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The Long Way Home (1)

While returning from patrol, Saunders and his men are captured by a German platoon. They are taken to be interrogated by SS Captain Steiner (Richard Basehart). Sgt. Akers (Simon Oakland) and his men have been prisoners there some time and are broken and resigned to their fate. Against Akers' wishes, Saunders plans to let Billy escape to get information back to Headquarters.

English
  • Originally Aired October 8, 1963
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code 036
  • Network ABC (US)
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Name Type Role
Edward J. Lakso Writer
James Sikking Guest Star Lyles (as Jim Sikking)
Bill Coontz Guest Star Guard (uncredited)
Woodrow Parfrey Guest Star Pvt. Gates
Arnold Merritt Guest Star Pfc. Cole
Walt Davis Guest Star German Guard in Barn (uncredited)
Sasha Harden Guest Star Lt. Brummel
Walter Linden Guest Star German Compound Guard - Day
Michael McDonald (V) Guest Star Wilson
Horst Ebersberg Guest Star German Soccer Player (uncredited)
Glenn Cannon Guest Star Rankin
Norbert Meisel Guest Star German Compound Guard - Night
Richard Basehart Guest Star Capt. Steiner
Arthur Batanides Guest Star Nader
Rudy Dolan Guest Star 2nd German Compound Guard - Day
Simon Oakland Guest Star Sgt. Tom Akers
Ted Post Director