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Starring Vic Morrow & Rick Jason
Season 3 (ABC)(1964-65)
Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by: Rina Fox
references:
TV Guide / Library of Congress (telnet://locis.loc.gov)
Internet Movie Database (https://us.imdb.com)
UCLA Film and Television Archive

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ABC Tuesdays 7:30pm in B&W

3.01 [65] Combat!: MOUNTAIN MAN (verified on film)
15Sep1964
Written by Edward J. Lakso
Directed by Sutton Roley
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Theodore Bikel .... Francois Perrault
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Pierre Jalbert
with:
Henry Brandon ..... German Lt.
Pieter Bergema .... German Sgt.
Bob Beattie ....... German
Synopsis:
A war-weary French hermit helps the squad find a safe route over a snowy mountain range.

3.02 [66] Combat!: VENDETTA
22Sep1964
Written by Ron Bishop and Wells Root
Directed by John Peyser
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest cast:
Telly Savalas ..... Colonel Kapsalis
Peter Deuel ....... Szigeti
Athan Karras ...... Hot Dogs
Danny Klega ....... German Guard Officer
Alexis Boden ...... First Greek
John Aniston ...... Second Greek
Peter Bravos ...... Third Greek
George Michaelides. Fourth Greek
Synopsis:
After he saves the American squad from German gunfire, a fanatical Greek Colonel
deceives Lt. Hanley by promising to help the wounded men.

3.03 [67] Combat!: POINT OF VIEW (verified on film)
24Sep1964
Written by David Moessinger
Directed by Bernard McEveety
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Paul Burke ........ Sgt. O'Neill
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Pierre Jalbert, Dick Peabody
withL
Gerald Trump ...... Howie Parker
Seymour Cassel .... Doctor
Richard Schuyler... Medic
Horst Ebersberg ... German Corporal
Anthony Jochim .... French Farmer
and:
H.M. Wynant ....... Lt. Collins
Synopsis:
Another sergeant accuses Saunders of stupidity and bad judgement under fire
for giving an order that resulted in two deaths.

3.04 [68] Combat!: THE DUEL (verified on film)
06Oct1964
Written by Edward J. Lakso
Directed by John Peyser
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Bobby Rydell ...... Mickey Shay
with:
Hans Difflipp ...... German Commander
Tram Tyson ........ German Driver
Philip Altman ..... Loader
Tom Pace .......... 1st German Infantryman
Juri Rogatkin ..... 2nd German Infantryman
Synopsis:
A truck driver bringing fuel to the front joins with Saunders in an attempt to bust a
panzer defense.
*Note: Only Combat! episode to use sub-titles under German dialog.
The tank in the episode is not a German Tiger, but an American M41 Walker Bulldog
with German markings. Saunders would have had more difficulty with a Tiger’s dual
machine guns and five-man crew.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jfKFnhPKE8

3.05 [69] Combat!: SILVER SERVICE (verified on film)
13Oct1964
Teleplay by Kay Lenard and Jess Carneol/ Story by Edward J. Bonner
Directed by Sutton Roley
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Mickey Rooney ..... Harry White
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Pierre Jalbert
with:
Norm Alden ...... Pvt. Buford
Joe Di Reda ....... Mallon
King Moody ........ Tanfel
Pat Patterson ..... Sgt. Hacker
Special Guest Star:
Ramon Novarro ..... Charles Gireaux
and:
Claudine Longet ... Claudette
Synopsis:
A know-it-all must prove himself when he and Kirby are trapped behind German lines.

3.06 [70] Combat!: THE HARD WAY BACK (verified on film)
20Oct1964
Written by Edward J. Lakso
Directed by Bernard McEveety
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Sal Mineo ......... Larry Kogan
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Conlan Carter, Pierre Jalbert
with:
Erik Holland ...... 1st German Soldier
Grant Lockwood .... 2nd German Soldier
Ed Gilbert ........ German Captain
Martin Brandt ..... Old Frenchman
Robert Howard ..... German Lieutenant
Eric Forst ........ German Officer
Synopsis:
A terrified private turns from coward to reluctant hero when his platoon is
ordered to recapture an enemy held village.

