Roll Out_
Roll Out is an American sitcom that aired Friday evenings on CBS during the 1973-1974 television season. Starring nightclub comedian Stu Gilliam and Hilly Hicks, and featuring Ed Begley, Jr. and Garrett Morris, the series was set in France during World War II and was loosely based on the 1952 film Red Ball Express. Actor Jimmy Lydon, familiar as a juvenile lead in the 1940s, was cast as an Army captain. His character's name was Henry Aldrich: the same name he used in Paramount's comedy features of the forties.
Created By
Larry Gelbart, Gene Reynolds
Network
CBS
Episodes
12
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Roll Out has 1 season with 12 episodes spanning 1973-1974.
Year context
Roll Out first aired 53 years ago in 1973.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (1 season, 12 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
12
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Larry Gelbart
Creator
Gene Reynolds
NETWORKS (1)
CBS
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Roll Out about?
Roll Out is an American sitcom that aired Friday evenings on CBS during the 1973-1974 television season. Starring nightclub comedian Stu Gilliam and Hilly Hicks, and featuring Ed Begley, Jr. and Garrett Morris, the series was set in France during World War II and was loosely based on the 1952 film Red Ball Express.
Actor Jimmy Lydon, familiar as a juvenile lead in the 1940s, was cast as an Army captain. His character's name was Henry Aldrich: the same name he used in Paramount's comedy features of the forties.
How many seasons does Roll Out have?
Roll Out has 1 season with 12 episodes total.
Who created Roll Out?
Roll Out was created by Larry Gelbart and Gene Reynolds.
Who stars in Roll Out?
The cast of Roll Out includes Stu Gilliam, Val Bisoglio, Mel Stewart, Hilly Hicks, Ed Begley Jr..
What is the rating of Roll Out?
Roll Out has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
Is Roll Out still running?
Roll Out has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Comedy