@michelleregis6181]

I agree with that.

[@williamanthony9090]

Whatever... As much as I've always liked Rod Taylor, by this point in his career he was probably happy for any work that came his way. Rather than contemplate who had the bigger acting chops, I just got lost in the story and wondered if David and Carol were going to be doing any mattress dancing after being rescued by the navy.

[@Nacho-Mamma]

@@williamanthony9090 Rod Taylor always kept himself busy, whether TV, feature film, stage, radio, or singing, he was definitely not begging or grasping for anything that would come his way. Sure, he may have been a freaking drama queen on set, but he knew his craft, and did it well. He just never got his due credit.

[@lorileew2337]

@@williamanthony9090 Australian Rod Taylor has always been one of my favorite actors his 1st movie role was a short film in 1951 then a Big Screen role in 1954.. Rod worked in Big Screen roles, Television movies, Guest Starred on TV shows, and Acted Theatre Roles from 50s-2009.. Rod Taylor's last Big Screen role was portraying Winston Churchill in Inglorious Bastards which starred Brad Pitt.. You're wrong Rod Taylor acting skills were good enough he had Studios and Director's wanting him he wasn't a washed up actor from 1954-2009..

[@quentinlickliter4697]

That was a damn good movie. Rod Taylor displays a wide array of talent here ... 8?10

[@zennabella1676]

YES ROD TAYLOR IS A GOOD ACTOR. HE PLAYED A MORE PLACID ROLE IN THE TIME MACHINE COMPARED TO THIS MOVIE. I FOUND HIM MORE ASSERTIVE AND DOMINANT IN THIS MOIVIE.

[@latasri494]

What a powerful movie of grit and determination and coming up trumps against all odds. Thanks for the upload

[@iraromano4108]

A great movie.I haven't seen since it first aired...brings back memories...Bring back some more tv movies

[@kidmack1121]

Do you remember which network it debuted on? Maybe I missed it because of Summer vacation.

[@daviddunsmore103]

Wikipedia says that this movie first aired on ABC on October 25th, 1972, so unless you had really long summer vacations back in the '70s, you may have missed it for some other reason.

[@tombrunila2695]

This movie was aired in Finland in the early 70's aroun4 74-75, and I still remember it quite well.

[@CVenza]

Great movie! Remembered Rod Taylor from other movies. Navy very impressive.

[@CarHerzO]

Outstanding. Never expected less from Rod Taylor. Rip.

[@karengower-um6of]

Great movie. The characters have good chemistry. Love Rod Taylor and i would watch him in anything.

[@lindagross8370]

I was 15, and saw this the first time it aired...I fell in love with Kristoffer Tabori the second he came on screen....been smitten ever since....love this film!!!

[@jonchaney]

He had a great looking tush in this movie :)

[@Theaddora]

​@jonchan leave him be!!

[@md69cs]

Haven't seen this since the late 70s. Been looking for a while and finally found it. Time to watch it again...

[@markanthonymarla]

*NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL* ... A ... *MOVIE* !!! .. I'm Darn glad I found your site THANK YOU FOR A GREAT UPLOAD AND MOVIE !!! ... MORE PLEASE MORE .... WITH *Rod Taylor, Dina Merrill* .... IT DOESN'T GET BETTER THAN THIS

[@stevendegiorgio3143]

The Navion is a great private plane,built like a tank.The last time I saw one was back in 1983 when I was attending aircraft mechanic school.My school had a blue one and we had a silver Cessna 310 and a blue Dehaveland Beaver,Another really tough made airplane.I got my A&P in 1985.

[@m10bob22]

High rated movie on the IMDB site...Rod Taylor has been one of my favorite actors since I saw him in The Time Machine. He was one of John Wayne's best friends. Several other stars in this movie as well...Thank you for posting this rare movie!

[@zennabella1676]

YES, HE PLAYED A VERY GOOD ROLE IN THE TIME MACHINE, THAT IS MY FAVOURITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME.

[@brooke8567]

The Birds!

[@TheAquarian214]

Wonderful movie…full of suspense and family values…Loved the ending. Thank you for the upload!

[@colinwhite3285]

What a great little film and you don't see much with Rod Taylor in anymore, great upload thank you for putting this up.

[@aneamarlivana172]

That's because Rod Taylor, alas, died in 2015.

