The Short Day of Private Putnam (24 Mar. 1964)

A new squad member is aggressive and naive - because he's really only 15. Orville Putnam's actual age is discovered by a knowing French bartender he puts his unsubtle moves on, to impress ... See full summary »

Director:

Bernard McEveety

Writers:

Esther Mitchell, Bob Mitchell

Stars:

Rick Jason, Vic Morrow, Beau Bridges

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Rick Jason	...	Lt. Hanley
Vic Morrow	...	Sgt. Saunders
Beau Bridges	...	Orville Putnam
Jack Hogan	...	Kirby
Conlan Carter	...	Doc
Pierre Jalbert	...	Caje
Dick Peabody	...	Littlejohn
Tom Lowell	...	Billy Nelson
Robert Sampson	...	Harvey
Lilyan Chauvin	...	Fauvette

Storyline

A new squad member is aggressive and naive - because he's really only 15. Orville Putnam's actual age is discovered by a knowing French bartender he puts his unsubtle moves on, to impress his fellow infantrymen. Orville swears Fauvette to secrecy, but then the squad is ordered to recon a treacherous hill whose treetops are stuffed with German snipers. Sgt. Saunders understands that Orville is covering up for his lack of combat experience, but doesn't know the whole truth about the orphaned teen.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | War

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 March 1964 (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

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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