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THE AMERICAN HERITAGE SPECIALS (1973-1974)

THE YANKS ARE COMING

A Wolper Production in Association with the Editors of American Heritage

Doc. Series & Series of Special

Synopsis

A dramatic story of World War I focusing on the life of one idealistic, brave soldier caught in a world plunging from peace to catastrophe.

Sponsored by Texaco
Air Date 4/22/74
NETWORK ABC
RATINGS 15.7
SHARES 26

Main Credits

Writer Arthur Bramble
Writer Robert Guenette
Executive Producer Warren V. Bush
Producer Ed Spiegel
Director Ed Spiegel
Narrator Cliff Robertson
Cinematographer David Meyers
Editor David Newhouse
Editor Thomas Standford

Full Credit List

Writer Arthur Bramble
Writer Robert Guenette
Research Frances Guenette
Executive Producer Warren V. Bush
Producer Ed Spiegel
Director Ed Spiegel
Cast Brant Eaton
Cast Edward Edwards
Cast David Huffman
Cast Tim OƕConnor
Cast Rex Robbins
Cast Chris Root
Actress Paulette Attie
Actress Nelly Hoyos
Actress Dennis Kear
Actress Jeanne Lange
Actress Judy Sheridan
Actress Debbie Somerville
Narrator Cliff Robertson
Casting Tom Fiorello
Historian John Garraty
Production Consultant Paul Asselin
Technical Advisor Les Miller
Production Coordinator David Oyster
Production Supervisor Conrad Holzgang
Set Designer Charles C. Bennett
Cinematographer David Meyers
Assistant Camera William Lucas
Gaffer Richard Cronn
Sound Don Lusby
Production Services Christine Foster
Editor David Newhouse
Editor Thomas Standford
Assistant Editor Carol Jackson
Assistant Editor Tina Jackson
Assistant Editor Fred Roth
Post Production Supervisor George Taylor
Acknowledgements The people and city government of Savannah, Georgia
Defense Department - United States Army
Command and personnel Fort Stewart, Georgia

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