In 1964 I was 10 and watched Combat religiously. I remember this episode above all the others. The Nurse was a kid doing adult work in a war. The Sarge and his anger. The child nurse with wisdom beyond her tender years. And in her death she healed the Sarge. Best episode in my opinion. The exuberance and special life force of a young girl ! The tragedy of the stilled laughter and the world left emptier.. still gets me today.
I admit is the most difficult episode. The death of the teenage nurse touch me too. But in wars too many innocents die. They are actors but showing the evil is war! May she rest in peace!😰😰
I remember this episode that I saw at age 7. 62 now....this one was hard to watch then and now. What incredible acting. Hollywood can NEVER duplicate this show. It was perfect....360 degrees of perfection
One of the best episodes of Combat ever. Vic Morrow was such a fine actor and gave so much presence to his role. My father was a WWII and Korean war vet and we used to watch this show together sometimes. He related that the role Vic played as a very capable, in-charge kind of Sergeant was most believable from his memories in the US Army. What a show! Miss ya Dad.
I saw this episode when I was 8 years old and NEVER forgot it. I still remember the name of the actress that played the nurse, and I can't watch it even now without crying like a baby... Simply a masterpiece of television.
By far one of the Best Episodes of Combat I remember. I was only 10 years old when this first aired. Seeing it now 54 years later at 64, it touches my heart even more. I Believe Saunders was not only Feeling the Loss of this French Nurse, but All of the Men who died under his command! He kept it All Bottled in, and Her Death Released it all at once. Very Touching.
@@darrylslaughter649 I haven't watched cable or regular TV in years. I can usually find what I want on You tube Channels, like documentaries, alternative news, history shows, etc.
Both great points. Wonder if there are many of us that realize the poor condition TV is in now? I figure the ones still using their heads quit it long ago.
Yes I cried like a baby..I thought I was strong hearted to watch this through...no person can ever be so strong to shed tears in the end. That little angel of faith and healing deserved so much better. Vic Morrow the absolute legend.
My son 23, told me few days ago that he was watching combat on RUclips. I was about 7 years old at the time Greek TV station, first showed Combat. Now I'm 57 and I remember all the episodes with nostalgy. " Combat " never dies, all the actors are immortal in our hurts!!!
Looking back, she left an absolute shit life, and moved on to her reward. Quickly, painlessly. I say this, as an actual Army Infantry sergeant for 5 years, like Saunders, with a 20 year career total, having been told by doctors, that I had seen too much death. Do you actually know why people cry? It's because they are at the end of their rope, they literally don't know what else to do. But coping mechanisms develop, I haven't cried since 2001, and may never will again. But I am also an eternal optimist, believing that things will sort themselves out for the best. Yesterday, a neighbor lady of mine died suddenly, someone who I talked to every day, But I can't cry. She's now in a much better place.
Judging by all the comments I’m not the only one who was greatly moved by this episode. As good as anything television has had to offer before or sense. Possibly the greatest episode of all shows to ever air on American television. Vic’s tour de force performance is a staggering achievement eclipsing even his Emmy nominated Survival from season 1.
To say this episode was a tear-jerker is an understatement. It is a powerful indictment of the cruelty of Nazi ideology, and the random nature of death in any war. The war to end all wars never ended them. Vic Morrow was an gifted actor endowed with a range of technical emotional abilities that one can only define as genius. A genius that sadly was cut short in 1982 in a tragic accident which also involved the deaths of two child actors whom he died while trying to save. Vic Morrow was a hero in " Combat," and as an individual also. The episode is also notable for the fact that this is the only one in which Sgt. Saunders ever cried following the death of anyone. He quickly composed himself and assumed his role as Sgt. Saunders a fictional character who represented all that is good and great in the American national character. I am Irish living in the Republic of Ireland. I saw " Combat," as a child in the 1960's and loved it from the perspective of a boy of 9 and onwards. But now as a man of 66 thanks to the people who have uploaded the series on RUclips I am able to see it again as an adult. And I understand now why this series had such an impact on me. Every episode was outstanding. The talent invested in the series was remarkable. The acting was always of the highest quality. The writing, character study, set-designs, storylines, direction, and action sequences were always superlative. " Combat " never glorified war. Nor did it usually ever soften the narrative in order to send the viewer into a happy emotional place as the end-credits opened up. This episode " The Little Carousel," ended in heartbreaking tragedy. If Shakespeare had written it he would have done it in exactly the same manner. A brilliant piece of Television war drama. Most of the cast etc are gone now. But in a larger sense they are still with us. Among the immortals. Thank you Vic Morrow, Rick Jason et al for your, intelligence, talent and humanity.
When a show like this episode in 'Combat' can still effect you after nearly half a century after it originally aired. This is television at its finest hour--poignant, memorable and classic. Heart-rending--Beautiful story. Vic, Margolle bless you both....Roger Michael
Ever since my childhood days i've been watching this combat series. I'm so moved by this episode i've got teary eyes. So nice to bring back my childhood days memories. RIP Vic Morrow
Damn. I watched all of these 50 years ago. I'm beginning to think that only LAW AND ORDER could beat it, and even then . . . it was simply the greatest dramatic show of the 1960's. Impossible to produce today as a weekly episode with 30+ episodes per year. And after all was said and done, it was still Vic Morrow's show. He was it's backbone and anchor. Thanks, GR.
Anytime I watch this episode it brings a tear to me eye . Sanders finally seen as a human being as his hard as a rock character is chipped awsy by this young French nurse . I haven't watched this episode in years as this 3rd best season in the series shows as Vic Morrow pulls off a incredible show of shades of his character.
