Astronaut Farmer The

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00:01:43 That's one small step for man...
00:01:48 ... one giant leap for mankind.
00:02:20 Good morning, Sunshine.
00:02:22 - Is your sister awake?
00:02:26 You look like you had a wild night.
00:02:30 - Well, good morning, Your Majesty.
00:02:34 This time, no circles on my pancakes.
00:02:36 Here we go.
00:02:39 - Good morning, ladies.
00:02:42 I don't know about
00:02:44 I had a calf headed for California.
00:02:48 - There's circles on my pancake.
00:02:51 - I don't like Jupiter.
00:02:53 It started out as Venus, and it grew.
00:02:56 - I'm not gonna eat it.
00:02:59 Girls.
00:03:00 You see, the planets are just not aligned.
00:03:03 - Is Shepard up yet?
00:03:31 - Morning, sleepyhead.
00:03:35 You got an e-mail from
00:03:46 All right. I think we may have our fuel.
00:03:54 What do you think about this sweater
00:03:56 - I'd divorce you.
00:04:00 Why don't you buy him
00:04:03 You want me to wrap that up,
00:04:06 What makes you think your dad
00:04:10 The color is salmon.
00:04:12 That's the color
00:04:15 I don't even think a fish
00:04:21 Arc welder.
00:04:26 Here we are.
00:04:28 So is my favorite customer coming in?
00:04:30 Well, you gonna loan me a cup of coffee?
00:04:35 Depends on how you're gonna
00:04:51 Oh, how's rocket man?
00:04:53 - He's fine, Frank. Fine.
00:04:56 Really? What are the odds?
00:04:58 The bet is your husband
00:05:02 ...or he's gonna blow himself up.
00:05:05 Nice.
00:05:06 Yeah, we're all gonna become rich
00:05:10 What bet do you wanna cover?
00:05:13 Why don't you cover this, Frank?
00:05:19 This space suit will allow me to control...
00:05:21 ... the climate and the pressure
00:05:25 It's kind of like having your own
00:05:28 Because in space, it's very, very cold.
00:05:31 Is there any questions?
00:05:34 Why don't you just put your hands down,
00:05:38 - Start here in the front. You.
00:05:41 No, I didn't buy it at Target.
00:05:43 Where did you get it?
00:05:44 Actually, someone was throwing it away,
00:05:49 Have you been to space?
00:05:52 No, not yet.
00:05:56 Stanley has been telling everyone
00:06:01 We need more parents
00:06:05 ...to encourage the kids
00:06:08 Yes, ma'am.
00:06:10 So many parents just resort
00:06:14 You've set a high standard
00:06:18 Well, I appreciate that.
00:06:20 You have a good day.
00:06:45 FuelFourU?
00:06:47 Apollo 13?
00:06:50 You never know
00:06:54 I really appreciate you coming out here.
00:06:57 Breakdown for you here.
00:07:02 Ten thousand pounds of fuel.
00:07:06 Yeah.
00:07:07 - You planning on launching a rocket?
00:07:11 - You're shitting me, right?
00:07:16 - Something the matter?
00:07:19 ...ten pounds, 20 pounds, maybe even
00:07:25 Ten thousand pounds,
00:07:30 - When do you need it?
00:07:34 Fifty grand.
00:07:36 Cash.
00:07:41 You're delinquent
00:07:45 I don't know if you understand
00:07:49 I don't think you understand
00:07:52 Do you know how many times
00:07:54 Arnie, it's an emergency, okay?
00:07:56 Oh, do I know it's an emergen--
00:07:58 We probably have 15 emergencies
00:08:03 Twenty. Twenty credit extensions.
00:08:07 I assumed more than half that debt
00:08:10 And the bank assumes
00:08:13 Can I give you some advice?
00:08:15 I have no money to pay
00:08:18 I don't wanna tell you
00:08:20 - Well, then don't.
00:08:23 ...because I'm your friend first
00:08:27 Now, folks around here,
00:08:30 I happen to think you're a genius.
00:08:32 You got bad credit,
00:08:38 ...and that rocket ship of yours
00:08:42 But as a friend, I have to
00:08:47 ...I think it's time you give it a rest.
00:08:54 Bye, Arnold.
00:09:00 I need a payment, Farmer!
00:09:25 Okay.
00:09:27 Ladies and gentlemen,
00:09:29 I'm going to the moon,
00:09:33 I'm going to the moon,
00:09:35 - I believe you're going to the moon.
00:09:38 ...and I'm bringing Mr. Grump.
00:09:41 - You can't bring your hamster to the moon.
00:09:44 Yes, she can.
00:09:48 I'm going to the moon,
00:09:54 Hey, sweetie, the objective is
00:09:57 ...based on what Daddy's bringing.
00:10:00 So I'm sorry, you can't go to the moon.
00:10:02 I never get to go.
00:10:04 Okay, my turn.
00:10:06 I'm going to the moon,
00:10:11 Well, since she holds air, I believe
00:10:16 - What is that button for, Daddy?
00:10:19 You girls better hang on.
00:10:22 We're taking off! We're taking off!
00:10:25 Oh, here we are. We're in space.
00:10:27 Isn't it beautiful out there?
00:10:29 Okay, what's that button for?
00:10:31 - That one?
00:10:33 That's a very special button too.
00:10:35 That's the one that brings Daddy home.
00:10:37 We have to have that one,
00:10:41 ...I'd be up there for a long, long time.
00:10:45 Stanley, Sunshine, time for bed.
00:10:49 - Give me a hug, my angels.
00:10:52 Good night. Good night, sweetheart.
00:10:56 See you in a little bit.
00:10:58 - Hey.
00:11:00 - How's it going?
00:11:03 I just don't know if these gadgets
00:11:09 You don't believe I'm gonna launch it,
00:11:12 I always believe
00:11:16 - Someday.
00:11:41 - Charlie, it's so late.
00:11:54 Charles, you didn't even take a shower.
00:11:58 - You could've washed your hands.
00:12:03 Look at this.
