"The Linesman" is a story about Technical Sergeant Barney McKlosky (well played by Jack Lord) who knows the feeling of abandonment and can no longer depend on anyone.
After a sniper knocks off one of McKlosky's people he becomes totally cynical of Sergeant Saunders' capabilities. When Lieutenant Hanley gives the order to lay down a telephone line, McKlosky hates the idea of White Rook protecting he and his assistant O'Connor.
"The Linesman" suffers from a mediocre script; there's not enough firefight and no heavy artillery fire to help sustain the episode. Conflict is evident between McKlosky and White Rook; his verbal assault of Littlejohn is hysterical. There's a certain amount of suspense, but running a foot race with the Germans and then hiding from them is not very exciting.
The ending is excellent in that McKlosky finally sees the light by way of Doctor Saunders. One must wonder however if the Germans would be dumb enough to leave the keys in the truck. Two excellent character actors are not enough to overcome a weak screenplay. Overall - a very mediocre episode.
After a sniper knocks off one of McKlosky's people he becomes totally cynical of Sergeant Saunders' capabilities. When Lieutenant Hanley gives the order to lay down a telephone line, McKlosky hates the idea of White Rook protecting he and his assistant O'Connor.
"The Linesman" suffers from a mediocre script; there's not enough firefight and no heavy artillery fire to help sustain the episode. Conflict is evident between McKlosky and White Rook; his verbal assault of Littlejohn is hysterical. There's a certain amount of suspense, but running a foot race with the Germans and then hiding from them is not very exciting.
The ending is excellent in that McKlosky finally sees the light by way of Doctor Saunders. One must wonder however if the Germans would be dumb enough to leave the keys in the truck. Two excellent character actors are not enough to overcome a weak screenplay. Overall - a very mediocre episode.