When did the Apollo 11 1996 film air on television?
The Apollo 11 1996 film aired on the 17th of November, 1996, on The Family Channel at 7 p.m. EST, as part of a FAM Sunday Night Movie Event.
Questions about Apollo 11 (1996 film)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who directed the 1996 Apollo 11 docudrama?
The 1996 Apollo 11 television film was directed by Norberto Barba. The screenplay was written by Phil Penningroth.
Who played Neil Armstrong in the 1996 Apollo 11 film?
Jeffrey Nordling played commander Neil Armstrong in the 1996 film. Xander Berkeley portrayed Buzz Aldrin, and Jim Metzler played Command Module pilot Michael Collins.
Did Buzz Aldrin appear in the 1996 Apollo 11 film?
Buzz Aldrin served as technical consultant on the 1996 Apollo 11 film and was filmed for a cameo playing a clergyman, but the scene was cut before the film aired.
Was the 1996 Apollo 11 film nominated for an Emmy?
Yes. The Apollo 11 1996 film was nominated for a 1997 Primetime Emmy Award for Sound Mixing for a Drama, Miniseries, or Special.
Why was the 1996 Apollo 11 docudrama made?
The film was developed in response to the positive reviews of the 1995 film Apollo 13. Executive producer James Manos Jr. noted that no earlier film had been made about Apollo 11 partly because, at first glance, it did not seem as if anything dramatic happened.