00:12:05 Look at that.
00:12:07 Honey, where's your w--?
00:12:10 Where's your wedding ring?
00:12:13 It's in the capsule somewhere.
00:12:15 - Oh, man, in the capsule somewhere.
00:12:19 Well, it came off.
00:12:24 No, that's not a star.
00:12:28 How come you guys
00:12:30 - You don't like the cereal?
00:12:35 Here, a whole spoonful of marshmallows.
00:12:37 Yeah, but one piece of a cereal.
00:12:40 One piece of a cereal.
00:12:43 You know what you guys started me on?
00:12:45 I don't put milk on my cereal anymore,
00:12:49 - I don't put milk on my cereal.
00:12:52 Hey. Look who's here.
00:12:57 Hey. Whoa, easy, easy.
00:12:59 - I love you, Grandpa.
00:13:01 - Go say hi.
00:13:03 - Hi, Grandpa.
00:13:08 Hey, Hal. How you feeling?
00:13:10 I'm actually feeling fine.
00:13:13 - Come sit down, Hal. Come on.
00:13:20 Boy, you've made real progress.
00:13:24 Yep.
00:13:27 It's gonna take a hell of a lot
00:13:29 ...to get this particular aircraft in the air.
00:13:32 Yep.
00:13:34 I never knew it was this big.
00:13:42 Well, you got yourself
00:13:47 Yeah, well, you gotta
00:13:50 I'd have more than a carpet burn on my ass
00:13:54 Farmer?
00:13:56 Hey, Karl. How you doing, man?
00:14:03 I'm gonna need your autograph
00:14:06 Goddamn, it certainly gets my attention.
00:14:13 - Appreciate it. I'll see you later, buddy.
00:14:34 What--?
00:14:40 - Farmer!
00:14:41 ...I'll give it to you brick by brick.
00:14:45 I didn't have a choice.
00:14:47 The bank wouldn't stand for it
00:14:50 You're way too overextended.
00:14:52 You're just a banker.
00:14:54 If I didn't care about you, I wouldn't
00:14:58 Open your eyes. Look at this as
00:15:01 It's gotta stop now,
00:15:04 Farmer.
00:15:05 What's up, Chopper? How's your daddy?
00:15:08 Waiting for you. Want a ride?
00:15:12 No, it's all right. Follow me.
00:15:17 What'd you do, Arnie?
00:15:22 How much does he owe the bank,
00:15:25 - Over 600,000 dollars.
00:15:27 He's dangerous. He threw a brick at me.
00:15:30 That's enough, Arnold. That's enough.
00:15:35 - Well?
00:15:38 Farmer, give the bank an apology.
00:15:43 Say you're sorry.
00:15:47 - Arnold, I'm sorry.
00:15:50 Now, Arnold, I'm going to administer
00:15:56 Chopper, could you
00:16:05 Assume the position.
00:16:08 You're not really gonna whack me
00:16:11 Come on. I've known you all your life.
00:16:13 But I do see you putting your family
00:16:18 One day it's a brick,
00:16:22 Men have been known
00:16:24 ...when they're losing their ranches.
00:16:26 I'm gonna ask you to get...
00:16:30 ...a psychiatric evaluation.
00:16:33 Before Arnold and me are comfortable
00:16:38 Go over to the school, see Nurse Goode
00:16:43 Bring it back to me.
00:16:53 What'd they get you for?
00:16:55 Sleeping in class.
00:16:58 How about you?
00:17:00 I broke a window.
00:17:07 So, what do you wanna be
00:17:10 I don't know.
00:17:11 - What do you mean, you don't know?
00:17:15 Well, let me tell you something...
00:17:17 ...you better know what you wanna do
00:17:20 Trust me.
00:17:23 Farmer. Nurse Goode can see you now.
00:17:26 Okay.
00:17:28 Well, good luck.
00:17:35 Charlie Farmer.
00:17:37 Hey, Beth. I was supposed to
00:17:41 Thank you. Okay.
00:17:45 Don't you think that they're a little late
00:17:51 Jumping off a bridge is crazy.
00:17:52 - Oh, and building a rocket isn't.
00:17:56 That's why I'm here.
00:17:58 Well, how would you like it if we discussed
00:18:02 - Not particularly.
00:18:05 I don't expect you to open up
00:18:10 Session? There's sessions?
00:18:13 We're all onions, Charlie.
00:18:15 We have many, many,
00:18:21 See what I'm saying? And, just like...
00:18:24 ...well, when you peel an onion,
00:18:28 Beth, please stop it, okay?
00:18:30 Listen, my daddy never told me
00:18:35 And, you know, I'm pretty sure
00:18:38 The resentment that you feel
00:18:41 ...is not going to fuel your rocket.
00:18:46 - Are you done?
00:18:49 The rocket is not going to bring you
00:18:55 We all just have to grow up
00:19:00 Remember during our high school prom,
00:19:10 Well, shoot, Charlie,
00:19:18 Well, I'm still going.
00:19:22 We're not done, Charlie.
00:19:24 Is this considered another session?
00:19:26 Have you ever thought
00:19:28 What the hell would I teach?
00:19:30 No. Charlie, you could inspire
00:19:34 But I can, and I will, Beth.
00:19:36 I hate to be the one breaking it to you,
00:19:40 It didn't happen, and that's okay.
00:19:43 You know,
00:19:46 ...but we all just still love you,
00:19:48 ...and don't look at it that way.
00:19:51 - Oh, my God, do you need help.
00:19:55 I need to find Shepard
00:19:58 You have to find a way
00:20:01 ...or else it will manifest itself
00:20:04 ...like, you know, a rocket ship.
00:20:06 Charlie Farmer.
00:20:09 Ms. Graham, I'm here to inspire a kid.
00:20:13 I could use an engineer
00:20:16 Why don't you get your things,
00:20:18 Excuse me, but we're in the middle
00:20:22 I apologize, Ms. Graham, but you're
00:20:26 ...and I'm gonna show him how to make it.
00:20:31 - Where are we going?
