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Cleared for Takeoff (1994)

Directed by Fred Levine•30m•Published Nov 5, 2021•Episode length 46m
Cleared For Takeoff - Will & Grace

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For a lot of little ones, airplanes look exciting from a distance -- but awfully scary close-up! By following a nervous pair of young siblings on their way to visit their grandmother for the first time, this kid-sensitive program shows children what to expect when they fly the friendly skies, with a guided tour from a real United Airlines pilot. Get up close-and-personal views of the cockpit, the runway, the baggage claim and more.

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Your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew continue to try their hands at a little TV Pilot Analysis by playing The $25,000 Pyramid with lifelong friends, Will & Grace. Ian is in the captain's chair and Georgia's in the jumpseat as she's never seen the show. We're waiting for a flight in the late 1990s as we discuss:…

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Your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew continue to try their hands at a little TV Pilot Analysis by playing The $25,000 Pyramid with lifelong friends, Will & Grace.  Ian is in the captain's chair and Georgia's in the jumpseat as she's never seen the show.  We're waiting for a flight in the late 1990s as we discuss:

  • The real-life inspiration for the show
  • What other programme had the executives at NBC concerned
  • We talk about the power of television to bring about positive changes
  • Charles Burrows and the legacy he has as a television director
  • We ask which show had the better pilot script, Will & Grace or Cheers
  • Ian makes some commentary on physical acting - not usually his go-to
  • We remark about how much plot they're able to cover in 22 minutes and why that is
  • Georgia gives us an update on if she's still watching Cheers or Spin City
  • Would we ground the Will & Grace pilot or is it Cleared for Takeoff?