[@zennabella1676]

@@aneamarlivana172 YES, I KNEW HE HAD PASSED AWAY, I THINK HE LIVED A LONG LIFE THOUGH. HE WAS OLDER THAN ME AND IM MY 70S NOW.

[@JanetElson]

Last role was Winston Churchill

[@seanstewart6893]

It's no mistake Rod Taylor,was a huge star,what a presence,a real superstar,shame he turns the role of Bond down,yes the producer's offered it to him,but because the film was so low budget he said no,always regretted it afterwards,he would of been a fantastic Bond,the best ever,Rod Taylor is Bond.

[@karengower-um6of]

I did not know Rod Taylor was offered the roll of James Bond yes he would have been great not to mention how handsome he is. Back in 1966 when The Birds came out I was 9 years old when I laid eyes on Rod I fell in love. Have loved him ever since RIP Rod.

[@renasmith4123]

My dad has this plane well built aircraft. Thanks for the upload he is now gone but great memories.

[@TheGrumpyEnglishman]

Navion.

[@lindalcoomes]

Good to see Rod Taylor again. Haven't seen him since he faught the Morlocks!

[@cotswoldcuckoo775]

Try Cry of the Innocent ( 1980 ) also on KZbin.

[@stephanblack4558]

He's dead.

[@lindaterrell6104]

Linda Coomes Look for him in a movie titled “Chuka”. Intense.

[@lindalcoomes]

🤣Those Morlocks are the most terrifying monsters ever, imo. Since I was 7.

[@nithianandhannaidoo7130]

Brilliant movie.I love movies that involve airplanes,always so exciting.Amazing how they got out of a tough situation against all odds.Good cast and well acted.❤

[@bestdealdoors]

I remember seeing that on TV in 1972 wow 48 years ago lol that's where I learned how to make water with a rock and plastic when I was 11 years old now I will be turning 59 lol thanks for a great old movie. Oh i bought an Oregon Trails series with Rod Taylor in it thanks again. E

[@michellereed5638]

Hey, thanks, for posting this movie! I needed this! My first Labor Day Weekend Holiday since my Mother passed away. I have been praying off and on all weekend for victims and survivors and people preparing for Hurricane Dorian. This movie picked up my spirits. Bless you for posting! Exciting, and nice to see life changing attitudes and good ending! Clean movie too. Wish they made them like this more often! This was made during an era when television still had decent standards! Too bad we can go back to those days! Hugs from Oregon!

[@fearofghosts8579]

You're very welcome! All the best to you. 😊

[@joespitler3929]

Condolences on your lost. Unfortunately I know what you're going through, lost my mom back in 2000.

[@kathleenshell6750]

Thank you for a great movie!🎉❤

[@diannemiller1895]

Why do I enjoy disaster movies so much ?! I find them fascinating/intriguing. This was best movie seen n long x. 👍 Suspenseful and family emotions abound. Exciting ending. ❤

[@darlenecahoon1800]

Wow! Very intense! Not your typical crash survival story. Excellent movie!

[@victorformosa228]

Always worth a look if it stars Rod Taylor, many thanks.

[@AW-ow5fk]

Terrific movie. Was on the edge of my seat towards the end

[@hardsam68]

Rod Taylor was a proud Australian like me !!!!!

[@82ghall]

saw this back in 1972 great movie and it was made for TV at that , back when we had 3 channels ABC had a movie of the week

[@SissyD61]

Yep! It was usually on a Friday or Saturday night! Then you fall asleep in front of the TV and wake up a few hours later hearing ,"The Star Spangled Banner." Then static. Loud static! That was probably Aliens, huh? LOL

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

I remember those days.

[@SissyD61]

@@icecreamladydriver1606 Nice! I might forget why I walked into a room these days. But will never forget those ol' days! I hope..

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

@@SissyD61 To be sure.

[@SissyD61]

@@icecreamladydriver1606 I hear ya!!!

[@tapashroy4813]

This movie is way much better than I expected. Next time I go out for a vacation with my family I will get prepared for the worst😅😅 . You never know when your luck betrays you.

[@monirmiah1248]

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[@geertzwager1309]

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[@DaveLennonCopeland]

I've always liked Rod Taylor, an excellent actor... I remember watching this on the telly (in the UK) in the mid 70s... :)

[@mikevolpe5995]

Outstanding! What a story of courage. Thank you for posting this great movie.

[@jordanmarlin6073]

I was in flight training when this aired, I was 14 and was getting ready to solo, my parents saw this and said we're never gonna fly with you, many memories, thanks!

