McHale's Navy

Name: McHale's Navy
Genre: Comedy
Released: October 11, 1962
Cast: Tim Conway, Bob Hastings, Ernest Borgnine, Billy Sands, Gary Vinson

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ABC | Release Date: October 11, 1962

Starring: Tim Conway, Bob Hastings, Ernest Borgnine, Billy Sands, Gary Vinson, Carl Ballantine, Joe Flynn, Edson Stroll, Yoshio Yoda, John Wright (I)

Summary: A Lively, Light-Hearted Romp Through The Pacific Theater Of Operations –An experienced South Pacific sea dog, by the name of Quinton McHale, was commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander into the U.S. Navy Reserve, at the start of World War II, and made the Skipper of the Torpedo Patrol (PT) Boat #73, stationed at the U.S. Naval InstallationA Lively, Light-Hearted Romp Through The Pacific Theater Of Operations –An experienced South Pacific sea dog, by the name of Quinton McHale, was commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander into the U.S. Navy Reserve, at the start of World War II, and made the Skipper of the Torpedo Patrol (PT) Boat #73, stationed at the U.S. Naval Installation on the island of Taratupa, in the Southwest Pacific. Assigned to his command were 6 free-spirited, good-hearted Swabbies who loved to have fun, but who – Though they usually ignored Navy regulations – Did their jobs, and did them well, when duty called. The 73 'Family' included, among others, a con man and amateur Magician, a womanizing hunk, a dedicated Family man, a guitar-picking, moonshine-making Tennessee good ol' boy, and even a deserter from the Japanese Navy, who was an excellent cook. Second in command, was Ensign Charles Parker, a young spit-and-polish, by-the-book Officer from Chagrin Falls Ohio, who was somewhat of a klutz, but who always managed to come out on top of a situation, usually with the help of McHale and The Crew.McHale and his men were under the command of Base Commander Captain Wallace B. Binghamton (Known as 'Old Leadbottom' to McHale and his men), in whose side, McHale and his Crew were a constant thorn. Most episodes centered around Binghamton's trying to find way to get rid of McHale and his rule-bending 'Pirates' (One would be hard-pressed to see an episode of this series without the military term 'Court Martial' being mentioned, at least once), with McHale and his fun-loving 'Eightballs' scheming to keep Binghamton from doing so, their exemplary performance in battle, more times than not, getting them out troublesome situations.McHale's Navy was first presented a straight action drama, on ABC's Alcoa Premiere anthology series, in April of 1962. The pilot episode – Entitled Seven Against The Sea – Found enough of an audience that it was converted to a comedy series, which premiered on the ABC Television Network on the evening of Thursday, October 11th 1962, at 9:30 p.m. EST. It got off to somewhat of a slow start, opposite NBC's popular Hazel, but held it's own, and gained a small following. It cracked the top 25 in it's 2nd season ('63/'64), on Tuesday nights, in the 8:30 time-slot, with a strong lead-in from ABC's Combat, landing at #23, with a Nielsen rating of 22.8. But, from that point on, it was all uphill for McHale. In it's 3rd ('64/'65) & 4th ('65/'66) seasons, in a losing battle with CBS's powerhouse Red Skelton Hour, it was soon on it's way out. An attempt to boost it's sagging ratings, by moving McHale, his Crew, and Captain Binghamton to a base in Italy, in it's 4th and final season, proved to do more harm than good, and resulted in the cancellation of the series, in 1966.The series was popular enough with the public to prompt the production of two full-length theatrical-release motion pictures, during it's run. McHale's Navy, released by Universal Pictures in June of 1964, featured all the regular cast members from the series, and McHale's Navy Joins The Air Force, in July of '65, this one sans Borgnine. Both were 90-minute extended episodes of the series, and mildly popular, at best. A 1997 big-budget movie, based on the series, and with Tom Arnold as McHale, was a total flop. All three are available on VHS or DVD.Lately, it's been tough to catch McHale's Navy on TV. Programming Managers don't seem to realize just how many loyal fans the show still has, and just how many new fans the show would doubtless make, were more people allowed to experience it. However – McHale fans, rejoice! – Shout! Factory came to the rescue, and began releasing McHale's Navy, on DVD, in boxed sets, beginning on March 20th, 2007, with Season 1. Season 2 was released on September 11th, 2007, Season 3, on March 18th, 2008, and Season 4, on November 18th, '08.With a highly talented cast including Academy Award® winner Ernest Borgnine, comic genius Tim Conway, the one-of-a-kind comic talent of Joe Flynn, and a solid supporting cast, McHale's Navy was – And is – TV comedy at it's very finest.… Expand

