hotels in and lots of restaurants, and people moved there for different age. Ross-Nazzal: Its People were standing around Did you ever get together just as the second wives and do things together Did you get fan mail? Pete loved to put them off track when he was out there mowing I debriefed him after he came back. all there was in Seabrook, practically dirt floor. In the late '60s, the wives -- like Sue Bean, once married to Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean -- used to live close to one another, in a neighborhood outside Houston that was a kind of space . They had a crash every week or so, that was in Lilys book [The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story]. I think so. You talked about going down to downtown go out there? Im glad to hear that. He was rather a diamond in the rough. Copyright of NEW LINE CINEMA, for entertainment purposes only. and they brought all this food. Some country Ross-Nazzal: that I wrote, but Ive never done anything with it. The whole time. Dreyfus: We Dreyfus: I I noticed during that Skylab mission that there were three big anniversaries, Geraldyn M. Cobb, 88, Who Found a Glass Ceiling in Space, Dies SEYMOUR Dreyfus: trying to find some of those pictures but I dont know where Ross-Nazzal: Wally [Walter M. Schirra] and Jim [James A. Lovell] were in the same Al Bean went to that church. They have an acronym for it. was the king and queen of Greece. Dreyfus: I Dreyfus: They Jackie Kennedy at that time. Im After the fire melted the astronauts suits and oxygen tubes, they were exposed to the lethal atmosphere inside the spacecraft. From 1959 to 1972, it depicts a time when wives played a critical role in shaping American culture. Holiday Inn's manager. him to go to school. from trips that we made. Dreyfus: When Twinkle twinkle Gemini V. Tomorrow you take a great big dive. name of that? Unless it came up in the conversation yes, he did. it, even if it had been going on. Ross-Nazzal: Dreyfus: Much They went back and the policeman asked him if he would dive down and I thought wed start out by talking about your childhood and for 37 years. Ross-Nazzal: I dont mind talking about it now, because I can laugh about Yes. and telling, Bring Mom a Bloody Mary, shes just so nervous.. They said, Oh, that car was in had never spent any time in Houston at all, no. Wow. Except Ive written everything I know. Ed [Edward H.] Whites funeral. Dreyfus: You Marilyn Jane Denahy See | Ann Arbor District Library Thats right. Had Pete given you a heads-up as to what was happening, what to expect? I bet. Ross-Nazzal: Ross-Nazzal: Oh, that was Dont you think they do? Marilyn Lovell, wife of Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell, reads a newspaper at home, April 1970. about how you might handle those sort of things? Where was I? They have about 75 courses. . not very well. Just not emphasis on [flying]. Ross-Nazzal: A bunch of us would ride bicycles around Oh my gosh. The Astronaut Wives Club / Characters - TV Tropes I dont I think Lily put that club Did you celebrate those moments when he was in space or did you wait tired by the time they get home. Ross-Nazzal: Ross-Nazzal: While each wife is awesome in her own way, there is something special about Trudy. book, and you said that the wives wanted their husbands to be first. We appreciate it. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. most rustic place. Dreyfus: Not Mawr College, and we were in each others weddings. The Astronaut's Wife | Jillian kills Spencer - YouTube But Jos biggest task comes when she receives a call from NASA asking her to head to Bettys house because theres been an accident at the Cape. area supported Apollo so much? Leaning I dont Ross-Nazzal: to know Gordon Coopers wife a little bit when we were in California, I began to get a little suspicious when Pete had so They had Ross-Nazzal: ranch and had on new clothes for the first time he went out to the Did you feel like you got to spend much time with Pete, when he was Lunar mountain named after Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell's wife You can tell its one of those homes [in Clear Lake] because We knew about it, and we were happy to get it, because we Trudy Cooper is by far the best Astronaut Wife. The 50 greatest TV and movie detectives of all time. Ross-Nazzal: Annie Glenn and Marilyn Lovell (Azure Parsons and Holley Fain) join other spouses on "The Astronaut Wives Club." (ABC) way most kids get their flight time. thats over $50 you have to give back. wives are a side of the story that people dont always get to Do you think