Call to Glory (1984)
Call to Glory is a 1984 action & adventure series created by Ronald M. Cohen. It stars Craig T. Nelson, Cindy Pickett and Elisabeth Shue.
Call to Glory is an American drama series created by Ronald M. Cohen, and starring Craig T. Nelson as USAF Colonel Raynor Sarnac and his family as they navigated the political tensions and military duties of the early 1960s. Heavily promoted during ABC's broadcast of the 1984 Summer Olympics, the two-part pilot aired August 13, 1984. The first episode is related to the U-2 flights over Cuba during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. During production, the plot came to focus more on the loneliness experienced by wife Vanessa while stationed on base and what she and the family would do to spend time in productive pursuits while enduring the Antelope Valley's isolation from civilization. The series, set near Edwards Air Force Base, blended historical events with the challenges of military family life, featuring themes of duty, family relationships, and the looming Vietnam War.
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What is Call to Glory about?
Call to Glory is an American drama series created by Ronald M. Cohen, and starring Craig T. Nelson as USAF Colonel Raynor Sarnac and his family as they navigated the political tensions and military duties of the early 1960s. Heavily promoted during ABC's broadcast of the 1984 Summer Olympics, the two-part pilot aired August 13, 1984. The first episode is related to the U-2 flights over Cuba during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. During production, the plot came to focus more on the loneliness experienced by wife Vanessa while stationed on base and what she and the family would do to spend time in productive pursuits while enduring the Antelope Valley's isolation from civilization. The series, set near Edwards Air Force Base, blended historical events with the challenges of military family life, featuring themes of duty, family relationships, and the looming Vietnam War.
When was Call to Glory released?
Call to Glory was released on 13 August 1984.
How many episodes does Call to Glory have?
Call to Glory has 22 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made Call to Glory?
Call to Glory was created by Ronald M. Cohen.
Cast
- Craig T. Nelson as Col. Raynor Sarnac
- Cindy Pickett as Vanessa Sarnac
- Elisabeth Shue as Jackie Sarnac
- Gabriel Damon as R. H. Sarnac
- Keenan Wynn as Carl Sarnac
- Tom O'Brien as Patrick Thomas
- David Hollander as Wesley Sarnac
- David Lain Baker as Airman Tom Bonelli
- Priscilla Pointer as Lillie
- Woody Eney as Josh Farrell
- Kathleen Lloyd as Elly Thomas
- Barry Corbin as Mr. Hunter
