Craig T. Nelson
Col. Raynor Sarnac
Series
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7.33 votes1984TV-PG57mCanceledAction & AdventureDrama
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 1
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1. PilotNow viewing1984-08-131h 37mDuring the darkest days of the Cuban missile crisis, Raynor is ordered to fly over Cuba to obtain proof that the Russians are installing nuclear warheads.
2. The Move1984-08-2057mThe entire Sarnac family is thrown into turmoil when Raynor receives a lucrative job offer in the private sector.
3. Blackbird1984-08-2755mRaynor faces one of his toughest missions as he tries to prevent a bitter ex-pilot from exposing the details of a top secret mission.
4. Paper Tiger1984-09-0357mA dangerous top-secret mission takes Raynor over Red China to see if the Chinese have developed an Atomic Bomb.
5. A Nation Divided1984-09-1757mThe violence spawned by the Civil Rights Movement hits home when Wesley and a Black friend are beaten by teenage racists.
6. Go/No Go1984-09-2457mSarnac is sent on a classified mission to Vietnam by Kennedy, to meet with and assess President Diem; to help determine in which direction diplomatic relations should go. Strained relations between Vietnamese Catholics and Buddhists complicate the issue.
7. Call It Courage1984-10-0157mRaynor's involvement in a bitter political controversy could cost him a valued friendship...and ruin his military career.
8. A Wind from the East1984-10-0857mForced to bail out of a crippled plane, Raynor and a JAF officer struggle to survive in a dangerous wilderness.
9. A Moment in the Sun1984-10-2257mRaynor is torn between duty and friendship when an Air Force buddy suddenly develops a crippling fear of flying.
10. Cover Story1984-10-2957mWhile testing a new flight system, Sarnac is hounded by an investigative reporter probing for revelations about defense spending.
11. Realities1984-11-1257mRaynor and Vanessa are so involved in their friends' marital problems, they don't notice Carl is facing a crisis of his own.
12. The Wake1984-11-1957mTension mounts in the Sarnac household as Raynor prepares for a mission that has already claimed the life of one of his best test pilots.
13. Medals All of Brass1984-11-2657mRaynor is forced to face the harsh truth that an old friend is really a spy for the KGB.
14. A Wind of Change1984-12-0357mSarnac is sent on a second fact-finding mission to Vietnam. His helicopter is shot down in enemy territory. Along with Clayton Jones, a enlisted Black man, Raynor is captured and tortured for information by the Viet Cong.
15. Give Unto Caesar1984-12-1757mStiff penalties await a pilot who disobeys orders and brings a Russian defector back to America.
16. Moonchild1985-01-1548mThe news that a child is on the way puts a wedge in the Sarnacs' marriage as they both try to cope with feelings of doubt and guilt.
17. Images1985-01-2257mThe Sarnac family faces an uncertain future when Vanessa decides she needs a break from her husband and children.
18. Fathers and Sons1985-01-2957mRaynor finds himself on an emotional rollercoaster when he discovers the truth about Carl's illness...and about his daughter's new boyfriend.
19. Just in Time1985-02-1257mSarnac is sent to Vietnam a third time with the knowledge that a coup is planned that will end the rule of Pres. Diem and his family. He hopes to adopt the orphan son of Quan and spends a night on the town in Saigon with Clayton Jones. His adoption plans are thwarted when the boy is kidnapped by the Viet Cong.
20. JFK1985-06-301h 35mRaynor and his family face difficult personal challenges in the days leading up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
21. Fathers and Daughters1987-02-2657mJackie is left to consider her future upon learning that she is unable to enter the Air Force Academy.
22. The End, the Beginning1987-02-2744mIn Feb. 1973, the North Vietnamese release all their American POWs, including Sarnac, who has been captive for three years. He is accused by the Air Force of having murdered two CIA agents while in captivity. He also finds America and his family have changed much in his absence: Jackie is now in college student and is a single mother; Wesley has gone to Canada to avoid the draft; and Jackie’s ex-boyfriend Patrick is now an Air Force officer, but lost a leg in Vietnam.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Cindy Pickett
Vanessa Sarnac
Elisabeth Shue
Jackie Sarnac
Gabriel Damon
R. H. Sarnac
Keenan Wynn
Carl Sarnac
Tom O'Brien
Patrick Thomas
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for Call to Glory were reported for this region.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Call to Glory available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for Call to Glory in this region.
How many seasons does Call to Glory have?
Call to Glory has 1 season and 22 episodes.
When did Call to Glory first air?
Call to Glory first aired in 1984.
Is Call to Glory still running?
Call to Glory's status on TMDB is: Canceled.
What genre is Call to Glory?
Call to Glory is classified as Action & Adventure, Drama.