Plot — What is The Rear Guard about?
The Rear Guard was a 1976 pilot episode for an American adaptation of the British situation comedy Dad's Army. Set in World War II, The Rear Guard followed a band of men in the American Civil Defense who were part of an auxiliary force in the event of an invasion of the USA. The episode was an adaptation of "The Deadly Attachment", in which a German U-Boat crew are placed under the supervision of the platoon. The pilot was aired on Tuesday the 10 August 1976, broadcast simultaneously on American Broadcasting Company channel 7 and 8. However it was not popular and never made it past its pilot to become a series. As it was a failure, the original tapes the show was recorded on were wiped. However copies of the show are in the possession of the show's director Hal Cooper and other producers that were associated with the show.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1976 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (1 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 1 votes) |
The Rear Guard — FAQ
Is The Rear Guard worth watching? The Rear Guard holds a 8.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. The Rear Guard was a 1976 pilot episode for an American adaptation of the British situation comedy Dad's Army. Set in World War II, The Rear Guard followed a band of men in the American Civil Defense who were part of an
Who is behind The Rear Guard? Created by Hal Cooper.
Who is in the cast of The Rear Guard? It stars Lou Jacobi, Cliff Norton, Eddie Foy Jr., John McCook, Dennis Kort, Arthur Peterson and more.
Where can I stream The Rear Guard? Streaming availability for The Rear Guard is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Rear Guard release? It first aired in 1976.
