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"A Stirring Salute to the Great American Spirit AND NOW a Stiring Tribute from a Great American"
Joe McConnell was sure that he was meant to be a pilot, but was stuck as a restless army private. It seemed that his ambition was blocked at every step.
17 Cast Members
Alan Ladd
Capt. Joseph C. 'Mac' McConnell, Jr.
June Allyson
Pearl 'Butch' Brown
James Whitmore
SSgt. / Maj . / Col. Ty 'Dad' Whitman
Frank Faylen
Sfc. Sykes
Willis Bouchey
Newton Bass
Sarah Selby
Mrs. Brown
Robert Ellis
Bob Brown
Gregory Walcott
1st Military Policeman
Frank Ferguson
Mechanic
Cindy Carol
Patty McConnell - ages 9-12
John Larch
Cy
John Alvin
Johnny
James Dobson
Lt. Roy Singer
Olin Howland
Sam
Perry Lopez
Red
Bill McLean
Billy
Kasey Rogers
Claire
