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In Search of Liberty Bell 7
Discovery Channel
On December 12, 1999, the Discovery Channel released the documentary video, "In Search of Liberty Bell 7", the story of Curt Newport's search for the capsule flown by Virgil Grissom on a suborbital mission, July 5, 1961. Upon splashdown, the capsule began taking on water following the accidental blowing of the hatch. Mr. Boos served as a historical consultant on this production.
Narrated by James Earl Jones
Produced & Directed by: Peter Schnall For Discovery
Executive Producer: Suzy Geller Wolf
Vice President of Production: Steve Burns
Executive in Charge of Production: Mike Quattrone
Historical Consultant: Rick Boos
Produced by Partisan Pictures for Discovery Communications Inc. © 1999 Discovery Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.