The children should be taught about his life, so they can appreciate how to live with the right perspectives. His life exemplifies sacrifice, determination and success.
I do hope at least one from Apollo or Saturn get to experience the next moon walk I read NASA wants space x to make craft to bring iss down but NASA control mission, I wish as space x craft they control it, also I wish they recycle the crafts that throw them on junk yard
What a Gentleman. A Naval Aviator , NASA Astronaut, and a very modest man. From humble and non privileged beginnings Mr Lovell worked hard to achieve what most of us dream of...!!! Thank you Sir....!!
He watched silently, as congress turned NASA into just another bloated government agency. That had to take as much guts and class as handling his trip to space. Honor and respect to him.
Of all of the astronauts I have had the high privilege of meeting, Captain Lovell and Pete Conrad were two of my favorites. Both men came across as being completely unaware that anybody might consider them to be heroes and Jim made you feel like you were the only person in the room when he talked to you and that you could do anything he could do. Pete was just having the time of his life and genuinely felt you should be too. I am in awe of both of them as men and then as my astronaut heroes.
I found out of the wikipedia article about Jim Lovell that he turned 95 earlier this year, I hope he's still around in five years time to celebrate his 100th birthday.
@@stevemastnick5034 Well he seems to be in good health so I'd say the odds of him still being alive for Artemis II are good (And maybe Artemis III too).
I legitimately wasn’t aware that Jim was still with us. Guy is an absolute legend of the space program - and not just because of Apollo 13. I wish the unedited interview was available somewhere, because I could listen to him talk for hours about his military and astronaut careers.
We as a country, are so lucky to have men like Jim Lovell! And of course, all the Other "astronauts" of the early space programs as well. So I will say, "Thank you to all you Gentlemen for your service"!
Capt. Lovell is a real hero for sure!! My utmost respect!! We are so blessed to still have him with us! He's part of the Greatest Generation. They were tough, patriotic and expected themselves to do what was necessary! Dont you just love how sharp he is!! (PS. In his younger years he was GORGEOUS! A Kevin Costner look alike!) What a guy!! Best to you sir!
95 years old and he is a sharp as ever. Captain Lovell has always been one of my favorites and is one of the most down-to-earth and nicest of all of the Mercury/Gemini/Apollo era astronauts.
A great hero and badass for having to survive a catastrophe, able to overcome odds so they all come home. Salute to him (along with all those back in Houston).
On Apollo 8, Jim Lovell was one of the first to leave his home planet and enter the sphere of influence of another cosmic entity. On the Apollo 13, Jim Lovell and his teammates set the record for the person who traveled the farthest from Earth in human history, no one has ever broken this record. Jim Lovell is one of the greatest explorers in human history.
Wait, did Apollo 13 travel past the moon or something? Wouldn’t the astronauts who landed on the moon be the humans who have been the farthest from earth? Genuine question.
I was in the 8th grade when Apollo 13 had its problems, and I remember my science teacher set up a TV in the Library for us to watch the Apollo 13 splash down. We all cheered when the Astronauts were safe....
I skipped school that Friday to stay home to watch live coverage of the splashdown. My dad wrote an excuse note to my teachers stating that his son (me) felt obligated to be a part of history in watching the return of the Apollo - 13. The excuse was gladly accepted by my teachers...
What an awesome interview and American. I recall those flights from long ago and along with other Americans admired the courage these guys had. God Bless em all.
Sitting in Milwaukee watching this. I drove down Jim Lovell avenue this afternoon. I also was blessed to meet Frank Borman and have a photo with him. These people are irreplaceable.
What a beautiful interview I have so many wonderful childhood memories of following the space programme in the sixties and seventies. I had many heroes at the time including Jim Lovell, Frank Borman and of course Michael Collins who had family connections to our area. It was all made more magical when I would look out the window and see a full moon rising from behind the hill on our farm. Mike. ( in the west of Ireland)
Such a great man and so interesting to listen to him tell his story over and over. I’ve seen so many of his interviews. I could listen to him talk for hours.
I had the fortunate opportunity to meet Jim Lovel, recounting the events of Apollo 13 about 25 years ago, before the movie was made. He was a great and humble storyteller then, and still has it today!
This is a real treat for me. I was 5 yo when the Mercury program started and that was when I got lost in the space program. Hearing this interview brings back so memories. Thank you for posting this.