3.07 [71] Combat!: OPERATION FLY TRAP (verified on film)
27Oct1964
Written by Don Tait
Directed by John Peyser
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Gary Lockwood ..... Sgt. Meider
Regulars: Conlan Carter, Pierre Jalbert
with:
Leonard Bell ...... Maj. Orcutt
Bob Garrett ....... German Sgt.
Lee Millar ........ German Radio Operator
Mike Krempels ..... Half Track Passenger
Lou Robb .......... German #1
Herb Andreas ...... German #2
and:
Frank Marth ....... German Captain
*
Jim Goodwin ....... Dispatch Rider (not credited)
Synopsis:
Caje, Doc, Saunders and a sergeant are in a farmhouse where a famous
German Colonel is scheduled to arrive.

3.08 [72] Combat!: THE LITTLE CAROUSEL (verified on film)
10Nov1964
Written by Gene Levitt (not Edward J. Lakso)
Directed by Bernard McEveety
Produced by Gene Levitt
Introducing:
Sylviane Margollé ...... Claudine
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Conlan Carter, Dick Peabody, Pierre Jalbert
with;
Warren Vanders .... Henderson
Donald Journeaux ....... Antoine
Paul Daniel ....... Old Man Patient
Synopsis:
A teenage French girl, who wants to be a front-line nurse, joins Saunders' unit to help the
wounded and becomes attached to the sergeant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzV2m-IhJcE

3.09 [73] Combat!: FLY AWAY HOME (verified on film)
17Nov1964
Written by Kay Lenard and Jess Carneol
Directed by Bernard McEveety
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Neville Brand ..... Sgt. Keeley
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Pierre Jalbert, Dick Peabody
with:
Stephen Joyce ..... Polaski
Rudy Dolan ......... German Sgt. #1
Robert Champion ....... German Pvt.
Ed Deemer ......... German Sgt. #2
Ron Stokes ........ Maxwell
Synopsis:
A sergeant in the Signal Corps risks the lives of soldiers to save his specially
trained flock of carrier pigeons

3.10 [74] Combat!: THE IMPOSTOR (verified on film)
24Nov1964
Written by Kay Lenard and Jess Carneol
Directed by Sutton Roley
Produced by Gene Levitt
Special Guests:
G.V. Homeier (Skip Homeier) ...... Sgt. Morgan
Warren Stevens .... Sgt. Walker
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Pierre Jalbert, Dick Peabody
with
James Dobson ...... Henderson
Edward Kemmer ......... Lt. Tracey
Alan Baxter ........ Captain Roberts
Charles Walsh ....... Soldier #1
Ralph Thomas ...... Soldier #2
Synopsis:
While spying at enemy headquarters, Hanley and his men learn a German agent is in their midst.

3.11 [75] Combat!: A GIFT OF HOPE (verified on film)
01Dec1964
Written by Anthony Wilson
Directed by Bernard McEveety
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Rip Torn .......... Sgt. Avery
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Conlan Carter, Dick Peabody
with:
Malcolm Brodrick... Jimmy
Joe Allen Price ... Larkin
Robert Yuro ....... Vitelli
and:
Anthony Eisley .... Lt. Gates
Synopsis:
Kirby insists a presumed-dead sergeant actually deserted and is being cared for by French peasants.

3.12 [76] Combat!: A RARE VINTAGE  (verified on film)
08Dec1964
Written by Esther and Bob Mitchell
Directed by Sutton Roley
Produced by Gene Levitt
Regulars: Conlan Carter, Pierre Jalbert
Guest Cast:
Corey Allen ......... Pvt. Garratt
Lyle Bettger ......... Capt. Brauer
Marcel Hillaire ... Jean Sebelleau
with:
Lawrence Montaigne ...... Sgt. Koch
Buck Holland ....... Lane Sentry
Synopsis:
Caje poses as a handicapped French peasant to rescue wounded Hanley,
held prisoner in a French winery.

