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Capturing an Era Perfectly
For those of us who went through high school in the early 1960's, or the service in that decade or the decade after, this is a wonderful, wonderful, film. Craig Nelson -- much, much, better than in his later "Coach" role -- captures a human decency, patriotism and, yet, sophistication, that shows how servicemen can be devoted to their country and yet not be jingoistic or overly simplistic. His family members -- particularly Cindy Pickett, who plays his wife -- live his military life but also lives of their own, and are perfectly human. The film also captures the news events of the era, particularly the Cuban Missile Crisis, by showing us again what we saw on TV, in large, black & white TVs, at the time.

For those who love flying and airplanes, this is great video -- my young son loves it -- but it's a lot more. This was the pilot for a TV series that lasted about one season. My family have many, but not all, of the TV episodes as well, and we watch them over and over again.

I can't say enough good things about this film, or the TV series that followed it.

call to glory
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South of the border,down Mexico Way!
What a gem comedy/drama this film is! The story concerns Margo hilariously portrayed by Margot Kidder arriving in Mexico to see ailing father whom soon dies not long after but not before telling her of a stolen treasure in a ghost-town buried years beore. Along the way Margo hitches up with Eugene played by Ted Danson performed wonderfully in the part. The two set off into adventure holding down jobs in small towns she a proffessional-stripper and he as bartender tests their romantic-relationship as on their weekends they search for the buried Treasure and conflict ensues as he wonders whether the Treasure was just the old man's delusion and she never giving-up the promise of her fathers buried fortune. In the end they may find the treasure or the greatest of them all love.

Maltin's review is way off base
You will probably have trouble locating this title at your local video store, but look for it. The story, the casting and the locations are excellent. The depictions of 2 Americans in rural Mexico are fresh and interesting. Good luck finding a copy. ... Read more