[@ohwhatelse]

Jordan Marlin ...14, learning to fly??? unreal! I'd never had the opportunity to learn to drive! But I sure could ride a horse. love them. such good friends.

[@SissyD61]

Really enjoyed this movie. A blast from the past! Great sound and picture quality (for those of you reading the comments). I never give the ending away. It's always safe with me! Thanks again for the upload!

[@kidmack1121]

Those Movies Of The Week were so great! The ones made for the other two networks also. I'm so happy to see some of my favorite ones on YT. If I was asked to pick a favorite, I have to pick The Night Stalker "pilot" in '72, and Judge Dee And The Monastery Murders in '74. Both of those scared me pretty good.

[@SissyD61]

@@kidmack1121 Sorry Kid, still haven't watched those. Still a wimp after all these years. LOL

[@joespitler3929]

@@kidmack1121 I don't know if I could pick a favorite, there are so many good ones.

[@kidmack1121]

@@joespitler3929 Yeah there was! And just like this one, there have been few on here that I haven't seen. There's one on YT from '74? with Cloris Leachman and a young Nick Nolte, that I saw for the first time a couple of years back, and also a Movie Of The Week remake of the Classic "Abandon Ship" I missed both of those back then.

[@joespitler3929]

@@kidmack1121 there was 1 with Leachman and Nolte Death Sentence i think when she played a juror and her husband was the actual killer not Nolte. She was great in Haunts of the very rich with Ed Asner, Donna (Queen of the TV movie) Mills and Lloyd Bridges was in it too.

[@nancy2214]

Excellent movie for a Sunday evening 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🍿

[@dianadoos1944]

wow wow wow, I grew up in the 70a and have never seen this before. What a great film and beautiful handsome Rod taylor. I also love the ad about the bionic woman

[@suehofkamp8594]

Great movie! Thanks for the upload. I have always enjoyed Rod Taylor.

[@chrismcpherson1586]

Watched here in Pennsylvania USA 🇺🇸 This was a really good movie ❤ I enjoyed it ❤

[@christrinder1255]

Excellent raw movie! Thanks for posting! 👏👍😊

[@abundantYOUniverse]

Man what a great movie! I saw it when it aired and havent seen it till now! That was 48 years ago!!! Frank Tallman did the water landing in the Navion, did you see the tail break right as he hit? That is the same thing that killed him in the crash of the plane in Flight Of The Phoenix. And Rod Taylor is so tan in the beginning because they shot many of the desert scenes first. He was fantastic in H.G. Wells The Time Machine. A classic movie thanks!

[@1111Paiste]

First time I've watched this TV movie in 50 years. I was 5 years old.

[@kidmack1121]

Every now and then one of these made for TV movies must've slipped through. I don't remember this one, nor have I ever seen it as a "rerun" Thank you for sharing and uploading.

[@Firebrand55]

The Phantom....surely the most menacing-looking fighter ever....and some great air-to-air shots here.

[@apuleo8909]

This is a great movie. They don't make them like this anymore.

[@11scorpgirl]

What a great movie, i wasn't sure about watching it, but very glad i did. Thanks heaps.

[@MultiHankdog]

Splendid movie! Love happy endings!

[@strangerintown3676]

Very good movie been wanting to see it for a long time.

[@estpst]

Some of my favorite actors

[@binajoseph3211]

Excellent movie. A movie worth watching

[@robinrichter5907]

awesome flick!!! had me on the edge of my seat!!

[@reginap0lley478]

Fantastic movie, was on the edge of my chair.

[@tinahachey454]

Excellent movie really enjoyed this one thank you 😄❤️

[@karlamaecanine5614]

Love movies from the 70s! Poster of Stephen Stills on sons bedroom wall. Also, TWA plane in flight.

[@ThePiratemachine]

Not bad. Competent.Well-acted. Good movie. EXTRA good movie. Thought that was Gene Nelson as the captain. A very good movie taking in issues without being too sentimental or mushy.

[@aneamarlivana172]

It is indeed Gene Nelson. One of my favorite actors, and my all-time favorite dancer.

[@gregmaggielipscomb9246]

Excellent flick, thank you for sharing!

[@susansimpson4932]

never seen it.. just now watching.. look s like a good movie..

[@MH-hg2bf]

this movie deserves a remaster to hd

[@acaring2440]

Excellent !!!!!!

