I met Gene in 2000 where he was a speaker at a conference. He dropped what he was doing to greet my kids. He's as genuine and caring as he appears. When Gene gets a cut, he bleeds red, white, and blue. We need more people like him.
@alexpearson84812 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I’m not sure society produces these types of guys anymore. Men across the board are becoming soft .
@alexanderedwards269 Жыл бұрын
When Gene gets a cut, it's a flattop.
@AutomationDnD2 ай бұрын
Agree'd
@OCnStiggs3 жыл бұрын
Talk about the right guy, in the right place, at the right time... Just like Neil, Bud, and Mike, and all the other heroes in flight, he did for America what few others could have. Kranz is an true American hero. Godspeed Gene Kranz.
@AstroGremlinAmerican3 жыл бұрын
Fair enough though I'd put it a tad differently. NASA was in the right place, at the right time.
@F-Man3 жыл бұрын
This man singlehandedly redefined leadership forevermore - “tough and competent.”
@dcul91273 жыл бұрын
Yes, between Gene and Chris Kraft, they built the entire NASA networks. Truly amazing.
@salhadinashair10113 жыл бұрын
Great man and he is one of my idoles
@silki48213 жыл бұрын
@@salhadinashair1011 Your hero worshipping is getting old too...
@ivanm10183 жыл бұрын
Agreed 100%. Leadership is something nowadays so easily bestowed on politicians who couldn't recognize it even if they tripped over it
@Tramseskumbanan3 жыл бұрын
He’s one of a very few leaders and pioneers that is still around.
@Jesse-le9bh3 жыл бұрын
Gene Kranz…one of my all time HEROES.
@silki48213 жыл бұрын
your hero worshipping is getting old....
@Jesse-le9bh3 жыл бұрын
@@silki4821 ?
@Miguel1952113 жыл бұрын
Is getting a little old with all this "heroes" worshippers.
@paulward42682 жыл бұрын
@@Miguel195211 is there some kind of problem with that??
@Moluccan562 ай бұрын
@@Jesse-le9bhA 🧌 🧌 🧌 🤡 🤡 🤡.
@kdub12423 жыл бұрын
I'm not big on nostalgia, and not at all a military guy, but those space program guys were freakin' amazing. Hardcore science and engineering meets hard core guts and grit. Steely-eyed missile men they were.
@spotsterjon74cu3 жыл бұрын
This interview will go down as a grade 1 historical document in the fullness of time.
@xaviergarcia82743 жыл бұрын
gulp. uh. sounds important.
@LBBLuesFan3 жыл бұрын
I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Kranz at a conference in about 2006. He was the keynote speaker at the luncheon, and spoke about the true nature of teamwork, using the work to save Apollo 13 as how it's supposed to be. At the end, he received one of the biggest standing ovations I've ever witnessed. Later in the lobby, attendees could buy a copy of his book, "Failure Is Not An Option", which he would then autograph. Naturally, I bought one.
@davidwilburn63143 жыл бұрын
One of the massive subroutine stories from the saga of Apollo 13 that blows me away was that the Kranz team had the necessary foresight to send John Aaron and his team into the ground command module mockup to begin solving the daunting, and daresay nearly impossible, power up of the module with it's massively fundamental constraints. And to do it within a hugely constrained time crunch to permit Lovell's guys to get the CM successfully reconfigured barely by the skin of their teeth prior to reentry.
@dougchew51933 жыл бұрын
Without a real idea there was a answer to be found, he counted on them, that gave Aaron I guess the confidence to come up with the plan,your three friends going round the moon and you got to find a way to get them all the way back, that’s pressure
@garygullikson63494 жыл бұрын
Had the honor of a brief telephone conversation with Mr, Kranz when I worked for NAA on the Shuttle Orbiter program. One of my Aerospace heroes.
@thefrase78843 жыл бұрын
The man still commands a great deal of respect
@joyleenpoortier74963 жыл бұрын
They dont make them like this man anymore. A honorable and respectful man who followed his dream and fulfilled it.
@cameron1975williams3 жыл бұрын
Still impressively capable at the age he is here. One of my heroes. Thank you.
