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(More customer reviews)Can't believe the networks don't rerun Combat! during prime time. Not a shoot 'em up, not John Wayne type of patriotism, but exciting wartime vignettes that do more to put a human face on the cost of battle than a thousand macho war films could. There is plenty of macho, however; the show boasts outstanding guest stars from the '60's, such as Lee Marvin, Robert Duvall, Sal Mineo, Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Leonard Nimoy, etc.
The writing and direction are first rate, the action sequences and special effects are thrilling, and the performances are flawless. As Sgt Saunders, Vic Morrow has more brooding intensity than Marlon Brando, and his acting ability is matched only by his skill as a director. Jack Hogan as Kirby is underrated, but he gets all the great lines. Rick Jason and the rest of the squad fully inhabit the characters, imbuing them with life and personality, and subtly drawing the viewer into their experiences on the front lines. An anti-war show that never denigrates the soldiers' experiences, nor underestimates the viewer's intelligence. A timeless classic.
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One of the television's most popular series, the groundbreaking Combat! offers a gritty, unflinching look at American soldiers battling in Europe during World War II, confronting imposing odds and demonstrating remarkable levels of ingenuity and courage. Vic Morrow and Rick Jason head a stellar cast in the longest-running war series in history, featuring an incomparable list of guest stars from Hollywood's Golden Age as well as top directorial talent. Guest stars: Lee Marvin; Eddie Albert; Richard Basehart; Nick Adams; James Coburn; Leonard Nimoy; James Caan. Episodes include: Ambush, The Bridge at Chalons, Doughboy, The Long Way Home Part 1, The Long Way Home Part 2, A Distant Drum, Bridgehead, Masquerade, The Infant of Prague, The Wounded Don't Cry, The Little Jewel, Glow Against the Sky, The Party, Anatomy of a Patrol, What Are the Bugles Blowin' For? Part 1, What Are the Bugles Blowin' For?
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