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The Last Patrol

Tony and Doug land in the War of 1812 in Louisiana, and steal some clothing that happens to have passes from General Jackson. They are captured by the British forces, led by Colonel Southall. In the present, the Project people bring in Southall's descendent, a British general. His ancestor has a reputation as a butcher by sending his men into the strongest flank of the American forces. In the past, Col. Southall forces Tony to lead one of his men to the enemy lines, get a report, and send up a signal rocket of which flank he should attack. Tony and the scout get captured, escape, and prepare to send the signal. Meanwhile, General Southall insists on returning to the past. He's dying of cancer, and Kirk reluctantly grants the general, an old friend, his last request. The present Southall helps Doug escape and then confronts his ancestor and manages to convince him he is from the future. Doug helps Tony but the signal rocket goes astray and the attacking British are wiped out. General So

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  • Originally Aired October 7, 1966
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Production Code 9607
  • Network ABC (US)
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Name Type Role
Bob Duncan Writer
Wanda Duncan Writer
Michael Pate Guest Star
David Watson Guest Star
John Winston Guest Star
Carroll O'Connor Guest Star
John Napier Guest Star
Sobey Martin Director