yee@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (09/30/88)
Following is a transcript of the wake up call sent to the STS-26 crew at 4:37 a.m. CDT (MET 18:37). STS-26 CREW WAKE UP (MET 18:37 - 4:37 a.m. CDT) (Following done by Robin Williams in Good Morning Vietnam style) GOOD MORNING DISCOVERY! GOOD MORNING DISCOVERY! Good Morning Discovery Rise and shine boys. Time to start doing that Shuttle shuffle. You know what I mean. Hey here's a little song coming from the billions of us to the five of you. Rick, start 'em off baby. The Hauckster to you. (Following done to theme of Green Acres) On orbit is the place to be Free wheeling on Discovery Earth rolling by so far below Just give her the gas and look at this baby go We can't believe we've made it here So high above the atmosphere We just adore the scenery Yea Houston's great but give me that zero-g Hey look out the windows - That's me Captain I'm hungry - Let's eat Maybe we'll land at White Sands Uh-Uh - Look Ma, no hands This is the life Oh what a flight Earth orbit we are here _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Wake up tape was produced by radio station KKBQ in Houston with the help of Robin Williams.