I watched this episode two weeks ago and did not remember it from original airing. Funny I watched all and remember half. I have gotten misty eyed over the years at endings but totally lost it. WHAT WRITING...MORROW WAS MAGNIFICENT
This episode is beyond words! RIP to ALL actors and actresses who made this series possible, remember watching this series as a kid, im 64 now and feel so out of place in 2021, i cant wait to check out ! A Veteran.
I don't know about anyone else but this episode ripped my heart out and jumped up and down on top of it. War isn't hell, like people say...but it's a very close second.
!!!!!!!!!! WHAT IT TOOK TO MAKE A GROWN MAN CRY AFTER LAUGHING & ENJOYING A SHORT TIME OF PEACE > THE SMILE THAT SHE HAD TO HELP HIM DURING A TIME OF WAR !!!!!!!!!! AN AWESOME ACTING MOMENT WITH BOTH !!!!!!!!!!!
Morrow's early senseless and avoidable death denied all of us of his great acting skill. His last film, the one where John Landis killed him and two kids prevented Morrow's film career from ever taking off. I still consider him among the best actors of the 20th century. He had the intellect, natural ability plus work ethic. Then add to that the sharp features of the leading man. I'd say that John Landis's greed that resulted in Vic's premature and gruesome death robbed all of us of a great continued career.
He had such sensitivity and toughness. After combat he deserved better roles as an actor and work as a director. There seems to be no rhyme nor reason in Hollywood. With his depth it's hard for me to watch some of the one dimensional jobs he was offered in tv after. With exception Roots, he was brilliantly ruthless. And Bad News Bears Matthau got the credit. Wish I knew more about him in those years. CAuse IN combat he was just amazing
@@stevegreenstein6794 Steve, Have you seen Morrow with Alan Alda in ''Glass House''? Scary motherfucking made for TV film. Do NOT watch before bedtime. See: ruclips.net/video/cnFD68FLKQQ/видео.html
@@stevegreenstein6794 Does anyone out know more about Vic? Anyone ever meet in in person? Vic either didn't play the Hollywood game or he pissed off a few suits!!! I hope they all got paid back, then they'd know!!!
I remember this episode, when I watched Combat with my dad as a child. For some reason, even at that tender age, I never forgot this story. The pretty little nurse running into the field to pick flowers, the explosion, the look of absolute horror on Chip's face when he heard it, the shattered expression on his face as he knelt over her, taking her hand pressing it to his face and completely falling apart. A powerful, heart-breaking piece of television history.
dtrix10kc- I'm crying to... I yarn for hearts that feel the need for love of each other. My daughter would be holding my hand at the theater when I was crying years ago. Innocence is so perish...
I watched this series with my older brother in the 60's. He was a squad leader in the Vietnam war like Saunders was during WWII. He was killed in action in 1968. Awarded the Bronze Metal. After all these years later when this episode came on, I remembered that she was killed at the end. It still .brought a tear to my eye as does the thought of my brother. Cheers to all those that served and are serving.
Bummer about your brother. Sorry for your loss. Lost an uncle during the battle of hamburger hill, 1969. He was a medic going after a wounded man. Both were killed.
I was only 5 years old, but can somewhat remember Combat. We had a boardgame too. Loved this episode and the close relationship developed by Vic Morrow and the darling nurse. Wish she didn't die, but it sure showed what a good actor Morrow was. His poignant crying scene was very touching and real.
I love how, on practically every episode, someone posts that this is their favorite. Something about each show strikes a chord in our hearts. For some, a minor chord, others a major, and then for a few, one particular episode is the key in which the entire symphony is written.
A great Combat episode, and very sad at the end. It was and still is impossible for me to hold back the tears with this one.. I watched all of the episodes when I was 10, and still am.
Unforgettable. One of the greatest (if saddest) episodes of the entire series. War is not fun, hate what it does to nations, to people. Anyone who'd served in the military understands this once you get past all the politics & hyperbole!
You took the words right outta my mouth. Loved this show all those years ago and i'm loving it all over again! Came across it by accident on youtube n' I've been watchin' a few episodes on my computer. Decided to go on line today where I found n' purchased the complete series on a dvd box set. Very reasonably priced n' I advise others to do the same. Thanx to the people who have posted these episodes on Youtue. RIP Vic Morrow, he was the greatest n' the main reason why I enjoy this show.
Vic was COMBAT!!! I LOVE THE OTHER GUYS AS WELL. Like Vic told Tom Lowell (Billy) years ago I'm not a star I'm a comet. I may shine brighter but I'll burn out faster!!! How profound!!!!
She saves his life, he couldn't save hers, she saw the flowers and wanted to pick a few fresh ones for Saunders, why in God's name would they plant land mines anywhere near a children's playground. Vic should have won an Emmy for this one. Loved the ending when placed a flower in her little hand.
I make sure to not watch none of those main stream award show's which are rigged behind the scenes and slanted against any real person with real talent.
Vic deserved 10 Emmy's and didn't get one. Just shows you how shallow awards are even in the sixties. He's a great inspiration to me as an actor and director. Unique
I agree as well. The teenage girl seemed to steep herself into her character. Mr. Morrow not a very nice guy in real life did really well in showing the pentup pain. I'm a veteran Sergeant of the U.S. Army and to show your team the pain one carries is inherentiy difficult because of the hard case we have to be by job responsabilities.
@@SuperAngelles I'm not doubting you, but could you please expand upon your analysis? All that I know about Morrow's real life personality was that he was apparently estranged from his daughter, actress Jennifer Jason Leigh at her request. Then after Morrow's untimely death in 1982, she realized that being estranged from her deceased pa looked bad while trying to collect a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit. At which point instead of being her wicked father? He became ''Dear, sweet old Dad''.
I remember crying at the end of this episode when I was a little boy. Found it here a couple of years ago and watched it. I don't think I can ever watch it again.
