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Yooch · 09-08-2006, 10:37 PM

Well, I found one, Call to Glory, starring Craig T. Nelson of course in his "pre-Coach days". He plays Ramor Sarnac, an air force/or navy pilot. The setting is in the 1960's and it focuses on his family--and deals with some of the events of that decade, for example the civil rights movement, Cuban missile crisis, and so forth. The late Keenan Wynne played his dad.
Anyway, I really loved the show. Anyone remember the show, or have any info about whether it's in DVD?

Also (as usual, I have a penchant for some of these "one season wonders" that have had only a small following, but that viewers in general have not been that enthusiastic about.) Well here goes: the second show's setting is Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and the 82nd Airborne Division. It focuses on a young NCO (non-commissioned officer, E-4 or E-5, corporal or sergeant). The setting is peace time and the stories revolved around regular, work-a-day conflicts on base. The main character, the NCO, was a dedicated soldier, in say, the 19 to 23 year old range. I don't know the name of the actor who played him. I obviously liked this show too, but it never generated a lot of interest to TV viewers. You could only relate to it if you had worked and lived in that environment. Again, it was a short-lived series, lasting one season--if that. But if it were available, I would be interested in buying it on DVD. Anyone know the name of the show?
(I might recognize the name of the show if I heard it.)

Mr. Television · 09-08-2006, 10:59 PM

Two early 80's military shows were Emerald Point N.A.S. and For Love And Honor. Do they ring a bell?

Yooch · 09-08-2006, 11:29 PM

I think For Love and Honor might. I'll check it out. Thank you very much!

Mr. Television · 09-08-2006, 11:38 PM

You're welcome.

TJ · 09-08-2006, 11:40 PM

The Call to Glory 2-hour pilot movie was released on VHS awhile back. You can probably find it on eBay or Amazon.com .

Elisabeth Shue played the daughter. I'd like to see the show. I seem to remember it re-airing on A&E or another channel? I didn't remember it lasted a full season.

Yooch · 09-08-2006, 11:54 PM

I Walk the Line and TJ--Thanks again

Yep! That's the Show. I remember the actor Gary Grubbs as the Company (Battery) Commander. It's all coming back to me now. It is definitely the show I was looking for!

I thought Call to Glory and For Love and Honor were both excellent shows.

(Incidentally, although I like(d) the sitcom "Coach", I personally think that Craig T. Nelson's serious roles are far more compelling, as in the first of the two shows mentioned in the previous sentence.)

treky · 09-09-2006, 02:20 AM

I remember "Call to Glory" was on ABC; and the first show dealt with either the Kennedy assasination or the Cuban missile crisis; I'm not sure. That's all I know about it.

And yes, A & E reran it in 1989 or 90.

09-08-2006, 10:37 PM	#1
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	Two 1980's shows--military related Well, I found one, Call to Glory, starring Craig T. Nelson of course in his "pre-Coach days". He plays Ramor Sarnac, an air force/or navy pilot. The setting is in the 1960's and it focuses on his family--and deals with some of the events of that decade, for example the civil rights movement, Cuban missile crisis, and so forth. The late Keenan Wynne played his dad. Anyway, I really loved the show. Anyone remember the show, or have any info about whether it's in DVD? Also (as usual, I have a penchant for some of these "one season wonders" that have had only a small following, but that viewers in general have not been that enthusiastic about.) Well here goes: the second show's setting is Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and the 82nd Airborne Division. It focuses on a young NCO (non-commissioned officer, E-4 or E-5, corporal or sergeant). The setting is peace time and the stories revolved around regular, work-a-day conflicts on base. The main character, the NCO, was a dedicated soldier, in say, the 19 to 23 year old range. I don't know the name of the actor who played him. I obviously liked this show too, but it never generated a lot of interest to TV viewers. You could only relate to it if you had worked and lived in that environment. Again, it was a short-lived series, lasting one season--if that. But if it were available, I would be interested in buying it on DVD. Anyone know the name of the show? (I might recognize the name of the show if I heard it.)
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09-08-2006, 11:29 PM	#3
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	I think For Love and Honor might. I'll check it out. Thank you very much!

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09-08-2006, 11:40 PM	#5
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,669	The Call to Glory 2-hour pilot movie was released on VHS awhile back. You can probably find it on eBay or Amazon.com . Elisabeth Shue played the daughter. I'd like to see the show. I seem to remember it re-airing on A&E or another channel? I didn't remember it lasted a full season.

09-08-2006, 11:54 PM	#6
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	I Walk the Line and TJ--Thanks again Yep! That's the Show. I remember the actor Gary Grubbs as the Company (Battery) Commander. It's all coming back to me now. It is definitely the show I was looking for! I thought Call to Glory and For Love and Honor were both excellent shows. (Incidentally, although I like(d) the sitcom "Coach", I personally think that Craig T. Nelson's serious roles are far more compelling, as in the first of the two shows mentioned in the previous sentence.)