Combat! A Viewer's Companion to the WWII TV Series (revised)

Davidsmeyer, Jo

ISBN 10: 0970162421 / ISBN 13: 9780970162427

Published by Strange New World, 2002

Book is in good condition. Minimal signs of wear. It May have markings or highlights, but kept to only a few pages. May not come with supplemental materials if applicable. Seller Inventory # LFM.3DLV

Synopsis:

The compendium is an armchair companion for viewing the classic television series "Combat!," starring Vic Morrow as Sergeant Saunders. "Combat!" was television's longest-running World War II drama and honored the frontline U.S. infantryman.

Airing originally on ABC from 1962 through 1967, "Combat!" followed the exploits of the fighting men of Company K's second platoon as they battled their way across Europe. A critical and popular success, "Combat!" lives on in syndication, where it continues to attract new fans.

The gritty drama attracted an impressive roster of guests, including luminaries from the past, current film stars, and the risingn stars of tomorrow. Lee Marvin, Mickey Rooney, Tom Skerritt, James Caan, Beau Briges, Sal Mineo, Eddie Albert, Frankie Avalon, Neville Brand, Charles Bronson, and more all came to "play soldier" with the men of "Combat!"

The book includes comments from Rick Jason, Dick Peabody, Tom Lowell, Pierre Jalbert, Conlan Carter, Jack Hogan, Robert Altman, Robert Blees, Georg Fenady, A.D. Flowers, and Earl Parker. The book has production notes, backstage stories, recollections of the actors, bloopers, reviews of all 152 episodes, and photos. A section of color photos of "Combat!" collectibles is also included.

The compendium is printed on high-quality paper, with a gloss color cover and over 150 photos throughout (both black-and-white and color). Softbound, 8-1/2 by 11 inches.

With a foreword written by Rick Jason (who played Lt. Hanley in the series).

About the Author: In a writing career spanning twenty-five years, Jo Davidsmeyer has been editor for several non-fiction publications (everything from real estate to internal medicine) and was creator and managing editor of Strange New Worlds, a magazine for science fiction collectors and enthusiasts.

Her articles about television and media collectibles have appeared in The Military Trader, Television Chronicles, Gateways, The New Monthly, Just Write!, Fantastic Collectibles Magazine, and many others.

She is a published and award-winning playwright, as well as an accomplished musical director. Her play "Angel," a drama about the trial and execution of a Nazi war criminal, was a winner of the Open Book/Fireside Theatre National Playwriting competition. It was produced in New York City and has enjoyed regional performances.

She organized Comboat! ‘96, a Caribbean cruise that was the first reunion of the cast since the series had ended. Two years later, she again reunited cast and fans for Recon ‘98 in the SimiValley, California, which included a tour of Franklin Canyon, where so many Combat! episodes were filmed. She is webmaster for the Combat! Fan Page, where fans have gathered for information and discussion since 1996.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Combat! A Viewer's Companion to the WWII TV ...
Publisher: Strange New World
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good