What an honor to hear him today as if it happened just yesterday. I was there and watched with the entire USA and the world. I was really young, but he is such a hero, a legend and an icon! Thank you Mr. Lovell for all that you gave in our journey of reaching for the stars.
Our Dad let my brother and me be late for school to see Al Shepard make the first Mercury flight. I've always kept up with the US Space program. This video is new to me, and probably one of the last ones he's done. Amazing man with the coolest head on his shoulders when the crap hit the rotating airfoil. Thank you for posting!!
Wow thanks for posting this amazing interview. Jim seems to have as sharp a memory as ever, we could all be so fortunate! His stories are so commpelling! I also liked hearing more details of the story Tom Hanks told in Apollo 13. Btw, I think this is the first time I got to see Lovell with the PLSS backpack and full lunar suit, training on what appears to be a KC-135. Fantastic.
He's telling it like it just happened yesterday. What a great memory this gentleman has. To remember all that. Thank you Mr Lovel for your service in NASA.
Thank You Commander Lovell. American Legend. so grateful for Talents and Service, and Family, during inspiring Time and Program, and generosity to share with future generations.
Capt. Lovell will always be one of my heroes. What a life he's had, and he's still going strong! I love this man, and all the brave souls who took those first steps for America. I hope some younger folks see this, and take an interest in learning about these times. Thank you for bringing Jim to us!
I never heard Captain Lovell tell this kind of detail ~ What a fantastic interview! To hear his feelings ~ It is so beautiful to hear him ~ Thank you Captain Lovell !!
From His constant Leadership to His examples of resilience under insurmountable challenges, I can’t even begin to describe how Jim Lovell has awe-inspired everything that I strive to be from a professional, and even personal, standpoint. There’s only a few people in my Life who fall in that category! What I wouldn’t give to Meet and Shake the hand of this legend! What a life-enriching honour that would be!
When Gemini was happening I made a Revell model of the Gemini capsule. I was really into it. A bit later I got to go down to the Smithsonian museum where they had a space docking simulator and I could not dock without crashing (good thing I'm not an astronaut then). Jim Lovell and the Apollo 13 crew were some seriously brave souls to get through that experience. Bringing them back alive was an astounding feat accomplished by the ground crew. All those involved in the recovery deserve the highest recognition.
I was fortunate enough to have about 30-40 minutes with him at a corporate event and he was just so nice and answered every one of my fanboy questions. This was around the time of the Apollo 13 movie release. Incredible human being.
Jim Lovell isn't a national treasure, he's a world treasure
We agree
World Treasure.
He's a GOAT
No, he a Trans-Lunar Legend
Bloody Norah Captain you haven't half got a problem damn epic work
In his 90's and has a better memory than I do, what an absolute legend!
Thank you for this. Well done. The interviewer and producer deserve credit for letting this gentleman speak.
I just turned 60, and he's got me whipped by about... say... 230,000 miles. 😊
I had to look it up and he just turned 95 in March.
It's called a NDA those will keep your memory sharp
@@davidsheckler4450 Don't you mean DNA? Why would he need to sign an NDA over this? Let alone one that lasts for so many years?
The children should be taught about his life, so they can appreciate how to live with the right perspectives. His life exemplifies sacrifice, determination and success.
He's one of three to go to the moon twice, the only one of the three not to walk on it. Still a legend. So glad he's still with us. Huge respect.
I heard him say once “lots of people walked on the moon!” Making it clear he was satisfied with his legacy versus other space explorers. Lol.
I do hope at least one from Apollo or Saturn get to experience the next moon walk
I read NASA wants space x to make craft to bring iss down but NASA control mission, I wish as space x craft they control it, also I wish they recycle the crafts that throw them on junk yard
What a Gentleman. A Naval Aviator , NASA Astronaut, and a very modest man. From humble and non privileged beginnings Mr Lovell worked hard to achieve what most of us dream of...!!! Thank you Sir....!!
And Test Pilot. Being a Test pilot is one of the most dangerous jobs because you are testing brand new, unproven aircraft.
What a cool guy. Thanks to all our Astronauts and Veterans. God Bless America👍😀
He did ! 🇺🇸
Hard watching these amazing men age...now 95...still a remarkable man, Jim Lovell.
I saw him speak before us in 2015. 88 years old. Stood for 90 mins. Answered questions. Legend
He watched silently, as congress turned NASA into just another bloated government agency. That had to take as much guts and class as handling his trip to space. Honor and respect to him.
