12 O'Clock High - S02E05: Big Brother

Name: Big Brother
Genre: Drama, War & Politics
Released: 1965-10-11
Duration: 44 min

Oct 11, 1965Drama, War & PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 5

The 918 lands at Mogador in North Africa to refuel and re-arm. Gallagher's plane lands 21 hours late after his stopover in Yugoslavia. The senior officer is Lieutenant Col. Preston ""Pres"" Gallagher (Joe Gallagher's brother). Pres explains that he has a mixed unit of Americans, British & Australians and he has been barely holding on but ""Infantry holds, that's what they do"". Now that Gallagher has landed safely Pres decides to pull out. Pres takes Gallagher's gas, and sends Captain Strader to blow up the 918th's planes fights. An exhausted Pres collapses and is hospitalized. Major Dutton takes command of ground forces and orders Master Sergeant Orland to prepare to move out. Gallagher radios for gas and the incoming plane is shot down. Pres recovers and decides to fight on. Gallagher sends Lieutenant Col. Bailey with 3 B-17's to bomb the target.

Director: Jack Turley, Jerry Hopper

Cast: Paul Burke, Frank Overton, Chris Robinson, Barney Phillips, Andrew Duggan, Robert Dornan

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All Episodes - Season 2

01The Loneliest Place in the WorldSep 13, 1965 02Rx for a Sick BirdSep 20, 1965 03Then Came the Mighty HunterSep 27, 1965 04The IdolatorOct 04, 1965 05Big BrotherOct 11, 1965 06The HotshotOct 18, 1965 07Show Me a Hero, I'll Show You a BumOct 25, 1965 08Runway in the DarkNov 01, 1965 09I Am the EnemyNov 08, 1965 10Grant Me No FavorNov 15, 1965 11Storm at TwilightNov 22, 1965 12We're Not Coming BackNov 29, 1965 13The Jones BoysDec 06, 1965 14Between the LinesDec 13, 1965 15Target 802Dec 27, 1965 16Falling StarJan 03, 1966 17The Slaughter PenJan 10, 1966 18UndergroundJan 17, 1966 19Which Way the Wind BlowsJan 24, 1966 20The OutsiderJan 31, 1966 21Back to the Drawing BoardFeb 07, 1966 22Twenty-Fifth MissionFeb 14, 1966 23The SurvivorFeb 21, 1966 24Angel BabeFeb 28, 1966 25DecoyMar 07, 1966 26The Hollow ManMar 14, 1966 27Cross-Hairs on DeathMar 21, 1966 28Day of ReckoningMar 28, 1966 29Siren VoicesApr 04, 1966

12 O'Clock High S02E05 Synopsis

Stream 12 O'Clock High "Big Brother" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1965-10-11, this episode is part of Season 2 of 12 O'Clock High. Directed by Jerry Hopper, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Paul Burke, Frank Overton, Chris Robinson among the cast. As part of this Drama and War & Politics series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The 918 lands at Mogador in North Africa to refuel and re-arm. Gallagher's plane lands 21 hours late after his stopover in Yugoslavia. The senior officer is Lieutenant Col. Preston ""Pres"" Gallagher (Joe Gallagher's brother). Pres explains that he h...