@europaeuropa36733 жыл бұрын
I always admired Gene ever since watching him on TV during the Apollo days.
@youreale3 жыл бұрын
A true legend. Hats off, my respect.
@marcom.19193 жыл бұрын
Love him so much! A National treasure! I have a huge respect for this man!
@michaelmangano17323 жыл бұрын
Wrote me a letter, always teaching self improvement. You know, the fact that he had no idea who I am, and that he barely had any time for me, yet still hand wrote some important words to me means more than he could know. His example of professionalism to me is the same as the man who was a father to him.
@betterthanyou31453 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome. I wrote to nasa when I was younger and got back a huge packet with astronaut bios and autographed portraits of the upcoming shuttle mission. The flight director himself wrote me a two page letter detailing what to focus on in school if you want to fly in space. Always thought the letter was so cool cuz he wrote in on graph paper and it just seemed so technical lol. Very nice of him to do all of that for a young kid.
@richardcomerford18283 жыл бұрын
The best part is at 41:24 when he speaks about duty, honor, sacrifice and commitment to an ideal. This is the America that is beyond the understanding of someone who looks out at a military cemetery and calls them "losers' and "suckers" and wonders "what was in it for them?"
@paulprigge12095 ай бұрын
Both parties. I’m guessing you’re referring to One of the people in the conservative party which I don’t consider necessarily conservative.
@jphickory5223 жыл бұрын
Our current times in great need of this type of man
@alexpearson84813 жыл бұрын
Oooohhhhhh ya!
@spjunkies3 жыл бұрын
There are plenty around now. There was nothing special about the past, you had garbage and wonderful people around.
@jphickory5223 жыл бұрын
50 years ago a larger percentage of the population held a higher standard of ethics. The evidence of this is undeniable and ubiquitous in all facets of current culture. Yes it’s true men of good and poor character existed now and then but that wasn’t the point.
@Chet_Brinkley3 жыл бұрын
I am a few days from turning 66 and I want to throw my 2 cents worth of memory of Mr.Krantz during the heyday of NASA. Space shots happened during school hours and all us kids loved it ! Allan Shepard, John Glenn were our heroes, they were considered higher than the president. The teacher would wheel in the TV on the big cart from the AV dept. and we all were very excited and hanging on each minute. It was wonderful !
@hscollier3 жыл бұрын
Basically that was a wonderful interview with a great American. Basically I really enjoyed it.
@hpygolkyone3 жыл бұрын
Basically you're telling us that he basically said the word, basically many, many times. Got it.
@hscollier3 жыл бұрын
@@hpygolkyone Basically, you are observant. Did you miss the part where I said I really enjoyed it?
@ImTheDudeMan4713 жыл бұрын
He was closing his eyes, visualizing in his mind, the history he wrote. I bet he remembered all the smells, sounds, how comfy the headphones were, how the coffee tasted. Can you imagine the number of flow charts and schedules he created under deadly pressure.
@chevyservmgr3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Kranz, I salute you sir. You're a great patriot and a inspiration to all. I admire your wisdom and the leadership you exhibited during your tenure with NASA
@sammyvh113 жыл бұрын
Another of the great unsung US heros. We need more men like Kranz.
@silki48213 жыл бұрын
What did he do that was heroic ?
@europaeuropa36733 жыл бұрын
@@silki4821 Helped manage the Apollo missions. The greatest achievement in human history.
@silki48213 жыл бұрын
@@europaeuropa3673 That makes him your hero ? You're pathetic....
@europaeuropa36733 жыл бұрын
@@silki4821 why is that? You believe otherwise out of jealousy? Or are you just being a brain dead troll?
@silki48213 жыл бұрын
@@europaeuropa3673 The man did his job....There was NOTHING he did that could be considered heroic.....
@jackheritage22223 жыл бұрын
A great interview. A great man. Very focused individual. We can all take a lesson from his attitude and philosophy. And lastly, he said, " What America will dare, America will do!"
@alexpearson84813 жыл бұрын
His ability to foster leadership and create motivating anecdotes in the moment is mesmerizing. You feel yourself glow listening to him. Imagine being in a crisis and listening to his calm, guiding direction that resonates right to your core. It’s beyond words.