All men age, especially the amazing ones
95 and his mind seems to be sharp indeed, what a legend! And what a treat to have an Apollo astronaut on here.
Happy 95th birthday Captain Lovell! Thank you for your service to the nation.
Paul (in MA)
Of all of the astronauts I have had the high privilege of meeting, Captain Lovell and Pete Conrad were two of my favorites. Both men came across as being completely unaware that anybody might consider them to be heroes and Jim made you feel like you were the only person in the room when he talked to you and that you could do anything he could do. Pete was just having the time of his life and genuinely felt you should be too.
I am in awe of both of them as men and then as my astronaut heroes.
I had the privilege of meeting and becoming friends will Al Bean. So cool !
Too many, "characters" to admire - to the max - but yes, Jim Lovell & Pete Conrad still stand out just a little bit more.
AstroNots
Jim is definitely one of the astronauts id most like to meet. Definitely one of my favorite astronauts
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I found out of the wikipedia article about Jim Lovell that he turned 95 earlier this year, I hope he's still around in five years time to celebrate his 100th birthday.
I hope he's still here when,and if,we orbit and land on the moon next year and the year after.
@@stevemastnick5034 Well he seems to be in good health so I'd say the odds of him still being alive for Artemis II are good (And maybe Artemis III too).
Capt. Lovell , it is great seeing you again and listening to your Navy and NASA experiences. Sir as always, my deepest respect.
I've listened to the audio logs from the Apollo 13 mission, it's amazing how calm everyone was during the event.
You panic, you die.
Training.
Confidence I guess, that they have what its going to take to succeed.
Love how Jim just glossed over a 14 day flight in a ridiculously cramped Gemini like it was nothing 😂
Frank said it was “boring” lol
@WheresWildo_[Dan Jones] yeah boring but do you know what they had to do for waste and how terrible the food was?
The Flying Men's Room, they called it!
Yep in his underwear 😂
I could listen to that man talk all day… what a career arc.
I legitimately wasn’t aware that Jim was still with us. Guy is an absolute legend of the space program - and not just because of Apollo 13. I wish the unedited interview was available somewhere, because I could listen to him talk for hours about his military and astronaut careers.
Wow he is fabulous for 95. Total respect for a real legend.
Attention on deck hand salute...to. Thank you, Capt Lovell.
Thank you Mr Lovell for being brave to bring back the crew to Earth and your service! 🫡🇺🇸
My favorite Astronaut captain Jim Lovell!!
We as a country, are so lucky to have men like Jim Lovell! And of course, all the Other "astronauts" of the early space programs as well. So I will say, "Thank you to all you Gentlemen for your service"!
He is one of the last of the greatest heros. An amazing man and a true role model for anyone who will listen! God bless you Mr. Lovell...
We have a street named after Captain Lovell here in Milwaukee. As a Wisconsin engineer, he's a personal hero of mine.
And a VA named after him in North Chicago
He’s a legend.
One of Americas AMAZING PEOPLE a wonderful life, what an honor to be alive to have seen this happen .
Watching this humble man talk is an inspiration to all young men and woman who wish to pursue their dreams.
I've heard this story from capt. Lowell many times and I never get tired of it. Hes a true legend and a very decent and honorable man.
Capt. Lovell is a real hero for sure!! My utmost respect!! We are so blessed to still have him with us! He's part of the Greatest Generation. They were tough, patriotic and expected themselves to do what was necessary! Dont you just love how sharp he is!! (PS. In his younger years he was GORGEOUS! A Kevin Costner look alike!) What a guy!!
Best to you sir!
95 years old and he is a sharp as ever. Captain Lovell has always been one of my favorites and is one of the most down-to-earth and nicest of all of the Mercury/Gemini/Apollo era astronauts.
A great hero and badass for having to survive a catastrophe, able to overcome odds so they all come home. Salute to him (along with all those back in Houston).
I got the privilege of meeting Capt. Lovell in 1993. A true hero.
Jim Lovell and the other Apollo astronauts, engineers and mission controllers are my hero’s.
heroes.
Absolutely!! Apollo 13 is one of my favorite movies!! The team worked day and night to bring these guys home!!!
@MS: Apollo 13: The Successful Failure.
His enthusiasm and love for space flight is absolutely contagious!
