"McHale's Navy" The Fountain of Youth (TV Episode 1964) Poster

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8/10
One of the better shows in the collection.
kfo949412 November 2014
The first half of this episode was some of the funniest things written in the series for a long time. With a youth oriented Admiral named Go-Go Granger set on visiting the island, Binghamton wants to show the Admiral that he still has spunk. With his new name of Bing-Bing Binghamton, he leads the boat of the 73 on a patrol that will be to a nearby island. The problem is that on the nearby island is where the crew makes their moonshine and Binghamton is bound to find out.

But when a enemy plane fires on the island, it destroys the still and the moonshine goes into the water. Binghamton drinks some of the water and now thinks he has discovered the fountain of youth. But what is really is, is intoxicated.

Like said the first half, or more, of the show was some of the best written material seen in the entire series. But for some reason the ending just did not live up to expectations. We all have a hatred for the Captain but we really do not want to see him get in serious trouble. But the writer pushed the envelope and made the ending less than desirable. Anyway it was a fine show that is highly recommended.
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