Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
1993Life in space. Beam-ins. Intergalactic war. What about getting a driver's license or doing the laundry? This one-hour special features dozens of space professionals---from astronauts and life systems engineers to space suit designers, interior decorators and the "Lunar Lettuce Man." A moving story concerning Jaime Escalante and one of his students (Raymond Cruz) is interwoven with imaginative vignettes that explore the humor and drama of day-to-day life away from Earth. A documentary AND fantasy. Shot on video and on film. Guest stars include Kathy Bates, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Pat Morita, Esai Morales, and Billy Bob Thornton.
Acted in
Raymond Cruz
as Arturo
Kathy Bates
as Lunar Mom
Vincent Schiavelli
as Miner
Rodney A. Grant
as Lunar Commish
Jackée Harry
as Charmayne
Jeffrey Tambor
as Dr. Stockton
"Weird Al" Yankovic
as Giles Standish
Esai Morales
as Kenny
Pat Morita
as Cap
Sheila Tousey
as Annie
Jesse Ventura
as DMV Testee
Billy Bob Thornton
as Rowdy Udall
Edie McClurg
as DMV Clerk
Ken Medlock
as Baseball Pitcher
Kay Bess
as Voice
Joseph Cousins
as Lunar Kid #1
Christian Cousins
as Lunar Kid #2