The Good Samaritan (11 Jan. 1966)

The survivor of a squad that Sauders refused to help volunteers to lead the sergeant on a patrol to the same deadly area.

Director:

Bernard McEveety

Writer:

Shirl Hendryx

Stars:

Vic Morrow, Rick Jason, Tom Simcox

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Vic Morrow	...	Sgt. Saunders
Rick Jason	...	Lt. Hanley
Tom Simcox	...	Marsini
Jack Hogan	...	Kirby
Pierre Jalbert	...	Caje
Conlan Carter	...	Doc
Hank Brandt	...	German NCO (as Henry Brandt)
Paul Busch	...	German Radio Man

Storyline

While Saunders' squad is assigned to protect a bridge, a squad from L Company, trying to take a hill, is completely wiped out except for Pvt. Marsini. They called for help via radio, but they could not contact anyone except for Saunders' squad, and Saunders could not leave the bridge to aid Marsini's squad. Marsini makes it back to Saunders' squad and quickly learns it was Saunders who was in charge and did not come to the aid of Marsini's squad. While it seems obvious that Saunders could not leave his assignment to guard the bridge, Marsini is not able to understand Saunders' decision. To Marsini, Saunders could have and should have come to the aid of his squad. The hill is scheduled to be assaulted again in just a few hours, so Lt. Hanley sends Saunders to scout the terrain leading to the hill and report back with information to plan the assault. Much to Saunders' surprise, Marsini volunteers to show him the way since he had already been part way up the hill. Marsini's motives, ...

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Genres:

Action | Drama | War

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 January 1966 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Selmur Productions, ABC Television Network

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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