@prof.hectorholbrook46924 жыл бұрын
I strongly salute you Mr. Kranz. I sincerely hope you get this message. Warm regards, Hector Holbrook, UK.
@erac58552 жыл бұрын
Had the great pleasure to meet Mr Kranz last month. What an incredible person, very polite, and (for a person so committed to space and flying) very down to Earth.
@robinblankenship92343 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest American heroes. A privilege to see this.
@assessor12763 жыл бұрын
What a cool guy - truly an impressive person.
@marky657 Жыл бұрын
This man and all the people like him just make my eyes fill with tears of pride and joy to be an American. What a great guy and American hero for all time.
@zoidberg4443 жыл бұрын
Interesting character - very much enjoyed his book. NASA was a very dynamic organisation in those days which was really driven by some very competent personalities. Also Krantz is one of the most razor sharp 87 year olds I have ever seen.
@woodey0284 жыл бұрын
Listing to Gene talk about the Avro is absolutely amazing!
@schwags19693 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing.
@gilzor93763 жыл бұрын
Not sure why 'absolutely amazing' is your choice of words. Apparently you're British (or Canadian). Certainly not saying all parties at that time weren't doing amazing things.
@nikbear3 жыл бұрын
All round hero, incredibly amazing individual and possessor of the most serious haircut in history! 👍😲
@DavidSmith-ze2wi3 жыл бұрын
As a Brit I've always admired Mr Kranz from those heady days of the NASA moon missions. Absolutely professional a great American.
@robkeogh45933 жыл бұрын
G'day All This bloke embodies everything about his generation. My fathers generation. National pride, hard work, respect and leadership. All of us could learn a thing or two from these guys. Might even sort a few issues out.....
@thosemeddlingkids27153 жыл бұрын
I met Gene in 2007 and got to visit with him. He is a hero to me and meeting him is one of the highlights of my life.
@johnedwards16853 жыл бұрын
Giant of a man. And that mission, giants standing on the shoulders of giants.
@gilzor93763 жыл бұрын
Good to see Gene is still here with us. A true American who has contributed immensely to our history. I envy his role and place in time, truly an epoch period.
@ldv14523 жыл бұрын
He was 85 when this was published! Simply amazing!!!!
@richardcarr77023 жыл бұрын
THIS is a man! He led the team that took America to its high water mark.
@terencewinters21543 жыл бұрын
Great man who knew how to merge the human with the technical knowing which came first and how to overcome our flaws in design and implementation by problem solving.
@michaeloedy15683 жыл бұрын
Gene never appeared to "dwell" on anything. He just moved on and expected you to do the same. Nothing should be taken personal if a group is working towards the same goal.
@freedomprivilege63442 жыл бұрын
You get the feeling that Mr. Kranz was destined to be in the roles that he performed at NASA. Very humble and honest man. Amazing ability to recall all of the details of his life and experiences. Thank you Lord for this man and thank you Gene Kranz for fulfilling your destiny.
@chirantha4 жыл бұрын
What a legend!
@woodey0284 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!!
@tigertiger1699 Жыл бұрын
This is absolute gold…, the human story of mankind’s first greatest pinnacle… Absolute privilege 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@zerodegrekelvin23 жыл бұрын
Mr. Kranz is no humble, always praises his teams! Thank you for bringing this interview to us.
@almosh32713 жыл бұрын
Gene, you are an amazing man. Many blessing to you and your team !!!!!
@SJFrzrbrn3 жыл бұрын
I loved his portrayal in Apollo 13 by Ed Harris. Such a great character and real life role model / hero.
@AstroGremlinAmerican4 жыл бұрын
Wrote a great book, "Failure is Not an Option." Highly recommended.
@dcul91273 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, that historical book is amazing. Wow, the man is a legend.
@thomasdonlin54563 жыл бұрын
I love that book and was able to get it autographed.
@shepardbook3 жыл бұрын
And the funny thing is…he admitted during a documentary about the making of the movie Apollo 13 that he never said that. But thought it was cool he named his book that.
@timandshannon033 жыл бұрын
It's an amazing read. Definitely a great book.