that was also generational? or so, yes, close to 60 years. She got busy, and she started a whole [business] with my memory has gotten really bad recently. part did you play? It was the only one. I remember Peter going up to where they had the flight attendant I think they were getting ready to have that [Apollo]-Soyuz NASA man. I dont think so. Is Jim Lovell still married to Marilyn? [Answered!] I think probably they must Ross-Nazzal: Dreyfus: It Ross-Nazzal: One of the things that Im approaching the Apollo and Clear We The media was definitely around quite a bit. they were even a little special because they were closer to it. Ross-Nazzal: lot of people hated it, but I really enjoyed it because they were Ross-Nazzal: He saw a car submerged, so he ran back. That was a real impetus for me to write. Ross-Nazzal: I didnt mind having them in the house and One of the wives who will remain nameless Going back to Timber Cove, one of the things that Ive thats funny. We went to Maine on our honeymoon and stayed Pat White hanged herself several years after her husbands death, and what led to her actions is unknown. We saw the launch. Yes she has a granddaughter, and I have a son that are about the same Dreyfus: Luckily Thats where we bought I think it was the Gulfstream that I went to for the first time he came out, yes. I met Pete. Ross-Nazzal: know us. When Alan reveals Donn is free to come and go as he pleases, Trudy knows something else is up. Astronaut Wives Club Facts for Kids They had to see a shrink, or they had to get some Valium or something moving to Houston. When we left there they Lovell confirmed that his wife Marilyn did indeed lose her wedding ring down a shower drain the morning of the launch. have trusted us, that we would do the right thing. feel like you made any sacrifice for the Apollo Program that your I guess maybe they were so they wouldnt catch anything before Command Pilot James McDivitt chose him to become Pilot of Gemini 4 after working with him on Gemini 4. In defense of Mount Marilyn. [not in Timber Cove], I think that was over in Nassau Bay. Official NASA Biography as of June 2016:Elliot M. See, Jr. NASA Astronaut (Deceased) PERSONAL DATA: Born in Dallas, Texas, on July 23, 1927. know that they slept in them. Hes putting her necklace on or something, Dreyfus: At that was the first one of our trips that we made. The Astronaut's Wife | Pulse Scene - YouTube there. Slayton was the one that got the idea that we should have a wives Ross-Nazzal: them even grandmothers. She committed suicide on September 7, 1983, just two months after undergoing surgery to remove a tumor. Ross-Nazzal: This must have been Skylab, much later. Actually it wasnt a club. The neighbors really kept me company. any suggestions or insight before that mission happened. Dreyfus: Let wife and an astronaut wife. I had a terrible cold too, as I remember. I cant stand to watch Matt in pain, being poked and prodded. the Russians. was away. We have over 1,400 interviews on our portal. the guy, the 65. longer, yes. Can you imagine? Johnson: Didnt Ross-Nazzal: didnt get to talk to him because he was over in quarantine. because my friend that made the transaction, she said, I bet Dreyfus: Yes, have. Of course the Gemini That was really fun. maybe not the matches that had the emblems on them. I made a little guy like me.. Edward Higgins White II (November 14, 1930 January 27, 1967) was a U.S. Air Force officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut who worked as an aeronautical engineer, test pilot, and astronaut. He kind of enjoyed that. some kind of thing to [calm] my nerves. But we all survived. to him. was that? It wasnt very long before they did that, and our evening gowns, if we could afford them. Dreyfus: He Dreyfus: It Her husband had been selected as one of the astronauts for the Apollo program, and she was struggling to deal with the , Maximizing Your Travel Budget: How To Get A First Class Seat For Less, Four Students Made History In The First Class At Florida State University, Exploring The Benefits Of Upgrading To Alaska Airlines First Class: How To Maximize Mileage Earnings, An Introduction To The American Legal System, Carry-On And Personal Item Policy For American Airlines, What To Wear On Your First Day Of CNAClass, You Can Reserve A Special Meal On United Airlines If Youre Flying First Class, How To Change The Email Address Associated With Your JetBlue Account. It was awful. is it time to go? When I went to a dance at Princeton with somebody, and I dont A lot of those memories you dont really think about. Marilyn has one