Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff from celebrities, astronauts and friends ahead of her historic women-led Blue Origin flight.
„CBS Mornings“ host Gayle King received an emotional sendoff days ahead of her historic journey to space on a women-led Blue Origin spaceflight.
„CBS Mornings“ co-hosts Nate Burleson and Tony Dokoupil surprised King with a special „Talk of the Table“ segment last week, sharing a short video filled with advice and well wishes from celebrities and friends.
„That’s not in the script here“, commented King before Dokoupil directed the team to „roll the tape.“
While King admitted she’s still very overwhelmed by the upcoming mission, she said she’s also really excited and thanked everyone for the sweet words. „That was so nice! That was really nice. Thank you, thank you“, she said after watching the video.
Here’s a look at some of the special messages people shared ahead of King’s epic space journey on April 14.Celebrities, TV hosts, educators and more
„First of all, Gayle, do not unbuckle until they say you can unbuckle“, advised actor Tom Hanks. „Get over to a window as soon as possible. And linger there as long as possible.“
„It’s an adventure of a lifetime. Something you never done before and you will never do again. Embrace the journey“, said „Star Trek“ icon William Shatner, who traveled to space himself in 2021.
„You’ll be an astronaut“, said Bill Nye, science educator and television host. „Here’s wishing you a safe journey and the joy of discovery.