On Apollo 8, Jim Lovell was one of the first to leave his home planet and enter the sphere of influence of another cosmic entity.
On the Apollo 13, Jim Lovell and his teammates set the record for the person who traveled the farthest from Earth in human history, no one has ever broken this record.
Jim Lovell is one of the greatest explorers in human history.
Well said.
Were you there 🤣😅😂
Wait, did Apollo 13 travel past the moon or something? Wouldn’t the astronauts who landed on the moon be the humans who have been the farthest from earth? Genuine question.
@@STSGuitar16 You have to check & see if there are any remaining staff from Universal Studios from the movie set. They might know 👍
@@STSGuitar16 Has to do with the orbits and the calendar, and what they were trying to do. Which was get home without running out of air to breathe.
Cap'n Lovell is such a cool cat- one of my heros for sure! So down to earth, for someone who has experienced so much!
I was in the 8th grade when Apollo 13 had its problems, and I remember my science teacher set up a TV in the Library for us to watch the Apollo 13 splash down. We all cheered when the Astronauts were safe....
Cool teacher.
I skipped school that Friday to stay home to watch live coverage of the splashdown. My dad wrote an excuse note to my teachers stating that his son (me) felt obligated to be a part of history in watching the return of the Apollo - 13. The excuse was gladly accepted by my teachers...
That's straight leadership right there. From no expectations at all in highschool to bringing back (with all help) his crew to earth.
Thanks for showing this video, it's great to hear firsthand accounts like this!
What an awesome interview and American. I recall those flights from long ago and along with other Americans admired the courage these guys had. God Bless em all.
Amazing hearing it from the man himself.
I absolutely love this guy. I was there when you took off in Apollo 13 Jim.
What an amazing interview. Thank you for sharing this heritage
I love how excited this legend gets when he talks about flight. I wish I could have seen what your eyes have 🙌
At THE top of my list of living people i wish to meet. ...This man is one of my heros.
Sitting in Milwaukee watching this. I drove down Jim Lovell avenue this afternoon. I also was blessed to meet Frank Borman and have a photo with him. These people are irreplaceable.
What a beautiful interview I have so many wonderful childhood memories of following the space programme in the sixties and seventies. I had many heroes at the time including Jim Lovell, Frank Borman and of course Michael Collins who had family connections to our area. It was all made more magical when I would look out the window and see a full moon rising from behind the hill on our farm.
Mike. ( in the west of Ireland)
Such a great man and so interesting to listen to him tell his story over and over. I’ve seen so many of his interviews. I could listen to him talk for hours.
Why do I get the impression that not a nicer human has lived..?
He’s a spitting personality of our father.., a true gent..🌹
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INCREDIBLE SERVICE, Captain Lovell.
I had the fortunate opportunity to meet Jim Lovel, recounting the events of Apollo 13 about 25 years ago, before the movie was made. He was a great and humble storyteller then, and still has it today!
Great interview! Thanks for letting him speak without interruption. Living American history!
Lucky for NASA and the U.S., Jim was at the right place at the right time to get to the Apollo program! Well done Jim and thank you!
Sir, we salute you certainly from our generation. Dearest regards from London
This is a real treat for me. I was 5 yo when the Mercury program started and that was when I got lost in the space program. Hearing this interview brings back so memories. Thank you for posting this.
Always was and still is my hero since 1968!
Just love him! Thank you sir for your service.👍
This guy is a national treasure. So glad he's a fellow "Boat School" grad and that he's still with us! Bravo Zulu to Capt. Lovell, USN (ret.)!
God Bless, Jim Lovell. Lived life & history; wasn't just an observer.
It amazes me that the entire Apollo 8 crew is still with us. Good men.
And all three are still married to their original sweethearts.
@@dwmzmm
I believe Frank Borman's wife passed after battling Alzheimer's.
@@Chatta-Ortega Thank you, I wasn't aware of that.
That is a smart man and what I would say is a life well lived. This man is a hero of mine
Even more proud now that I received an autographed Apollo-8 badge from Capt. Lovell a few months ago. Such a great man ...
His apollo 13 post mission press conference with fred and jack is simply amazing. Jims a wonderful speaker
Priceless what a man Jim Lovell Thank you .