[@pi.actual]

As a pilot, the only thing phony I noticed about this movie is that when they landed in the desert you can see that the "runway" was already there. Reading the description however I don't think the poster actually ever watched the movie.

[@johnlogan1333]

Taylor was an epic actor....

[@snugglepusshercules1441]

Love that movie!

[@haqnawazkhan813]

Any Movie Starring Rod Taylor is a Good Movie. Rest In Peace Mr. Rod Taylor Sir. A very Big Thank You to " Fear Of Ghosts" for Sharing.

[@lonerhappy]

Liked Rod Taylor in The Birds. I was 22 when this movie came out. Wow!

[@sheristewart3940]

Yeah, I was 17 when this movie debuted. I never saw it before either. Loved it and thanks to the uploader for this nail biter. Dina Merrill was a real class act and a Miss America, too.

[@markanthonymarla]

HE WAS FANTASTIC IN THE BIRDS WITH SUSAN PLASHETT

[@sheristewart3940]

@@markanthonymarla Wow! I forgot that! He was so handsome and young. I thought that was his motion picture debut, but he made his motion debut in King of the Coal Sea. Also, I was reminded he a a prominent role in The Catered Affair with Betty Davis, Debbie Reynolds and; darn it! I can see his face, but his name escapes me~he's a big guy that starred in the movie, Marty.

[@markanthonymarla]

@@sheristewart3940 - Yes he sure was ... extremely MANLY AND CHIVERUS CHIVALRY IS NOT DEAD WITH ACTORS LIKE THESE ... THIS WAS AN ERA WERE MEN WERE MEN ... *NOW THEY ARE PRIM WITH SHAVES EYEBROWS EARNINGS MAKE-UP* ..ITS DISGUSTING ... M

[@markanthonymarla]

@@sheristewart3940 - YOU MUST MEAN ERNST BOGNINE ...I LOVED HIM IN MARTY ... AND EVEN MORE IN THE POSEIDON ... ADVENTURE ... HE ALSO DID GREAT HORROR MOVIES .... SCARY AS HECK ... M

[@Floina]

Thanks!

[@nancysmith2295]

Wow! Rod Taylor from 'The Birds' an Alfred Hitchcock movie. Bit slow. Good 70's reminiscent. I'm not quite as old as young actors. The older seem from my parent's generation.

[@corriekat9267]

i love this movie! thank you! 🤗

[@frankfarago2825]

What a historical artifact this movie is. You see, back in 1972 -- you could live quite happily in California. But in 2024's Newscum's Kakafornia? Now, that's an entirely different matter.

[@michelleregis6181]

lots of suspense enjoyable.thanks

[@autobahnmensch]

Great to see another film with the USS Ranger 😎 in it...

[@nat4581]

Thanks for a great movie!

[@stevendegiorgio3143]

Those F-4s are beautiful,Ah,I miss those planes.

[@thisissoeasy]

Brilliant!

[@oliversmith9200]

Love You Tube making these movies we saw on TV available through user posting. Heck I don't even watch the whole movie half the time, just find some points I remember along the way. Kind of Cliff Notes video it. Find the main and the lol moments. lol it. This was quite the unlikely "family flight". lol. Thanks for posting!

[@williamanthony9090]

This was some brave casting, considering the actress who played Carol in this film, (Janet Margolin), was actually nine years older than the actor who played David, (Kristoffer Tabori).

[@Gopherdave1]

Dad needs to build another time machine.

[@pamdelong5113]

Awesome movie ❤

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Been looking for this one. Thanks for uploading.

[@RobertBlevins]

Dina Merrill as Rod Taylor's alcoholic wife is a plus. This was originally one of those ABC Movies of the Week from the 70's, that were made on a fixed budget. The most famous ABC Movie of the Week was 'Duel' with Dennis Weaver, directed by (then) 23-year-old Steven Spielberg. He stayed on budget and made the best one ever. The rest is history.

[@joespitler3929]

Way too many good movie of the weeks to pick a favorite.

[@williamanthony9090]

@Robert Blevins... I don't see that as being anywhere near the most famous. It might have helped to launch Speilberg's career, but there were other movies of the week far more impactful. To name just a few: "Brian's Song," "The Night Stalker," "That Certain Summer," "The Morning After," "A Short Walk To Daylight," "Tribes," and "Born Innocent," were all films that out performed "Duel." Truth be told, while Speilberg's directorial debut was a clever tale, it was also a strained ninety minutes of road rage that could have been told to greater effect in half that time! It's a great film to the fans who love it, but hardly the most famous movie of the week ever presented by ABC!

