Ricky Schroder's Documentary "The Fighting Season" Premiers Tonight on Audience. Will you tune in?

2015-05-19T20:20:46-04:00

You may remember him as the little kid in Kramer v. Kramer, or that lucky spoiled rich kid on Silver Spoons, or maybe even his grown-up character as a Detective on NYPD Blue. If you've ever wondered where Ricky Schroder went, the answer is simple: he moved from the front of the camera to behind it, as a documentary filmmaker. And unlike many of his Hollywood counterparts, he's not unwilling to go into harm's way to get his story and those who are living it. In his highly-anticipated and new documentary series "The Fighting Season", Schroder and his team examine our 13 years of warfare in Afghanistan from a Soldier's-eye level, taking the time to get to know those putting it on the line. The premiere episode airs tonight on the Audience Channel, DirecTV 239 at 9E/8C. Check it out and let's discuss it afterwards.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 19 at 2015 8:24 PM

2015-05-19T20:24:03-04:00

I will definitely be tuning in MAJ Private RallyPoint Member!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 8:30 PM

2015-05-19T20:30:11-04:00

Wonder if Charter cable is carrying it....

Response by MSgt Brian Welch made May 19 at 2015 8:34 PM

2015-05-19T20:34:22-04:00

Thanks for pointing this out.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made May 19 at 2015 9:04 PM

2015-05-19T21:04:52-04:00

Good intel. He redeemed himself when he starred in that tv movie "The Lost Battalion" about a unit that got encircled by the Germans during an offensive during WWI (true story). It was the equivalent of a WWI Battle of the Bulge. A little cheesey (since it was for tv) but great way to spend 1.5 hours.

Just found the link to the full movie.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyJwtC8kwJM

The Lost Battalion ( full movie )

here we go with the full movie of The Lost Battalion. the movie is a real movie based on some soldiers fight against the whole german army.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made May 19 at 2015 9:17 PM

2015-05-19T21:17:12-04:00

Beaver biscuits! I don't see it anywhere, I have DISH.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 9:24 PM

2015-05-19T21:24:48-04:00

Watching time now

Response by MSgt Brian Welch made May 19 at 2015 9:35 PM

2015-05-19T21:35:56-04:00

a fun quote from it "Sir I'm a warrior not a Bro"... Sergeant - "Believe me private it's much better to be a bro"...

Response by SPC David S. made May 19 at 2015 9:46 PM

2015-05-19T21:46:39-04:00

Wow, I must have been living under a rock as this is the first time I have seen this. Yes I will check it out sir. Also another good look at war was a documentary called "Into the Hornet's Nest" on Netflix.

Response by MSgt Brian Welch made May 19 at 2015 10:34 PM

2015-05-19T22:34:49-04:00

So, I watched it. Haven't fully absorbed it yet. Will watch it again. On the surface I'm a little concerned about the one LTC that questioned the COL on interview as to the urban tactics. Also, wondering the genuineness of some account particularly at the end in the farm area fire fight. I think when a platoon sergeant indicates he doesn't know where fire is coming from and tells a member if he doesn't care if he shoots from the shoulder and talks directly to the camera it might be staged.

Response by COL Charles Williams made May 20 at 2015 12:05 AM

2015-05-20T00:05:52-04:00

No... HS Senior Awards ceremony, and Dancing with the Stars Season Finale! MAJ Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SGT Hector Rojas, AIGA, SHA made May 20 at 2015 12:40 AM

2015-05-20T00:40:34-04:00

It was a strange feeling to see the ops coming out of FOB SHANK, a place where I lost friends. I see little has changed, rockets and mortars still rain in on "Rocket City" even after 6 C-Rams and a multitude of OPs such as English and Red Eye.

Response by SGT Terry Ryan made May 20 at 2015 2:30 AM

2015-05-20T02:30:43-04:00

Haven't seen it yet.but sounds interesting and will have to look for it. Thanks for the heads up sir.

Response by MAJ Ron Peery made May 20 at 2015 8:47 AM

2015-05-20T08:47:16-04:00

Wanted to, but had to work. Maybe I will just wait for it to come out on disk.

Response by CPT Ahmed Faried made May 20 at 2015 12:24 PM

2015-05-20T12:24:43-04:00

I meant to but I completely forgot.

Response by SGT Timothy Rocheleau made May 20 at 2015 4:17 PM

2015-05-20T16:17:36-04:00

I wasn't aware that such a documentary was being made let alone by Ricky Schroder. I will definitely check it out. Have you viewed any documentary made by him and if so how was it? You have to respect that he put himself in harms way to make this. How many Hollywood types are willing to do so?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 6:43 PM

2015-05-20T18:43:40-04:00

Good news, CPT Ahmed Faried; MAJ Ron Peery; COL Charles Williams and anyone else who wasn't able to catch the first two episodes last night; they are being re-aired at various times prior to the airing of the next episode on Tuesday, 26 May 7C/8E. According to the channel guide, they air again Friday evening at 7C/8E and again that evening at 10C/11E.

COL Williams, I am most interested to get your thoughts on how COL Graham approaches PTT with the head of the ANP in Kabul.