@paulmurgatroyd63723 жыл бұрын
@@shepardbook I wonder if he mentioned whether he liked the movie or not, and Ed Harris playing him.
@samsungs8153 жыл бұрын
One of my heroes of the moon landing missions. An inspirational man. I salute you Mr Kranz.
@Ruckweiler733 жыл бұрын
He was a 1954 graduate of then Parks Air College. I graduated from Parks College of Saint Louis University (same school) in 1992. We all knew who he was as a graduate.
@ZilchBlackBeer3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing American. Mr. Kranz is the best of us, and a true hero. Thank you for your service sir!
@Chrisamos4123 жыл бұрын
WOW so great to hear his story! I was a young kid, but I really remember seeing him on TV during the Space Program. Very cool!
@guycarr3603 жыл бұрын
Read his book, and a 100% hero of mine, whenever we visit KSC, i think of him, not that is possible living in the Uk!!!
@crownlands72463 жыл бұрын
impressive, the amount of knowledge, these ppl had to take in and operationalise and continue to grow in other parts of life too, admirable, no wonder, they lit cigars when the lander stood on firm grounds
@bmused553 жыл бұрын
This film is criminally under-viewed and underrated!
@ralphholiman74013 жыл бұрын
The Movie "Apollo 13" sure made him look like a boss! Ed Harris had the best scenes and lines in that movie. The astronauts were just along for the ride. Kranz definitely seems to be the guy who saved the day.
@getredytagetredy3 жыл бұрын
The movie...the movie...the movie... The Masonic movie... Tards are obsessed with movies like they are real... Come on fellas you have been asleep for too long
@ralphholiman74013 жыл бұрын
@@getredytagetredy , have you ever wondered why you never get invited to parties?
@DouglasLippi3 жыл бұрын
Everyone had important roles and they worked together to great achievement. The astronauts were absolutely not merely along for the ride. The monkeys and dogs were along for the ride. The astronauts not only took on personal risk that those on Earth couldn't fathom, but they had to do some real-time decision-making and piloting.
@Mi62Ni4 ай бұрын
Gene Kranz - a hero of my childhood. He is a really Gentleman. A man i wish I had the opportunity met him personally ! Regards from germany.
@firefightergoggie3 жыл бұрын
Someone the American people need to be proud of. A truly impressive human being and a natural born leader.
@petersantoro53233 жыл бұрын
What a great insight to history thank you sir.
@monticlassictv3 жыл бұрын
One of planet Earths greatest citizens the legendary Gene Krans god bless you and America and I’m from Scotland but god speed my friend
@sntpint Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fascinating recollection and memory with details. These guys were THE right guys at the right time for this mission.
@davidvogel89873 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gene you where a invaluable piece of America's early space flight puzzle
@johnmonaghan46513 жыл бұрын
I thought he was Superman when I was young He put Apollo 11 on the Moon then brought Apollo 13 home when you remember him with his waistcoat standing there making sure everything is on point it was fascinating and he just looked as if he could kick anybodys butt lol A true American 👍
@xaviergarcia82743 жыл бұрын
Whaaa? So he owes us 2 Apollos?? Or we owe him 2? But huh?
@DaveJonescruise3 жыл бұрын
I have always wanted to meet Gene he is an Amazingly clever man, I've read his books and I think all students coming into management should study and take a lot of notes.
@KarlKrogmann3 жыл бұрын
This is what they mean when they say "steely-eyed missile man"
@samcowell27683 жыл бұрын
the man is amazing
@paulmurgatroyd63723 жыл бұрын
Always interesting to listen to the people who took responsibility for these defining moments in history. Now people complain about stress if their coffee isn't right.
@tindoortailgator3 жыл бұрын
Truly a Great Man - Who Believed in America, My Father was Part of This Mission, The Saturn 5 Rocket, Lunar Module, NASA and Chrysler Corp - God Bless...Godspeed Gene Kranz...
@raytristani3 жыл бұрын
That’s a real man right there
@equelizarlee4173 Жыл бұрын
Gene Kranz should be given medal for his work in NASA.
