''Assignment Foreign Legion'' is an American TV series made in Britain that ran for 26 episodes from 1956 to 1957. It was hosted by Merle Oberon and financed by CBS. Directors included Don Chaffey, Michael McCarthy and

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Premise

A female journalist (played by Merle Oberon seeks the stories behind the men of the foreign legion.

Production

The series was shot on location in Algeria and Morocco with the co operation of the French Foreign Legion. Eventually it became too dangerous and filming was completed at Beaconsfield Studios in London. Its average cost was $26,000 an episode.

Reception

'' Variety'' said "Stories, acting, and production are of good quality. One week the show was among the top ten shows in Britain.

References

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