Garrison's Gorillas(1967)

Garrison's Gorillas is a military action series that aired on ABC from 1967 to 1968. Inspired by the 1967 film The Dirty Dozen, the show follows a team of Allied prisoners trained for dangerous World War II combat missions. Each of the 26 hour-long episodes delivers high-stakes wartime drama as the unconventional unit executes covert operations behind enemy lines. Though canceled after its first season, Garrison's Gorillas developed a devoted cult following in China during the 1980s, where audiences embraced its blend of espionage, combat, and character-driven storytelling. The series represents a distinctive entry in Cold War-era television, capturing the era's fascination with elite military units and morally complex soldiers given second chances through dangerous assignments.