Made me cry seeing the suffering of the Sergeant Saunders to see the little nurse, who just saved her life and the moment where he turns and sees the little carousel and relive the happy times there in that place and for a moment forget that there is war... excellent direction of Bernard McEveety
@@kathrynmcmahon4048 " . . . that young lad and Vic." Surely you mean "that young miss and Vic." How is it in two years' time you never corrected your blatant blunder?!
I just this week turned 55 years old. I remember watching the series with my father when I was a child. It's been wonderful to be able to watch them now as an adult. I cried like a baby while watching this one. I'm glad no one was hear to see me like that. I just recently learned how Vic Morrow died. I was stunned.
Joe Buba Buba, I missed this 50 years ago. But today, seeing this episode, Vic Morrow expressed my feelings perfectly, of when my friends' teenage daughter died suddenly in a house fire.several years back.
This episode shows why Veterans hold nurses and doctors in high regard, they risk all even though they are vulnerable. Because even if a doctor is trained and armed, he/she cannot put much thought into defending themselves and still care for their patients. They deserve the same honor as any other fighting man or woman. This little girl typifies the bravery and self sacrifice of a hero.
You speak the truth. And let's not forget Navy corpsmen and Army medics, who risked (and sometimes lost) their lives on the battlefield to treat the wounded.
I was about 9 to 11 years old when I watched this TV show. Real good movie stars. No insults and completely respectful to the audience.... Fron Ecuador. I am 63 by now.
That final scene is an acting masterclass by the great Vic Morrow. Saunders lets his emotions show momentarily, then it's back to the business at hand. Brilliant.
One of the most poignant episodes of the series. "Cry in the Ruins" (woman looking for her baby) was another. Have to admit, I cried at the end. First time I'd seen Sgt "Chip" Saunders break down. RIP to Vic Morrow and Rick Jason. Also want to mention that we should not forget those brave and dedicated nurses who served in the Vietnam War. Some of whom lost their lives. Thanks GR160289!
This episode is one of my favorite. The little nurse had done a great job and what the best work she did was healing and took the sense of human being of Sgt. Thunders.Why I could think so because of Vic Morrow's great acting.
Grabit T.-I grew up in the 60's/70's without a TV, this past year is the first time coming across these shows. Don't feel bad, I think I've watched each one about 8 times now, since finding them. Cant get enough. This is the only time in all 153 shows that Saunders breaks down and cries, all the other times he becomes quiet, stoic, and introspective. He does show irritation at times but mostly he fosters the psychological welfare or moral redemption of some character than his emotions.
Just like Vic Morrow the co-star of this touching episode Miss Sylviane Margollé, did not live out a long life either. My ability to read French is limited but according to Francais Wikipedia she died in 2005 at the age of only 54. When this Combat! episode was filmed she was just 14 years old. She was a totally sweet kid.
This is the one I have been looking for! It is the only one I remembered beforehand from when we watched when I was a boy. I was only 9, but I remembered this one!
I thought that as a kid I had watched Combat! faithfully, but as I binge along starting with S1E1, there have been many that I either hadn't seen or disremembered. This episode was new to me today. I must've missed out on a lot of good ones back then. If I'd seen this one, I'd have had a different crush than Darla on the Little Rascals.
I watched Combat too like my dad who was a veteran in the Pacific during WW2. When I stumbled onto this series I binge watched to refresh my memory. Have forgotten so much, being 70. But this episode? One of the most powerful and best written scripts in television history. It jolted my memory. I remember this episode the most. After more than 50 years this episode stands up strong without fading.
Damn! This episode made me shed tears when I discovered Combat in 1988. At the age of 23. It still does. What an adorable little French girl. RIP💔💔💔💔💔💖💖💖💖💖. She made the Sarge smile.😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢.
You are right, I watch Combat on ME-TV at 0200 followed by 12 O’clock High at 0300 really cuts into getting enough sleep. I’m so glad to have found these uploaded thanks a lot to those who have done it. I’ve printed out the list of all the shows and am checking them off as I go. Finished S1 & S2, and now in the middle of S3. Thanks, all.
The writers for this TV show were A+ that always had a meaning to the plot with a sad ending but this one is just sad because even Vic Morrow actually showed some feelings at the end about the girls death which his character never did. He mostly kept his feelings inside and didn't show the others much but the writer really had to make it clear what it was like back then in the 40's those people just lived hard core lives.
I was 6 when this was broadcast. I remember asking my dad if she was just wounded. I was crushed when he said that she was dead. It's only a little less moving, today.
Morrow was always in full character and this one really showed the depth of his craft. So sad in the end but the the director made you think it was coming on several occasions in the episode. Sylviane also brought a innocence to the roll with just the right amount of maturity when it was required. I enjoy watching Combat now as much as I did when it first aired on TV back in the days before Color on our Philco Black & White TV.
What a episode. Im 55 now. I have been going back through the episodes thanks to youtube. What a remarkable story and acting. Sylviane passed away July 12 2005' Google pics of Sylviane Margolle. Im in Australia and my grandfather fought in France. He was shot through the left arm and copped the mustard gas which eventually killed him years later. I cant see how you can have a show about war without violence.? Australian soldiers in WW2 were all volunteers.
The Little Carasoul Is The Best episode of Combat. Even thought it’s a tear jerker - the writer shouldn’t have kill the little nurse - that was the whole show. Well done and a sentimental story. Thanks for posting it - don’t take it off - keep it on for a long long long time. I will try and find iron DVD maybe Amazon will have it in stock
"bearing44," " . . . at the age of 14." CORRECTION: 13. " . . . died to young . . . " CORRECTION: died too young. GREAT episode; one of "Combat!"'s best. "Merci," "Thank you," "Danke," 'GR160289.'"
