| Genre: | Sitcom |
| Creator: | John Hughes |
| Theme Music Composer: | Jack Elliott |
| Opentheme: | Jack Elliott |
| Composer: | Jack Elliott |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 14 (+1 Pilot episode) |
| Editor: | Samuel E. Beetley |
| Cinematography: | Archie R. Dalzell |
| Runtime: | 24 min. |
| Company: | Aaron Spelling Productions |
| Channel: | ABC |
At Ease is an American sitcom starring Jimmie Walker that aired for 14 episodes on ABC from March 4 to June 10, 1983, with reruns continuing until July 15, 1983.[1]
The series, which has a similar premise to another classic show, Sgt. Bilko, follows the misadventures of a pair of conniving GIs – Sgt. Val Valentine and PFC. Tony Baker – stationed at Camp Tar Creek, an Army base, dealing with computers and computer logistics, located somewhere in Texas. It is run by Colonel Clapp, who can be somewhat dense and credulous.
Valentine and Baker, along with the rest of their outfit, Company J., which includes privates Cardinal, Maurice and the klutzy and always hungry Maxwell, attempt to outwit the Colonel's by-the-book chief of security Major Hawkins and his informant Cpl. Wessel (who is very derisively called "Weasel" by Baker and Valentine, due to his propensity to snitch on Valentine and Baker to Hawkins), and profit from their hitch in the army.
Hawkins always tries to shut down Valentine and Baker's schemes and shape the camp up to his high standards, but he usually ends up failing.
They are also assisted in their efforts by Baker's girlfriend, Cpl. Lola Grey, who serves as Clapp's secretary.[1]