[@janjerge1484]

​​@@williamanthony9090- I agree. I think "Brian's Song" was WAAAY more memorable & impactful than "Duel." And Brian's Song had so MANY, MORE relevant lessons woven in the storyline.

[@ch64621]

3:32 " Are you one of those people who just gets on the phone and breaths?" Hahhahahahahaha

[@donaldmcauliffe7653]

All of movies of week were put on different drive ins in 1970s and 1980s as part of deal each of them were part of double movie that was playing

[@kidmack1121]

I had only made it to a couple of drive in movies. The last was in '83 when I was in the armed services. Two first run features; Flash Dance with Jennifer Beals and Easy Money with Rodney Dangerfield. Less than five bucks if I can remember.

[@darrylgilbert2587]

One extra thing put some green branches in the hole under the plastic. Increases the evaporation rate

[@Tempe1962]

Green branches in a desert?

[@kidmack1121]

@@Tempe1962 You can see available vegetation around them.

[@joespitler3929]

Also they should have been working on the runway at night and resting preferably in the shade if possible during the day .

[@ernestkovach3305]

Educational...if you ever have to crash land on water rule #1 : keep the nose of the aircraft up up up upon impact!

[@TraceePettee]

I really enjoyed this movie!

[@garyslicer8748]

Now where did they get the oil from out there to replenish what was lost which would have been about all of it?!

[@debbiejournigan270]

Wow a movie I havent seen 😊

[@danielcarlson7002]

GREAT Movie!!!l Thanks for loading this.

[@Andrewm714]

I tuned in for Dina Merrill who played the mother. Ah, Dina. She was too cool for school, preferred the 'bad girl' / 'other woman' roles, or at least didn't mind being cast in them - she was the daughter of Edward Francis (E.F.) Hutton and went into show business despite her very (very) wealthy family's misgivings. Lived to be 94. XXOO, Dina.

[@humanbeing2420]

She played the studio boss's secretary in The Player in 1992. She was pretty.

[@user-rh3qb5dz7z]

She was the wife of actor Cliff Robertson, I believe. Very attractive, and quite the socialite back in the day. 💐

[@dianevitale1214]

Always have liked Rod Taylor!! Looked like girl's eye makeup was on thru out. Good movie. THANKS.

[@williamanthony9090]

I think that was an effect of being outdoors a lot with sunglasses. I could be wrong, but I doubt Rod Taylor was wearing girls eye make up, whether he needed the work or not.

[@davidhewson8605]

What a family outing ! . Wonder iff the kid got done , License etc. ❤ Thanks all . Dave

[@godmaentertainment4375]

Kid drops by for an uncomfortable stay with the parent, and it's waaaay worse than he could of imagined

[@dellamarcantel1812]

Dad is a real jerk to hit his son for messing up. He showed his true feelings . A good parent never acts this way. I know he blames his son but that is wrong to make the guilt worse.

[@Heyemeyohsts]

Della Marcantel has never lost her temper ever

[@williamanthony9090]

Yeah, Rod Taylor played a schmuck in this film. Odd to see him cast against type like that. The way he calculates who will die, and in the order they'll go, was rather "matter of fact" chilling. On the other hand, the part with the snake was almost endearing. This performance of Taylor's was similar to a character Robert Duvall later played to great effect in "The Great Santini." All I know is that I definitely wouldn't have wanted to grow up anywhere near the character Taylor played. It's not that he was a bad guy. He just didn't have a whole lot of empathy to spare for the people who should have mattered to him most.

[@lorileew2337]

@@Heyemeyohsts Great Parent's are NOT PERFECT Stepford Parent's they lose it on their kid's and don't mean what they say or their actions.. The Father/Husband also had a Alcoholic Wife suffering from Depression to deal with at home too..That's another major stressor that added to his anger Their Son leaving home for a year and a half and not calling home to say he was alright was one of the reasons the Mom/Wife was an Alcoholic.. The Son accidentally killed his friend, the Father's has anger issues and the Mom is an alcoholic.. They all needed counseling if this happened in real life they'd all need counseling but the Dad wouldn't be a bad Parent.. People do and say things out of hurt anger grief major stress when the circuits are overloaded.. Deep down inside they don't always mean their words or their actions there is a gray area..