3.13 [77] Combat!: THE LONG WALK  (verified on film)
15Dec1964
Written by Peter Barry
Directed by Alan Crosland Jr.
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Roddy McDowall .... Murfee
Regulars: Conlan Carter, Dick Peabody
with
William Bryant .... Sgt. Larkin
Maurice Marsac .... Armand
Peter Brocco ...... Lambert
Chris Howard ...... German
Synopsis:
A soldier claims he was wounded by English speaking Germans impersonating U.S. troops.

3.14 [78] Combat!: THE TOWN THAT WENT THAT AWAY  (verified on film)
22Dec1964
Written by George F. Slavin
Directed by Sutton Roley
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Jay Novello ....... Paul Lejeune
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Conlan Carter, Dick Peabody, Pierre Jalbert
with:
Billy Beck ........ Rafe
Danielle Beausejour ...... Yvette
Danielle Aubry .... Marie
Gerald Michenaud .. French Boy
and:
Susan Silo ........ Annice
Synopsis:
Littlejohn's insistence on taking a birthday cake from home on a risky
patrol mission endangers his cohorts.

3.15 [79] Combat!: BIRTHDAY CAKE  (verified on film)
29Dec1964
Written by Ed Adamson
Directed by John Peyser
Produced by Gene Levitt
Co-Starring:
Phillip Pine ...... Pvt. Steve Cantrell
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Pierre Jalbert, Dick Peabody
with:
Jean Del Val ...... French Farmer
Beau Van den Ecker ...... G.I. Driver
Synopsis:
Littlejohn's insistence on taking a birthday cake from home on a risky
patrol mission endangers his cohorts.

3.16 [80] Combat!: THE ENEMY
05Jan1965
Teleplay by Edward J. Lakso / Story by Steve Fisher
Directed by John Peyser
Guest cast:
Michel Corhan ..... Louis Roche
Robert Duvall ..... Karl
Anna Lee .......... Sister Lescaut
Gerd Rein ......... Second German
Robert de Schene... Claude Roche
Kurt Lander ....... First German
Synopsis:
Hanley orders a captured German officer to personally remove all the land mines
in a French spa taken over by Americans.

3.17 [81] Combat!: THE CASSOCK  (verified on film)
12Jan1965
Teleplay by Esther and Bob Mitchell / Story by James L. Wixted
Directed by Bernard McEveety
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
James Whitmore .... Hertzbrun
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Conlan Carter, Pierre Jalbert, Dick Peabody
with:
Glenn Stensel ..... Weaver
Ross Sturlin ...... Stevens
and:
Mart Hulswit ...... Private Ryan
Synopsis:
Failing to stop Allied troops from entering a village, a German officer poses as a priest.

3.18 [82] Combat!: LOSERS CRY DEAL (verified on film)
19Jan1965
Written by Shirl Hendryx
Directed by Vic Morrow
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Mike Kellin ....... Jackson
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Conlan Carter, Dick Peabody, Pierre Jalbert
with:
Tom Skerritt ...... Hicks
George Murdock .... Marcus
Fletcher Fist ..... Johnson
Paul Hampton ...... Kelly
Paul Todd ......... Costello
John Bedford ...... Burton
and:
Dee Pollock ....... Thomas
Synopsis:
A bitter poker playing veteran annoys all, except for one soldier.

3.19 [83] Combat!: MORE THAN A SOLDIER (verified on film)
26Jan1965
Written by Shirl Hendryx
Directed by Bernard McEveety
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Tommy Sands ....... Carey
and:
Ron Soble ......... German Sgt.
Synopsis:
A soldier who has never killed refuses to defend himself when he and Saunders are trapped.

3.20 [84] Combat!: BROTHER, BROTHER (verified on film)
02Feb1965
Written by Edward J. Lakso
Directed by Sutton Roley
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Frankie Avalon .... Pvt. Eddie Kane
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Conlan Carter, Pierre Jalbert, Dick Peabody
with:
Charles A. Bastin ........ German Officer
Hans Heyde ................ German Soldier
Synopsis:
A young soldier leans on his late brother's best friend, Kirby for protection.