00:20:34 Home? Do we see the--?
00:20:36 Where's the house?
00:20:39 Well, it's a long ways to home.
00:20:41 Every one of you is now part
00:20:44 If anyone feels that he or she is not fit
00:20:48 ...then you should say your piece now.
00:20:51 Does that mean we don't
00:20:53 Correct.
00:20:55 But every morning,
00:20:57 ...and study your regular subjects...
00:20:59 ...so when you return to school,
00:21:02 - Yes, sir.
00:21:05 - Is that all?
00:21:12 How big is it?
00:21:14 - It's big.
00:21:16 - So you've seen it?
00:21:20 And you think that he'll let me see it?
00:21:24 - Depends.
00:21:27 It's not like I'm gonna go
00:21:37 I'm telling. You told.
00:21:52 Hey. You and Phyllis been out playing?
00:21:55 What's going on?
00:21:57 Why aren't the children in school?
00:21:59 I'll address your issues after the briefing.
00:22:02 Charles, you need to answer my question.
00:22:06 Oh, hey, Hal. You wanna
00:22:09 - Sir?
00:22:13 - Charles. Bye, Phyllis.
00:22:17 I want you here tomorrow morning
00:22:20 Now, go back to the house. All right.
00:22:23 They're going back to school tomorrow.
00:22:25 It's five weeks maximum,
00:22:28 You know that they're never gonna
00:22:32 ...that they can get here.
00:22:33 They don't even teach science
00:22:36 You know what Shepard's science teacher
00:22:40 She said, "Science isn't sexy."
00:22:42 I mean, do you want your girls to grow up
00:22:47 - You know?
00:22:49 It's five weeks maximum, and then
00:23:09 Unit 4-0 to Central.
00:23:10 Do we know how many entrances
00:23:13 I believe there are four entrances
00:23:17 I don't know if they're gated or not.
00:23:22 Suspect has been trying
00:23:25 Roger, we copy.
00:23:29 You should be able to see him.
00:23:32 Be aware there are seven suspects. We have
00:23:37 We copy that.
00:23:44 Killbourne, Mathis,
00:24:05 Can I help you?
00:24:07 - Charles Farmer?
00:24:10 We're with the Federal Bureau
00:24:13 Sir, we have been made aware,
00:24:15 ...that you have been searching
00:24:21 ...to launch rockets.
00:24:23 Are you aware that you have an illegal
00:24:27 Pepe Garcia. Jesus Garcia.
00:24:30 If you cooperate, we could see to it...
00:24:32 ... that Mr. Garcia
00:24:35 We're going to the moon.
00:24:38 - That's really rotten.
00:24:41 And where is that man going?
00:24:46 It's very simple, Mr. Farmer...
00:24:48 ... it's illegal to try to obtain
00:24:52 Anyone trying to acquire this kind of fuel
00:24:55 This is the real deal.
00:24:57 - Well, I'm no threat.
00:24:59 ...you're not building a warhead?
00:25:04 We just wanna let you know
00:25:07 ...as long as we're doing
00:25:09 Yeah.
00:25:26 I filled out the FAA application,
00:25:29 Sent all my flight plans,
00:25:32 ...never heard anything back
00:25:35 They didn't think you were serious.
00:25:37 - Well, how can they stop me now?
00:25:42 With this Patriot Act, the way
00:25:45 ...they can do whatever
00:25:47 ...as long as they feel you're a threat
00:25:51 What do you want me to do?
00:25:53 Well, twist it some more.
00:25:57 All right. Did they say they were
00:26:00 Well, no, not exactly.
00:26:04 That means they're gonna
00:26:07 Yeah.
00:26:11 I got a buddy in Manhattan.
00:26:14 He's a partner in one of these big firms
00:26:20 - Give it a try.
00:26:22 ...shed some light on the situation.
00:26:24 He owes me a favor.
00:26:27 Set it up. Grab the boom.
00:26:30 Going into space
00:26:33 Friends, we are here at the entrance
00:26:38 We are told that behind me,
00:26:41 ...a rocket that Charles Farmer
00:26:46 After graduating
00:26:49 ... he continued his education
00:26:52 ... where he received a degree
00:26:55 Soon after, Charles Farmer
00:26:58 ... where he developed his skills as a pilot,
00:27:03 The rocketeer Charles Farmer
00:27:07 ... before he was discharged
00:27:10 - Hello.
00:27:11 Holy cow, Munchak.
00:27:14 This is what he said.
00:27:17 Invite them in.
00:27:19 You want them on your side, Farmer.
00:27:22 All right.
00:27:24 He built the rocket.
00:27:27 - Really?
00:27:29 ... and forget about the roof.
00:27:33 - Unless he never plans on launching it.
00:27:37 Because if we aren't here,
00:27:41 ...we're gonna look like asses.
00:27:43 And if he does, and we are here?
00:27:47 We still look like asses.
00:27:51 - There he is!
00:27:58 Mr. Farmer, quick question.
00:28:02 Listen, if you guys settle down
00:28:06 ...I'll answer them
00:28:08 Is it important to you that people know
00:28:12 I'll put it to you this way.
00:28:16 ...that think Michael Jackson
00:28:18 Mr. Farmer, when do you plan
00:28:21 - Soon.
00:28:25 It's always been my dream.
00:28:37 The rocket is huge. It's really big.
00:28:42 He's more of an astro-nut.
00:28:48 - Who was it?
00:28:51 She wants an autograph.
00:28:53 You hear about this? There's a guy in Texas
00:28:57 This guy is planning
00:29:02 Here's my question.
00:29:05 "Honey, I want a divorce"?
00:29:09 That's not very funny.
00:29:12 Looks like a really beautiful day today.
00:29:14 Afternoon high of 65,
00:29:17 - Morning, Hal.
00:29:19 ... the weather looks really good
00:29:22 This is what's known
00:29:25 Farmer gathered most of what he needed
00:29:28 If you're looking to build a rocket,
00:29:35 Farmer's rocket is housed
00:29:38 Due to the overwhelming interest,
00:29:42 ... allowing them
00:29:44 ... only hoping to alleviate
00:29:49 Can he do it? Well, sure he can.
