The Pan Am name may have gone down in history with painful memories of the Lockerbie terror attack, but the iconic airline has roots that stretch back to the very early days of commercial aviation.

The airline that was such an important part of history may be making a comeback - in a TV show. ABC has commissioned a pilot for "Pan Am - the series", and its development is being spearheaded by executive producer Nancy Hult Ganis - who flew Pan Am as a stewardess in 1968.

The days of flying back in the 60's and 70's were fantastic - flying was still glamorous, flight attendants were picked based off their skills and looks, and the experience of long haul international travel was still special.

No date has been announced for when you can expect the pilot, but the producers already revealed that it will be an anti-Mad Men - showing women breaking out of their traditional roles. For more on the upcoming series, head on over to our friends at AOL Travel News.

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