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| AIRPORT '77 |
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| This was the third in the "Airport" series. Art collector James Stewart charts a private 747 from Washington DC to Palm Beach. Onboard are his friends, family and a fortune in art work. Midway, the plane is hijacked and crashes into the Bermuda Triangle. Instead of filling up with water, the plane seems intact, and sinks 100 feet below, coming to rest on a crumbling ledge. The Navy is alerted and begin a rescue operation. The movie is greatly helped with the realistic portrayal of Navy rescue procedures. Released March 11th, 1977. Nominated for 2 Oscars for its costume and set decoration. Starring Jack Lemmon, as the pilot, Brenda Vaccaro as his fiance. For the Seniors was Joseph Cotten and Olivia De Havilland. Lee Grant (at her campiest best) and Christopher Lee as a quarrelsome couple. |
| Photos: 1977 MCA/Universal |
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| When "Airport '77" first premiered on network TV, approximately 75 minutes of trims and un-used footage was added to make it a two-parter. It was shown on September 18th and 20th, 1978 on NBC. |
| BEHIND THE SCENES! |
| The underwater scenes were filmed at Wakulla Springs, Florida. |
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| From the late 70's into the early 80's Universal's theme park had an Airport '77 attraction where guests could re-enact scenes from the film and get a VHS as a souvenir! Search for some of the videos on YouTube!! |
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| FX wizard Albert Whitlock created the matte paintings that were combined with the model of the 747. |
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| Director Jerry Jameson w/ Kathleen Quinlan & Tom Sullivan. |
| The Monica Lewis Biography! |
| Monica Lewis and my friend Dean Lamanna have completed work on Monica's biography. It details her rise from New York club singer to Hollywood star. This book is a must for anyone interested in the "Golden-Age" of music and film! |
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