Never underestimate the bravery of girls and young women. On the Eastern Front the Soviets medical assistants were mostly teenaged girls, many high school students. They acted as front line combat medics and many died under direct fire as well as in artillery and mortar fire. Their heroism was exemplary and equalled our own Medics and Corpsmen. Women and Girls have an instinctive need to ease pain and help wounded people. Many of Stalingrad's high school girls were killed in the fighting.
Morrow really pulled down deep in his skills for that final scene. I knew something was up with her own theme and a face that any camera would love, not mention that laugh...Great work...
I just knew as soon as I saw Sarge pushing the girl on that carousel with a flower in his teeth that she was a goner!! Great acting once again by Vic and this sad episode had as much to tell about the horrors of war as any other storyline! Jim C.
My brother and I watched it when it first aired, I don't think my mom liked war movies, but us kids did so we got to watch it. She tuned I think to see Rick Jason, she liked him a lot.
I GUESS ALL OF US GUYS WHO WATCH COMBAT ARE SOFTIES.I DID NOT EVEN KNOW ABOUT COMBAT UNTIL THE LATE 80,s WHEN THEY STARTED SHOWING RERUNS ON A PARTICULAR CHANNEL EVERY NIGHT WEEKNIGHTS.ALL THE GREAT GUEST STARS IT HAD! THIS EPISODE MADE ME CRY IN MY MID TWENTIES,STILL MAKES ME CRY.I AM AN AVID AVIATION AND MILITARY HISTORIAN.THESE EPISODES WERE SO MUCH BETTER THAN BAND OF BROTHERS,OR SAVING PRIVATE RYAN.
This episode depicts the true horrors of war Beware if you are soft hearted you will be sobbing like a baby at the end of this Combat episode. RIP Vic Morrow, you 100% was the one that made this tv series great.
Thank you for posting this episode. I still think this is the best of the best of the greatest dramatic show of the 1960's. Not everything revolved around Saunders' Tommy, or Kirby's BAR.
In 1964 I was 10 and watched Combat religiously.
I remember this episode above all the others. The Nurse was a kid doing adult work in a war.
The Sarge and his anger.
The child nurse with wisdom beyond her tender years.
And in her death she healed the Sarge.
Best episode in my opinion.
The exuberance and special life force of a young girl !
The tragedy of the stilled laughter and the world left emptier.. still gets me today.
Excellent. I appreciate your take on this.
Many people criticize my hatred to war. This episode you can see why I hate wars & don't regret it!😔😣
I admit is the most difficult episode. The death of the teenage nurse touch me too. But in wars too many innocents die. They are actors but showing the evil is war! May she rest in peace!😰😰
I remember this episode that I saw at age 7. 62 now....this one was hard to watch then and now. What incredible acting. Hollywood can NEVER duplicate this show. It was perfect....360 degrees of perfection
Same age, Sgt. Saunders is timeless !
The sergeant is suffering from combat stress.😕
There are too few shows on TV that are worth watching now. Combat was one of those from the 60s that stands forever. A powerful episode
One of the best episodes of Combat ever. Vic Morrow was such a fine actor and gave so much presence to his role. My father was a WWII and Korean war vet and we used to watch this show together sometimes. He related that the role Vic played as a very capable, in-charge kind of Sergeant was most believable from his memories in the US Army. What a show! Miss ya Dad.
They should make another show like this one nothing much these days as shows like this believe me
One of the best shows to ever be on TV. Vic Morrow was great. The series still picks up new viewers almost 60 years later.
💯💯💯💯 THE Best
I saw this episode when I was 8 years old and NEVER forgot it. I still remember the name of the actress that played the nurse, and I can't watch it even now
without crying like a baby... Simply a masterpiece of television.
She was a credit to the profession and a talent young girl .
Totally agree a great masterpiece....TV today is so much garbage
By far one of the Best Episodes of Combat I remember. I was only 10 years old when this first aired. Seeing it now 54 years later at 64, it touches my heart even more. I Believe Saunders was not only Feeling the Loss of this French Nurse, but All of the Men who died under his command! He kept it All Bottled in, and Her Death Released it all at once. Very Touching.
I think he is suffering combat stress.😕
I could watch this a thousand times and never tire of it, as painful as it is. It's a masterpiece by any standard, not just 1960's television.
Word!🌟💯
In my opinion a vast % of so-called tv entertainment is wack and souled/$$$ out which is why I do not watch it period.
@@darrylslaughter649 I haven't watched cable or regular TV in years. I can usually find what I want on You tube Channels, like documentaries, alternative news, history shows, etc.
Both great points. Wonder if there are many of us that realize the poor condition TV is in now? I figure the ones still using their heads quit it long ago.
@@darrylslaughter649 I hear you.
Yes I cried like a baby..I thought I was strong hearted to watch this through...no person can ever be so strong to shed tears in the end. That little angel of faith and healing deserved so much better. Vic Morrow the absolute legend.
I cried too
@@melissawhite3061 Being a vet this troe my heart out and
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My son 23, told me few days ago that he was watching combat on RUclips.
I was about 7 years old at the time Greek TV station, first showed Combat. Now I'm 57 and I remember all the episodes with nostalgy. " Combat " never dies, all the actors are immortal in our hurts!!!
Looking back, she left an absolute shit life, and moved on to her reward. Quickly, painlessly. I say this, as an actual Army Infantry sergeant for 5 years, like Saunders, with a 20 year career total, having been told by doctors, that I had seen too much death. Do you actually know why people cry? It's because they are at the end of their rope, they literally don't know what else to do. But coping mechanisms develop, I haven't cried since 2001, and may never will again. But I am also an eternal optimist, believing that things will sort themselves out for the best. Yesterday, a neighbor lady of mine died suddenly, someone who I talked to every day, But I can't cry. She's now in a much better place.
Judging by all the comments I’m not the only one who was greatly moved by this episode.
As good as anything television has had to offer before or sense.
Possibly the greatest episode of all shows to ever air on American television.