3.21 [85] Combat!: THE STEEPLE (verified on film)
09Feb1965
Written by Don Tait
Directed by John Peyser
Produced by Gene Levitt
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Pierre Jalbert
with:
Robert Cornthwaite ...... Captain Fuller
Jean Del Val ...... Father Bomar
Steve Lander ...... Hans
Horst Ebersberg ... Sgt. Dekker
Patrick Michenauc ..... Boy
and:
David Sheiner ..... Captain Ridell
Synopsis:
Saunders and his men rush to rescue a snagged American paratrooper dangling from a church steeple.

3.22 [86] Combat!: THE CONVICT (verified on film)
09Feb1965
Written by Kay Lenard and Jess Carneol
Directed by Bernard McEveety
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Gilbert Roland .... Boulanger
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Pierre Jalbert
with:
Clive Clerk ....... Pierre
Peter Camlin ...... French Engineer
Benito Prezia ..... Andre
Sheldon Jacobs ........ German Major
Chris Anders ...... German
and:
Robert Carricart .... Lambrelle
Synopsis:
An escaped convict steals the clothes and apers of a dead French underground leader
and then joins with American forces.

3.23 [87] Combat!: DATELINE
23Feb1965
Written by Richard L. Newhafer
Directed by Sutton Roley
Guest cast:
Henry Beckman ..... Major Meuller
Dan Duryea ........ Barton
Douglas Henderson.. Capt. Reardon
Kurt Lander ....... Guard
Ray Baxter ........ German #1
Roger Gentry ...... German #2
Peter Hellman ..... German Guard

3.24 [88] Combat!: A WALK WITH AN EAGLE (verified on film)
02Mar1965
Written by Rod Peterson
Directed by John Peyser
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Lee Phillips ....... Major Robert Caldwell
Regular: Conlan Carter
with:
William Cort ...... Private Harmon
Pat Colby ........... Private Palmer
Synopsis:
The downed flier Hanley and his men rescue turns out to be stubborn, ungrateful
and inexperienced in ground warfare.

3.25 [89] Combat!: THE LONG WAIT (verified on film)
09Mar1965
Written by Edward J. Lakso
Directed by John Peyser
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Terry Carter ...... Archie Masters
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Conlan Carter, Pierre Jalbert, Dick Peabody
with:
William Wellman Jr... Sgt. Brice
Edward Tierney .......... Klaus
William Splawn .... Coates
David Adams ........ Peter
Fletcher Fist ..... Carson
Synopsis:
German gunfire traps a driver and his truck full of wounded in a ravine.

3.26 [90] Combat!: THE TREE OF MORAY (verified on film)
16Mar1965
Teleplay by Anthony Spinner and Don Tait / Story by Anthony Spinner
Directed by Bernard McEveety
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Robert Loggia ..... Etienne
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Dick Peabody, Pierre Albert
with:
Émile Genest ...... Duval
P. L. Renoudet ..... Louis
Cahrles Giorgi ...... Maquis
Norbert Siegfried ...... German M.P.
Tom Pace .......... German Lieutenant
Mike Krempels ...... German Sgt.
and:
Robert Ellenstein ...... Rene
Synopsis:
French patriots plan to hang a traitor whom Hanley's men must rescue and return to London.

3.27 [91] Combat!: CRY IN THE RUINS (verified on film)
23Mar1965
Teleplay by Edward J. Lakso / Story by A. M. Zweiback
Directed by Vic Morrow
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
William Smithers... Lt. Markes
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Conlan Carter, Pierre Jalbert
with:
Glenn Cannon ...... Pvt. Cane
John Crawford ..... Captain Werner
Henry Horman-Cattani... Kranz
Ben Ari ........... Le Page
Bob Kanter ........ Pvt. Hunstell
Larry Gelbmann .... Gunnar
Frank Oberschall .. Bruck
Gerd Rein ......... Heismann
and:
Lisa Pera ......... Madame. Dubois
Synopsis:
Both sides cease firing when a woman runs between them to find her child,
who may be buried in a wine cellar.

