I remember seeing A TIME TO TRIUMPH a number of years ago although I did not know that was the name of it. Actually, I discovered the name recently when I was scrolling down the credits of Patty Duke and Joseph Bologna (the stars in this TV movie). Anyway, this is the true story of a construction worker with a wife and three children who has a heart attack and can't work anymore. In order to make ends meet, the wife joins the army and ultimately becomes a helicopter pilot. While this is a drama, there are some funny scenes. For instance, when Patty Duke is first in the army, she complains of the drill sergeant who she describes as a "23 year old woman who thinks she's John Wayne!" Also, the role reversal in the movie stood out in my mind. As time went on, Joseph Bologna eventually accepted the role of "househusband" and was busy raising the three children and handling the moves while Patty Duke was busy studying for exams etc. There was a scene that stands out in my mind where Joseph Bologna meets his old buddies and they make fun of him for being a "house husband." I like how he shouts back to the men and says basically, "Yeah, I'm a house husband and I am proud of what I do!" I think the ending was the most touching part of all in the film.
Review of A Time to Triumph
