American Cancer Society PSA with Walter Schirra - 1968?

Format: 16mm

Archive ID: 0838

Notes: American Cancer Society PSA with Walter Schirra [VO] For the American Cancer Society, astronaut Walter Schirra. [/VO] [Walter Schirra] You know how many items there are on our checklist before take off? Over 2000. We know how important checkups are. We're always on the alert for any warning signal that might indicate something's wrong. I think everyone agrees that's the only sensible way to eliminate unnecessary risk. The parallel to cancer is I think obvious. See your doctor for regular checkups and learn cancer's warning signals, regular checkups, and knowing cancer's warning signals could help save your life. [/] [VO] It makes sense to have checkups and to know cancer's warning signals and it makes sense to to give generously to your American cancer society. [/VO]

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The still from the 1968 American Cancer Society PSA featuring astronaut Walter Schirra captures a moment in a control room setting. Schirra, dressed in a suit, appears to be speaking to individuals seated at control panels, who are likely engaged in monitoring various systems. The environment suggests a serious atmosphere, reflecting the meticulous attention to detail in space missions. Schirra emphasizes the importance of checkups and being alert for warning signs, drawing a parallel between space flight preparations and health vigilance. The overall tone of the PSA is informative, aiming to promote awareness about cancer prevention.

00:00:00.000 — The still from the 1968 American Cancer Society PSA featuring astronaut Walter Schirra captures a moment in a control room setting. Schirra, dressed in a suit, appears to be speaking to individuals seated at control panels, who are likely engaged in monitoring various systems. The environment suggests a serious atmosphere, reflecting the meticulous attention to detail in space missions. Schirra emphasizes the importance of checkups and being alert for warning signs, drawing a parallel between space flight preparations and health vigilance. The overall tone of the PSA is informative, aiming to promote awareness about cancer prevention.

The still from the 'American Cancer Society PSA with Walter Schirra' features a graphic design displaying the text 'AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY' repeated in a grid pattern. The background is likely a solid color, contributing to a clean and organized aesthetic. This design choice emphasizes the importance of the message being conveyed. Walter Schirra's voiceover underscores the significance of regular checkups and being vigilant about health, paralleling the thoroughness of an astronaut’s preparation before a mission. The overall tone is serious and educational, aimed at increasing awareness about cancer prevention and health checkups.

00:00:44.811 — The still from the 'American Cancer Society PSA with Walter Schirra' features a graphic design displaying the text 'AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY' repeated in a grid pattern. The background is likely a solid color, contributing to a clean and organized aesthetic. This design choice emphasizes the importance of the message being conveyed. Walter Schirra's voiceover underscores the significance of regular checkups and being vigilant about health, paralleling the thoroughness of an astronaut’s preparation before a mission. The overall tone is serious and educational, aimed at increasing awareness about cancer prevention and health checkups.

The still from the American Cancer Society PSA features a bold, graphic text that reads 'FIGHT CANCER' in a pixelated font against a simple background. This visual emphasizes the campaign's urgent and action-oriented message. Walter Schirra, the astronaut, speaks about the importance of vigilance and regular checkups, likening them to the extensive preparation required before a space launch, underscoring the need for awareness and proactive health measures.

00:00:47.547 — The still from the American Cancer Society PSA features a bold, graphic text that reads 'FIGHT CANCER' in a pixelated font against a simple background. This visual emphasizes the campaign's urgent and action-oriented message. Walter Schirra, the astronaut, speaks about the importance of vigilance and regular checkups, likening them to the extensive preparation required before a space launch, underscoring the need for awareness and proactive health measures.

The still is from a public service announcement (PSA) by the American Cancer Society featuring astronaut Walter Schirra. The visual displays the organization's logo prominently, which consists of bold text in white reading 'AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY' against a purple background. The logo includes graphical elements that suggest health and vigilance, supporting the message of the PSA. In the voiceover, Schirra emphasizes the importance of regular checkups and vigilance for warning signs, using a metaphor of the extensive checklist astronauts adhere to before a launch. This analogy highlights the significance of proactive health measures, paralleling space exploration's meticulous safety protocols.

00:00:49.316 — The still is from a public service announcement (PSA) by the American Cancer Society featuring astronaut Walter Schirra. The visual displays the organization's logo prominently, which consists of bold text in white reading 'AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY' against a purple background. The logo includes graphical elements that suggest health and vigilance, supporting the message of the PSA. In the voiceover, Schirra emphasizes the importance of regular checkups and vigilance for warning signs, using a metaphor of the extensive checklist astronauts adhere to before a launch. This analogy highlights the significance of proactive health measures, paralleling space exploration's meticulous safety protocols.

Film Transcript / Subtitles

For the American Cancer Society, astronaut Walter Shiroff. You know how many items there are in our checklist before a takeoff? Over 2,000. We know how important checkups are. And we're always on the alert for any warning signal that might indicate something's wrong. I think everyone agrees that's the only sensible way to eliminate unnecessary risk. The parallel to cancer is, I think, obvious. See your doctor for regular checkups and learn cancer's warning signals. Regular checkups and knowing cancer's warning signals could help save your life. It makes sense to have checkups and know cancer's warning signals. And it makes sense, too, to give generously to your American Cancer Society.