Black Sheep Squadron (1976–1978)
"Baa Baa Black Sheep" (original title)

Pappy Boyington is the squadron-leader of a group of fighter pilots stationed on an island in the Pacific, during World War II. Pappy often needs to intercede in altercations at the base, ... See full summary »

Creator:

Stephen J. Cannell

Stars:

Robert Conrad, Simon Oakland, Dana Elcar

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Robert Conrad	...	Maj. Greg 'Pappy' Boyington (36 episodes, 1976-1978)
Simon Oakland	...	Brig. Gen. Thomas Moore (36 episodes, 1976-1978)
Dana Elcar	...	Col. Thomas A. Lard (36 episodes, 1976-1978)
Dirk Blocker	...	1st Lt. Jerome 'Jerry' Bragg (36 episodes, 1976-1978)
W.K. Stratton	...	2nd Lt. Lawrence 'Larry' Casey (36 episodes, 1976-1978)
Jeff MacKay	...	French (36 episodes, 1976-1978)
Larry Manetti	...	Lt. Bob Boyle (34 episodes, 1976-1978)
Robert Ginty	...	1st Lt. Thomas Joseph 'T.J.' Wiley (32 episodes, 1976-1978)
John Larroquette	...	Lt. Bob Anderson (32 episodes, 1976-1978)
Red West	...	Sgt. Micklin (28 episodes, 1976-1978)
James Whitmore Jr.	...	Capt. James 'Jim' Gutterman (26 episodes, 1976-1978)
Joey Aresco	...	Sgt. John David 'Hutch' Hutchinson (21 episodes, 1976-1977)

Storyline

Pappy Boyington is the squadron-leader of a group of fighter pilots stationed on an island in the Pacific, during World War II. Pappy often needs to intercede in altercations at the base, but everyone seems to pull together when they are assigned missions in the air.

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Plot Keywords:

fighters | corsair | pacific ocean | sitcom | aviation | 

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Genres:

Action | War | Adventure | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 September 1976 (USA)

Also Known As:

Black Sheep Squadron

Filming Locations:

Indian Dunes, Ventura County, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Stephen J. Cannell Productions, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (37 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Trivia

When nurses were added to the regular cast, they were referred to in the opening credits as "Pappy Lambs" as a takeoff on the show that was beating this one in the ratings at the time, Charlie's Angels.

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Goofs

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.

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Quotes

Col. Thomas Laird: [as his base is being bombed] We're a rear area!

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Connections

Version of Conan: Baa Baa Blackmail (2010)

User Reviews

My thoughts on Baa Baa Blacksheep...

It was an excellent program... and miles above the competition! Baa Baa Blacksheep (Blacksheep Squadron) will always hold a special place in my heart. I not only knew the cast (Great people!), but I was acquainted with the real "Pappy" Boyington as well. He had a great time working the set of Baa Baa Blacksheep and I know it meant a lot to him... Anyone not familiar with Greg "Pappy" Boyington should read the book "Blacksheep One"... It really lets the reader into the kind of person he really was. Highly recommended!

Here's to Greg...He was one hell of a combat pilot, and a hell of a man.

He is sorely missed.