00:29:51 Now, will he do it? That's to be seen.
00:29:54 There are lots of FAA regulations...
00:29:56 ... that keep people from turning
00:29:59 But the astronaut's plans
00:30:01 ... first have to be approved by the FAA.
00:30:05 How long will the government
00:30:08 - They're not stopping me.
00:30:10 ... Elton John plans to re-release
00:30:14 This is exactly
00:30:16 Let's get what we can on this guy.
00:30:19 We gotta get this space cowboy's
00:30:22 Pack up, boys. We're going to Texas.
00:30:26 Well, the man deserves a second chance.
00:30:30 All right, more presents.
00:30:33 That's the last of it.
00:30:37 Hey, Stanley.
00:30:39 Why don't you change your hamster cage?
00:30:41 Now, wait a minute. I'd like to see that.
00:30:45 Don't believe everything you read,
00:30:47 - I wanna read it.
00:30:50 She can't read Spanish.
00:30:56 Your dad's right.
00:30:57 - Change your hamster cage.
00:31:00 They called us a cult. They said we were
00:31:04 They think our family's
00:31:06 I know. I know.
00:31:08 - How can they do that?
00:31:11 We are a normal family. We need
00:31:16 Well, honey, we just need
00:31:35 We got a winner here. It's a winner!
00:31:37 Hey, here you go, bud.
00:31:39 That's what I get?
00:32:35 Don't you worry about them.
00:32:38 Just forget about them, Charles.
00:32:58 - Thank you.
00:33:04 For this.
00:33:20 Excuse me. I wanna talk to you
00:33:26 Two tickets.
00:33:27 No, sir. I mean, if I wanted to buy this ride
00:33:32 Well, you can rent it for 500 a week.
00:33:36 - Can we talk some business?
00:33:38 - Yeah?
00:33:41 Yeah, I'll be here.
00:34:08 Colonel Masterson.
00:34:19 Up there in space, you get
00:34:24 Different every time.
00:34:26 Different perspective of the Earth.
00:34:30 Every time's completely different.
00:34:33 It's just... .
00:34:35 It's just beautiful, is what it is.
00:34:39 Beautiful.
00:34:40 You see the world, and you realize
00:34:46 Life-changing.
00:34:48 Definitely life-changing.
00:34:51 This is good chicken, Audrey.
00:34:53 - Thank you.
00:34:58 My last mission was on the Endeavor.
00:35:03 I don't know who they are.
00:35:06 It's the name of the space shuttle
00:35:10 We don't have a name for our rocket.
00:35:12 You don't?
00:35:15 You don't have a name
00:35:17 Well, we just hadn't got to that part yet.
00:35:20 We're gonna have to think of some
00:35:22 Sunshine?
00:35:25 - Licorice.
00:35:30 Okay, who's for Licorice?
00:35:35 Okay.
00:35:36 Now, Stanley submitted the name
00:35:41 - Who wants Rockin' Rocket?
00:35:45 Uncle Eddie has voted
00:35:48 - I'm taking this as seriously as you are.
00:35:51 Now, Shepard has decided,
00:35:54 ...you wanna change your name?
00:35:57 I'll think about it more.
00:35:59 Okay. Pepe.
00:36:18 What does that mean?
00:36:19 It ain't gonna be the name of the rocket,
00:36:22 What does it mean, though?
00:36:26 It means "the other woman," honey.
00:36:29 No. You are not voting for that name.
00:36:35 I think we should go out
00:36:57 Son of a bitch, Farmer.
00:37:10 - You built this thing?
00:37:13 That is some serious engineering.
00:37:17 You don't think they'd have
00:37:20 ...if it was a bottle rocket, do you?
00:37:22 Good grief.
00:37:26 - You're serious about this.
00:37:39 Lookie here, you.
00:37:45 What happens...
00:37:49 ...if the rocket doesn't launch?
00:37:53 I know it's not the company line here.
00:37:58 But I'm a dad, baby.
00:38:02 Well, that's why he needs our support
00:38:11 It's not mandatory.
00:38:14 No, it's love.
00:38:38 What do you think?
00:38:45 I think that it is gonna be one sad-ass day
00:38:50 ...when they haul all your hard work
00:38:53 I think that. What do you think?
00:38:59 You think they're gonna let you
00:39:03 A civilian?
00:39:05 They don't let civilians
00:39:07 Astronauts go into outer space.
00:39:10 Professional astronauts
00:39:12 ...to withstand the pressures
00:39:15 ...and the emotional stress
00:39:19 Ed, you know my dad died.
00:39:24 - Of course I know your dad--
00:39:26 But if that was a test, you failed.
00:39:32 What do you think NASA was thinking?
00:39:34 This boy's gonna go into outer space.
00:39:38 I thought there's one person on this earth
00:39:43 I really-- I really didn't expect this.
00:39:52 What if I told you I could get you
00:39:56 I'd say I don't wanna
00:39:59 Forget that. Forget about
00:40:02 Forget the rocket. You forget the rocket
00:40:06 You get these people off your back,
00:40:10 ...then you go up into outer space
00:40:13 The safe way.
00:40:17 - You don't think I can do it, do you?
00:40:20 This is about money.
00:40:23 ...billions of dollars. 16.2 billion dollars
00:40:27 - For what?
00:40:29 For whatever they want.
00:40:31 They're not gonna let you go up
00:40:34 ...into outer space
00:40:37 ...and make them look stupid.
00:40:42 Don't answer me now.
00:40:45 But I want you to think about it.
00:40:54 Nice rocket, though.
00:40:59 Will Charles Farmer be allowed
00:41:02 That's why we're here today.
00:41:04 The FAA, FBI, CIA, the Department
00:41:08 - They're all here.
00:41:11 Looks like we got home-field advantage,
00:41:13 They're not allowing cameras
00:41:47 We are assembled here
00:41:50 ...for the launching of a spacecraft.
