I love these classic movies while I was growing up I didn't spend too much time watching them because I was a youngster what are my own adventure butt yes you can as I got older I learned a lot from these movies and what they had to go through thank you😂😂😂
Frank Savage could do anything! Back in the late sixties, he re-built a set of Webber carbs for a guy down our street using Elmer's Glue and a McDonald's straw!
Wow, talk about a 'bomb shelter'.😱 Funny to see John Leyton in this of all episodes. Anyone who has seen him in The Great Escape can appreciate the irony here. It was Leyton's character in the movie who had to talk Charles Bronson's character, 'Danny', into overcoming HIS fear of small, enclosed spaces. Also in one scene, Leyton's character had to be pulled out of a part of a tunnel that had collapsed in on him. Looked pretty similar to when they dug him out of the rubble here.
Twelve O'clock High - S01E23 - "The Trap!" - 1964 [6 Stars] [********] I want to caution everybody that when you see these Episodes it was written for a 1960's Audience. This Episode has all the Elements in it and it was Scary! A cellar Cave-in; a Pregnant lady; two men named Higgs and Glenway, with a ticking Bomb with General Savage in a thriller on the ground and not in the air. Everybody is trapped when a German plane hits the building and all are trapped in a cellar during the Blitz of England. This Episode had me on the end of my seat and it's well written and acted out. These characters are scared of not getting out and a ticking Bomb that has to be disarmed. However, I don't know were they got the wrench and the Hot water to deliver a Baby in a Cellar. However, the Chemistry comes together and everybody is scared including Gen Savage. The last five minutes sets the pace with an unusual outcome. Some of the best TV Programs came through the Airwaves from 1958-1970. Those twelve years produced some of the greatest Episodes for television...Special thank you for Actor: Robert Lansing who puts this episode together...Glenn E. Smith Jr ; Tuesday, 10/27/2015, 2:34PM Enjoy! >>>>>>>
John Leyton. Interesting musician from the time of Joe Meek. Leyton is, if I recall correctly, still alive. He was in the Great Escape, This seems to be the first episode without John Larkin who died during the filming of the 1st season.
No, he actually is in E24. It was apparently just coincidence that he was absent in the penultimate episode completed during his life, as they simply could not find a way to get him into this script. He died while filming E25. Seeing him die from a fatal heart attack really must have been a stunner, because he was a tall and slim 53, and I don't recall him smoking.
Frank hasn't had a smoke the whole time he was trapped and in a very stressful situation. He had to be losing his shit, and is going to go through a whole pack as soon as he gets up on the street!!!
Not to worry, the street orphan had a joint rolled that they smoked while they were disarming the bomb. That's why Savage goes for breakfast at the end: hard case of the munchies.
Talk about superhuman. Within two weeks, Savage proves that he's not only an air force general but also a navy and marine commander, first surviving at sea and on a beachhead by clawing his way in a battle to the death with a vicious Luftwaffe colonel, then leading 4 others out of a deadly trap with a huge ticking bomb, a cratering ceiling, and a birthing mother. Did somebody say medal of honor?
This series was made when the head breadwinner of the average American households was still a WW2 veteran. The TV industry had found a ready market for military and historical shows, a departure from the "cops and robbers" and westerns they had all been making. Vietnam was a brand new phenomena in 1964, most folks were unaware of its' existence for a while, (until the media news agencies started more coverage). Quinn Martin Productions scrounged up as many flying B 17's as they could for the series and made a lot of generic aerial shots of them, to be used thruout the series as were suitable.(The same had been done for the film of the same name in 1948). Robert Lansing made a perfect "General Frank Savage" but was later replaced by Paul Burke in a very misguided attempt by the studios to attract a younger audience. Ironically, Burke was older than Lansing and the series became yet more proof that with enough meddling, a studio CAN end a good series through misguided micro-management. Gomer Pyle USMC was playing for the same air time on another network and eventually won the numbers.
Crap most of the aerial footage is WW2 film. Ground shot close ups used a B17 or two. 1961 my Father was sent to Vietnam 1st time with MAAG Vietnam and Vietnam was in the news as US soldiers(Adviser)were being killed, not en mass 2 or 3 at a time. The was RA 11yrs in 1961. I remember seeing him off at the airport (first of multiple times). Vietnam had American operatives/soldiers since 1955 officially (actually since WW2 ended). Gulf if Tonkin resolution all over the print and TV worldwide. Error my friend.
