Nixon's Women
- Episode aired Nov 1, 2019
- TV-MA
- 1h 2m
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8.0/10
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Deke must recruit female astronauts after Russia lands a woman on the moon.Deke must recruit female astronauts after Russia lands a woman on the moon.Deke must recruit female astronauts after Russia lands a woman on the moon.
Shantel VanSanten
- Karen Baldwin
- (as Shantel Vansanten)
Michael Harney
- Jack Broadstreet
- (as Michael J. Harney)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe Mercury 13 actually existed, though the term was only coined in 1995 by Hollywood producer James Cross. Molly Cobb is based on Jerrie Cobb who scored in the top 2% of all astronaut candidates, male and female, and was the only woman to complete Phase III training. She died in 2019.
- GoofsIn actuality, training on the Lunar Lander Training Vehicle (LLTV) was not a standard part of an astronaut's training. The only astronauts who trained on it were ones earmarked for a role that would require them to land on the Moon. For example, Neil Armstrong flew it many times to train for Apollo 11, but neither Michael Collins nor Buzz Aldrin flew it at all because their roles didn't require that training.
- Quotes
Shorty Powers: We do not have one John Glenn in that group, and it's not even close.
Gene Kranz: I don't know. A couple of them look like they're starting to lose their hair.
Shorty Powers: Who in this group is the all-American girl? The one people are gonna love and take into their hearts and feel good about doing it?
Deke Slayton: John Glenn wasn't John Glenn until he became John Glenn.
Shorty Powers: John Glenn was always John Glenn. And that's why he was chosen for Mercury.
- ConnectionsFeatures I Dream of Jeannie (1965)
- SoundtracksYou Can't Catch Me
Written and Performed by Chuck Berry
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History Lesson
Tracy becomes a focal point as the search for women to join the space race becomes a massive priority. While the men during the search may be going through the motions and treating it as a gimmick, the march of progress is felt throughout the hour, as the time period's version of equality appears. It's telling that Tracy doesn't allow herself to break even a smile until she's alone and seeing herself in the mirror. Gordo's excitement is a little too obvious that he got something in return, and so in the quiet moment, her enjoyment of the possibility is all her own. That Karen is completely the opposite, and finds it insulting to not only her husband but that NASA thinks Tracy can do this is a rather telling sign that perhaps she doesn't see Tracy in as positive a light. Perhaps it's because the world is not ready for this yet and must adjust; or perhaps it speaks of Karen's opinion of Tracy, and their friendship isn't as strong as initially shown. But underestimating Tracy, as the episode proves, is something that will not work. It's something that happens often, even during the first scene when taking over flying from Gordo and proving herself a pro pilot. It's an endearing insight into Tracy, showing that she's spent so much time having to prove herself and finally has the ultimate chance to prove her worth. The episode continuously places Tracy as not up to the task, yet she proves herself every time. She even goes out of her way to show compassion even if it will risk her overall standing, like helping Ellen on the desert course. It's the kindness and the drive she possesses that makes her a strong candidate and a strong character.
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- Runtime1 hour 2 minutes
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