I don’t recall watching an episode of “Combat” (if only because it may not have been rerun in my area). As you know, we’re about the same age. I remember Morrow if only because if his ill-fated decision to star in one of the “Twilight Zone” movie episodes, where he was killed (which I saw in the theater after it came out). It’s funny, his daughter inherited his talent and his looks, Jennifer Jason Leigh.
It is true so many films and tv shows (pre ‘90s) actually featured bonafide men in them, not just identical-looking gym rats with the range and depth of a Cheesy Poof. I could literally feel the rage boiling (towards director Steven Soderbergh) sitting through the horrid “Magic Mike.” They manage to put Matthew McConnaughey in a supporting role, who can be interesting and entertaining, but put two “I can’t act-ors” in the male and female leads, both of whom were so forgettable and boring, and I couldn’t tell some of the male actors apart from scene to scene. Worst of all, I couldn’t care. To think they’re mulling a sequel is appalling. If I see the name “Tatum” on something, and it ain’t “O’Neil”, I will switch the channel ASAFP.
John Landis is a complete scumbag. He has the blood of Vic Morrow and two children on his hands. I initially thought the accident was due to a mechanical problem in the helicopter and that it was beyond anyone’s control. That was not the case.
You would be shocked and disgusted by what had happened. I read an article on it and it made me sick.
Have you seen the original ‘The Bad News Bears’ from 1976? Morrow was in that. He played the Yankees little league coach. It’s a good movie.