A show about the Military should have guns, cannons, marches, drills. But the first 4 minutes of this show are spent on "The Lieutenant" making out with his new girlfriend. Then more time is given to a conflict of interest, where the Lieutenant is challenged by his buddy to get married, for money and fringe benefits. Where is the action in this show?
Finally we get some excitement... the Marines have to hustle to get on the aircraft. All kinds of personal Hell are breaking loose for Lt. Rice and his men. As the convoy races down the street, Rice's girlfriend Pam is standing up in her swank convertible car, frantically waving and calling "Bill, Bill!" But the convoy is not going to stop. Can Rice handle it?
Sergeant Tragg (actor Charles McGraw) gives a very moving and motivating speech to the men, as they prepare to face real combat.
An interesting show, but 7 stars is the best I can do for "Alert".
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Finally we get some excitement... the Marines have to hustle to get on the aircraft. All kinds of personal Hell are breaking loose for Lt. Rice and his men. As the convoy races down the street, Rice's girlfriend Pam is standing up in her swank convertible car, frantically waving and calling "Bill, Bill!" But the convoy is not going to stop. Can Rice handle it?
Sergeant Tragg (actor Charles McGraw) gives a very moving and motivating speech to the men, as they prepare to face real combat.
An interesting show, but 7 stars is the best I can do for "Alert".
* * * * * * * Florida Fred * * * * * * *