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Combat!

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Combat! was an ABC television drama series depicting American soldiers’ experiences during World War II, specifically their actions in France following D-Day in June 1944. The show featured two leads, Rick Jason as Gil Hanley and Vic Morrow as Chip Saunders, portraying the hardships of a squad fighting German forces. It originally ran from 1962 to 1967.

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When did Combat! air on ABC television?

Combat! aired on ABC from 1962 to 1967, spanning five seasons and producing 152 episodes. It was one of the longest-running World War II television dramas of its era.

Was Combat! filmed in black and white or color?

The first four seasons of Combat! were filmed in black and white, while the fifth and final season was filmed in color. The transition reflected the broader shift in American television production during the mid-1960s.

Who starred in Combat!, and what characters did they play?

Vic Morrow starred as Sergeant Chip Saunders and Rick Jason as Lieutenant Gil Hanley, leading an ensemble cast that depicted a U.S. Army infantry squad operating in France after D-Day in June 1944. The show focused on the ground-level hardships of combat rather than strategic or political narratives.

Where was Combat! filmed?

Combat! was filmed primarily on studio backlots and ranch properties in Southern California, with terrain standing in for the French countryside. The show relied heavily on the MGM lot and other area locations for its outdoor battle sequences.

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