The West Point Story (TV series)
The West Point Story, also known simply as West Point, is a dramatic anthology television series shown in the United States by CBS during the 1956–57 season and by ABC during the 1957–58 season.
| The West Point Story | |
|---|---|
 Complete Series DVD cover | |
| Written by | Gene Roddenberry (9 episodes, 1956-1957) Don Brinkley (3 episodes, 1956-1957) |
| Directed by | Ted Post James Sheldon Leon Benson Henry S. Kesler |
| Starring | Donald May (Host) |
| Theme music composer | Philip Egner Alfred Parham |
| Opening theme | "West Point March" |
| Country of origin | USA |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 40 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Maurice Unger |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | Ziv Television Programs |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS (1956 - 1957) ABC (1957 - 1958) |
| Original release | October 5, 1956 – July 5, 1957 |
History
The West Point Story, produced with the full cooperation of the United States Department of Defense and the United States Military Academy, was said to be based on actual files documenting many of the real-life dramatic occurrences at West Point over the years. Names and dates were altered in order to protect the privacy of the real people portrayed, however. The program was hosted by a fictional cadet, Charles C. Thompson portrayed by Donald May.
On February 26, 2013, Timeless Media Group released all 39 available episodes of the series in a four-disc DVD format.[1]
Guest stars
Among those celebrities who made at least one appearance in The West Point Story are: Carolyn Craig, Richard Jaeckel, Dick Sargent, Pat Conway, Chuck Connors, Clint Eastwood, Ron Foster, Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman (miscredited), Hayden Rorke, Ron Hagerthy, Tyler MacDuff, Steve McQueen, Martin Milner, Larry Pennell, Karen Sharpe, Robert Vaughn and Leonard Nimoy as Tom Kennedy.
Production
Gene Roddenberry wrote all or part of ten to twelve of the 39 episodes. Sources differ as to which episodes he should be credited with. General Foods sponsored the program.[2]
Home media
Timeless Media Group (under license from MGM) released West Point - The Complete TV Series on DVD February 26, 2012.
References
- Lambert, David (November 23, 2012). "West Point - Cover Art for 'The Complete TV Series' on DVD". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on November 28, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- "GF Yields 'West Point For Bon Ami One-Shot". Variety. January 23, 1957. p. 19. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
External links
- The Long Gray Line - series referenced in book by author and journalist Rick Atkinson.
- The West Point Story at IMDb
- West Point Story at CVTA with episode list