"Baa Baa Black Sheep" (1976) TV series 1976-1978

Directors:

Alex Beaton
Robert Conrad

Writers:

Gregory H. 'Pappy' Boyington (book) and
Stephen J. Cannell (created for television by)

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

21 September 1976 (USA)

Genre:

Action | War | Adventure | Drama

Plot:

Pappy Boyington is the squadron-leader of a group of fighter pilots stationed on an island in the Pacific...

Plot Keywords:

Fighters | Aviation | Jap Zeroes | Corsairs | WWII

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 nomination

Cast

Robert Ginty	...	Wylie / ... (28 episodes, 1976-1978)
Robert Conrad	...	Maj. Greg 'Pappy' Boyington / ... (28 episodes, 1976-1978)
W.K. Stratton	...	Lt. Larry Casey (28 episodes, 1976-1978)
John Larroquette	...	Anderson / ... (27 episodes, 1976-1978)
Simon Oakland	...	General Moore / ... (27 episodes, 1976-1978)
Dana Elcar	...	Colonel Lard / ... (27 episodes, 1976-1978)
Dirk Blocker	...	Lt. Bragg / ... (26 episodes, 1976-1978)
James Whitmore Jr.	...	Capt. Gutterman / ... (26 episodes, 1976-1978)
Jeff MacKay	...	French / ... (26 episodes, 1976-1978)
Larry Manetti	...	Boyle / ... (24 episodes, 1976-1978)
Joey Aresco	...	Sgt. John David 'Hutch' Hutchinson (22 episodes, 1976-1977)
Red West	...	Sgt. Macklin / ... (21 episodes, 1976-1978)

Also Known As:

Black Sheep Squadron (USA) (new title)

Runtime:

60 min (37 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Indian Dunes, California, USA

Company:

Stephen J. Cannell Productions

Trivia:

Red West was filming a scene on this series when he was told his former boss, Elvis Presley had died. West was given the rest of the day off.

Goofs:

Factual errors: In several of the dogfight scenes, when there is a brief in-cockpit view of the pilot's hands dramatically pushing or pulling at the control stick, none of the (clearly visible) instruments ever move to indicate a climb, dive, or turn.

Quotes:

[repeated line]
Mechanic Sgt. Andy Micklin: College boys!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Steve Martin/Kinky Friedman (#2.5)" (1976)

Thrilling WWII Action with Flying Leathernecks

Baa Baa Black Sheep or Black Sheep Squadron is an exciting TV series about Pappy Boyington's VMF 214, a USMC fighter squadron of WWII vintage. The characters are likeable and Robert Conrad really fills the bill as Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, Medal of Honor winner and multiple ace in the Pacific. The aerial sequences are outstanding and the use of combat footage is skillful. I watch the show every opportunity I can get and enjoy the episodes that feature combat and not the ones where a black sheep is caught behind enemy lines