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What Are the Bugles Blowin' For? (1)

In the first of a two-episode story, amid an Allied retreat, Saunders and his men must get the retreat order to a British infantry unit behind enemy lines. After they fight through German lines to bring the message, British Captain Johns orders Saunders and his men to help him defend the rail depot. Does Capt. Johns value his reputation over the lives of his men?

English
  • Originally Aired March 3, 1964
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code 047
  • Network ABC (US)
  • Created November 6, 2017 by
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Name Type Role
Edward J. Lakso Writer
Terence Mitchell Guest Star Newsy Meggs
Eric Micklewood Guest Star Deeds
Ronald Howard Guest Star Capt. Johns
James Forrest Guest Star Giles (as James Forest)
Richard Chambers Guest Star William
Philippe Chappelle Guest Star Robaire (as Philippe Chapelle)
James Wixted Guest Star Mason
John Alderson Guest Star Sgt. Rawlings
William Beckley Guest Star Cpl. Joyce
John Orchard Guest Star Robin
Walt Davis Guest Star Soldier (uncredited)
Michael St. Clair Guest Star Marcher
Richard Peel Guest Star Bolt
John Peyser Director