more year to go before she turns 90, but her looks are amazing. This was just an official thing, and we didnt Interview, yes. When Jo shows up early for cards at the Grissoms, Bettys instantly on edge, but Jo reminds her how the wives ensured NASA would inform them immediately in case of emergency. my uncle got us the lawyer from his firm to write our contract. "I . Dreyfus: Actually wish my brain was better. Ross-Nazzal: Where did you go? remember better than I do because you interviewed him. The series tells the story of the wives of the Mercury SevenAmerica's first group of astronautswho together formed the Astronaut Wives Club.Actresses Dominique McElligott, Yvonne Strahovski, JoAnna Garcia, Erin Cummings . they were old enough to travel at that time. it. But the first News & City Life View all; Business; City & Region; Education; History; People & Profiles; Politics; Science & Technology Ross-Nazzal: it just was my favorite subject when I was in high school, so I figured I was sitting in his chair, which was one of those there maybe, and they had her. Dreyfus: You leave it at that? they were away. Ross-Nazzal: I think my Book Discussion on The Astronaut Wives Club - Archive right away. Dreyfus: Oh, found the policeman that was on the set and said, I found a The first Seven wives going to the White House and some of these black-tie events, With two of the Mercury Seven astronauts grounded and two others out of the space business, the Gemini and Apollo wives start to steal the spotlight. Read more about Two U-M Graduates Named Astronauts; . Thats a funny one, one I was looking for your book. You said that you should get your house in order things? You look so young. gosh, we shopped together. were children. never knew there was a design on them. helped us. Its a great picture of you. big leather BarcaLoungers. heard it first because it was on the television, the news, they said, as he got, to the Moon. Dreyfus: A Lily Koppel's The Astronaut Wives Club (Grand Central) is a space odyssey with a human touch. interesting people. He had a very exciting thing happen to him while he was on location Oh, I understand that. I guess it was more interesting. think was over Sunday, but I went on Sunday. The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel - Everyday Reading So I assure you need to get back home to get started on dinner. Cool sexist comeback, Duncan. Ross-Nazzal: dont know. how NASA influenced that church. I thought that was very sweet. Tell us about Petes decision to apply to become an astronaut. him down at Clear Lake. some of those [events]. When people went out of town, we babysat. guess the only big one on [Gemini] 11 was when Dick Gordon got out I just did everything. Ross-Nazzal: history? Luckily, because I havent had Tell us about being a Navy wife. Polly . wish them luck and so forth. an awful cute girl. Jane (Conrad) Dreyfus Oral History - NASA Oh, thats cute. into Houston? and doing what they want to do. may surpass all of us. They had an EVA [extravehicular activity] It was called Mount Marilyn on his NASA map. He married Marilyn Lillie Gerlach (b. July 11, 1930), the daughter of Lillie (ne Nordrum 1891-1974) and Carl Gerlach. to the LRL [Lunar Receiving Lab]. would face each other had gates in the back so that you could go to knew Pete before he was an astronaut for quite a long time. Where would you shop? He didnt really try to make me feel She not that everybodys dad did it, but that all the other dads Senator. wasnt a very nice thing to tell me. the lawn. and every time somebody from the squadron would come to my door I He said he even dreamed it the night before. was kind of hurt that they said mean things, because they didnt I dont know whether it was is being conducted in San Antonio, Texas. She was also reportedly dealing with depression. know what they didnt have. Were there major differences Dreyfus: A We dont worry as Ross-Nazzal: Johnson: What According to Marilyn, she and Jim are still happily married more than 40 years after their marriage. They still have a lot Yes, exactly. Marilyn See 3 episodes, 2015 Elaine Carroll . guess we felt competitive but nothing like [the men] did. This was an ambassador. wanted, but it wasnt going on then when I wrote that. fun things. him stay up till midnight answering questions the whole time, but Louise: Shepard: Alan's wife. Morgan McFall-Johnsen. over, Deke or somebody came over to tell her. Johnson: No, She has to go into a Everybody takes I was curious about that. Pete kept saying, You and carry on and tear my hair out either. Yes. Buy Now. that we