00:41:53 We'll be asking a series of questions.
00:41:57 Yes, sir.
00:41:58 Let's begin with your flight plan
00:42:01 Your plan is to do one complete orbit
00:42:04 Once completed, the capsule
00:42:09 Sounds easy. Simple.
00:42:14 - Yes, sir.
00:42:18 I would submit that's the gentleman's
00:42:22 You are aware this is not a court of law.
00:42:24 I am, but I'm not gonna sit here
00:42:26 I hope not.
00:42:29 As head of the FAA, my opinion
00:42:32 ...on the subject of space flight.
00:42:34 You based your design
00:42:38 - Yes, sir.
00:42:41 ...comes from the design
00:42:44 - Yes, sir.
00:42:45 ...you've built a missile in your barn.
00:42:49 Will Beacon, Central Intelligence Agency.
00:42:52 How do we know
00:42:58 Well, because if I was building
00:43:02 ...you wouldn't be able to find it.
00:43:07 - Very funny, Mr. Farmer.
00:43:13 Here we are. Thanks for waiting.
00:43:18 Hi, thanks for waiting.
00:43:20 - Audie Farmer? The astronaut's wife?
00:43:24 Gretchen Boyd
00:43:28 Would you please sit down?
00:43:32 - No, thank you.
00:43:34 ...it has come to our attention...
00:43:36 ...that your children, as well as yourself,
00:43:44 How so?
00:43:45 Your husband has literally brainwashed
00:43:50 He's taken them out of school...
00:43:52 ...and he has isolated his entire family
00:44:00 It's time you took control of your family
00:44:10 - Who's your personnel at Mission Control?
00:44:14 - Does he have any experience?
00:44:17 Is this a joke to you, Mr. Farmer?
00:44:19 A 15-year-old will be the head
00:44:23 He's perfectly capable
00:44:26 - Don't underestimate what my child can do.
00:44:30 We also have an evaluation that was
00:44:35 Nurse Goode?
00:44:37 These are alarming comments
00:44:40 She said that Mr. Farmer is angry...
00:44:43 ...unstable...
00:44:45 ...delusional...
00:44:46 ...and that his overall mental health
00:44:50 Charlie, your father took his own life,
00:44:58 Don't go there, colonel.
00:45:12 I can tell you right now,
00:45:15 ...is a one-way ticket to the afterlife.
00:45:18 A facility in which Mr. Farmer
00:45:21 The U.S. Government
00:45:24 Why don't you just leave this
00:45:26 In 1960 they started a space race.
00:45:31 By 1969 we were on the moon.
00:45:34 Now, in that short period of time,
00:45:38 And in my opinion,
00:45:41 ...wanted to go to the moon
00:45:43 ...we'd get in a war with them
00:45:49 Well, it's not.
00:45:52 Just like it's not your right to tell me
00:45:57 Mr. Farmer, we have laws.
00:45:59 I know we have laws.
00:46:01 We got more laws to tell us
00:46:04 We got laws to protect us
00:46:07 - Comments like that do not help.
00:46:11 Let me talk for a minute.
00:46:14 Okay?
00:46:16 I won't take long.
00:46:21 When I was a kid, they used to tell me
00:46:27 No matter what.
00:46:31 And maybe I am insane, I don't know,
00:46:36 I believe it with all my heart.
00:46:42 Somewhere along the line...
00:46:45 ...we stopped believing
00:46:51 And if we don't have our dreams,
00:47:00 You'll be informed of our decision.
00:47:14 I'm gonna save your life.
00:47:17 I'm gonna tell you something
00:47:21 The U.S. Military has enough firepower
00:47:24 ...that if you decide to launch...
00:47:27 ...within seconds, your remains
00:47:35 - Is that a threat?
00:47:39 You're the threat.
00:47:51 Don't believe a word he says, Farmer.
00:47:54 Nobody's gonna fire any missiles at you.
00:47:57 They have no law to stop you,
00:48:00 I don't know.
00:48:03 Actually, I think they're pretty good
00:48:19 Where's your helmet?
00:48:29 Now, I think that's it, Mrs. Farmer.
00:48:31 Thank you.
00:48:37 - So is it true?
00:48:41 Got a million dollars for your story?
00:48:44 No, Vanessa, it's not true.
00:48:45 I won't tell anyone. I read about it in--
00:48:48 Vanessa, it's not true.
00:48:51 Your total is 86.05.
00:48:54 Sorry. Here.
00:49:06 Watch your fingers.
00:49:08 I'm sorry, Mrs. Farmer,
00:49:13 Would you like to try another one?
00:49:17 Can you just keep all this here...
00:49:19 ...and we'll come back
00:49:21 Come on, girls. Come on.
00:49:52 I'm going to the moon...
00:49:55 ...and I'm bringing this brick.
00:50:06 Kids, your mom and I
00:50:09 No. This has been private long enough.
00:50:11 Now, you can lie to me as much as you
00:50:16 Tell them.
00:50:18 Tell them we might not have a house
00:50:21 - Knock it off, Audie, okay, please?
00:50:24 - Please, knock it off.
00:50:26 Blasting off this Earth...
00:50:28 ...and leaving us here to deal with
00:50:31 ...nothing, no money for food?
00:50:38 I'm sorry.
00:50:42 So we don't have any food?
00:50:44 Kids, you don't have anything
00:50:47 ...because we got plenty of food, okay?
00:50:49 Here's food.
00:50:51 You want macaroni and cheese?
00:50:54 - You want rice pilaf?
00:50:56 - We got all kinds of food!
00:51:04 What, do you wanna throw that?
00:51:07 - Is that what you wanna do? Go ahead!
00:51:12 Don't you ever accuse me of that again
00:51:16 You're not taking care of us
00:51:19 You have to keep us safe!
00:51:21 And this dream that we all share
00:51:28 You're gonna lose everything, Charles,
00:51:45 Now, I need to clean up this kitchen.
00:51:52 I'm sorry I did this.
00:52:05 Audie.
