Ike 1979
What is Ike?
Ike is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Drama, War & Politics.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 3
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- First aired
- May 3, 1979
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 3 episodes and an average 97-minute runtime.
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Overview
Ike is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Drama, War & Politics. Produced and broadcast by ABC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 3 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A dramatized look at Eisenhower’s wartime command and secret romance.”
- Explores a major WWII leader’s personal and professional life
- Based on primary memoirs for authenticity
- Limited episode count may feel rushed
- Focus on personal affair may not satisfy pure war enthusiasts
Watch it if you’re interested in a character-driven portrayal of a WWII commander’s private life.
The series contains mature themes of infidelity within a historical war setting.
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When did the series originally air?
It aired from May 3 to May 6, 1979 on ABC.
What source material is the series based on?
It is based on Kay Summersby’s 1948 memoir and her 1975 autobiography.
Who wrote the screenplay?
Melville Shavelson wrote the screenplay.
Which historical figure does the series focus on?
It focuses on General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Does the series cover Eisenhower’s personal relationships?
Yes, it depicts his extramarital affair with his driver Kay Summersby.
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