The Cast Boasted Incredible Star Power
The show had a great cast. We all know this, right? Some of the big stars that appeared on the show include the likes of Leslie Nielsen, Patrick Swayze, and Ron Howard. It happened before they made it big.
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The Actual War Was Much Shorter Than The Air Time
The Korean War only went on for around 3 years. The show had a much longer run. It was on the air for 11 years. The pilot aired on September 17, 1972. The finale, meanwhile, aired on February 28, 1983.