00:52:12 I love you and those kids
00:52:16 But if I don't do what I believe in...
00:52:22 ...then I haven't done them
00:52:31 I have always believed.
00:52:36 I just don't know anymore.
00:53:06 Okay. Here we go.
00:53:11 - Hold Mommy's purse.
00:53:17 Audie, honey, you don't have to leave.
00:53:20 It's Sunday. We're going to church.
00:53:24 I'm hoping they'll learn something about
00:53:28 - Come on, Audie, don't do that.
00:53:33 And so that I don't get bitter...
00:53:36 ...and call you an ass for lying to us...
00:53:40 ...I'm gonna have to figure out
00:53:45 And so will they.
00:54:00 You know, I tell you one thing.
00:54:03 You are one fabulous father.
00:54:08 And you know why, Farmer?
00:54:10 This man couldn't even get his family
00:54:16 But you have got your family...
00:54:21 ...dreaming together.
00:54:24 That is big stuff, sir.
00:54:28 Really big stuff.
00:54:37 Boy, they gotta burn a lot of fuel
00:54:43 Gotta wonder if all them cars would
00:54:47 ...if they didn't have all that advertising.
00:54:54 The fact of the matter is, Doug,
00:54:57 ...it's gonna raise your sales.
00:54:59 It just stands to reason.
00:55:02 ...that you normally wouldn't get
00:55:05 Now, I've got a letter out
00:55:08 I expect to hear back from them soon.
00:55:10 If they come onboard,
00:55:13 But before they come on and paint
00:55:19 I mean, look at this.
00:55:22 Can you imagine?
00:55:24 Dunkin' Donuts blasting off into space.
00:55:28 What if your mission's aborted...
00:55:30 ...or your success doesn't measure
00:55:33 - What are you implying?
00:55:37 But it's an educated risk.
00:55:39 Did you read the case study on Tang?
00:55:42 The profits they made off putting
00:55:45 I've made a graph. Did you look at it?
00:55:48 Oh, yeah, Tang.
00:55:50 Well, it's full of vitamins.
00:55:52 What's that little old cheesy deal
00:55:55 I mean, tell me what happens
00:55:58 - I mean, I can't deal with much more of it.
00:56:01 If something were
00:56:05 ...candy sprinkles, M&M's,
00:56:08 ...there's no amount of topping...
00:56:11 ...that would cover the amount
00:56:15 Look, if you die...
00:56:16 ...the book deal, Good Morning America,
00:56:21 ...all that vanishes.
00:56:23 Without a successful mission, I don't
00:56:27 I might as well go put my money
00:56:30 ...because all you're gonna be producing
00:56:34 But if you circle the world...
00:56:36 ...you land back over in your back yard
00:56:41 ...you're a man-made American hero.
00:56:44 Now if I could only launch a rocket
00:56:48 Sunshine, why don't you go
00:56:50 He loves the sprinkles.
00:56:53 - Take Grandpa a doughnut.
00:56:56 Just two.
00:56:58 - Do you want one?
00:57:01 With, like, seven cups of coffee and... .
00:57:05 Grandpa, here's a doughnut.
00:57:08 Grandpa, here's a doughnut.
00:57:18 - Grandpa no wake up.
00:57:21 Grandpa no wake up.
00:57:38 Dad?
00:57:46 Oh, Dad.
00:58:43 There are no stop signs up there.
00:58:49 There is no defining space.
00:58:54 We have always defined our space.
00:58:59 A wall here, a room there.
00:59:03 A hallway, a road.
00:59:08 We have this way of dividing our space
00:59:16 We even created a space for the dead.
00:59:22 Space is a difficult thing to grasp.
00:59:28 Man, Farmer...
00:59:31 ...you have the most abstract thoughts.
00:59:34 They don't make any sense at all.
00:59:37 I'm just waiting for the other thoughts
00:59:43 Hey, who's that out there?
00:59:48 Maybe one of Hal's long-Iost friends.
01:00:01 How you doing?
01:00:03 How many head of cattle
01:00:06 Enough to suit me.
01:00:09 You are the property owner?
01:00:13 Yeah.
01:00:15 - Charles Farmer.
01:00:18 I'm appraising your land
01:00:20 ...who's actively seeking a foreclosure.
01:00:23 What was your name?
01:00:25 Sir?
01:00:28 - What was your name again?
01:00:30 Robert, nice to meet you.
01:00:32 You know, I own 352 acres.
01:00:35 Did you ever try to find a body
01:00:41 I'm not the bad guy here, mister.
01:00:44 Well, you're not the good guy either.
01:00:59 Shep, look here. I think I've figured out
01:01:03 We combine kerosene with hydrazine.
01:01:06 Are you sure, Dad?
01:01:07 Son, I don't know another way to do it
01:01:11 Plus, we got all the stuff
01:01:14 The fuel will still be pumped in
01:01:16 ...and it'll burn in the chamber...
01:01:18 ...create the same exhaust gases
01:01:22 That should provide enough thrust
01:01:26 Make sense?
01:01:29 Yeah. Yeah.
01:01:33 Farmer?
01:01:35 - Yeah, I'm down here in the engine room.
01:01:39 - They made a ruling yet?
01:01:45 The committee wants 60 days
01:01:48 But I don't have 60 days.
01:01:52 I'm aware of that.
01:01:59 - I just don't have that kind of time.
01:02:03 Do you think they want you
01:02:05 They'll stall, stall, stall.
01:02:07 And then there'll be appeals.
01:02:10 - Yeah.
01:02:30 I'm sorry about the ruling, Farmer.
01:02:35 Yeah.
01:02:42 You know, my father loved ranching.
01:02:46 He loved it with all his heart.
01:02:53 It was his dream.
01:03:00 Then when it got tough...
01:03:03 ...and he knew they were gonna
01:03:08 ...he put a gun to his head...
01:03:13 ...before they could.
01:03:20 And that bullet's still traveling.
01:03:25 It just keeps on going.
01:03:27 And now it's headed
01:03:33 Just promise me
01:03:37 - Like what? Build a rocket?
