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The Gallant Men
Overview
The Gallant Men is a 1962–1963 ABC television series which depicted an infantry company of American soldiers fighting their way through Italy in World War II.
Key Crew
Producer: William T. Orr
Top Cast
Eddie Fontaine
Roland La Starza
Robert McQueeney
William Reynolds
Robert Ridgely
Roger Davis
Robert Gothie
Richard X. Slattery
Seasons
Season 1 (1962)
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26 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Gallant Men
1962-10-05Landing with the invasion forces at Salerno, Italy, in 1943, Conley Wright joins an infantry unit commanded by Capt. Jim Benedict. The young officer is still unsure of himself, and his ability as a combat leader is severely tested by his first assignment—the taking of San Pietro, whose heavy defenses have repelled tank battalions.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 2: Retreat to Concord
1962-10-12The company moves into Nieto for a ""mopping-up operation"". They are then ordered to hold this strategic town against a German advance. The first platoon gets a new replacement, Henry Draper, a crack shot with a rifle. While in Nieto, they get a cold reception from the town's matriarch.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 3: And Cain Cried Out
1962-10-19Captain Benedict is not happy when he sees that his new sergeant is his younger brother Griff Benedict. The captain is faced with the dilemma of whether or not he can trust him to lead a platoon in battle. At the same time, he has to deal with some personal issues between him and his brother.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 4: The Ninety-Eight Cent Man
1962-10-26Episode 5: One Moderately Peaceful Sunday
1962-11-02Episode 6: Lesson for a Lover
1962-11-09Episode 7: And the End of Evil Things
1962-11-16Episode 8: Some Tears Fall Dry
1962-11-23Episode 9: Fury in a Quiet Village
1962-11-30When the company arrives in a quiet village recently evacuated by the Germans, they are not welcomed by the town's inhabitants. Things become more complicated when they learn that a few Germans stayed behind in the village and are holding the village's children hostage. Captain Benedict must decide whether to gamble the lives of the children.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 10: Signals for an End Run
1962-12-07Episode 11: Robertino
1962-12-14Lucavich saves a boy's life when he is caught stealing food. The boy becomes attached to Lucavich and refuses to leave Lucavich until he is accused of stealing again, from Lucavich. Things are complicated when the boy runs into the German Lines.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 12: Advance and Be Recognized
1962-12-29D'Angelo falls in love while on leave and gets involved with battle area racketeers. Things are complicated when an old acquaintance joins the company.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 13: To Hold Up a Mirror
1963-01-05Episode 14: Boast Not of Tomorrow
1963-01-12Episode 15: The Dogs of War
1963-01-19Lucavich and Hanson find a stray dog, while German soldiers attempt to infiltrate the American lines. Also, Captain Benedict meets a beautiful Countess that may be working for the other side.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 16: The Bridge
1963-01-26Episode 17: The Leathernecks
1963-02-02Episode 18: Next of Kin
1963-02-09Episode 19: Operation Secret
1963-02-16Episode 20: The Warriors
1963-02-23Episode 21: One Puka Puka
1963-03-02Episode 22: Ol´ Buddy
1963-03-09Episode 23: A Taste of Peace
1963-03-16Captain Benedict gets a look at another side of the war after being wounded in combat. When he meets a beautiful Captain working with the Allied Military Government, he is faced with a difficult choice: Transfer to work with the Allied Military Government or return to his Company!
Runtime: 60 min