A bit unrealistic! Back in 1944 delayed explosion bombs (on both sides) carried a second fuse attached to the main, to prevent the bomb being defused. With the double fuse they were sure they will kill somebody, either the civilians of the city where the bomb was dropped, or at least the specialist of the bomb disposal team. Nasty but true! Regards
We the lucky Audience can take this episode as a stellar example of how to do 4-act TV scripts. The first act in this instance is incredibly short compared to any of the 22 episodes which preceded it (average running time in minutes / pages of script: 12-14) Because the first act is condensed, more development can happen in the next 3 acts, where the melodrama and tension can pay off.
I know RAF Mendenhal was a pretty important Base. The British built RAF Lakenheth just as a decoy base to draw the Luftwaffe away on night raids in the early days of the war. They would turn off RAF Mendenhal's lights and turn on RAF Lakenheth's lights! Later they let the USAAF use as it was built-up.
For sure Robert Lansing was the best General Frank Savage ! May God Bless him , apparently he was in Airforce serving in Japan after Japan was defeated
Shame they did'nt keep Robert Lansing in the lead role,i understand he did'nt want to leave,they just wanted a younger looking actor for the part?shame.
yes it was stupid. Paul Burke was the worst choice as he was the coward in the very first episode. It got soapy and smarmy after he took over the lead.
And ironically Paul Burke was two years older than Robert Lansing...consequently, the ratings took a nosedive quicker than a Stuka in the Spanish Civil War...
Two questions: a) Why does Lady Constance (brilliantly acted), who is in no mood to be a midwife, become invigorated when she notices the photo on the wall (at 30:30)? Is that a painting of Queen Elizabeth, which gives her a feeling of British pride? b) Did the doctor use a fake name and claim to be a doctor just for false pride, and abandon it all when he realized he had no courage?
A little over the top, but I have always loved this show. Sometimes it can be a little Hamey, but, so what? All of US should a little Hamey at times, and the World would be a much better place. By the way, this is 2021, and it is as relavent today, as it was in 1964! Look to your "SOULS" Feel, think, grow, be KIND! Bob
it would be so scary to be in that situation. air raid siren going full blare bombs exploding every where. parts of the building you're taking shelter falling down around you.
@@lsmart Don't be ridiculous. Can't somebody have a contrary opinion to yours? Are you the Caesar of tv watching? I've got a better idea, instead of telling me to "don't watch television," using evidence you can cite from the episode, tell me 1) why my grievances with this particular episode are unwarranted, please especially make an effort to explain what exactly "a few far out coincidences" are; and 2) why you "loved it," again citing evidence from the episode itself. /// I personally added at the end I've been enjoying Season 1 very much. There's been a few dogs--for various reasons--but most of it has been pretty good stuff. I think you would agree it's not reasonable to expect ANY show to hit the bullseye every week. /// Okay Mr. Smart, it's time to get Smart! ;)
@@mickey1849 Sorry, but you completely misunderstood my intent based on one ill-phrased line from my comment. If I wanted to deny your right to your opinion, I wouldn't have begun with my opening question. You made a rather strong condemnation of this piece w/o even providing an inkling as to why it was so dreadful. Since your ire was aimed at the writer, the only thing I could think of that was wrong with this script was that the coincidences of a birth and a collapsing ceiling and an unexploded bomb were too unrealistic for your taste. My intended response was that if you don't like that, there is no point in watching any TV, since such "far out" events are pretty much the norm in TV and film. My apologies that it came out sounding antagonistic. As for why I loved this episode, it was because I found it to be both exciting and unpredictable, and even more so, because of how it brought out the different human responses to crises and how Savage managed to use the appropriate psychology for each person that ultimately aroused their desire to fight and do the right thing.
@@lsmart Oh Lord! We're talking about the wrong episode! I was complaining about the episode where the guy got his face burned and was all freaked out about it. The episode you're referring to I thought was fine for the most part. The cellar scene became somewhat over-dramatic. But I sure didn't think it was anything to complain about. I traded a few jokes back and forth about some of the things going on and that was all. Overall, that episode got the thumbs up from me, same as you. The other episode I had big complaints about as far as the writing was the one where Savage's barber was a German agent who was assigned to kill him. The writer had a brain fart in that one!
this and"combat!"were the greatest action series ever done!
And the Rat Patrol.
Exactly!🙌🌟💯
Our family recorded these while stationed in Germany on a Grundig 7 inch reel to reel in the mid 60s, brings back memories.
Same here ..watched it in germany
Spectacular! As pure drama one of the best episodes of the whole series!
I still remember this episode from my childhood when it first aired in the sixties.
John Layton. Teen heartthrob of those times and one of the stars of the 1962 movie, "The Great Escape".
