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The Short Timer

Bravo company is on another S&D mission. A new man is on point, and he stops the patrol when he sees some blood, which he follows to a Vietnam booby trap. He's killed. Taylor takes over point, even though he is a short timer. Later, he manages to survive an encounter with an NVA machine gun nest after he destroys it. Taylor must address his mixed emotions about his near return to home. His fear and distaste for Vietnam is equaled only by the darkness of the life waiting for him at home. Taylor, after a "Dear John" phone call from home, signs up for another tour.

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  • Originally Aired March 19, 1988
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-14
  • Production Code 87422
  • Network CBS
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Name Type Role
Bruce Reisman Writer
Marshall Bell Guest Star
Bill Duke Director