01:03:42 You know better than that.
01:03:46 I've walked away before...
01:03:50 ... and I can't walk away again.
01:03:53 Charles?
01:03:57 I can't just keep failing.
01:04:01 I hope you understand that.
01:04:05 I promise you everything will be okay.
01:04:08 No.
01:04:13 Shepard!
01:04:40 Come on.
01:04:55 Damn!
01:05:59 Charlie.
01:06:00 Charlie, can you hear me?
01:06:03 No, don't move. Don't move your body.
01:06:07 Oh, my God.
01:06:08 Don't you dare leave this family.
01:06:28 Six broken ribs. Broken left wrist.
01:06:31 Compound facture to the fibula.
01:06:34 Severe head trauma.
01:06:43 Is there any good news?
01:06:46 He's alive.
01:07:26 Hang on, hang on, hang on.
01:07:28 You gotta be strong
01:07:31 Now, he wants to hear how much
01:07:44 You okay?
01:07:46 Yeah? How about you?
01:07:49 Stanley?
01:07:51 Come here, sweetheart.
01:07:53 Why don't we go get
01:07:55 Will you stay with him, honey?
01:07:57 Stanley? Stanley. Honey.
01:08:15 Dad?
01:08:22 It's Shep, Dad.
01:08:31 I was looking in the barn today...
01:08:35 ...and we can build another one
01:08:38 We have everything
01:08:40 We could build everything.
01:08:42 I swear, we can build another one
01:08:49 You can't give up. You can't give up.
01:09:16 And, children, when they say,
01:09:20 Okay. Go ahead. Yeah. What? Okay.
01:09:23 Ask them how long they want us
01:09:26 Okay. Yeah. All right.
01:09:29 They told us to hang tight.
01:09:34 Grab a couple of these mugs.
01:09:41 There's no logo on them.
01:09:43 The blending of high-test rocket fuel
01:09:47 This is why we have such strict rules
01:09:51 Space flight is a serious endeavor,
01:09:54 We can only hope
01:09:58 ...other space enthusiasts
01:10:00 ... displayed by Mr. Farmer here,
01:10:05 No further questions.
01:10:36 How stupid I am.
01:10:40 This a lecture
01:10:44 No.
01:10:48 You're alive, stupid.
01:10:55 They gotta get me some cereal.
01:11:42 I'm going to the moon,
01:11:44 Oh, sweetie, let's not
01:11:48 But why?
01:11:52 Because she said so.
01:11:55 Please, honey.
01:12:32 It's okay.
01:12:34 Shepard, you gotta give him some time.
01:12:42 Daddy's real tired, you know?
01:13:11 Albeit handwritten, your dad's will
01:13:15 Three trust funds for the kids.
01:13:18 After that, 200,000 in assets.
01:13:22 Some stocks and bonds.
01:13:25 It's all yours.
01:13:28 Troubles with the bank are over, anyway.
01:13:32 Thank you.
01:14:08 - Look, I found one!
01:14:11 That's good, baby.
01:14:17 - Look, I found one again!
01:14:30 Have them come get that rocket
01:14:34 - Charles.
01:14:40 I don't want it
01:14:58 Well, everything is now current
01:15:03 I have stopped the foreclosure.
01:15:06 Thanks, Arnie.
01:15:08 You did the right thing.
01:15:12 Oh, boy.
01:15:15 Did Farmer have us all believing
01:15:25 How stupid do we look?
01:15:34 What?
01:15:43 When we took our vows...
01:15:45 ... we promised to love each other
01:15:50 Did that mean mental health?
01:15:57 I mean, when you first said you wanted
01:16:00 "Well, what man doesn't say
01:16:06 The difference is, now...
01:16:08 ...we have a family.
01:16:11 A beautiful family.
01:16:15 And I see how the girls look at you.
01:16:19 They adore you.
01:16:24 They love their daddy
01:16:29 I don't wanna be responsible
01:16:34 And what kind of message
01:16:39 I want his dad to show him
01:16:48 Now, look.
01:16:54 There's enough money in there
01:17:05 Without the rocket...
01:17:08 ...we're just a dysfunctional family.
01:17:42 We'll rebuild the rocket
01:17:45 I've inventoried all materials on hand.
01:17:48 Three spherical oxygen bottles.
01:17:51 - Three thousand linear feet of 20-gauge... .
01:17:55 ... this fuel will burn evenly...
01:17:57 ... giving us the right amount of thrust
01:17:59 - Twenty MCM submodule components.
01:18:06 - There are plenty of alternative fuels.
01:18:11 The altitude would be 100 miles
01:18:16 Fire-protective fabric.
01:18:24 - Test.
01:18:28 The rocket will be launched from the barn,
01:18:31 Five thousand linear feet 30-gauge... .
01:18:36 Two hundred linear feet... .
01:18:42 Oxygen could last
01:18:45 ... but let's not put that to the test.
01:19:14 You know, when you're a kid,
01:19:18 Then when you're a teenager...
01:19:20 ... you don't wanna have
01:19:23 Then when you grow up,
01:19:27 My dad showed me one thing
01:19:32 He wasn't dying, he was giving up.
01:19:38 No matter what happens to me today,
01:19:46 And I can die knowing that.
01:20:03 Yeah.
01:20:08 Man.
01:20:10 We have been out here way too long.
01:20:19 Okay. Yeah, okay. Okay.
01:20:24 - What?
01:20:27 Suspect Charles Farmer. Male Caucasian.
01:20:30 Approximately 5'10", 170 pounds.
01:20:33 Last seen in a brown Ford pickup
01:20:56 Now, this launch is gonna take
01:20:59 ... and all the focus this family has.
01:21:01 You're my crew, my teammates.
01:21:07 Well, thank you, honey.
01:21:11 - Is Daddy gonna come back?
01:21:16 Don't you worry.
01:21:18 - I love you, honey.
01:21:28 It'll be okay. Don't you worry.
01:21:37 I love you guys.
01:21:43 Now, Shepard.
