The Dish A non-documentary, comedy "Based on an amazing true story the funny and moving tale of Australia's part in the Apollo 11 moon mission. THE DISH is the story of the role played by the staff of the radio-telescope at Parkes in the middle of outback New South Wales, Australia as Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon. Produced by Working Dog." The Dish Behind The Scenes Behind the scenes making of the Dish starring Kevin Harrington,Tom Long Sam Neill in this true story in Australian History 20th July 1969.
"Neil Armstrong is a household name, yet, in contrast to his crew-mate Buzz Aldrin, he has studiously stayed out of the spotlight in the decades since he walked on the Moon. He frequently passed on interview and advertising requests, all the while beating back unwelcome advances on his legacy. " "So it was a coup of sorts for Certified Practicing Accountants organization of Australia to score an extended interview with Armstrong, a connection that seems about as natural as a two-headed kangaroo. (CEO Alex Malley had developed the relationship, sharing his concerns about long-term strategic planning both in business and politics with Armstrong. The interview was a part of CPA Australia’s 125th anniversary celebration.)"
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07...landing-had-just-another-day-at-work/11313902 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07...narvon-in-the-apollo-11-moon-landing/11261800 This is interesting. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-18/the-tension-of-nasas-apollo-11-moon-landing/11279636
Hundreds of Australians have marked the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and Australia's role in beaming images of humankind’s first steps on the moon. Pic shows the survivors from Parkes, Honeysuckle Creek and Tidbinbilla tracking stations. Australia's own astronaut Dr Andrew Thomas was among them. See if you can spot him.
Dr Andrew Thomas. Australia's sole NASA Astronaut celebrating the Moon Landing anniversary with some local kids with a dream to follow in their hero's footsteps.
Joe this was compulsive viewing. A humble and extraordinary man. A very professional interview by Alex Malley too.