Vic’s tour de force performance is a staggering achievement eclipsing even his Emmy nominated Survival from season 1.
My sister watched this episode. Got her interested in nursing. She's now a retired pediatric nurse. Thank god for nurses.
AMEN!
To say this episode was a tear-jerker is an understatement.
It is a powerful indictment of the cruelty of Nazi ideology, and the random nature of death in any war.
The war to end all wars never ended them.
Vic Morrow was an gifted actor endowed with a range of technical emotional abilities that one can only define as genius. A genius that sadly was cut short in 1982 in a tragic accident which also involved the deaths of two child actors whom he died while trying to save. Vic Morrow was a hero in " Combat," and as an individual also.
The episode is also notable for the fact that this is the only one in which Sgt. Saunders ever cried following the death of anyone. He quickly composed himself and assumed his role as Sgt. Saunders a fictional character who represented all that is good and great in the American national character.
I am Irish living in the Republic of Ireland. I saw " Combat," as a child in the 1960's and loved it from the perspective of a boy of 9 and onwards. But now as a man of 66 thanks to the people who have uploaded the series on RUclips I am able to see it again as an adult. And I understand now why this series had such an impact on me.
Every episode was outstanding. The talent invested in the series was remarkable. The acting was always of the highest quality. The writing, character study, set-designs, storylines, direction, and action sequences were always superlative.
" Combat " never glorified war. Nor did it usually ever soften the narrative in order to send the viewer into a happy emotional place as the end-credits opened up.
This episode " The Little Carousel," ended in heartbreaking tragedy. If Shakespeare had written it he would have done it in exactly the same manner.
A brilliant piece of Television war drama. Most of the cast etc are gone now. But in a larger sense they are still with us. Among the immortals.
Thank you Vic Morrow, Rick Jason et al for your, intelligence, talent and humanity.
I had never seen this episode before. I watched a lot of the series as a kid. I'm 65 and this one brought tears to my eyes. One of the best episode's
When a show like this episode in 'Combat' can still effect you after nearly half a century after it originally aired. This is television at its finest hour--poignant, memorable and classic. Heart-rending--Beautiful story. Vic, Margolle bless you both....Roger Michael
Well put. Margolle died at age 54 in 2005. She was very memorable. And all the more remarkable when we realize we don't speak a single word of French!
Yes, God bless you both!!!
I agree,God bless them and all in the Combat series.The best of the best.
I finally broke down and cried over the sheer tragedy of this episode. God called this loving, caring, beautiful angel home.
Syilviane/Claudine makes for such a darling nurse. A touching episode. It broke me up at the end.
Same here. Of all the terrific episodes in this series, this might be the best. I've remembered it for nearly 50 years.
I love Vic Morrow. It's always a joy to watch him.
Vic Morrow forever in OUR heart.
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Ever since my childhood days i've been watching this combat series. I'm so moved by this episode i've got teary eyes. So nice to bring back my childhood days memories. RIP Vic Morrow
Damn. I watched all of these 50 years ago. I'm beginning to think that only LAW AND ORDER could beat it, and even then . . . it was simply the greatest dramatic show of the 1960's. Impossible to produce today as a weekly episode with 30+ episodes per year. And after all was said and done, it was still Vic Morrow's show. He was it's backbone and anchor. Thanks, GR.
Anytime I watch this episode it brings a tear to me eye . Sanders finally seen as a human being as his hard as a rock character is chipped awsy by this young French nurse . I haven't watched this episode in years as this 3rd best season in the series shows as Vic Morrow pulls off a incredible show of shades of his character.
I watched this episode two weeks ago and did not remember it from original airing. Funny I watched all and remember half. I have gotten misty eyed over the years at endings but totally lost it. WHAT WRITING...MORROW WAS MAGNIFICENT
This one was the one that I couldn’t forget. It is the only one I remembered from 56 years ago. That’s how powerful and unforgettable it is!
I wish Vic knew that. I feel Vic was sooo disrespected by Hollywood elites!!! God bless you Vic!!!
This episode is beyond words! RIP to ALL actors and actresses who made this series possible, remember watching this series as a kid, im 64 now and feel so out of place in 2021, i cant wait to check out ! A Veteran.
You guys are not alone. I don’t belong in this world anymore.
Vic Morrow really made me feel his pain at the end of this episode. I had to see it a few times before I could watch that ending without crying.
Very good actress. She too died young on operating table.
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I don't know about anyone else but this episode ripped my heart out and jumped up and down on top of it. War isn't hell, like people say...but it's a very close second.
It was really heartbreaking when she got killed at the end 💔 😢
"Easy Kirby. It's just a scratch.""Well it ain't gonna be when I write home about it."
EXCELLENT line!!!
!!!!!!!!!! WHAT IT TOOK TO MAKE A GROWN MAN CRY AFTER LAUGHING & ENJOYING A SHORT TIME OF PEACE > THE SMILE THAT SHE HAD TO HELP HIM DURING A TIME OF WAR !!!!!!!!!! AN AWESOME ACTING MOMENT WITH BOTH !!!!!!!!!!!
Great and sad episode. Vic Morrow crying at the end was classic.
Vic Morrow wins an academy award for this episode!
Morrow's early senseless and avoidable death denied all of us of his great acting skill. His last film, the one where John Landis killed him and two kids prevented Morrow's film career from ever taking off. I still consider him among the best actors of the 20th century. He had the intellect, natural ability plus work ethic. Then add to that the sharp features of the leading man.
I'd say that John Landis's greed that resulted in Vic's premature and gruesome death robbed all of us of a great continued career.
He had such sensitivity and toughness. After combat he deserved better roles as an actor and work as a director. There seems to be no rhyme nor reason in Hollywood. With his depth it's hard for me to watch some of the one dimensional jobs he was offered in tv after. With exception Roots, he was brilliantly ruthless. And Bad News Bears Matthau got the credit. Wish I knew more about him in those years. CAuse IN combat he was just amazing
Its tv so it be an emmy. which he sadly and unbelievably never won. only was nominated .
@@stevegreenstein6794
Steve, Have you seen Morrow with Alan Alda in ''Glass House''? Scary motherfucking made for TV film. Do NOT watch before bedtime. See: ruclips.net/video/cnFD68FLKQQ/видео.html
@@stevegreenstein6794 Does anyone out know more about Vic? Anyone ever meet in in person? Vic either didn't play the Hollywood game or he pissed off a few suits!!! I hope they all got paid back, then they'd know!!!
I remember this episode, when I watched Combat with my dad as a child. For some reason, even at that tender age, I never forgot this story. The pretty little nurse running into the field to pick flowers, the explosion, the look of absolute horror on Chip's face when he heard it, the shattered expression on his face as he knelt over her, taking her hand pressing it to his face and completely falling apart. A powerful, heart-breaking piece of television history.
dtrix10kc: WOW, me too. I remember how much I cried when this aired in ‘64. Every time I see a reference to Combat!, this episode springs to mind.
dtrix10kc- I'm crying to... I yarn for hearts that feel the need for love of each other. My daughter would be holding my hand at the theater when I was crying years ago. Innocence is so perish...
I watched this series with my older brother in the 60's. He was a squad leader in the Vietnam war like Saunders was during WWII. He was killed in action in 1968. Awarded the Bronze Metal. After all these years later when this episode came on, I remembered that she was killed at the end. It still .brought a tear to my eye as does the thought of my brother. Cheers to all those that served and are serving.
Thoughts and prayers go your way. God bless you and your family.
Bummer about your brother. Sorry for your loss. Lost an uncle during the battle of hamburger hill, 1969. He was a medic going after a wounded man. Both were killed.
I was only 5 years old, but can somewhat remember Combat. We had a boardgame too. Loved this episode and the close relationship developed by Vic Morrow and the darling nurse. Wish she didn't die, but it sure showed what a good actor Morrow was. His poignant crying scene was very touching and real.
One of the best episodes.
Peace.
One of the best episodes of Combat. I cried too! What an ending.
I love how, on practically every episode, someone posts that this is their favorite. Something about each show strikes a chord in our hearts. For some, a minor chord, others a major, and then for a few, one particular episode is the key in which the entire symphony is written.
The sad reality of war.
well said, Jody!
A great Combat episode, and very sad at the end. It was and still is impossible for me to hold back the tears with this one.. I watched all of the episodes when I was 10, and still am.
It was good to see tough old Sgt. Saunders once really happy if only temporarily. Great part by late Mr. Morrow.
Unforgettable. One of the greatest (if saddest) episodes of the entire series. War is not fun, hate what it does to nations, to people. Anyone who'd served in the military understands this once you get past all the politics & hyperbole!
Great spirit of the lady nurse and astonishing story, tear falls down fro my eyes too.
Eyes watering, nose running...what a sad, wonderful episode! One of a kind series!
Sheesh! I remember crying when I watched this episode as a kid. And decades later, still can't help from crying at the end.
So well written!! I always shed a tear watching this one!!!!!! always!!!
You took the words right outta my mouth. Loved this show all those years ago and i'm loving it all over again! Came across it by accident on youtube n' I've been watchin' a few episodes on my computer. Decided to go on line today where I found n' purchased the complete series on a dvd box set. Very reasonably priced n' I advise others to do the same. Thanx to the people who have posted these episodes on Youtue. RIP Vic Morrow, he was the greatest n' the main reason why I enjoy this show.
Vic was COMBAT!!! I LOVE THE OTHER GUYS AS WELL. Like Vic told Tom Lowell (Billy) years ago I'm not a star I'm a comet. I may shine brighter but I'll burn out faster!!! How profound!!!!
She saves his life, he couldn't save hers, she saw the flowers and wanted to pick a few fresh ones for Saunders, why in God's name would they plant land mines anywhere near a children's playground. Vic should have won an Emmy for this one. Loved the ending when placed a flower in her little hand.
Hatefilled Nazis. Lousy Hatefilled Nazi BASTARDS.
This episode rated an Emmy
Agreed.
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Because they were the super race?
The Emmy 2013 were last night. This episode would have beaten easily any TV drama that won last night.
I make sure to not watch none of those main stream award show's which are rigged behind the scenes and slanted against any real person with real talent.
+@@darrylslaughter649 Cold Case 2003-10 Is the only show of the 21st century worth watching.
Morrow and the girl should have received Emmys for this episode!
I agree.
When a series like this brings tears to your eyes, and affection for the love of the players involved. A+++....
Vic deserved 10 Emmy's and didn't get one. Just shows you how shallow awards are even in the sixties. He's a great inspiration to me as an actor and director. Unique
I agree as well. The teenage girl seemed to steep herself into her character. Mr. Morrow not a very nice guy in real life did really well in showing the pentup pain. I'm a veteran Sergeant of the U.S. Army and to show your team the pain one carries is inherentiy difficult because of the hard case we have to be by job responsabilities.
@@SuperAngelles
I'm not doubting you, but could you please expand upon your analysis? All that I know about Morrow's real life personality was that he was apparently estranged from his daughter, actress Jennifer Jason Leigh at her request. Then after Morrow's untimely death in 1982, she realized that being estranged from her deceased pa looked bad while trying to collect a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit. At which point instead of being her wicked father? He became ''Dear, sweet old Dad''.
I was lucky to have been around when this show was broadcast. It was extraordinary.
I missed this one back in the day. If I'd seen it, I'd have had a different crush than Darla on the Little Rascals.
This episode ripped my guts out. It is true storytelling perfection and has perhaps some of the best acting in the history of television. Bravo...
