samgotit 0 #1 August 7, 2008 12:43am - 1:00am, TCM (59) The Sky Divers A behind-the-scenes look at the 1969 film "The Gypsy Moths," starring Burt Lancaster as a barnstorming sky diver. John Frankenheimer is the director. … ----------------------------------------------- I just happened upon this tiny little documentary on TCM. Anyone know anything more about it. I'm sure everyone has seen the film, but wow, the behind the scenes was just bizarre. What a look at the early days! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #2 August 7, 2008 The DVD has a making of the movie section. Kind of interesting stuff"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samgotit 0 #3 August 7, 2008 QuoteThe DVD has a making of the movie section. Kind of interesting stuff Sweet. I just bought the DVD off Amazon. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #4 August 7, 2008 Nope I still have my DVD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
namgrunt 0 #5 August 7, 2008 That film makes me feel YOUNG 59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #6 August 7, 2008 Quote Nope I still have my DVD LOL I was like. . . Huh? OH!! Heh I'd like to thank you for the new GPS too.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #7 August 7, 2008 Hey I still have a bunch of those canopies... I was moving them around in my sewing room last night... several Paracommanders... a few bellywarts... a couple cheapo harness and containers...I wish I could get them to make the correct opening CRACK sound on opening though... mine dont sound like that...I feel so deprived Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #8 August 7, 2008 Do you have any old wingsuits to go with them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Synapse 0 #9 August 7, 2008 Dear god, someone with the DVD please rip that thing to a torrent! -syn They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #10 August 7, 2008 Jean Boenish, widow of Carl Boenish who filmed most of the aerial sequences for The Gypsy Moths, has a bloopers reel that's hysterical . . . and a lot more entertaining than the short we're talking about here. On the other hand it was incredibly dangerous to tow Burt Lancaster up on that Para Commander with a rope tied to a station wagon. I just don't think they realized how dangerous at the time (circa 1969.) NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #11 August 7, 2008 Quote On the other hand it was incredibly dangerous to tow Burt Lancaster up on that Para Commander with a rope tied to a station wagon. I just don't think they realized how dangerous at the time (circa 1969.) Aw come on Nick they do it daily at resorts all over......they call it parasailingWe used to do it to Air Force officers all day long at the Sea Survival School Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #12 August 7, 2008 Sure, over water, not land and with for real para sailing canopies that won't easily turn, lock out, and drive into the ground. Para-commanders are way too twitchy for towing. NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #13 August 7, 2008 Quote I was moving them around in my sewing room last night... YOU SEW I'm having trouble picturing thatYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #14 August 7, 2008 Bite me ...cheeze breathIts a sewing room filled with Parachutes.. and a Singer 31-15.. capiche!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #15 August 7, 2008 Quote Bite me ...cheeze breathIts a sewing room filled with Parachutes.. and a Singer 31-15.. capiche!!!! I have an image of you making doilies with your little red apron on You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
