Airport Minute Podcast

Jacqueline Bisset Winifred Jacqueline Fraser Bisset is an English actress. In 2010, she received France’s highest honours, the Légion d’honneur. Bisset began her film career in 1965 and first came to prominence in 1968 with roles in The Detective, Bullitt, and The Sweet Ride, for which she received a most promising newcomer Golden Globe nomination. In the 1970s, she starred in Airport (1970), Day for Night (1973) which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Deep (1977), and Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978), which earned her a Golden Globe nomination as Best Actress in a Comedy. Other film and TV credits include Rich and Famous (1981), Class (1983), her Golden Globe nominated role in Under the Volcano (1984), her Cesar nominated role in La Cérémonie (1995), her Emmy nominated role in the miniseries Joan of Arc (1999) and the BBC miniseries Dancing on the Edge (2013), for which she won a G

Summary Credits continue — the scene is a sunny winter morning at Lincoln International Airport. MEL BAKERSFELD – Burt Lancaster VERNON DEMEREST – Dean Martin TANYA LIVINGSTON – Jean Seberg GWEN MEIGHEN – Jacqueline Bisset PATRONI – George Kennedy ADA QUONSETT – Helen Hayes D. O. GUERRERO – Van Heflin INEZ GUERRERO – Maureen Stapleton ANSON […]

Summary Tanya and Mel walk away from the Trans Global hangar, toward the MelMobile. “I’m too keyed up to sleep,” says Mel. “What about some breakfast?” “Sounds like a good idea,” says Tanya. “Where should we go?” Mel stands between Tanya and the MelMobile. “Your apartment?” asks Mel. Tanya looks at Mel, surprised. “Well,” says […]

Summary Vern is at Gate 33, holding Gwen’s hand as she’s wheeled off the Tourist Jetway. Sarah Demerest stands behind a fence, unnoticed, listening in to Vern’s conversation. “I’m going to the hospital with her,” says Vern to the airport physician. The doctor signals to the attendants to take her to the ambulance. Vern follows, […]

Summary Flight Two’s passengers are exiting from the First Class Jetway at Gate 33. Suddenly, Inez Guerrero moves a velvet rope set up for crowd control and rushes to the exiting passengers, crying. “I’m so sorry!” says Inez. “He didn’t mean it! He didn’t mean it! I’m sorry!” Inez stumbles past the wounded passengers, and […]

Summary Flight Two’s passengers are exiting from the First Class Jetway at Gate 33. “A wheelchair!” calls Mel, locking the Jetway door open. Sarah leans over the railing to talk to Stewardess Maria. “I’m Mrs. Demerest,” says Sarah. “Is the Captain–” “He’ll be coming off the Tourist Jetway,” replies Maria. Maria grabs a wheelchair and […]

Summary Vern hovers over Gwen in the rear doorway of the 707. Dr. Compagno and the nurse nun look on. “Hold on,” says Vern. “You’re gonna be all right. We’re going to make it!” Vern leans over and kisses her. Gwen squeezes Vern’s hand. Flight Two arrives back at Gate 33. There’s a rush of […]

Summary Vern, Anson, and Cy are resting after their dramatic stop at the end of Runway Two-Niner. Vern unbuckles his seat belt and turns to Harris. “Okay with you if Jordan watches the right side for a minute?” Harris nods. “I’ll be right back,” says Vern, climbing out of his seat. Controller #4 says, “Global […]

Summary Trans Global Two’s wheels are down on Runway Two-Niner. The cabin shakes on touchdown. Passengers are hunched over in crash positions. Dr. Compagno and Sr. Katherine Grace hold Gwen firmly to the floor of the aft exit. The 707 continues to roll over the snowy runway. Emergency vehicles follow the plane. Mel and Tanya […]

Summary Frank at the Lincoln Approach radar screen continues to talk down Flight Two. “Two miles from touchdown,” says Frank. “Course good, glide path good. Looks okay. Advise when approach lights in sight.” Vern and Anson stare out into the murk. Vern picks up the microphone. “We’ve got the lights.” The bright lights of Runway […]

Summary Frank at the Lincoln Approach radar screen continues to talk down Flight Two. “Now six miles  from touchdown,” says Frank. “Course and glide path good. Now drifting left – – turn further right, heading three zero five. Slightly high on glide path, adjust your descent.” The crack in the aft section continues to shudder. […]

Summary After being slapped by the priest, Marcus Rathbone has quit complaining. Frank at the Lincoln Approach radar screen continues to talk down Flight Two. “Maintain heading two eight five,” says Frank. “Position eight miles from the airport. Final approach turn in one mile. Maintain two thousand feet. You need not acknowledge further transmissions. ” […]

Summary The MelMobile scoots down Runway Two-Niner, its searchlight scanning for debris. Mel picks up the microphone. “Runway Two-Niner clear and open,” he tells the Lincoln Tower. Frank at the Lincoln Approach radar screen calls Flight Two. “Global Two, turn right, heading two eight five. Runway Two Niner is now open.” “Roger, Lincoln,” says Vern. […]

Summary The 707 , at full power, lunges out of the snow drift. Patroni maintains a firm grip on the throttles. Mel opens the door of the MelMobile, standing up to watch the 707 drive onto Runway Two Niner.  The Conga Line comes to a halt as the 707 rolls down the runway. Patroni steers […]

Summary Mel is on the radio, talking to Danny at the Snow Desk. “Mobile One,” says Mel. “Go ahead, Mel,” says Danny. “Start the plows,” says Mel. “Roger,” replies Danny. Danny throws two switches on his radio. “Conga Leader? Snow Desk. Move!” The Conga Line begins to head toward the 707. “Joe, this is Mel,” […]

Summary Flight Two is headed back to Lincoln. No one knows if Joe Patroni will get the stuck 707 out in time. The engines on the stuck 707 are running. The APU truck gets out of the way.  Patroni nudges the throttles forward. Slowly, the 707 rolls forward on the lumber. Mel watches intently from […]

Summary Joe Patroni and Copilot Rollings are running the engine start checklist on the stuck 707. “Light on Number Three,” says Rollings. Mel and Tanya watch intently from the MelMobile. The engines are spinning up. Meanwhile, Flight Two is heading back to Lincoln International. Vern and Anson are talking to Toronto Center. “Thirty miles east […]

Summary Mel and Tanya are sitting in the MelMobile. Mel is talking to Doug in Lincoln Tower, asking if Doug can put the radio in the stuck 707 on the same frequency so he can listen to Joe’s progress. “Roger,” says Doug. “Can I speak directly to Patroni?” asks Mel. “That’s okay,” says Doug. Doug […]

Summary Vern tells Toronto Center they’re holding steady at six thousand feet and on course two zero five. “What’s the status on Runway Two Niner?” asks Vern. “No change,” says Toronto Center. “We’ll keep you advised.” “Roger” says Vern, glaring as he looks at Anson. Back on the ground, the MelMobile is parked near the […]

Summary Joe Patroni is bargaining with Mel Bakersfield about the use of the snow plows on the stuck 707. “Keep those Dinky Toys out of my hair and away from this aircraft for fifteen minutes,” says Joe. “Maybe less — I’ll drive it out!” “Joe,” says Mel, “Let’s get one thing straight. When the tower […]