The Right Stuff (TV series)

*The Right Stuff*
The Right Stuff
Genre	Historical drama
Based on	The Right Stuff; by Philip Kaufman; The Right Stuff; by Tom Wolfe;
Developed by	Mark Lafferty
Starring	Patrick J. Adams; Jake McDorman; Colin O'Donoghue;
Composer	Adam Taylor
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	8
Production
Executive producers	Will Staples; Leonardo DiCaprio; Jennifer Davisson; Mark Lafferty; Lizzie Mickery; Howard Korder;
Running time	46–54 minutes
Production companies	Appian Way Productions; Warner Bros. Television; National Geographic Studios;
Original release
Network	Disney+
Release	October 9 –; November 20, 2020

The Right Stuff is an American historical drama limited television series, loosely based on the 1979 book of the same name by Tom Wolfe and its 1983 film adaptation, that premiered on October 9, 2020, on Disney+. It is the third installment in the titular franchise. It explores the origins and growth of the United States' space program. On April 3, 2021, Disney+ canceled the series due to a redesign in the NatGeo channel's focus.^[1] Show financier Warner Bros. Television is looking to shop the series to other networks.^[2]

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No.	Title ^[6]	Directed by	Teleplay by ^[6]	Original release date ^[7]
1	"Sierra Hotel"	Chris Long	Mark Lafferty & Will Staples	October 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
In the opening prologue, it's May 5, 1961, when NASA is preparing to send first American man into space. Astronauts Alan Shepard and John Glenn prepare for the launch, with tensions high between them. Back in 1959, NASA's Space Flight Group, headed by Bob Gilruth, begins its search for the best test pilots and role models in the country to lead their first space mission. During testing, candidates Alan Shepard and John Glenn compete for the head of the pack, and Gordo Cooper asks his estranged wife, Trudy, to reconcile with him for the sake of the space program. From 108 candidates, only seven pilots are accepted: Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Gordo Cooper, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Scott Carpenter, and Deke Slayton. In a press conference, this Mercury Seven are introduced to the world.
2	"Goodies"	John Coles	Lizzie Mickery	October 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
After being introduced in a press conference, the Mercury Seven tour America to promote the NASA space program and gain funding from Congress. Glenn charms journalists and audiences alike, but the other astronauts and their families struggle under the public attention. When Cooper punches a reporter, NASA helps cover it up and Glenn suggests that the Seven get an agent to manage their public relations. The Seven sign a deal with Life magazine, which gains exclusive rights to their life stories in exchange for a hefty payment. Shepard figures out that their celebrity has other perks, such as people giving them expensive cars almost for free.
3	"Single Combat Warrior"	Louise N.D. Friedberg	Howard Korder	October 16, 2020 (2020-10-16)
Preparations are underway for an unmanned rocket launch, and Flight Director Chris Kraft works to get his mission control team ready. The Mercury Seven test in a MASTIF that simulates spinning in space, during which Shepard clocks the shortest time when he gets dizzy. Despite a ringing in his ear, Shepard pushes himself to go back in the MASTIF repeatedly. Glenn pushes for more prominence, and is uncomfortable with the antics of the rest of Seven, who keep partying and sleeping around. Cooper and Grissom come to blows over old Air Force business. The Seven see a prototype of the Mercury capsule for the first time and realize that they're not expected to fly it. The rocket explodes during launch, witnessed by the Seven and their families.
4	"Advent"	Nick Copus	Vinnie Wilhelm	October 23, 2020 (2020-10-23)
The Russian space program achieves another milestone when their probe takes pictures of the far side of the Moon. NASA brings in rocket scientist and former Nazi Wernher von Braun, who clashes with Kraft. The Seven confront Gilruth over their role in program. Glenn spends Christmas lobbying for presidential candidate John F. Kennedy. Shepard and his wife, Louise, adopt Louise's orphaned niece. Cooper is contacted by his ex-lover, Lurleen, which forces his confrontation and reconciliation with Trudy.
5	"The Kona Kai Seance"	Rob Bailey	Mark Lafferty	October 30, 2020 (2020-10-30)
The Seven anticipate the release of the flight order soon. Trudy meets aviator Jerrie Cobb, who wants Trudy's help to form a women's astronaut corp, with Trudy as one of the recruits. The ringing in Shepard's ear worsens. After a fellow test pilot dies, the Seven bond by sharing stories about their close calls with death. Cooper and Grissom resolve their past conflict. Shepard confesses to Glenn that a photographer caught him in an indiscretion. Glenn helps bury the incident, but Shepard is angered that Glenn got NASA involved and accuses him of trying to sabotage Shepard's reputation. On the day to decide the flight order, the Seven are told that they will vote among themselves who will be first, and Shepard gets the spot.
6	"Vostok"	Nick Copus	Ameni Rozsa	November 6, 2020 (2020-11-06)
NASA holds a press conference to announce that Shepard, Grissom and Glenn will be the "first team" to be launched into space, though they deny that there's a ranking order for the three. Glenn realizes that keeping the order secret means that NASA can still change their mind and, despite his wife Annie's disapproval, writes letters to NASA about Shepard's misconduct. Two months before launch, PSAC requests extensive tests of the astronauts. Despite Shepard's ear problem, his demonstration is a success. Slayton is taken out of Seven when his heart arrhythmia is discovered. Shepard's launch is delayed for a test launch with a chimpanzee. The test is successful, but the delay allows the Russians to be the first to send a man into space, with Yuri Gagarin.
7	"Ziggurat"	Andrew Bernstein	Vinnie Wilhelm & Danielle Roderick	November 13, 2020 (2020-11-13)
Following Russia's space flight and the Bay of Pigs, President Kennedy puts full support behind Shepard's space launch, which will be open to press and spectators. News about the women's astronaut corp comes out; when Cooper is questioned about it at a press conference, he makes a joke about it, and Trudy is disappointed. Shepard finds out about Glenn's letters against him. Glenn copes with people assuming that he'll be the first to fly. Louise is told about Shepard's indiscretion. Inclement weather delays Shepard's launch by two days, but Shepard is spotted in his flight suit by the press, revealing to all that he'll be the first American to go to space.
8	"Flight"	Andrew Bernstein	Mark Lafferty & Vinnie Wilhelm	November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
Shepard's flight on Freedom Seven is a success. Afterward Shepard is given accolades and a parade, but he confesses to Glenn that he's dissatisfied with the shortness and simplicity of his flight, and is searching for the next big thing. Trudy leaves Cooper, only to find that Jerrie Cobb can't accept her for the women's astronaut program due to Cooper's public comments. Cooper resumes his relationship with Lurleen. Shepard collapses from pain in his ear. Slayton is given the position of Chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA. President Kennedy makes a speech at Congress proposing that the US take the challenge to land a man on the Moon by the end of the decade. Glenn, inspired by Kennedy, lobbies for the large Atlas rocket over the Redstone, in order to chase the Moon landing.

Year	Award	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
2021	Motion Picture Sound Editors	Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Episodic Short Form - Dialogue and ADR	Walter Newman, Brian Armstrong, Darleen Stoker	Nominated	^[27]
2021	Motion Picture Sound Editors	Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Episodic Short Form - Effects and Foley	Walter Newman, Kenneth Young, Rickley W. Dumm, Peter Reynolds. Sanaa Kelley, Adam DeCoster	Nominated	^[27]

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