Creator: Edward Montagne

Genre(s): Comedy

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S4:E39. Binghampton, at 20 Paces
Air Date: January 23, 2021
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S4:E37. La Doice Pt 73
Air Date: December 19, 2020
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S4:E37. La Doice Pt 73
Air Date: December 19, 2020

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 14, 1965
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  S4:E39. Binghampton, at 20 Paces
  Air Date: January 23, 2021
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  S4:E37. La Doice Pt 73
  Air Date: December 19, 2020
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  S4:E37. La Doice Pt 73
  Air Date: December 19, 2020
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  S4:E36. Scouts of 73
  Air Date: December 5, 2020
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  S4:E36. Scouts of 73
  Air Date: December 5, 2020
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  S4:E35. The Good Fountain
  Air Date: November 21, 2020
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  S4:E35. The Good Fountain
  Air Date: November 21, 2020
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  S4:E34. Piaza Binghampton!
  Air Date: October 17, 2020
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  S4:E34. Piaza Binghampton!
  Air Date: October 17, 2020
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  S4:E33. Senator Parker, Huh
  Air Date: March 2, 2019
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  S4:E32. 38-24-73
  Air Date: August 5, 2018
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  S4:E31. The Big Impersonation
  Air Date: July 24, 2018
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  S4:E30. Wally For Congress
  Air Date: April 12, 1966
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  S4:E29. Binghamton, At 20 Paces
  Air Date: April 5, 1966
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  S4:E28. An Ensign's Best Friend
  Air Date: March 29, 1966
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  S4:E27. The McHale Grand Prix
  Air Date: March 22, 1966
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  S4:E26. Who Was That German I Saw You With?
  Air Date: March 15, 1966
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  S4:E25. Little Red Riding Doctor
  Air Date: March 8, 1966
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  S4:E24. My Son, the Skipper
  Air Date: March 1, 1966
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  S4:E23. 36-24-73
  Air Date: February 22, 1966
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  S4:E22. Secret Chimp 007
  Air Date: February 15, 1966
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  S4:E21. McHale's Country Club Caper
  Air Date: February 8, 1966
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  S4:E20. La Dolce 73
  Air Date: January 25, 1966
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  S4:E19. The Wacky WAC
  Air Date: January 18, 1966
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  S4:E18. The Fugitive Ensign
  Air Date: January 11, 1966
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  S4:E17. Fire in the Liquor Locker
  Air Date: January 4, 1966
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  S4:E16. The Boy Scouts of 73
  Air Date: December 28, 1965
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  S4:E15. The Return of Giuseppe
  Air Date: December 21, 1965
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  S4:E14. Reunion for PT 73
  Air Date: December 14, 1965
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  S4:E13. Blitzkrieg at McHale's Beach
  Air Date: December 7, 1965
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  S4:E12. The Good Luck Fountain
  Air Date: November 30, 1965
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  S4:E11. The McHale Opera Company
  Air Date: November 23, 1965
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  S4:E10. Vino, Vino, Who's Got the Vino?
  Air Date: November 16, 1965
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  S4:E9. A Wine Cellar Is Not a Home
  Air Date: November 9, 1965
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  S4:E8. Voltafiore Fish-Fry
  Air Date: November 2, 1965
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  S4:E7. The Bald-Headed Contessa
  Air Date: October 26, 1965
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  S4:E6. Piazza Binghamtoni
  Air Date: October 19, 1965
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  S4:E5. A Nip in Time
  Air Date: October 12, 1965
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  S4:E4. Guiseppe McHale
  Air Date: October 5, 1965
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  S4:E3. Marriage, McHale Style
  Air Date: September 28, 1965
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  S4:E2. The Bathtub Thief
  Air Date: September 21, 1965
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  S4:E1. War, Italian Style
  Air Date: September 14, 1965
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 15, 1964
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 17, 1963
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 11, 1962