I love Jim Lovell he his a Great American and a hero he is always filled with passion and is always so engaged and it’s refreshing
I feel so sad for him, twice at the moon but not landing, but what a LEGEND
What an honor to hear him today as if it happened just yesterday. I was there and watched with the entire USA and the world. I was really young, but he is such a hero, a legend and an icon! Thank you Mr. Lovell for all that you gave in our journey of reaching for the stars.
He must wonder how many times he has to tell his tale. But he always acts like its the first time. Thank you sir!
He tells a great story, and is a great example of what a man can achieve
Now THIS is a piece of historical footage for the ages man.
I had the honor of meeting him a few years back at his restaurant in Illinois. Very nice man and true American hero.
An absolute legend. Fabulous recall. One of my real heroes. Best wishes from UK.
Our Dad let my brother and me be late for school to see Al Shepard make the first Mercury flight. I've always kept up with the US Space program. This video is new to me, and probably one of the last ones he's done. Amazing man with the coolest head on his shoulders when the crap hit the rotating airfoil. Thank you for posting!!
I can listen to captain James Lovell geek out about engineering, aviation and space for hours! What a legend.
Wow thanks for posting this amazing interview. Jim seems to have as sharp a memory as ever, we could all be so fortunate! His stories are so commpelling! I also liked hearing more details of the story Tom Hanks told in Apollo 13.
Btw, I think this is the first time I got to see Lovell with the PLSS backpack and full lunar suit, training on what appears to be a KC-135. Fantastic.
Thank you for your courage ❤🇺🇸
My hero.
I drove six hours to see him in person here in NC a few years ago. Something I’ll never forget and I’m grateful I went. One of a kind man
Put this gentleman in whatever modern aircraft and I´m sure he could fly it. Much respect, mr Lovell!
He's telling it like it just happened yesterday. What a great memory this gentleman has. To remember all that. Thank you Mr Lovel for your service in NASA.
Thank You Commander Lovell. American Legend. so grateful for Talents and Service, and Family, during inspiring Time and Program, and generosity to share with future generations.
Mr Lovell was my favorite of all astronauts growing up! One of my childhood heroes!!
agreed. and I'm not embarrassed to admit that he's one of my adulthood heroes!
Capt. Lovell will always be one of my heroes. What a life he's had, and he's still going strong! I love this man, and all the brave souls who took those first steps for America. I hope some younger folks see this, and take an interest in learning about these times. Thank you for bringing Jim to us!
Jim Lovell was one of my favorite astronauts I still tremember watching Apollo 8 on Christmas Eve as thet orbited the Moon with my parents.
What an amazing man! I'd go into space if he was in charge!
What a great interview! Thank you so much for sharing this.
I love Jim's tie.
Sir, Jim Lovell, thank you for your service. God bless you sir.
He's my idol. And even though im not american i respect the hell out of these guys. Salute to you and your comrades sir. 🫡
I never heard Captain Lovell tell this kind of detail ~ What a fantastic interview! To hear his feelings ~ It is so beautiful to hear him ~ Thank you Captain Lovell !!
I watched the Apollo 13 Mission on television when I was 12 years old. Jim Lovell is a hero to me. May God Bless him.
Such an amazing legend
I'm betting and hoping he makes it to 100 👍. What a man and what an American legend he has become!
What a great story teller! Mr Lovell seems like a great guy!
Right place at the right times. What a life!
From His constant Leadership to His examples of resilience under insurmountable challenges, I can’t even begin to describe how Jim Lovell has awe-inspired everything that I strive to be from a professional, and even personal, standpoint. There’s only a few people in my Life who fall in that category! What I wouldn’t give to Meet and Shake the hand of this legend! What a life-enriching honour that would be!
What an absolute honest, straight forward and sincere gentleman......thank you for your service to the world Capt. Lovell.
Thrilled to see this. Haven’t seen him for awhile and so glad to see he is still going strong!
When Gemini was happening I made a Revell model of the Gemini capsule. I was really into it.
A bit later I got to go down to the Smithsonian museum where they had a space docking simulator and I could not dock without crashing (good thing I'm not an astronaut then).
Jim Lovell and the Apollo 13 crew were some seriously brave souls to get through that experience.
Bringing them back alive was an astounding feat accomplished by the ground crew. All those involved in the recovery deserve the highest recognition.
I was fortunate enough to have about 30-40 minutes with him at a corporate event and he was just so nice and answered every one of my fanboy questions. This was around the time of the Apollo 13 movie release. Incredible human being.
Was lucky enough to hear him speak at Ithaca. Great man!