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Whirlybirds

  • TV Series
  • 1957–19601957–1960
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Craig Hill and Kenneth Tobey in Whirlybirds (1957)
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One hundred eleven episodes of this syndicated show were produced between 1956 and 1959, debuting in the US in January 1957. Chuck and P.T. own a helicopter company that is hired to perform ... Read allOne hundred eleven episodes of this syndicated show were produced between 1956 and 1959, debuting in the US in January 1957. Chuck and P.T. own a helicopter company that is hired to perform all types of jobs. Janet Culver was the original secretary being replaced by Helen Carter ... Read allOne hundred eleven episodes of this syndicated show were produced between 1956 and 1959, debuting in the US in January 1957. Chuck and P.T. own a helicopter company that is hired to perform all types of jobs. Janet Culver was the original secretary being replaced by Helen Carter in the second season.

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  • Creators
    • Art Napoleon
    • Jo Napoleon
  • Stars
    • Kenneth Tobey
    • Craig Hill
    • Nancy Hale
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    • Art Napoleon
    • Jo Napoleon
  • Stars
    • Kenneth Tobey
    • Craig Hill
    • Nancy Hale
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    Craig Hill and Kenneth Tobey in Whirlybirds (1957)
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    Kenneth Tobey
    Kenneth Tobey
    • Chuck Martinas Chuck Martin
    111 episodes111 eps • 1957–1960
    Craig Hill
    Craig Hill
    • P.T. Mooreas P.T. Moore…
    111 episodes111 eps • 1957–1960
    Nancy Hale
    Nancy Hale
    • Helen Carteras Helen Carter
    72 episodes72 eps • 1957–1960
    Sandra Spence
    Sandra Spence
    • Janet Culveras Janet Culver
    22 episodes22 eps • 1957
    Ann Morrison
    • Eva Fisheras Eva Fisher…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1957–1959
    John Close
    John Close
    • Captain Blakeas Captain Blake…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1957–1959
    Hugh Sanders
    Hugh Sanders
    • Chief Palmeras Chief Palmer…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1957–1959
    Sidney Clute
    Sidney Clute
    • First Policemanas First Policeman…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1957–1959
    Frank Ferguson
    Frank Ferguson
    • Dooleyas Dooley…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1957–1959
    Jean Allison
    Jean Allison
    • Julie Cavanaughas Julie Cavanaugh…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1958–1959
    Vinton Hayworth
    Vinton Hayworth
    • Carter Jamesonas Carter Jameson…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1957–1959
    Robert Brubaker
    Robert Brubaker
    • Howard Keenas Howard Keen…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1958–1959
    Bartlett Robinson
    Bartlett Robinson
    • Alexander Fordas Alexander Ford…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1957–1959
    Raymond Bailey
    Raymond Bailey
    • Culveras Culver…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1957
    Johnny Crawford
    Johnny Crawford
    • Jimmy Aldaneas Jimmy Aldane…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1957–1958
    Ralph Moody
    Ralph Moody
    • Caretakeras Caretaker…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1957–1958
    Tyler McVey
    • Editoras Editor…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1957–1959
    Michael St. Angel
    Michael St. Angel
    • Caseyas Casey…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1958–1959
    • Creators
      • Art Napoleon
      • Jo Napoleon
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    One hundred eleven episodes of this syndicated show were produced between 1956 and 1959, debuting in the US in January 1957. Chuck and P.T. own a helicopter company that is hired to perform all types of jobs. Janet Culver was the original secretary being replaced by Helen Carter in the second season. —J.E. McKillop <jack-mckillop@worldnet.att.net>
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    • Trivia
      The show used Bell Helicopter Models 47G and 47J Ranger for the series.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Desi Arnaz/Desi Arnaz, Jr. (1976)

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    8/10
    Like Emergency! in a helicopter
    Of course, my high score may be distorted through the lens of childhood nostalgia since I haven't seen this series since I used to watch it after school back in the 60's, but it seems like it could have been at least part of the inspiration for "Emergency!" which ran in the 1970's. Of course, Emergency! was a TV series about two paramedics, friends as well as colleagues, that respond to all sorts of emergencies back when the paramedic program was in its infancy. Whirlybirds was about two helicopter pilots, friends as well as colleagues, who respond to all kinds of emergencies when the helicopter was first being used for difficult rescues and the tracking and pursuit of criminals.

    If this ever came out on DVD I'd buy the entire series in a moment. From what I remember it was not repetitive at all with all kinds of people in distress in all types of situations being rescued by these guys. Plus they were very effective at chasing the bad guys with their "birds' eye view". Highly recommended and fondly remembered.
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    • Release date
      • January 3, 1957 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Copter Patrol
    • Filming locations
      • Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Desilu Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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