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Garrison's Gorillas 1967

★ 8.1/10 · 9 votes War & Politics 1 seasons · 26 eps Ended
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What is Garrison's Gorillas?

Garrison's Gorillas is a television series that aired on ABC from 1967 to 1968. The show was inspired by the 1967 film The Dirty Dozen, which featured a similar scenario of training Allied prisoners for World War II military missions.

Type
TV series
Year
1967
Status
Ended
Episodes
26
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Sep 6, 1967
Last aired
Mar 12, 1968
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
ABC
Genres
War & Politics
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Garrison's Gorillas is a television series that aired on ABC from 1967 to 1968. The show was inspired by the 1967 film The Dirty Dozen, which featured a similar scenario of training Allied prisoners for World War II military missions. A total of 26 hour-long episodes were produced during its run. The series was ultimately canceled at the close of its first season and replaced by The Mod Squad in 1968. Despite its short run, Garrison's Gorillas managed to gather a cult following in China in the 1980s. The show's concept and inspiration from The Dirty Dozen contributed to its unique storyline. Garrison's Gorillas remains a notable television series from the 1960s, with its brief but interesting history. The series has become a part of television history, with its cancellation and replacement by another series marking the end of its run.

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“Allied prisoners train for World War II military missions in this 1967 television series.”

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  • features twenty six hour long episodes
  • inspired by the film the dirty dozen
Keep in mind
  • canceled at the close of its first season

Watch it if you enjoy World War II military mission scenarios inspired by the dirty dozen.

The series features World War II military mission themes.

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Frequently asked questions

When did Garrison's Gorillas broadcast?

The ABC television series was broadcast from 1967 to 1968.

How many episodes were produced?

A total of 26 hour-long episodes were produced.

What inspired the series?

It was inspired by the 1967 film The Dirty Dozen.

When was the series canceled?

It was canceled at the close of its first season and replaced by The Mod Squad in 1968.

Did the series gain any international following?

It managed to gather a cult following in China in the 1980s.