I love these classic movies while I was growing up I didn't spend too much time watching them because I was a youngster what are my own adventure butt yes you can as I got older I learned a lot from these movies and what they had to go through thank you😂😂😂
What an episode, I am a Londoner , what a masterpiece from Robert Lansing!
my sir name is English my mom's sir name is Italian.
Blimey, the General sure picked some strange bedfellows for this adventure
12:38 really got me. amazing series, thanks for uploading.
What an episode, I am a Londoner , what a masterpiece from Robert Lansing!"❤
Frank Savage could do anything! Back in the late sixties, he re-built a set of Webber carbs for a guy down our street using Elmer's Glue and a McDonald's straw!
He made MacGyver look like an idiot.
Everything about this series is hokey, and I LOVE IT!
thats the way back then nobody wore jeans
Wow, talk about a 'bomb shelter'.😱 Funny to see John Leyton in this of all episodes. Anyone who has seen him in The Great Escape can appreciate the irony here. It was Leyton's character in the movie who had to talk Charles Bronson's character, 'Danny', into overcoming HIS fear of small, enclosed spaces. Also in one scene, Leyton's character had to be pulled out of a part of a tunnel that had collapsed in on him. Looked pretty similar to when they dug him out of the rubble here.
John Leyton played Willie Dickes in The Great Escape and was also in Von Ryan's Express with Frank Sinatra.
He was also a redcoat in "ZULU".
and a gunner in "The War Lover" with Steve McQueen
Loved Von Ryan’s Express.
Courage is to do something when you are afraid to do.
Fantastic, just Fantastic
Robert Lansing played a good part THE GREATEST GENERATION we thank you for your service RIP
Twelve O'clock High - S01E23 - "The Trap!" - 1964 [6 Stars] [********] I want to caution everybody that when you see these Episodes it was written for a 1960's Audience. This Episode has all the Elements in it and it was Scary! A cellar Cave-in; a Pregnant lady; two men named Higgs and Glenway, with a ticking Bomb with General Savage in a thriller on the ground and not in the air. Everybody is trapped when a German plane hits the building and all are trapped in a cellar during the Blitz of England. This Episode had me on the end of my seat and it's well written and acted out. These characters are scared of not getting out and a ticking Bomb that has to be disarmed. However, I don't know were they got the wrench and the Hot water to deliver a Baby in a Cellar. However, the Chemistry comes together and everybody is scared including Gen Savage. The last five minutes sets the pace with an unusual outcome. Some of the best TV Programs came through the Airwaves from 1958-1970. Those twelve years produced some of the greatest Episodes for television...Special thank you for Actor: Robert Lansing who puts this episode together...Glenn E. Smith Jr ; Tuesday, 10/27/2015, 2:34PM Enjoy! >>>>>>>
Thanks - I'm still a 60's guy.
Don't forget the guy/clown who suddenly pulls the electrician pliers out of his coat pocket to cut the bicycle spokes either!
I was a young guy when that show was on the air and my dad was flying dc-3s for a small Airline at the time never forget those shows
U.X.B. ... WAS ANOTHER GREAT SERIES ,,ABOUT BOMB DISPOSAL UNITS IN LONDON DURING WW2
I am checking out the Danger UXB series. Thanks.
John Leyton. Interesting musician from the time of Joe Meek. Leyton is, if I recall correctly, still alive. He was in the Great Escape,
This seems to be the first episode without John Larkin who died during the filming of the 1st season.
No, he actually is in E24. It was apparently just coincidence that he was absent in the penultimate episode completed during his life, as they simply could not find a way to get him into this script. He died while filming E25. Seeing him die from a fatal heart attack really must have been a stunner, because he was a tall and slim 53, and I don't recall him smoking.
The ticking time bomb, the pregnant woman, had me in suspense the entire show.
Frank hasn't had a smoke the whole time he was trapped and in a very stressful situation. He had to be losing his shit, and is going to go through a whole pack as soon as he gets up on the street!!!
No, he has to finish planning the air strike first, and then go yell at Wiley.
Not to worry, the street orphan had a joint rolled that they smoked while they were disarming the bomb. That's why Savage goes for breakfast at the end: hard case of the munchies.
What an episode, I am a Londoner , what a masterpiece from Robert Lansing!"
Talk about superhuman. Within two weeks, Savage proves that he's not only an air force general but also a navy and marine commander, first surviving at sea and on a beachhead by clawing his way in a battle to the death with a vicious Luftwaffe colonel, then leading 4 others out of a deadly trap with a huge ticking bomb, a cratering ceiling, and a birthing mother. Did somebody say medal of honor?
