Blind Ambition 1979
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What is Blind Ambition?
Blind Ambition is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under War & Politics, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 4
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- First aired
- May 20, 1979
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- War & Politics, Drama
- Updated
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Blind Ambition is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under War & Politics, Drama. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 4 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A political drama that follows John Dean’s rise and fall during Watergate.”
- Based on firsthand memoirs of John and Maureen Dean
- Features real political figures of the era
- Explores the personal impact on the Dean marriage
- Eight‑hour miniseries may require a time commitment
Watch it if you enjoy in‑depth dramatizations of real political scandals.
The series contains mature political themes and marital conflict, suitable for adult audiences.
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What historical event does Blind Ambition depict?
It dramatizes the Watergate scandal of 1972‑74.
Who are the primary sources for the miniseries' story?
The memoirs of former White House counsel John Dean and his wife Maureen.
How many episodes are in the series?
It is a four‑part miniseries.
When was Blind Ambition originally broadcast?
It aired on CBS from May 20 to May 23, 1979.
Does the series include portrayals of real political figures?
Yes, it features appearances by many political figures of the era as Dean recounts his story.
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