I remember crying at the end of this episode when I was a little boy. Found it here a couple of years ago and watched it.
I don't think I can ever watch it again.
Made me cry seeing the suffering of the Sergeant Saunders to see the little nurse, who just saved her life and the moment where he turns and sees the little carousel and relive the happy times there in that place and for a moment forget that there is war... excellent direction of Bernard McEveety
This episode should have won an Emmy for that young lad and Vic. Miss you
So beautiful and so sad.
God how I miss them ALL!!! God bless you Vic and children!!!
Even the German stood still as if sympathizing the moment at the end. Robert at 66.
@@kathrynmcmahon4048 " . . . that young lad and Vic." Surely you mean "that young miss and Vic." How is it in two years' time you never corrected your blatant blunder?!
I just this week turned 55 years old. I remember watching the series with my father when I was a child. It's been wonderful to be able to watch them now as an adult. I cried like a baby while watching this one. I'm glad no one was hear to see me like that. I just recently learned how Vic Morrow died. I was stunned.
I cried when I watched this episode 50 years ago. I cried again today.
Joe Buba Buba, I missed this 50 years ago. But today, seeing this episode, Vic Morrow expressed my feelings perfectly, of when my friends' teenage daughter died suddenly in a house fire.several years back.
+Joe Buba Me too.
This episode shows why Veterans hold nurses and doctors in high regard, they risk all even though they are vulnerable. Because even if a doctor is trained and armed, he/she cannot put much thought into defending themselves and still care for their patients. They deserve the same honor as any other fighting man or woman. This little girl typifies the bravery and self sacrifice of a hero.
i am not a vet but a handicap person who holds doctors and nurses in high regard for all they did for me
Definitely!!!
thank you...
You speak the truth. And let's not forget Navy corpsmen and Army medics, who risked (and sometimes lost) their lives on the battlefield to treat the wounded.
I haven't watched it in at least a year. It remains a masterpiece, and not the only one on this show.
Was one of my favourite episodes of them all. I was 9 when I first saw it. The only combat that actually made me cry. Superbly done.
I was about 9 to 11 years old when I watched this TV show. Real good movie stars. No insults and completely respectful to the audience....
Fron Ecuador. I am 63 by now.
That final scene is an acting masterclass by the great Vic Morrow. Saunders lets his emotions show momentarily, then it's back to the business at hand. Brilliant.
Thanks. One of Vic Morrow's best episodes.
I admit that this is the first combat episode I cried for.
What a powerful episode!! I was in the Army overseas when this seris came out, I always wanted to see it, Thanks for posting these up!!
Whoever can post all episodes of anything with Vic in it please do do, thank you.
One of the most poignant episodes of the series. "Cry in the Ruins" (woman looking for her baby) was another. Have to admit, I cried at the end. First time I'd seen Sgt "Chip" Saunders break down. RIP to Vic Morrow and Rick Jason. Also want to mention that we should not forget those brave and dedicated nurses who served in the Vietnam War. Some of whom lost their lives. Thanks GR160289!
Miss all of these wonderful actors terribly. God bless!!!
@@kathrynmcmahon4048 Only Doc and Kirby are still alive as of Jan 2021.
Thomas Lowell who played Billy is also alive
To this day these guys are sorely missed! Rest in peace sweet Vic, Dick, Rick and Pierre. God bless
Yes Pierre was. God, I miss all of them Vic, Dick, Rick. Conlan, Jack, Lowell Thomas are still with us. I just miss them ALL so much!!!
Well that's the episode that made me cry! I'm 53 years of age!👍😉
I remember this episode from when I was just a small boy. Must have made a big impact on me.....thanks so much for posting. RIP Vic Morrow!
This episode is one of my favorite. The little nurse had done a great job and what the best work she did was healing and took the sense of human being of Sgt. Thunders.Why I could think so because of Vic Morrow's great acting.
Grabit T.-I grew up in the 60's/70's without a TV, this past year is the first time coming across these shows. Don't feel bad, I think I've watched each one about 8 times now, since finding them. Cant get enough. This is the only time in all 153 shows that Saunders breaks down and cries, all the other times he becomes quiet, stoic, and introspective. He does show irritation at times but mostly he fosters the psychological welfare or moral redemption of some character than his emotions.
Just like Vic Morrow the co-star of this touching episode Miss Sylviane Margollé, did not live out a long life either. My ability to read French is limited but according to Francais Wikipedia she died in 2005 at the age of only 54. When this Combat! episode was filmed she was just 14 years old. She was a totally sweet kid.
Amirican very poor in combat
Exactly what I was going to post. You beat me to it. She had married and moved to America when she died after surgery in New York.
Wow, I knew she was young, but didn't know that young!
She musta been a real sweetheart.
He was killed and died at age 53 and she passed at 54.
This is the one I have been looking for! It is the only one I remembered beforehand from when we watched when I was a boy. I was only 9, but I remembered this one!
I thought that as a kid I had watched Combat! faithfully, but as I binge along starting with S1E1, there have been many that I either hadn't seen or disremembered. This episode was new to me today. I must've missed out on a lot of good ones back then. If I'd seen this one, I'd have had a different crush than Darla on the Little Rascals.
I watched Combat too like my dad who was a veteran in the Pacific during WW2. When I stumbled onto this series I binge watched to refresh my memory. Have forgotten so much, being 70. But this episode? One of the most powerful and best written scripts in television history. It jolted my memory. I remember this episode the most. After more than 50 years this episode stands up strong without fading.
She had the sweetest voice. That may haunt Saunders the most after the war of all the demons he'll have to deal with.
Damn! This episode made me shed tears when I discovered Combat in 1988. At the age of 23. It still does. What an adorable little French girl. RIP💔💔💔💔💔💖💖💖💖💖. She made the Sarge smile.😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢.
