“It was a five-day journey by ship. You would have to take all of your equipment with you. And most of the films were only partially shot in Hawaii and the rest would be done in Los Angeles or on a sound stage.”
“Every week people were treated to different images of Hawaii, and that made people want to go and visit Hawaii. So consequently, it was a boom for Hawaiian tourism.”
“We wouldn't let the system start up unless we know that the preparedness support is there. That includes radio stations and being able to move people out again if there was an emergency.”
