"The Furlough" portrays frightening war reality in & around London, England as constant German bombings trigger as many shelter visits.
Paul Playdon & Bob Frederick wrote a fine screenplay showing us the effects German bombings had on women & children during WW II. Imagine a young kid losing their mom & dad and possibly siblings to war & bombings. Words cannot describe it. Excellent character development, acting, and strong script more than make up for a lack of actual combat, the essence of the series.
The Sarge visits an orphanage to deliver a gift and gets so much more when he decides to stick around for a short while. War orphans touch all of our hearts reminding us of what great tragedy war is. Carol Lombard does a fine job as Ann Tinsley, a house mother torn by war and taking care of the children. Paulette (excellently played by child actress Chris Charney) gives us superb acting and a heartfelt moment when she first meets The Sarge.
The ending sequence brings out the senselessness of war and great humility to us all.
