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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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Very Good! I was just thinking the same thing!
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by stingr69
You might ask Duke Williams about his Apollo 13 story. I think he was there during filming. I seem to remember he is an extra in one shot. He might have been standing next to his Cosworth Vega and only seen from the back for a brief appearance.

Anyone else remember this or am I having a senior moment.

-Mark.
No, the movie was "Contact" starring Jody Foster. I was the guy in the Levis, khaki shirt, red suspenders, and fedora standing next to my CV when "Ellie" (Jody) returns to the Very Large Array after "contact" has been verified.

The background music is "Purple People Eater". BTW, Foster is a stunningly attractive woman. I was three feet away from her at one point as the truck stopped with her in the back seat.

Too bad she's into the alternate lifestyle.

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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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ok......some time later...........Lovell actually owned a 68 Coupe, Silver, 300 hp. It was sold a little while ago....MAN I'd love to have that car!!!!!!
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Hi Duke. My Dad says hi.
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 06:13 AM
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At least Ron Howard included Jim Lovell & Gene Krantz in the movie.

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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Love My 72 and 77
I have been a self proclaimed astronaut for quite some time and I am still waiting for GM to send me my Corvette!
Hmmmm Space Case is a better word
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