Combat! (1962)
Kernel Score: 85% · 106 ratings
Genres: War & Politics, Drama
First aired: 1962-10-02
Seasons: 5 · 152 episodes
Overview
Combat! is an American television program that originally aired on ABC from 1962 until 1967. The show covered the grim lives of a squad of American soldiers fighting the Germans in France during World War II. The program starred Rick Jason as platoon leader Second Lieutenant Gil Hanley and Vic Morrow as Sergeant "Chip" Saunders.
Combat! parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Combat! is a TV-PG war drama following American soldiers fighting the Germans in France during WWII.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts a squad of soldiers fighting Germans in WWII combat, consistent with its TV-PG war-drama rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Rick Jason as Lieutenant Gil Hanley
- Vic Morrow as Sergeant Chip Saunders
- Jack Hogan as William G. Kirby
- Pierre Jalbert as Paul "Caje" Lemay
- Conlan Carter as Doc
- Dick Peabody as Little John
- Tom Lowell as Billy Nelson
- Steven Rogers as Doc Walton
Combat! FAQ
Is Combat! good?
Combat! has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 106 audience ratings.
Is Combat! OK for kids?
Combat! is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Combat! is a TV-PG war drama following American soldiers fighting the Germans in France during WWII.
What shows are like Combat!?
If you liked Combat!, try Foyle's War, Band of Brothers, A Small Light and Greatest Events of World War II in Colour.