"Masters of the Air" Actor Revisits Grandfather's Heroics - Exclusive Interview

[@ReelHistory]

Sorry folks! Just realized Sam's audio is only playing on the left channel. I was so excited to get this interview out that I missed it. - Andy

[@orcanimal]

This is by far the best channel for all WWII-related shows and movies.

[@ReelHistory]

We appreciate you tuning in.

[@Fin4lSh0t1]

@@ReelHistory just wanna second that and say the work that you guys do is incredible and makes some of these shows and movies hit even harder after learning more about the real men involved ! i will be subscribed for a very long time (:

[@Giantist]

The only thing that’s slightly frustrating about masters of the air right now is that I’m having to wait till Friday to watch the next episode 😅 I need more !

[@maroon7038]

I don't know what I'm gonna do with my life after it's over

[@SM-lg4tw]

I love what this series is doing to connect us to that generation. My grandfather was in the Army Air Corps during the war and I'm an Afghanistan veteran myself. This series has helped me empathize with his experiences in a way I wish I could have while he was still alive. I also love how young the cast is. I'm only 30, but I turned 19 in Afghanistan and I've always hated how shows/movies tend to cast older actors for the sake of better performances. But I think it just needs to be shown that these were just kids fighting in these horrendous experiences. Thank you for your videos on the show, and congrats on the PhD, Doctor!

[@pootisengage6672]

Your grandfather fought for freedom and you for Imperialism

[@Jbryan23]

Terrific interview and fascinating to hear from Robert's grandson and then to see he had a part in this series. That is really special. Thanks so much for the great content!!

[@ReelHistory]

We were so privileged to be able to do this wonderful interview.

[@MrJJuK]

It's rather a shame he didn't get to play his grandfather in the series. Loved the interview.

[@MHLegacy]

My thoughts exactly! If he was 11 when his grandfather died in 2007, that means he was born in 1995 or 1996, making him 26 or 27 at the time of filming in 2023. His grandfather was born in 1917, making him 26 in 1943. He's almost the exact same age! Edit: (13:35) He actually says they were the same age.

[@Concetta20]

And he looks more like his grandfather, too. Ah well, I’m sure he’s happy to just be in the production.

[@michellec1866]

I think Nate Mann did an excellent job. His demeanor doesn’t match the character, I thought he’s little too soft.

[@edgaraquino2324]

He must be so proud...I am & I am not a relative...Rosie was an awesome individual as well as the Bucks, TJ, Bowman, Crosby & all the members of the 100th....I am sure that the grandson has been so enriched by playing his Grandpa & learning & meeting his friends & associates....wonderful!!

[@crazykingmanlau]

Great interview doctor fredrick wonder who else we will see you interview 😊

[@millencolin924]

Amazing!! Watching Masters of the Air and then these videos is are the no1 highlights of my weeks right now. Hearing about Sam and his connection on ep3 recap then bang here he is to talk about it is incredible! Putting this on pause for when I get home to enjoy 😄Thanks guys!

[@dbach1025]

Great interview. What a humble family. I think many now days should take a look at them and learn a thing or two.

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

And this includes some of the high school kids who do not read anything at all.

[@ronaldleigh1933]

@@LillianSteele-u9v hoping there will be a whole new generation of kids who will appreciate what veterans endured :)

[@Quesly1]

there should have been an entire episode of Rosie at the Nuremberg trials like that is one of my favorite stories from the book

[@luis_g_77]

Great conversation!

[@nealmccoy5727]

Nice interview and nice debut by Rosenthal in episode 4! The only thing I can say is I am speechless after watching it and waiting a week between episodes sucks!

[@cadeonoye7856]

What a fantastic interview and a very cool connection within the show!

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

I get and understand you both. I miss my dad also and he was in WWII.

[@Zippezip]

Awesome video Professor, and might I say that Sam looks a lot like his Grandfather Rosie. it is like father like son stuff and it is so awesome.

[@jackson857]

Another incredible video from Dr Frederick. Am loving Masters of the Air so far and your videos.

[@USNveteran]

I recently finished reading the book & it was EXCELLENT, also watched the series as I could and it was well done also. Read band of brothers & with the old breed, and helmet for my pillow before watching the series and they were both great. While our family didn't have anyone in the air corp in WWII we did have one in the Navy & one in the Marines. I feel truly fortunate to have heard some of their stories first hand. As to you Sam Rosenthal your grandfather is nothing but a hero in my book. Anyone who flies 52 combat missions over Europe then wants to go to the Pacific to fly B-29's is incredibly brave. That takes a special kind of MAN and Robert Rosie Rosenthal was that kind of MAN. RIP Rosie. FLY NAVY!!!

[@angelf3365]

Its cool to hear Robert Rosie Rosenthal story. Grandpa stories are always good . But Rosenthal is a legend and humble .

[@MONKEYBOY6271]

This was a fantastic video. Masters of the air has been a great show so far. Looking forward to seeing Sam in future projects!

[@dsl32]

Great interview

[@KONTAGIONPL]

Thanks for this recommendation Reel History, watching the interview right now!!!

