The Pan Am Podcast

Episode 18: Pan Am in the Movies, From Flight Attendant to Hollywood Actor

March 18, 2022 Pan Am Museum Foundation Season 1 Episode 18
The Pan Am Podcast
Episode 18: Pan Am in the Movies, From Flight Attendant to Hollywood Actor
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Show Notes

In this episode we explore the history of Pan Am in the Movies! 

Then we will be joined by two guests to talk about Hollywood and Pan Am! 

Mark Carlson is our first guest. He is the author of the book, Flying on Film: A Century of Aviation in the Movies, 1912 to 2012.

Legally blind, Mark also wrote the award winning book, Confessions of a Guide Dog - The Blonde Leading the Blind, about his first Guide Dog, Musket.  

And the second interview… From a Pan Am flight attendant to a Hollywood actor…Phillip Keene shares his story of working for the airline, hanging up his wings, loss and love, and stepping in front of the camera.

He is best known for playing Buzz Watson on the TNT original TV series The Closer and its spinoff Major Crimes.  Both are available on DVD and on streaming services. 

The four movie themes are under thirty seconds in compliance with fair use copyright. Music Credits:
The James Bond Theme,  Monty Norman & John Barry
Theme from Indiana Jones, John Williams
Theme from Blade Runner, Vangelis
Theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey,  Richard Strauss 

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A very special thanks to Mr. Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC and president of the Pan Am Historical Foundation and Pan Am Brands for their continued and unwavering support!