The Astronaut Wives Club

With the launch of the Gemini missions and the Apollo program's progress, pressure on the wives grows; Marilyn Lovell conceals a pregnancy.

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well, then it is up to you

#2

All the new wives are marilyns to me.

#3

Is it that obvious?

#4

Well, he hasn't been home for weeks.

#5

Harriet, we are so sorry.

#6

It would be such a comfort to have Donn home.

#7

Me and Gus never went on our first honeymoon.

#8

That's all I get out of you?

#9 #10

I'm sure Gus and Deke will love to see that.

#11

but don't most buildings have walls, maybe a roof?

#12

So, what do you think?

#13

Oh. Yes.

#14

We're sending some wives over to be with Marilyn and Jeannie

#15

whatever you need to do.

#16

We, uh... we went and saw "Doctor Zhivago."

#17 #18 #19

Ell...

#20

You heard about Elliot and Charlie?

#21

You're pregnant?

#22

Well, it's gonna get pretty hard to hide this,

#23

O-once an a-astronaut wife, always an a-astronaut w-wife...

#24

and tell NASA it's time to make some changes.

#25

No, it just seems like you're dumping an awful lot in my lap.

#26

which is why we've invited you all here today.

#27

...strong request...

#28 #29 #30

I really don't know where he is.

#31

Just... more problems with that damn Apollo capsule.

#32 #33 #34 #35

No. I want to go in.

#36

I... can't let you on without a note from your husband.

#37

I just want his sweater and our family photos.

#38

This is not even about Susie.

#39 #40

Call Marge and Jo. Let's do this.

#41

"Pregnancy is a state of health which should be celebrated.

#42

until something's done about our demands.

#43 #44

I got a phone call earlier today

#45 #46

We've beaten the Russians.

#47

can work efficiently and effectively outside.

#48

Cheers to Gemini 12, the final flight before Apollo.

#49

- I promise. - Mm.

#50