DFC
Whew! That was a close one gov. Let's have a smoke, shall we?
Going to name my next dog Governor. Great handle...
Good non-air combat episode.
Peace
Ever notice that there is some background melodies that sounds exactly like what was used for Star Trek TOS?
Yep, and in this particular episode they used that special two-tone sound when something goes wrong.
Ahhh, another one of those "I can't decide if I'm crushing more on Gen. Savage or Major Stovall" episodes....
This series was made when the head breadwinner of the average American households was still a WW2 veteran.
The TV industry had found a ready market for military and historical shows, a departure from the "cops and robbers" and westerns they had all been making.
Vietnam was a brand new phenomena in 1964, most folks were unaware of its' existence for a while, (until the media news agencies started more coverage).
Quinn Martin Productions scrounged up as many flying B 17's as they could for the series and made a lot of generic aerial shots of them, to be used thruout the series as were suitable.(The same had been done for the film of the same name in 1948).
Robert Lansing made a perfect "General Frank Savage" but was later replaced by Paul Burke in a very misguided attempt by the studios to attract a younger audience.
Ironically, Burke was older than Lansing and the series became yet more proof that with enough meddling, a studio CAN end a good series through misguided micro-management.
Gomer Pyle USMC was playing for the same air time on another network and eventually won the numbers.
Thanks! This is pretty insightful critique of Early 1960s American TV!
Perceptive, smart and informative. Hmm... reminds me of someone in the series.
Crap most of the aerial footage is WW2 film. Ground shot close ups used a B17 or two.
1961 my Father was sent to Vietnam 1st time with MAAG Vietnam and Vietnam was in the news as US soldiers(Adviser)were being killed, not en mass 2 or 3 at a time.
The was RA 11yrs in 1961.
I remember seeing him off at the airport (first of multiple times).
Vietnam had American operatives/soldiers since 1955 officially (actually since WW2 ended).
Gulf if Tonkin resolution all over the print and TV worldwide.
Error my friend.
Emotional!
A bit unrealistic! Back in 1944 delayed explosion bombs (on both sides) carried a second fuse attached to the main, to prevent the bomb being defused. With the double fuse they were sure they will kill somebody, either the civilians of the city where the bomb was dropped, or at least the specialist of the bomb disposal team. Nasty but true! Regards
First season was in 1942. The Jerrys were still using WW1 bombs up.
The music sounds similar to the music in the Sand Pebbles.
Anyone else get a humming noise with this episode?
Yes
Yes.
ctvtmo YES! Stupid
It’s because of the bomb 😂
Yes
Doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor!!!! Kool how they worked that in...
Love the chap with the top hat.
Just off to a show,dont you know.lol
We the lucky Audience can take this episode as a stellar example of how to do 4-act TV scripts. The first act in this instance is incredibly short compared to any of the 22 episodes which preceded it (average running time in minutes / pages of script: 12-14) Because the first act is condensed, more development can happen in the next 3 acts, where the melodrama and tension can pay off.
I know RAF Mendenhal was a pretty important Base. The British built RAF Lakenheth just as a decoy base to draw the Luftwaffe away on night raids in the early days of the war. They would turn off RAF Mendenhal's lights and turn on RAF Lakenheth's lights! Later they let the USAAF use as it was built-up.
This former Army soldier once got to eat in the mess hall at RAF Mildenhall. Air Force food-yum!
Does the General always carry a flashlight around with him?
At night!!!!!!!
I do! Don't you?
Yep, along with the spare condom and folded $50 stuck in the credit card slot of his wallet
Well, he was taking a walk at night. Trying to solve another dilemma.
@@jstetzer01 Looking for a lady of the night?
Nothing to worry about. Either they get out or the bomb goes off. Either way, their problems are over.
40. 22 I like your hair Frank! What do you use to keep it in place?
No major will ever address any general by his first name. Ever
Spot the Lockheed Hudson/Ventura masquerading as a Heinkel 111
For sure Robert Lansing was the best General Frank Savage ! May God Bless him , apparently he was in Airforce serving in Japan after Japan was defeated
That cellar looks familiar like from some "Combat!" episodes.
Shame they did'nt keep Robert Lansing in the lead role,i understand he did'nt want to leave,they just wanted a younger looking actor for the part?shame.
Blame Haggar Slacks the main sponsor at the time. I was young when it happened but I figured it out. Stupid decision.
yes it was stupid. Paul Burke was the worst choice as he was the coward in the very first episode. It got soapy and smarmy after he took over the lead.
Robert Julian I Agree Robert! Q.M Productions Was Stupid To Let Him Go!