01:21:44 If anything's gonna go wrong,
01:21:48 - After that, I'll be airborne.
01:21:51 It's okay. I'm not worried about you.
01:21:55 - You can do it.
01:22:05 Audie...
01:22:08 ...it's gonna be okay.
01:22:13 Please don't break my heart.
01:22:17 I won't.
01:22:30 Step away from the vehicle!
01:22:34 Put your hands up! Let me see them!
01:22:38 - Right there, right there.
01:22:40 Turn around slowly.
01:22:52 I expect you home for dinner.
01:22:57 Dad, do you copy?
01:22:59 Now we look like asses.
01:23:03 Control Booth.
01:23:04 Preparation for launch underway.
01:23:08 Wind speed, four knots.
01:23:13 Cabin pressure holding 5.8.
01:23:16 Fuel and oxygen are steady.
01:23:19 Status is good.
01:23:22 Canopy doors cleared for launch.
01:23:25 All remaining units
01:23:29 - Ready for system check.
01:23:31 Hydraulics okay. Fuel pressure's okay.
01:23:36 - Roger.
01:23:38 Ignition system on.
01:23:39 Abort system on standby.
01:23:46 Roger.
01:23:49 Ten...
01:23:50 ... nine...
01:23:52 ...eight...
01:23:53 ... seven, six...
01:23:56 ...five, four...
01:23:58 ... three...
01:23:59 ...two, one.
01:24:34 It's okay. It's okay.
01:24:57 Fuel is go.
01:25:00 - Go, Dad, go!
01:25:04 That is so huge.
01:25:11 Charlie Farmer.
01:25:20 Oxygen in the cabin is good.
01:25:22 Pressure's holding.
01:25:28 Everything's okay. Son of a bitch.
01:25:49 It's getting a little smoother.
01:25:59 Cut off, tower. Jettison green. Disarm.
01:26:10 Charles Farmer launched!
01:26:16 No, he didn't.
01:26:44 Capsule separation, green, okay.
01:26:51 We did it, Shepard!
01:26:54 We did it!
01:26:57 We made it, Mom.
01:27:22 This is where the dreams live.
01:27:42 I'm up here.
01:27:47 Africa.
01:27:57 - Hi, Daddy.
01:28:01 God, I wish you were with me.
01:28:05 I wish you guys were here so bad.
01:29:15 Have you heard about this guy,
01:29:20 Shepard.
01:29:25 Shepard, can you hear me?
01:29:30 Shepard.
01:29:36 - Shepard?
01:29:42 Shepard.
01:29:45 Shepard, can you hear me?
01:29:47 Come on.
01:29:53 - Where is he?
01:29:58 - Dad, are you there? Dad?
01:30:12 Control Booth to Dreamer.
01:30:16 It's okay.
01:30:46 As you no doubt have heard,
01:30:50 ... of an alleged launch
01:30:54 And for whatever reason, this seems to be
01:30:58 We here at the FAA categorically deny
01:31:02 As far as we know,
01:31:06 ...probably watching
01:31:08 Once again, no launch has taken place.
01:31:13 Your daddy's gonna come home soon.
01:31:18 So Dad launched at 0922.
01:31:21 So right now he's been in orbit
01:31:27 Distance traveled so far
01:31:32 Well, when will he come back?
01:31:34 He may do 12 or 13 orbits
01:31:38 And if you figure that, then it... .
01:31:43 What?
01:31:46 Well, he could end up
01:32:11 I still can't locate him, Mom.
01:32:13 Why don't you get some rest?
01:32:16 - I can't, Mom. Dad needs me.
01:32:22 I'm proud of you.
01:32:42 Say something, Farmer.
01:33:21 Shepard.
01:33:24 Come in, Shepard.
01:33:27 Shepard.
01:33:29 Shepard! Can you hear me?
01:33:35 Shepard!
01:33:42 Come on.
01:33:45 Come on.
01:34:40 Hello? Hello?
01:34:43 This is the Astronaut Farmer.
01:34:46 - Come in, Mission Control.
01:34:50 Daddy! Daddy!
01:34:53 I think I'm gonna miss the back yard.
01:34:55 Don't worry. I'm setting up coordinates
01:34:58 You don't wanna miss
01:35:01 If readings are correct,
01:35:03 - Preparing for re-entry.
01:35:06 Good luck.
01:37:37 Where can we take you?
01:37:40 Home.
01:37:43 - Hey, Dad.
01:37:48 Good job, son.
01:37:52 - I love you.
01:37:55 I want that.
01:37:58 - And I want the rocket.
01:38:00 Let's go to a restaurant to have pizza.
01:38:02 Okay. We could go there too.
01:38:38 My next guest has an amazing story.
01:38:40 He's the only private citizen
01:38:43 ... orbit the Earth, and return safely.
01:38:46 As you know, he orbited nine times.
01:38:48 Please welcome Charlie Farmer.
01:38:54 How are you, pal? Good to see you.
01:39:00 Have a seat.
01:39:04 Let me ask you something.
01:39:06 How does this go over
01:39:08 Most guys I know can't
01:39:11 You know what I'm saying?
01:39:14 I know it might sound like baloney...
01:39:17 ...but my wife and kids were real supportive
01:39:21 How do you know you were
01:39:24 I did some tests on myself.
01:39:27 I know they have that big--
01:39:30 What do you do, run around a tree
01:39:33 See what I'm saying?
01:39:34 I didn't really have the equipment
01:39:39 So I just had to make up
01:39:42 You think they will clamp down on people?
01:39:46 You know, I was fine
01:39:50 It's when I ordered the 10,000 pounds
01:39:54 ...that the FBl--
01:39:56 - The FBI came around to say hello to me.
01:40:00 I know all the government people,
01:40:03 Once this looked like
01:40:05 ...were they pulling for you
01:40:08 Well, I'll put it this way.
01:40:10 To be up there
01:40:13 ...it makes it all worth it.
01:40:16 Godspeed to you, Charlie. Great job.
01:40:18 Charlie Farmer will be right back,
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