Minute 028: You Can’t Live Without Me

Jim Lovell looks across the road and is surprised when he sees a familiar face winding through the line of parked cars. It’s Marilyn. Jim smiles. “Well, hey,” he says, “that looks like Marilyn Lovell! But it can’t be – – she’s not coming to the launch!” “I heard it was gonna be a hell of a show,” says Marilyn. “Who told you that?” asks Jim. “Some guy I know,” replies Marilyn. They smile at each other. “You can’t live without me!” says Jim. “Okay, folks,” says the Press Agent, “Let’s say goodnight. We’ve got a big day tomorrow for these guys!” The families say goodnight. “Did you hear about Ken?” Jim asks Marilyn. “Yeah,” says Marilyn. Jim nods. They blow each other a kiss. Dawn breaks. TITLE: APRIL 11, 1970 – CAPE KENNEDY, FLORIDA A technician sands the hair off Jim Lovell’s sternum, in preparation for applying a heart sensor. IN THIS MINUTE: Jim Lovell: Tom Hanks Marilyn Lovell: Kathleen Quinlan