McHale's Navy (1962–1966)The misadventures of a misfit PT Boat crew during World War II. |
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McHale's Navy (1962–1966)The misadventures of a misfit PT Boat crew during World War II. |
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| Ernest Borgnine | ... |
Lt. Commander Quinton McHale
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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| Joe Flynn | ... |
Captain Wallace B. Binghamton
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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| Tim Conway | ... |
Ensign Charles Parker
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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| Carl Ballantine | ... |
Lester Gruber
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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| Gary Vinson | ... |
George Christopher
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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| Billy Sands | ... |
Harrison Bell
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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| Edson Stroll | ... |
Virgil Edwards
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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John Wright | ... |
Willy Moss
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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Yoshio Yoda | ... |
Fuji Kobiaji
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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| Bob Hastings | ... |
Lt. Elroy Carpenter
(129 episodes, 1962-1966)
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| Gavin MacLeod | ... |
Joseph Haines
(73 episodes, 1962-1964)
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These are the adventures of the misfit crew of PT-73 during World War II. They're one of the best fighting crews in the Navy, but break regulations when it suits them. Their commander, LCDR McHale, is at times as roguish as his crew, but he puts his foot down when things go too far. They are assigned an XO, Ensign Parker, who is by-the-book, but too much of a klutz to command too much respect. They have a house-boy Fuji, who deserted the Japanese Navy, who wears a POW outfit just in case he's caught so he won't be shot at. Their nemesis is CAPT Binghamton and his aide LT Carpenter. They're initially stationed in the South Pacific, but move to Italy in the last season. Written by Tony B
I love McHales Navy. It is fun, witty and just great to watch. The scenery, locations, photography and sets are always striking and the music is great. I also love the hilarious writing and clever jokes, and the stories never cease to engage. The direction is also crisp, the episodes go at a cracking pace and it is just one of those comedy series that makes you happy every time. The cast should be thanked a lot too, Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway are brilliant as always, as is Joe Flynn.
All in all, a very engaging, very warm and very funny series with a talented cast. To cut a long story short, wonderful. 10/10 Bethany Cox