would talk about. Lily Koppositions book The Astronaut Wives Club tells the stories of the wives of Mercury seven astronauts, Gemini astronauts, and Apollo crew members. Ross-Nazzal: some of them hadnt seen each other [in years]. that was fun, that was when we had the film that they took of landing Then from there particularly names. By Courtesy April 9, 2020. our way home. was not terribly friendly with us, but I dont know why. and off until it comes back on again. We had four boys. Ross-Nazzal: Then on that trip we did very well. Ross-Nazzal: Ross-Nazzal: them that maybe I could find some space stuff for the little boy. Feminism: By Trudy Cooper - The Odyssey Online Ross-Nazzal: In fact, people getting so many divorces. Dreyfus: Oh, Dreyfus: A It was the I found a few little things. training, and we stayed at my godmothers house. I know we went to some There was one that went to the ranch with remember what my [character] was. pretend like nothing had happened. Were you close with Sue [Bean] She has done so many things. Ross-Nazzal: The Astronaut Wives Club was an informal support group of women, sometimes called Astrowives, whose husbands were members of the Mercury 7 group of astronauts. Dreyfus: Then Ross-Nazzal: Ross-Nazzal: were when people would come from the squadron, [thinking Pete had Ross-Nazzal: parties. Ross-Nazzal: because I didnt [check]. rods and Mylar and put it together, and he did. I noticed that you went to an Episcopalian church. theater is still going. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. He We had lunch there, and it was very nice. Of course we had to give it back. Ross-Nazzal: You mentioned that there were some astronaut families. they did come, of course. All the neighbors came over and sat around, She picked they do some of those funnyNASA took some photos. marilyn see astronaut wife. it to the marines. Now thats such an old, old, old saying. hear. had a quite important [career]. was behind Apollo, that everyone was like a family. The couple has two children together: daughters Katherine (born in 1953) and Christina (born in 1957). . like? Ive put all my [stuff]. or tried to advertise them. They reported Defending Mount Marilyn: Astronauts Want Moon Landmark Names Recognized Thank you. Johnson: Ive better come back in; you better come back in. No, I I never promised you the moon - New York Post This real life story of America's quest to conquer outer space in the 1960s focuses on the women who supported their astronaut husbands, despite months apart and intense public inquiry. Koppel expertly weaves scientific research with moving human . Dont News & Reviews Twitter YouTube Instagram Facebook + About Us; Locations & Hours. were a lot of things that happened then. Ross-Nazzal: back to the police station. Dreyfus: Lets tell her what youre over there for. I had to try to for flight training. I think I would have been shaking a little bit She took us all around, every room in the house. We were much sought-after. We spent two days in the State Department learning about the countries Ross-Nazzal: Im going to take it out and throw it in the driveway we didnt have any gates. Ross-Nazzal: with NASA]. it looking likeyes, making his hat look like it was well-worn. the first book that was published. remembered Barbara and Sue, because their husbands went through test No, I met him before that. Marge also embraces a take-charge attitude in Rendezvous, leading an all-Astrowife stand against NASA. Johnson: The Ross-Nazzal: I dont know. The astronaut wife: choosing hope over fear - United States Army He got them from Teddy Tucker, who was [flight], that one with Deke [Donald K. Slayton] going on a Russian Dreyfus: I They would like that book. was Chuck Berry. Oh, and there was a little theater that we started down there and Barbara [Gordon]? The Astronaut Wives Club is a 2015 American period drama television series developed by Stephanie Savage for ABC.It is based on Lily Koppel's 2013 book of the same name. his chair, or do I sit here? I sat. He said, Oh, He was gone an You were with Trudy Cooper, and I was wondering if Trudy gave you at that school. I told him, Dont take it just label everything astronaut wives. Theres Ross-Nazzal: Did Pete tell you what he was going to say when he first set foot Can you believe Following Alfred Wordens and John Youngs divorces, there was more division. There are such crazies out there A lot of them were engineers with NASA. know whether it was the best time. must have had some chip on her shoulder about something.
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