The 602 Club 286: Rock and Roll in the Air

Top Gun

Tom Cruise was already a star when Jerry Bruckheimer tapped him to be in his next big movie about the fighter pilots at the Navy's most exclusive training facility, the collaboration would catapult each of them into the next level of stardom.

In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Top Gun. We discuss inspiration and involvement, Tom Cruise, the reason for rules, Kelly McGillis, the writing, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Jester and Viper, real planes and models, the soundtrack, ratings and our recommendations.

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The 602 Club 286: Rock and Roll in the Air
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Chapters

Inspiration and Involvement (00:03:15)
Tom Cruise (00:16:46)
The Reason for Rules (00:23:44)
Kelly McGillis (00:28:53)
The Writing (00:36:03)
Val Kilmer (00:37:05)
Anthony Edwards (00:41:18)
Jester and Viper (00:43:40)
Real Planes and Models (00:47:21)
Soundtrack (00:51:37)
Ratings (00:56:20)
Recommendations (00:57:54)

Host

Matthew Rushing

Co-host

Christy Morris

Production

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)