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. 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) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)