The Astronaut Wives Club (ABC) - Series Thread
06-18-15 | 05:27 AM
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The Astronaut Wives Club (ABC) - Series Thread
SERIES PREMIERE
AMERICA MEETS THE FIRST WOMEN OF SPACE WHEN "THE ASTRONAUT WIVES CLUB" PREMIERES THURSDAY, JUNE 18 ON ABC
The Compelling New Drama Follows the Lives of Seven Women Who Were Key Players Behind Some of the Biggest Events in American History
"Launch" - Seven women are transformed, seemingly overnight, from military spouses to American royalty as they prepare for the mission of a lifetime when NASA chooses their husbands - talented test pilots from around the country - to be the first Americans in space! These women who once were strangers rally around their husbands and their country. With death defying missions underway, these women form a bond only they could understand. As Alan Shepherd is tapped to be the first to go up, his wife Louise is the picture of strength as she handles the pressures of space exploration and her responsibilities as wife and mother. With the other women by her side, the race to space is on in the premiere episode of "The Astronaut Wives Club," THURSDAY, JUNE 18 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
"The Astronaut Wives Club" stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Betty Grissom; Yvonne Strahovski as Rene Carpenter; Dominique McElligott as Louise Shepard; Odette Annable as Trudy Cooper; Erin Cummings as Marge Slayton; Azure Parsons as Annie Glenn; Zoe Boyle as Jo Schirra; Desmond Harrington as Alan Shepard; Bret Harrison as Gordo Cooper; Wilson Bethel as Scott Carpenter; Kenneth Mitchell as Deke Slayton; Joel Johnstone as Gus Grissom; Sam Reid as John Glenn and Aaron McCusker as Wally Schirra.
Guest starring are Luke Kirby as Max Kaplan and Evan Handler as Duncan Porter. "Launch'" was written by Stephanie Savage.
"The Astronaut Wives Club" is executive produced by Stephanie Savage ("Gossip Girl", "The O.C."); Josh Schwartz ("The O.C"; "Chuck"); Len Goldstein ("The Carrie Diaries", "Hart of Dixie"); Michael London ("Milk", "Appaloosa") and Janice Williams ("All Good Things", "The Hollars") Lone Scherfig ("An Education") is an Executive Producer and the Director of "Launch."
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AMERICA MEETS THE FIRST WOMEN OF SPACE WHEN "THE ASTRONAUT WIVES CLUB" PREMIERES THURSDAY, JUNE 18 ON ABC
The Compelling New Drama Follows the Lives of Seven Women Who Were Key Players Behind Some of the Biggest Events in American History
"Launch" - Seven women are transformed, seemingly overnight, from military spouses to American royalty as they prepare for the mission of a lifetime when NASA chooses their husbands - talented test pilots from around the country - to be the first Americans in space! These women who once were strangers rally around their husbands and their country. With death defying missions underway, these women form a bond only they could understand. As Alan Shepherd is tapped to be the first to go up, his wife Louise is the picture of strength as she handles the pressures of space exploration and her responsibilities as wife and mother. With the other women by her side, the race to space is on in the premiere episode of "The Astronaut Wives Club," THURSDAY, JUNE 18 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
"The Astronaut Wives Club" stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Betty Grissom; Yvonne Strahovski as Rene Carpenter; Dominique McElligott as Louise Shepard; Odette Annable as Trudy Cooper; Erin Cummings as Marge Slayton; Azure Parsons as Annie Glenn; Zoe Boyle as Jo Schirra; Desmond Harrington as Alan Shepard; Bret Harrison as Gordo Cooper; Wilson Bethel as Scott Carpenter; Kenneth Mitchell as Deke Slayton; Joel Johnstone as Gus Grissom; Sam Reid as John Glenn and Aaron McCusker as Wally Schirra.
Guest starring are Luke Kirby as Max Kaplan and Evan Handler as Duncan Porter. "Launch'" was written by Stephanie Savage.
"The Astronaut Wives Club" is executive produced by Stephanie Savage ("Gossip Girl", "The O.C."); Josh Schwartz ("The O.C"; "Chuck"); Len Goldstein ("The Carrie Diaries", "Hart of Dixie"); Michael London ("Milk", "Appaloosa") and Janice Williams ("All Good Things", "The Hollars") Lone Scherfig ("An Education") is an Executive Producer and the Director of "Launch."
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06-18-15 | 08:56 AM
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I really like Joanna Garcia but I get a vibe similar to that flight attended show a few years back that this is sure to be a one a done despite the eye candy.
06-18-15 | 09:03 AM
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Agreed. Previews make me think of Pan Am (or even the Playboy Club) and the attempt to capitalize on the Mad Men-era. Maybe this one will have more success than both of those prior shows.
06-18-15 | 09:13 AM
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I haven't seen Dominique McElligott in anything since I got pissed at Hell on Wheels at the end of season 2.
06-18-15 | 09:19 AM
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Almost tempted to watch this just for Strahovski.
06-18-15 | 11:37 AM
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For anyone curious, it's a 10 episode order.
It was supposed to premiere last summer, but was postponed after some re-working.
I'm checking it out, but this is going to be a tough sell. A period drama on a major network hadn't had much success.
It was supposed to premiere last summer, but was postponed after some re-working.
I'm checking it out, but this is going to be a tough sell. A period drama on a major network hadn't had much success.
06-18-15 | 04:10 PM
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Any word on whether Charlize Theron or Johnny Depp will reprise their roles?
06-19-15 | 07:55 AM
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It wasn't high art, but it wasn't terrible. It's the kind of light summer fare I like to watch so it fits in well with Mistresses and Devious Maids.
06-19-15 | 06:49 PM
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The pilot was decent stuff with a strong cast. ABC has tried again and again with period dramas without much success. One of their executives must love Mad Men.
06-20-15 | 10:43 PM
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