I remember this episode, when I watched Combat with my dad as a child.
Thanks to the people who have posted these episodes on RUclips...made me cry.
If any episode would convince anyone that Combat is the greatest TV series ever made, this episode, The Little Carousel, will do it.
His cry at the end is a primal scream of grief. You have no heart if this episode does not get to you.
My dad was in WWII. MY FAMILY used to watch this with him.
You are right, I watch Combat on ME-TV at 0200 followed by 12 O’clock High at 0300 really cuts into getting enough sleep.
I’m so glad to have found these uploaded thanks a lot to those who have done it.
I’ve printed out the list of all the shows and am checking them off as I go. Finished S1 & S2, and now in the middle of S3.
Thanks, all.
The writers for this TV show were A+ that always had a meaning to the plot with a sad ending but this one is just sad because even Vic Morrow actually showed some feelings at the end about the girls death which his character never did. He mostly kept his feelings inside and didn't show the others much but the writer really had to make it clear what it was like back then in the 40's those people just lived hard core lives.
That was before the smoke of Satan invaded Hollywood
TOP 5 EPISODE OF COMBAT..THANK YOU FOR THE LOAD!!!
I was 6 when this was broadcast. I remember asking my dad if she was just wounded. I was crushed when he said that she was dead. It's only a little less moving, today.
Vic Morrow one of the greatest actors EVER
I agree ‼️
Miss you much handsome!!!
Morrow was always in full character and this one really showed the depth of his craft. So sad in the end but the the director made you think it was coming on several occasions in the episode. Sylviane also brought a innocence to the roll with just the right amount of maturity when it was required. I enjoy watching Combat now as much as I did when it first aired on TV back in the days before Color on our Philco Black & White TV.
What a episode. Im 55 now. I have been going back through the episodes thanks to youtube. What a remarkable story and acting. Sylviane passed away July 12 2005'
Google pics of Sylviane Margolle. Im in Australia and my grandfather fought in France.
He was shot through the left arm and copped the mustard gas which eventually killed him years later. I cant see how you can have a show about war without violence.?
Australian soldiers in WW2 were all volunteers.
The Little Carasoul Is The Best episode of Combat. Even thought it’s a tear jerker - the writer shouldn’t have kill the little nurse - that was the whole show. Well done and a sentimental story. Thanks for posting it - don’t take it off - keep it on for a long long long time. I will try and find iron DVD maybe Amazon will have it in stock
what a heart wrenching episode
@Ford Cassius no one cares
One of the finest Combat episodes ever along with The Duel this is truly a great episode and so touching😅❤
She takes my heart on this episode of Combat at the age of 14. RIP Sylviane Margolle. She died to young at the age of 54.
"bearing44," " . . . at the age of 14." CORRECTION: 13.
" . . . died to young . . . " CORRECTION: died too young.
GREAT episode; one of "Combat!"'s best.
"Merci," "Thank you," "Danke," 'GR160289.'"
One of the most poignant episode.It made crying at the end.Vic Morow's best episode
Never underestimate the bravery of girls and young women. On the Eastern Front the Soviets medical assistants were mostly teenaged girls, many high school students. They acted as front line combat medics and many died under direct fire as well as in artillery and mortar fire. Their heroism was exemplary and equalled our own Medics and Corpsmen. Women and Girls have an instinctive need to ease pain and help wounded people. Many of Stalingrad's high school girls were killed in the fighting.
I watched this today and had some tears first time watching this one going thru all the episodes Combat is awesome!
Combat and 12 oclock are the 2 best no nonsense ww2 TV series ever.
Morrow really pulled down deep in his skills for that final scene. I knew something was up with her own theme and a face that any camera would love, not mention that laugh...Great work...
When I started watching this episode I forgot about the ending and then BAM! Tears galore...
i have a french aunt who fought with the underground during WW2. i remember meeting her around 1960. she had a beautiful accent
I just knew as soon as I saw Sarge pushing the girl on that carousel with a flower in his teeth that she was a goner!! Great acting once again by Vic and this sad episode had as much to tell about the horrors of war as any other storyline! Jim C.
The best episode of this great series.
A beautiful, heart-breaking episode. Made me cry.
great episode,, really one of the best
My brother and I watched it when it first aired, I don't think my mom liked war movies, but us kids did so we got to watch it. She tuned I think to see Rick Jason, she liked him a lot.
I GUESS ALL OF US GUYS WHO WATCH COMBAT ARE SOFTIES.I DID NOT EVEN KNOW ABOUT COMBAT UNTIL THE LATE 80,s WHEN THEY STARTED SHOWING RERUNS ON A PARTICULAR CHANNEL EVERY NIGHT WEEKNIGHTS.ALL THE GREAT GUEST STARS IT HAD! THIS EPISODE MADE ME CRY IN MY MID TWENTIES,STILL MAKES ME CRY.I AM AN AVID AVIATION AND MILITARY HISTORIAN.THESE EPISODES WERE SO MUCH BETTER THAN BAND OF BROTHERS,OR SAVING PRIVATE RYAN.
This episode depicts the true horrors of war Beware if you are soft hearted you will be sobbing like a baby at the end of this Combat episode. RIP Vic Morrow, you 100% was the one that made this tv series great.
thanks for uploading, great story. i Love this show.
Thank you for posting this episode. I still think this is the best of the best of the greatest dramatic show of the 1960's. Not everything revolved around Saunders' Tommy, or Kirby's BAR.
11:22 the director credit is shown. Is that usual?
@@lsusmuggler No. I think the credits in this episode were displayed later than in any other episode of the series.
Very sad and touched my soul. Great episode !!!
You fight the tears when you watch this episode at Age 13. At 68, watching again, you let them flow.
I remembered watching this in the 60s. Probably the best episode.