And ironically Paul Burke was two years older than Robert Lansing...consequently, the ratings took a nosedive quicker than a Stuka in the Spanish Civil War...
They should have kept Robert Lansing, but promoted him up to Wing Commander
Savage BACK To SMOKE SMOKE SMOKE THAT CIGARETTE 1:09
WQW! Nothing else to be said.
Two questions: a) Why does Lady Constance (brilliantly acted), who is in no mood to be a midwife, become invigorated when she notices the photo on the wall (at 30:30)? Is that a painting of Queen Elizabeth, which gives her a feeling of British pride? b) Did the doctor use a fake name and claim to be a doctor just for false pride, and abandon it all when he realized he had no courage?
Queen Victoria, and yep, British pride.
@@jimf5909 I figured. Thanks.
What a disaster , London has had those days !
A little over the top, but I have always loved this show. Sometimes it can be a little Hamey, but, so what? All of US should a little Hamey at times, and the World would be a much better place. By the way, this is 2021, and it is as relavent today, as it was in 1964! Look to your "SOULS" Feel, think, grow, be KIND! Bob
Just like watching the BBC series UXB with Anthony Andrews etc.
For sure General Frank Savage is a great American Hero, and for sure Robert Lansing was the best General Frank Savage !
it would be so scary to be in that situation.
air raid siren going full blare bombs exploding every where.
parts of the building you're taking shelter falling down around you.
Why are lights on during a black out? Don't they know there is a war on!
BLACKOUT!!! CLOSE THOSE CURTAINS!!!
And an UXB expert as well!
Everyone is fu...no hapless, like young people today...time machine,and survivors....
There was a Combat episode similar to this.
elizabeth 1 had a princess
Picture was of Queen Victoria, I believe.
be carefully
Don't know about y'all...but I think Quinn Martin was wrong to replace General Savage with Col. Gallagher.
I probably cant write a movie. But that being said, neither could the poor soul who attempted this. I've enjoyed the series , up to this one sad
This one is okay compared to Episode 17 "The Albatross." That one is probably the low point of Season 1.
What was wrong with this episode? A few far out coincidences? If you don't like that, don't watch television. I loved it.
@@lsmart Don't be ridiculous. Can't somebody have a contrary opinion to yours? Are you the Caesar of tv watching? I've got a better idea, instead of telling me to "don't watch television," using evidence you can cite from the episode, tell me 1) why my grievances with this particular episode are unwarranted, please especially make an effort to explain what exactly "a few far out coincidences" are; and 2) why you "loved it," again citing evidence from the episode itself. /// I personally added at the end I've been enjoying Season 1 very much. There's been a few dogs--for various reasons--but most of it has been pretty good stuff. I think you would agree it's not reasonable to expect ANY show to hit the bullseye every week. /// Okay Mr. Smart, it's time to get Smart! ;)
@@mickey1849 Sorry, but you completely misunderstood my intent based on one ill-phrased line from my comment. If I wanted to deny your right to your opinion, I wouldn't have begun with my opening question. You made a rather strong condemnation of this piece w/o even providing an inkling as to why it was so dreadful. Since your ire was aimed at the writer, the only thing I could think of that was wrong with this script was that the coincidences of a birth and a collapsing ceiling and an unexploded bomb were too unrealistic for your taste. My intended response was that if you don't like that, there is no point in watching any TV, since such "far out" events are pretty much the norm in TV and film. My apologies that it came out sounding antagonistic.
As for why I loved this episode, it was because I found it to be both exciting and unpredictable, and even more so, because of how it brought out the different human responses to crises and how Savage managed to use the appropriate psychology for each person that ultimately aroused their desire to fight and do the right thing.
@@lsmart Oh Lord! We're talking about the wrong episode! I was complaining about the episode where the guy got his face burned and was all freaked out about it. The episode you're referring to I thought was fine for the most part. The cellar scene became somewhat over-dramatic. But I sure didn't think it was anything to complain about. I traded a few jokes back and forth about some of the things going on and that was all. Overall, that episode got the thumbs up from me, same as you. The other episode I had big complaints about as far as the writing was the one where Savage's barber was a German agent who was assigned to kill him. The writer had a brain fart in that one!
new york to london
What's a young English bloke like that not doing in the service?
well done except us air force flying boat in the end..oops
flame???
Hated Paul burke and the cheese eater Sargent that replaced Lansing.
mary 1
Are you a North Korean troll? Because if you are, you're a lousy one.
so horrible
What an episode, I am a Londoner , what a masterpiece from Robert Lansing!"
What a disaster , London has had those days !
What a disaster , London has had those days !