Introduction

12 O’Clock High is an American military drama television series set in World War II.

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It was originally broadcast on ABC-TV for two-and-one-half TV seasons from September 1964 through January 1967 and was based on the 1949 film of the same name.

A goofy bombardier Lt. who always hits his mark joins Gen. Savage’s crew and finds out the hard way, that real people are killed when bombs drop.

Outline

Lt. Wilson, a young, inexperienced fighter pilot, is so eager to get his first kill and fit in with his flying mates that he manages to shoot up Gallagher’s plane while chasing an enemy fighter. Gallagher is willing to chalk it up to youthful exuberance and let the matter drop, but Sandy takes it personally and makes Wilson’s life miserable. To make up for it, Wilson volunteers for a dangerous mission and ends up saving Gallagher’s life at great peril to his own. This makes him an instant hero, especially in Sandy’s eyes. It also leaves him craving even more attention…

Twelve O’Clock High Series

You can find a full index of 12 O’Clock High Series 02 here.

You can find a full index of the 12 O’Clock High series here.

Production & Filming Details

• Creator(s): Sy Bartlett and Beirne Lay Jr.
• Producer(s): Quinn Martin, Frank Glicksman, and William D. Gordon.
• Music: Dominic Frontiere.
• Production: 20th Century Fox Television.
• Distributor(s): 20th Century Fox Television.
• Release Date: 31 January 1966.
• Running Time: 50-51 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.