3.28 [92] Combat!: THE HELL MACHINE (verified on film)
30Mar1965
Written by Edward J. Lakso
Directed by John Peyser
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Frank Gorshin ..... Pvt. Gavin
with:
Lou Robb .......... Lt. Bruner
James Arthur ...... German Colonel
Gene Benton ....... Tank Commander
Dick Raymond ...... German Infantryman
Heinz Sadler ...... Sgt. Peter
Chris Anders ...... Lt. Krause
and:
Than Wyenn ........ Captain Beggs
Synopsis:
Saunders orders a tank-school dropout to drive an abandoned tank,
unaware he is claustrophobic.

3.29 [93] Combat!: BILLY THE KID  (verified on film)
06Apr1965
Teleplay by Esther and Bob Mitchell / Story by Bivings F. Wallace
Directed by Bernard McEveety
Produced by Gene Levitt
Guest Star:
Andrew Prine ...... Lt. Benton
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Conlan Carter, Pierre Jalbert, Dick Peabody
with:
Mike Masters ....... Burns
Ron Mills ............. Garn
Norbert Seigfried ....... German Leader
Ed Deemer ............ German #1
Jim De Gloss ........ American Sentry
and:
John Milford ...... Sgt. Stone
Synopsis:
A huge German gun mounted on railroad tracks that connect several caves
prevents an American advance.

3.30 [94] Combat!: HERITAGE  (verified on film)
13Apr1965
Written by Barry Trivers
Directed by John Peyser
Prouced by Andy White
Guest Star:
Charles Bronson ... Corporal Velasquez
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Conlan Carter, Dick Peabody
with:
Robert Fortier .... Captain Jampel
Kort Falkenberg ... German Sergeant
Michael Stroka .... Scope Man
Gunther Weishoff... 1st German Soldier
Alf George ............ 2nd German Soldier
Synopsis:
An art devotee resists destroying an observation post because it contains priceless sculptures.

3.31 [95] Combat!: ODYSSEY (verified on film)
20Apr1965
Written by Anthony Wilson
Directed by Alan Crosland, Jr.
Produced by Andy White
Special Guests;
Bert Freed ........ Sgt. Weber
Teno Pollick ...... Pfc. Loring
Regulars: Conlan Carter, Dick Peabody, Pierre Jalbert
with:
Peter Coe ......... Orderly
Sasha Harden ...... S.S. Lieutenant
Maurice Marsac .... French Peasant
Ivan Triesault .... Doctor
Paul Werner ....... German Teenager Soldier
Bing Russell ...... Gaines
*
Larry Billman ..... Reiter
Marika Monti ...... French Peasant
Robert Donner ..... 1st American GI
Otto Reichow ...... German Guard #2
Vince Barbi ......... German Guard #1
Eric Forst ........ German Lineman
Synopsis:
Wounded Saunders wakes in a German first-aid station, wearing a
German corporal's uniform and dog tags.

3.32 [96] Combat!: BENEATH THE ASHES  (verified on film)
27Apr1965
Teleplay by George F. Slavin and Richard P. McDonagh
Story by Richard P. McDonagh
Directed by John Peyser
Produced by Andy White
Guest Star:
Chad Everett ...... Steve Kovac
Regulars: Jack Hogan, Conlan Carter, Dick Peabody, Pierre Jalbert
with:
Noam Pitlik ....... Mac
Robert Fortier .... Captain Jampel
Robert Champion ... German Capt.
Gregory Mullavy ...... German Sgt.
Heber Jentzsch .... German Lieutenant
John Gilgreen ..... Ambulance Driver
Robert Glenn ...... Lt. Coates
Synopsis:
Hanley is told a private lost on patrol should go home immediately because his wife is dying.

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