THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Hal Bryan and Jim O’Kane of The Rocketeer Minute Podcast Guest: Composer Tom Gire The lyrics of Beethoven’sOde to Joy continue, as the credits roll. Wem der große Wurf gelungen Eines Freundes Freund zu sein; Wer ein holdes Weib errungen Mische seinen Jubel ein! Ja, wer auch nur eine Seele Sein nennt auf dem Erdenrund! Und wer’s nie gekonnt, der stehle Weinend sich aus diesem Bund!
THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Hal Bryan and Jim O’Kane of The Rocketeer Minute Podcast Vaughn Monroe sings “Let It Snow!” as the credits continue. Let it snow, let it snow, and snow… Next, the lyrics of Beethoven’sOde to Joy ring out. Freude, Freude, Freude, schoener Goetterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Wir betreten feuertrunken, Himmlische, dein Heiligtum. Deine Zauber binden wieder Was der Mode Schwert geteilt Bettler werden Fuerstenbrueder Wo dein sanfter Fluegel weilt. Seid umschlungen, Millionen! Diesen Kuss der ganzen Welt! Brueder – ueber’m Sternenzelt Muss ein lieber Vater wohnen.
THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Hal Bryan and Jim O’Kane of The Rocketeer Minute Podcast John and Holly face each other in the back of the limo. They kiss. Argyle closes the limo door and drives away, under an LAFD ladder truck. The rubble of the attack on Nakatomi plaza is smoking all around the roadway as they drive off. Vaughn Monroe sings “Let It Snow!” as the credits appear. Oh, the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we’ve no place to go Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow Man it doesn’t show signs of stoppin’ And I brought some corn for poppin’ The lights are turned way down low Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow When we finally kiss good-night How I’ll hate going out in the storm But if you really hold me tight All the way home I’ll be warm And the fire is slowly dying And, my dear, we’re still good-bye-ing But as long as you love me so Let it snow, let it snow, and snow… IN THIS MINUTE: Argyle: De’voreaux White John McClane: Bruce Willi...
THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Hal Bryan and Jim O’Kane of The Rocketeer Minute Podcast Guest: Billy Campbell Behind the gun is Sgt. Al Powell, surprised that he’s overcome his fear of armed conflict. John looks at Karl’s body, then at Al. Holly and John get up off the ground. “All right, the two of you, go up and see if there’s anyone else,” says a police officer to other law enforcement staff. Just then, Argyle busts through a garage gate with his limo. Al turns, ready with his pistol to stop further violence. McClane puts his hand on Al’s arm. “This one’s with me,” says John, moving Al’s gun toward the ground. John wraps his arm around Holly and walk toward Argyle’s limo. Argyle waves at them from the limo. “Mister McClane! Mister McClane!” interrupts Richard Thornburg, who thrusts a microphone in John’s face. “Now that it’s all over, after this incredible ordeal, what are your feelings?” The scene switches to a video view of the confrontation. Holly punches Thornburg in t...
THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Hal Bryan and Jim O’Kane of The Rocketeer Minute Podcast Guest: Billy Campbell John McClane is introducing his wife to Sgt. Al Powell outside Nakatomi Tower. “Holly,” he laughs, “Holly Gennaro.” “Holly McClane,” Holly corrects, shaking hands with Al. “Hello, Holly,” says Al, “You’ve got yourself a good man. You take good care of him.” Holly looks at John. “McClane!” shouts Dwayne T. Robinson, from across the crowd of police and hostages. “McClane, I want a debrief! I want a debriefing – – you’ve got some things to answer for, Mister! Ellis’s murder, for one thing. Property damage, interfering with police business…” Suddenly, there’s a loud scream. Karl, still alive, shoves a police officer out of the way and pulls out his Steyr AUG, aiming at Holly and John. McClane throws his wife to the ground as Karl levels his weapon at them. A shot rings out from a Smith & Wesson Model 15, then four more shots follow. Karl is shredded by the impact of t...
THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Jonathan Carlisle and Steve Lastoe of The Princess Bride Minute Podcast Now in firemen’s coats, John and Holly descend from the wrecked stairway of the lobby, aided by first responders. Papers continue to fall from the sky. John looks out at the crowd of emergency personnel. He sees an LAPD sergeant smiling at him. It’s Al Powell. McClane mouths the word, “Pal,” and Al smiles wider and nods. John and Holly make their way toward him. They pause in front of each other, then Al breaks into laughter and hugs John. McClane laughs and cries at the same time. “Al, this is my wife,” says John. IN THIS MINUTE: Bruce Willis as John McClane Bonnie Bedelia as Holly Gennaro McClane Reginald VelJohnson as Sgt. Al Powell
THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Jonathan Carlisle and Steve Lastoe of The Princess Bride Minute Podcast John pulls Holly back into the 30th floor. They embrace, and kiss each other. Smoke, fire, and explosions continue on the rooftop of Nakatomi Tower, as a blizzard of office papers float down from the broken windows of the building. Firemen and EMS personnel cover the plaza, dealing with burning cars and debris. The KFLW-TV 14 NEWS van winds its way through the rubble, coming to a halt in the plaza. “Come on – come on, we’re going to miss it!” shouts Thornburg. “Hand me my notes!” says his producer. Now in firemen’s coats, John and Holly descend from the wrecked stairway of the lobby, aided by first responders. Papers continue to fall from the sky. “Thank God it’s over!” says a passerby. IN THIS MINUTE: Bruce Willis as John McClane Bonnie Bedelia as Holly Gennaro McClane William Atherton as Richard Thornburg
THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Jonathan Carlisle and Steve Lastoe of The Princess Bride Minute Podcast McClane turns and shoots Eddie in the head. “Happy trails, Hans,” says John, as Hans falls against the broken window of the 30th floor. As the window breaks, Hans grabs Holly’s arm, dragging her toward the window ledge. Holly screams as Hans wraps his hand around the trophy Rolex watch she received from the Nakatomi Corporation. John rushes toward her to help. From the LAPD command post, Robinson and Al Powell watch the scene unfold, thirty stories up. McClane struggles to unclasp Holly’s Rolex. In slow motion, Hans fixes his gaze on John McClane. John continues to try and loosen the watch band. Holly cries. Hans brings his gun up to bear on John McClane. John finally unclasps the Rolex, and Hans loses his grip on Holly. In slow motion, Hans falls toward Nakatomi Plaza, his face one of surprise, shock, and defeat. Al and Dwayne see Hans fall. “Oh, I hope that’s not a hostage,” says Dwa...
THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Jonathan Carlisle and Steve Lastoe of The Princess Bride Minute Podcast McClane lowers his gun. Holly sighs, in shock that John is giving up. McClane drops his gun on the ground. Eddie grabs a machine gun off the freight dolly, but Hans stops him. “Nein, this is mine!” yells Hans. “You got me,” says John, lacing his hands behind his head. “Still the cowboy, Mister McClane,” says Hans, “Americans, all alike. However, this time John Wayne does not walk off into the sunset with Grace Kelly.” “That was Gary Cooper, a–hole,” replies McClane. “Enough jokes,” says Hans. “You would have made a pretty good cowboy yourself, Hans,” says McClane. Hans raises his pistol away from Holly’s head. “Oh yes, what was it you said to me before?” asks Hans, “Yippee-kai-yay, mother-f—er.” Hans starts to point his pistol at John. John laughs. Hans starts to laugh, too. So does Eddie. Taped to John’s back is the pistol he had. Holly realizes John has something plann...
THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Jonathan Carlisle and Steve Lastoe of The Princess Bride Minute Podcast John appears at the top of the ramp, his machine gun leveled at waist height. Hans has a gun trained on Holly. Sparks fall from an overhead electric cable. Holly looks at John’s blood-covered appearance. “Jesus,” she says. John staggers toward them. “Hi, honey,” he says to Holly. Hans backs up with Holly, keeping the gun trained on her head. Eddie glances down at the machine gun that’s hanging off his freight dolly. John continues to stagger down the ramp. “So that’s what this was all about?” he says, “a f—in’ robbery?” “Put down the gun,” says Hans. “Why did you have to nuke the whole building, Hans?” asks John. “Well, when you steal six hundred dollars, you can just disappear,” explains Hans. “When you steal 600 million, they will find you — unless they think you’re already dead. Put down the gun.” John glances at Eddie, then looks back to Holly. Holly tries to read h...