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Once An Eagle is a 1976 nine-hour American television mini-series directed by Richard Michaels and E.W. Swackhamer. The picture was written by Peter S. Fischer and based on the 1968 Anton Myrer novel of the

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Season 1

  • Part 1
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    Part 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/2/1976

    Sam Damon joins the army to fight in World War I, and by the time it is over, he has attained sergeant's stripes, been disillusioned by the carnage of war and met the girl he will marry.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Part 2
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    Part 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/9/1976

    After WWI ends, Sam (Sam Elliott) unwinds with the brass in Cannes, where Courtney (Cliff Potts) is also vacationing with Emily (Amy Irving). Tommy: Darleen Carr. Captain Townshend: John Saxon. Colonel Avery: Forrest Tucker. Colonel Terwilliger: David Wayne.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Part 3
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    Part 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/16/1976

    After giving birth to a boy, Tommy (Darleen Carr) learns she can have no more children. Sam: Sam Elliott. Courtney: Cliff Potts. Emily: Amy Irving. Captain Townshend: John Saxon. Colonel Avery: Forrest Tucker. Marge: Lynda Day George. Ben: Robert Hogan.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Part 4
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    Part 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/23/1976

    Sam (Sam Elliott) is dissatisfied with civilian life and disturbed by the racist murder of a friend. Tommy: Darleen Carr. Courtney: Cliff Potts. Carl Preis: David Huddleston. Joe Brand: Kario Salem. Emily: Amy Irving. Caldwell: Glenn Ford.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Part 5
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    Part 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/30/1976

    While on a vacation visit to relatives, Sam is offered a high-paying job managing his in-laws business, but turns it down to stay in the army.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Part 6
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    Part 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/6/1977

    Tired of being alone, Tommy (Darleen Carr) makes a pass at Court (Cliff Potts) and discovers his agonizing secret. Sam: Sam Elliott. Caldwell: Glenn Ford. Lin Tso-Han: James Shigeta. Donny: Andrew Stevens.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Part 7
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    Part 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/13/1977

    Two-hour conclusion. Sam Damon (Sam Elliott) in New Guinea during World War II, finally confront Massengale's (Cliff Potts) self-devouring military ambition in an effort to save lives. Damon's frustration with the war and demands from his family leads him into an affair with an Australian nurse, while his wife marries against his wishes. A military board of inquiry takes up the matter of military incompetence against Courtney Massengale.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown