The Astronaut Wives Club

As Louise and Alan Shepard bask in the success of his mission, Betty Grissom preps for Gus' launch and turns to Louise for advice. And Annie Glenn grapples with her stutter, anticipating that the press will want to hear from her after John's orbit is completed.

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With... him all over me...

#2

to acknowledge your fears,

#3 #4

Captain Slayton doesn't talk to me about his work.

#5

that a little fear is normal

#6

Something bad happens,

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- I'm so sorry. - Ma'am...

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You sure neither of you will join me?

#9

A w-w-woman knows wh-when to shut up.

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Hey, mom, did you know that your friend Dot

#13

then stop trying to kiss me and try talking.

#14

Mrs. Shepard, can we get a picture of you?

#15

Thank you.

#16

Are y... y-y-you okay?

#17

even more than he likes the mushroom and cheese.

#18

And the clock has started. We have liftoff.

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Which I wouldn't do, which is the problem.

#21

with the "Liberty Bell."

#22

- He's gonna be fine. - Yes, he is.

#23

We heard that Gus was tidying up the capsule

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Don't you worry, Mrs. Slayton.

#26

when you haven't gotten exactly what you want.

#27

It's very private. We've been driving for an hour.

#28

Oh, yeah. Protocol. Right.

#29 #30

Are you gonna be a part of this conversation?

#31

John Glenn is going all the way,

#32

Alan, I should have told you at the time, but...

#33

Bless...

#34

- Must be amazing. - I heard they think

#35

She says that's very kind.

#36

You don't have a choice.

#37

What do you think N.A.S.A. Will do to John if Annie says no?

#38

Tell her to let him in now.

#39

I-I-I l-love you, too.

#40

Hey, can you still get Gordo, Gus, and Wally on the radio?

#41 #42

I gotta show you something.

#43 #44

The only regret I have is that this whole mess...

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he splashed down just 40 miles short

#47

It was the external release lanyard.

#48

I never heard from that guy or the magazine again.

#49

leave the earth, fly in space,

#50