[@ReelHistory]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@jackmcgonegal8728]

I've been waiting for Bob Rosenthal to make his appearance on the series, as I'm quite familiar with his exploits in the 100th and post-war. He's a larger than life character and an amazing man.

[@ReelHistory]

He shows up in tonight's episode!

[@chrissauter7501]

I was raised on what I once thought were nothing more than tales of my paternal grandpa's experiences in WW2 and what Germany was like before the war, even taking me to one of the Overlord reunions. My maternal grandpa also told horrific "tales" of his experiences in a camp and how him and my grandma survived the camp. My mayernal grandparents wore their numbers with a weird sort of pride and as a symbol of what should never happen again. As I became an adult, I realized the horrible history of my families.

[@ReeseMacalma]

Really proud of how far this channel has come since day one!

[@ReelHistory]

Thanks for joining us for the ride!

[@SIBSKYHAWK]

Awesome interview. Great job

[@ReelHistory]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MarkH0865]

Everyone at school should be made to take history through the lens of War and watch shows like this (and Real history) to see how many great people made so many sacrifices so we can enjoy our freedom.

[@TheCarninator]

You should send the newspaper clip to the 100th site! Currently only crew photos on his page.

[@NotYourAvrg]

Not sure if its ever mentioned but typically if you are shooting a movie or show in a country they require that the actors cast are a certain percentage from that host country. This is why Band/Masters has British actors and the pacific has Australian

[@tinalouisestagg]

@NotYourAvrg, I believe another British-Australian link there is that Equity (formerly) Actors’ Equity is the UK actors’ union and Aussie Actors’ Equity was based on the UK model, so their policies are likely to be the same or similar.

[@davemac1197]

It will be interesting to see how many of these young actors go on to become household names in film and TV in the years to come, like the Band of Brothers alumni. I almost expected Sam to ask "what's a newspaper clipping?", but he heroically managed to convert his surprise into "how did you find that?" RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, about 50 miles west of Thorpe Abbotts, is the main USAF airbase supporting their operations in the UK since the Cold War. Good interview!

[@cmeaje]

Well done Jared...and Sam!

[@warrenchambers4819]

Well I'll be damed I didnt know he was in the series how cool is that. I met his granddad a few times hainging out with 8th vets at varoius functions.

[@sbishop6450]

I’ve just had a Quick Look on Ancestry and there’s quite a bit of information on his immediate family including his widowed mother’s name and his brother William and sister Mary Ann. Age 59 years, 6 months, 3 days. Arthur L. Bud Jacobson died Monday, May 4, 1981. Survivors included his wife, Jeannine; two sons; two daughters; his mother, Mrs. Verna E. Jacobson; his brother, William T. Jacobson, all of Seattle and his sister, Mary Ann Zach of Darien, Colorado. Mass of Christian Burial was said at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment was at Lake View. Arrangements were by Butterworth-Manning-Ashmore. Remembrances were suggested to a favorite charity. Source: The Seattle Times, Wednesday, May 6, 1981.

[@adammitchell3462]

They very much resemble each other,for sure

[@carlwilliams9642]

11:30 Oh Gosh! They doxxed his parents! Different times, right? haha

[@ReelHistory]

Very different times! It was wild what they included in newspapers back then--like who was in attendance at a birthday party at this address on this date, with details about the cake and party dresses.

[@edmundojosezuazuachapa1612]

Ooo nice

[@protroll9144]

Will you do a video about a the Memphis Belle film from the 90’s. I love that movie. I’m not sure how historically accurate it is but it’s a great watch.

[@ReelHistory]

It's already filmed and is being edited

[@protroll9144]

@@ReelHistory AWSOME!!!!👏👏

[@finfet9828]

He look like his grandfather

[@marcusg2703]

Has something gone wrong? I lose Sam's audio after the introduction.

[@ReelHistory]

Nope it's working fine. Try refreshing your browser

[@marcusg2703]

@@ReelHistory Nope. Rebooted, tried a different browser from Chrome. Still no audio from Sam.

[@ReelHistory]

@@marcusg2703, hmm. Try another device perhaps. It is working on our end.

[@ReelHistory]

I just realized Sam's audio is only on the left channel so if your right speaker is now working that would be why you can't hear him! sorry that i only just realized this. - Andy

[@marcusg2703]

@@ReelHistory One of my speakers wasn't working! 😮All sorted now and I can hear Sam's fascinating interview. Thanks Jared and best of luck to Sam in his career going forward.

[@EGSBiographies-om1wb]

56th

[@duanerobertson8200]

Promo-SM 😉

[@deogiriyadav8399]

Hii professor... How r u... I think i m the first one but still u don't appreciate it.... 😒😒😒

[@ReelHistory]

Welcome!

[@deogiriyadav8399]

@@ReelHistory my real welcome will done on that day when u make a review video on... Sardar udham.... Movie...

[@mrpotato4441]

Want to talk to a real hero? Hop aboard my ****. I’m a combat veteran and a war hero. My story is more sadder then this blokes