Once an Eagle 1976
“DUTY. HONOR. COUNTRY.”
What is Once an Eagle?
Once an Eagle is a television series first released in 1976. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 7
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 2, 1976
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 7 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Once an Eagle is a television series first released in 1976. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 7 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A sweeping saga follows two soldiers' intertwined fates from World War I through World War II.”
- Spans three decades of 20th‑century warfare
- Based on Anton Myrer’s acclaimed novel
- Shows the clash of duty and honor
- Nine‑hour runtime may feel lengthy
- 1970s production style can appear dated
Watch it if you enjoy expansive, character‑driven military dramas that span decades.
The series presents serious war themes and a solemn tone, best suited for mature viewers.
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When was the series first aired?
It premiered in 1976 as a nine‑hour television mini‑series.
Who directed the mini‑series?
It was directed by Richard Michaels and E.W. Swackhamer.
How many episodes are in the series?
The story is told over seven parts, with the first and last two‑hour broadcasts and the intervening episodes at one hour each.
What is the source material?
The series is based on Anton Myrer’s 1968 novel of the same name.
What time period does the narrative cover?
It follows the careers of two military men from the outbreak of World I to the aftermath of World II.
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