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Roll Out (1973)

1973-10-05 · 30m · EN
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Roll Out is an American sitcom that aired Friday evenings on CBS during the 1973-1974 television season. Starring nightclub comedian Stu Gilliam and Hilly Hicks, and featuring Ed Begley, Jr. and Garrett Morris, the series was set in France during World War II and was loosely based on the 1952 film Red Ball Express. Actor Jimmy Lydon, familiar as a juvenile lead in the 1940s, was cast as an Army captain. His character's name was Henry Aldrich: the same name he used in Paramount's comedy features of the forties.

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Stu GilliamStu GilliamVal BisoglioVal BisoglioMel StewartMel StewartHilly HicksHilly HicksEd Begley Jr.Ed Begley Jr.Teddy WilsonTeddy WilsonHarry CaesarHarry CaesarLomax StudyLomax StudyMonsieur Corot

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortActor preference716018 · 174735 · 2157Country preferenceUsDecade preference1970

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What is Roll Out about?

Roll Out is an American sitcom that aired Friday evenings on CBS during the 1973-1974 television season. Starring nightclub comedian Stu Gilliam and Hilly Hicks, and featuring Ed Begley, Jr. and Garrett Morris, the series was set in France during World War II and was loosely based on the 1952 film Red Ball Express. Actor Jimmy Lydon, familiar as a juvenile lead in the 1940s, was cast as an Army captain. His character's name was Henry Aldrich: the same name he used in Paramount's comedy features of the forties.

How long is Roll Out?

Roll Out has a runtime of 30 minutes.