Call to Glory (1984): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1984, Call to Glory is an action & adventure and drama series.

What it’s 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.

Who’s in it. Call to Glory stars Craig T. Nelson as Col. Raynor Sarnac, Cindy Pickett as Vanessa Sarnac, Elisabeth Shue as Jackie Sarnac and Gabriel Damon as R. H. Sarnac, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Call to Glory has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Call to Glory page.

If you liked it. Fans of Call to Glory tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.