@LokiNorse20113 жыл бұрын
The last 15 minutes of this interview is WHAT we need today ! Leadership and a goal as a Nation . I grew up in those days. But they’re long gone. Everybody is so “sissyfied “ and “PC”. Those Men were Hero’s. I was an airforce brat living in Germany when we landed, I was proud 🇺🇸
@villagegirl68 Жыл бұрын
This man is truly amazing
@redwatch11003 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing what you did in life Gene, and giving us a great story.
@tasteslikeawesome3 жыл бұрын
This man is a marvel of Humanity.
@aaronzeiger2164 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love that man
@NialPowerCork3 жыл бұрын
Just wow. “and the elements mixed so well in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, “This was a man.” “
@lenswork43 жыл бұрын
Listening to a man with gravitas speak only reminds me how we all need to rise up and stop complaining and get our work down with seriousness and commitment. Thx.
@watchfuleye51933 жыл бұрын
A TRUE LEADER!!!... THIS MAN IS EPIC!!!!!! "FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!!" Gene Kranz
@Mtlmshr Жыл бұрын
Before I even watch this video I will say that this tough as nails no nonsense by the book man is not only a legend but a true American Hero in every sense of the term!
@toucheturtle38402 ай бұрын
He’s not by the book, which makes him exceptional.
@reto-louisrivellini8075 Жыл бұрын
Bravo to Gene Kranz you have done so much with your colleagues. I’m pursuing you since I am 12 years old. All the best to you.
@beaconterraoneonline3 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic interview and video. Gene Kranz is the best of the best.
@4stringplayer4u3 жыл бұрын
One of the real men of this great nation
@neilcrowesongs97683 жыл бұрын
Living legend and still got it.
@ronniewilson65973 жыл бұрын
Only one word to describe gene, wow 😀👍🏻
@davidnoseworthy45403 жыл бұрын
Incredibly inspirational to watch, and such a powerful message in regards to Leadership, and what it is to be a Leader. Thank you Mr. Kranz! I also appreciate your mention of Mr. Lodge, Avro Canada and the Arrow & Orenda Iroquois program.
@sting11113 жыл бұрын
If they could chisel out an ideal American male...they broke the mold when God made him.
@Bellakelpie3 жыл бұрын
Gene is one of the most inspirational people of the modern era. So many of our current Politicians and senior Bureaucrats could learn a lot from him on the subject of Leadership.
@emmgeevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir…
@1290Hooligan3 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic leader!
@MRxMADHATTER3 жыл бұрын
I met him at an open house/fly day at the Lone Star Flight Museum in Galveston, TX. He was wiping the oil off the engine cowlings of a B-17. I recognized him from a film of the Apollo program. I said "aren't you Gene Kranz?" He smiled at me. I asked him "what have they got you doing?" I don't even remember what he said but it was pretty funny.
@colmornane56843 жыл бұрын
Where are all the Americans that Gene exemplifies? Truly a great individual! Well done for preserving this interview for all of us mere mortals.
@scottqualls76903 жыл бұрын
A true legend!
@oogityboogity66443 жыл бұрын
Love how recent this is
@rl64rl3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you, Gene!
@brucehehl56882 жыл бұрын
These were truly amazing men. From an Era long gone!
@adventuressurvivalinthailand3 жыл бұрын
I feel sorry for great people like this when they see America crumbling. You can sense his thoughts at the end, but he couldn't say what he really thought
@riverraisin13 жыл бұрын
I had the privilege to see Gene Kranz as the guest speaker for a symposium I attended around 2005. I don't recall who hosted the event of what the subject was, but I do remember this man making his presentation donned in his flight directors vest with the many Apollo patches. I was in awe of the stories about his days as a NASA Flight Director and, of course, details about Apollo 13. Afterwards I was fortunate enough to shake this man's hand. Gene is a leader among leaders and a great inspiration to all Americans.
@julianneale61283 жыл бұрын
An incredible man!
@nodevit99503 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Thank you for posting this. Kranz and Kraft are my leadership idols.
@getredytagetredy3 жыл бұрын
You are so low self esteem that you need 2 leaders Sarcasm is so political Uncorrect When tards take themselves too seriously Thats when sarcasm becomes relevant...