I was at Best Buy, (an America electronics & media store) recently ans saw DVD's for a few WWII shows including Band of Brothers, Combat!, Black Sheep Squadron and Hogan's Heroes. It got me thinkin about what other (non-documentary) WWII TV Shows are out there? Here is an initial list, if you want to add to the list, please provide years of original broadcast and links, anything else provided will be appreciated. A Perfect Hero [1991] (mini series) Baa Baa Black Sheep aka "Black Sheep Squadron" [1976-1978] (series) -Episode List at epguides.com Band of Brothers [2001] (mini series) Boot, Das [1981] (mini series) Colditz [1972-1974] (series) Combat! [1962-1967] (series) -Episode List at epguides.com Combat Sergeant [1956] (series) Danger UXB [1979] (series) Enemy at the Door [1978-1980] (series) Gallant Men, The [1962-1963] (series) Garrison's Gorillas [1967-1968] (series) -Episode List at epguides.com Hogan's Heroes [1965-1971] (series) -Episode List at epguides.com Island at War [2004] (mini series) McHale's Navy [1962-1966] (series) -Episode List at epguides.com Nuremberg [2000] (mini series) Pacific War, The [2006] (mini series) Piece of Cake [1988] (mini series) Rat Patrol, The [1966-1968] (series) Twelve O'Clock High [1964-1967] (series) Uprising [2001] (mini series) Wackiest Ship in the Army, The [1965-1966] (series) War and Remembrance [1988] (mini series) Winds of War, The [1983] (mini series) Thanks to Herr Kaleun, Col. Hessler & Pwwbear. [ 23. June 2005, 12:08 AM: Message edited by: Otto ]
The Winds of War [1983] (mini series) Uprising [2001] (mini series) Piece of Cake [1988] (mini series) Enemy at the Door [1978-80] (series) Island at War [2004] (mini series) Danger UXB [1979] (series) A Perfect Hero [1991] (mini series)
Was at Best Buy,too, this morning. Where do they put Band/Brothers? Could'nt find it. Did see "Tour of Duty" there...ok, Vietnam movie. Ended up getting "When Trumpets Fade".
I just picked up When Trumpets Fade at Best Buy too. It was only 7 bucks. Can't go wrong there. I just have a few WWII TV Shows to add: The Gallant Men Twelve O'Clock High The Wackiest Ship in the Army Combat Sergeant Garrison's Gorillas Das Boot Also I do not believe Flas of our Fathers is a mini series. I believe you were thinking of The Pacific War.
Thanks for the link, pww ! I remember seeing that series on British TV in the mid-sixties - I'd completely forgotten that Ernest Borgnine had the leading role.
Thanks for the additional links Col Hessler. And you were right about Flags of our Fathers, that's an upcoming film. The Pacific War is the TV show by the same creators as Band of Brothers. Additions and corrections made.
I was surfing for more information on 156 squadron and found this link on TV shows from 1999 and wondered if any of the British members saw the show and if it was good. Scroll down about 2/3's of the page to John Crawford. It is about a Lancaster Crew. http://www.abc.net.au/classic/daily/stories/s630935.htm
This was in fact a production for radio, not TV. Within those limitations, it is OK but more of a curiosity than definitive. It was also available as an audio cassette and sometimes turns up on e-bay.
Anyone remember what was the name of that awful series about the pink submarine? Was that Operation Petticoat? Seems like it was based on a movie, lasted maybe two seasons (if that long)... utterly forgettable...
Don't forget Foyle's War; possibly something you don't get in the US/Canada? http://www.foyleswar.com/
