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The Lieutenant

Series Overview

Situated at Camp Pendleton, the West Coast base of the U.S. Marine Corps, The Lieutenant focuses on the men of the Corps in peace time with a Cold War backdrop. The title character is Second Lieutenant William Tiberius Rice, a rifle platoon leader and one of the training instructors at Camp Pendleton. An hour-long drama, The Lieutenant explores the lives of enlisted Marines and general officers alike.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
NBC
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 29 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

1963 – 1964

Premiered: Sat, Sep 14, 1963

Created By
Gene RoddenberryGene Roddenberry

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Apr 18, 1964

Season 1, Episode 29: “To Kill a Man”

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Get Lost in TV - THE LIEUTENANT

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-01

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Gene Roddenberry

Producers

Norman Felton

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Norman Felton

Producer

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What is The Lieutenant about?

Situated at Camp Pendleton, the West Coast base of the U.S. Marine Corps, The Lieutenant focuses on the men of the Corps in peace time with a Cold War backdrop. The title character is Second Lieutenant William Tiberius Rice, a rifle platoon leader and one of the training instructors at Camp Pendleton. An hour-long drama, The Lieutenant explores the lives of enlisted Marines and general officers alike.

How many seasons does The Lieutenant have?

The Lieutenant comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Lieutenant?

Key cast members in The Lieutenant include Gary Lockwood, Robert Vaughn.

Who created or directed The Lieutenant?

The Lieutenant was developed and directed by Gene Roddenberry.