The Final War of Olly Winter

"The Final War of Olly Winter" is the first television play episode of the first season of the American television series CBS Playhouse. Written by Ronald Ribman, it followed the tale of Olly Winter, an African-American Master Sergeant in the Vietnam War who is walking back to allied-controlled land following a battle with the Viet Cong. Along the way, he meets up with a Vietnamese girl, an orphaned infant, and a dog. The program is basically a monologue as the character of Winter speaks to the girl about his experiences even though she cannot understand him.

"The Final War of Olly Winter"
CBS Playhouse episode
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 1
Directed byPaul Bogart
Written byRonald Ribman
Original air dateJanuary 29, 1967 (1967-01-29)
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The episode was broadcast on CBS on January 29, 1967. Ivan Dixon, who played the title character, was nominated for an Emmy Award for his performance.[citation needed]

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