Glimpse of Gable: The Forties takes a look at the changing fortunes of the King of MGM. Clark and Carole's happy marriage, Clark's wandering eye. The tragedy of that plane ride and his stoic devastation in the intense media scrutiny around his beloved Carole's death. His hard work at officer training and decorated war service, followed by a return to movies and the hectic bachelor's to fill the aching void. Making movies wasn't the same. He wasn't the same. MGM isn't the same either. Change is coming. Television is one of many threats. Clark Gable proves he's a survivor. Follow his career as he rediscovers his love of life and his work.