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Combat! reviews by Jo Davidsmeyer
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Episodes rated from 0 to 4 bayonets
(126) Run, Sheep, Run
Guest stars Frank Marth and Dwayne Hickman
with Pierre Jalbert
RATING:
2 bayonets
Written by Esther and Bob Mitchell
Directed by Bernard McEveety
First aired 05-Apr-1966
Episode 30 of Season 4
SYNOPSIS:
In his first battle, Private Corey freezes. Afterward, the squad commends him
for his actions, believing he destroyed a machine gun nest and captured a
German officer. He is terrified that the squad will brand him a coward if they
discover his moment of panic was the reason his squad mate died. His fear of
discovery is heightened when he learns that the prisoner he guards speaks English and
could reveal what really happened.
Dick Peabody and Dwayne Hickman
REVIEW:
In this re-tread of "The Medal," Dwayne Hickman plays a G.I. with a secret that can be exposed by the German
prisoner he is tasked with guarding. Nothing spectacular here, just solid
directing, writing, and acting. This story delves into the meaning of cowardice,
whether one moment of weakness can define a man's whole life.
Dwayne Hickman (who starred in the TV series "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis")
as Private Corey is excellent, as each effort to cover his deceit gets him
deeper into trouble, until finally he must decide if protecting his reputation is
worth another man's life. Frank Marth plays the German prisoner, unsure whether
his secret will set him free or get him killed. His death scene is poetic in
its simplicity. This is one of Esther and Bob Mitchell's strongest scripts.
NOTES, ODDITIES, AND BLOOPERS:
- The "Run, Sheep, Run" title card is styled after the cover of the "Run, Dick,
Run" readers.
- Pierre Jalbert wears his wedding ring in some scenes.
- Kirby drinks from Caje's canteen, taking it without even asking.
- Filmed at Franklin Canyon.
CAST:
Vic Morrow as Sgt. Saunders
Rick Jason as Lt. Hanley (does not appear)
Guest Star
Dwayne Hickman as Corey
Jack Hogan as Kirby
Pierre Jalbert as Caje
Dick Peabody as Littlejohn
Walter Maslow as Booker
Chris Howard as German Corporal
and
Frank Marth as Lt. Vogler
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