Ep 107: John Orloff on Masters of the Air
John Orloff, creator, writer and co-executive producer of Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air, joins Aaron to talk about the new show highlighting the WWII experiences of the men of the 100th Bomb Group, a part of the 8th Air Force’s strategic bombing campaign over Europe. Masters of the Air streams January 26th only on Apple TV+.
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Show Notes
John Orloff, creator, writer and co-executive producer of Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air, joins Aaron to talk about the new show highlighting the WWII experiences of the men of the 100th Bomb Group, a part of the 8th Air Force’s strategic bombing campaign over Europe. Masters of the Air streams January 26th only on Apple TV+.
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Times
- 02:25 Introduction
- 03:00 Getting started
- 05:45 Band of Brothers
- 12:56 Finding the story
- 19:44 Masters of the Air
- 24:37 Core characters
- 30:12 Group level
- 32:11 Influences
- 37:38 Production challenges
- 40:25 Procedure as drama
- 43:50 Unique trauma
- 48:20 Casting
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