"Spider" is the one (and only) episode in the mini-series that got the gist of the story correct. Yes, it was simplified and compressed, and the story "Hollywooded" a little bit, but what needed to be there was. As a lifelong follower of the early (Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo) space program, I found this story refreshing and enjoyable. It gives an (albeit simplified) indication of the problems that had to be overcome and the new materials and processes to be invented for the successful outcome of this outlandish vehicle. I've read Tom Kelly's book on the subject and this episode does a good job of telling the story in less than an hour.
Interestingstuff is flat-out wrong about this episode. The CONCLUSION is that after all the obstacles of designing, building, and testing the LM, IT WORKED! And did so every time. What more do you want?? Geeeesh.....
Interestingstuff is flat-out wrong about this episode. The CONCLUSION is that after all the obstacles of designing, building, and testing the LM, IT WORKED! And did so every time. What more do you want?? Geeeesh.....