McHale's Navy

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  • 1962
  • 4 Seasons
  • 8.2  (18)

McHale's Navy is a classic American sitcom from the 1960s that follows the misadventures of the crew of a Navy PT boat during World War II. The show premiered in 1962 and ran for four seasons, totaling 138 episodes. It was created by Edward Montagne and produced by Universal Television.

The show starred the talented and varied cast of Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Joe Flynn, Gary Vinson, and Carl Ballantine. Borgnine played the lead role of Lieutenant Commander Quinton McHale, the commanding officer of the PT boat PT-73. Conway played Ensign Charles Parker, the bumbling and accident-prone executive officer. Flynn played Captain Binghamton, the tyrannical and scheming commander of the island where McHale and his crew were stationed. Vinson played the hot-tempered quartermaster George 'Christy' Christopher, while Ballantine played the lovable and goofy machinist's mate Lester Gruber.

The show was set on the fictional Pacific island of Taratupa, where McHale and his misfit crew were stationed. The show predominantly revolved around their attempts to thwart the prying eyes of their nemesis, Captain Binghamton, who was constantly on the lookout for any excuse to have McHale and his crew court-martialed. The plotlines of the show were mostly light-hearted and humorous, with the crew often finding themselves in absurd situations that they had to extricate themselves from.

One of the hallmarks of the show was the chemistry between the actors, particularly Borgnine and Conway. The dynamic between the two characters, McHale and Parker, was central to the show's plot and humor. McHale was the no-nonsense leader who often had to clean up Parker's messes, while Parker was the hapless sidekick who bumbled his way through every situation. The show also benefited from a talented supporting cast, including the likes of Vinson and Ballantine who provided much of the comic relief.

The show was notable for its use of military jargon and terminology, which added an air of authenticity to the proceedings. The humor was often derived from the crew's inability to take their duties seriously, leading to mishaps and misunderstandings that caused no end of trouble.

McHale's Navy was a massive hit during its initial run, becoming one of the most popular shows on television at the time. It spawned a comic book series, a feature film, and even a spin-off series called Broadside. It has since become a beloved classic of American television, hailed for its timeless humor and talented cast.

In conclusion, McHale's Navy was a classic American sitcom from the 1960s that followed the misadventures of a Navy PT boat crew during World War II. It starred a talented and varied cast, including Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Joe Flynn, Gary Vinson, and Carl Ballantine. The show was set on the fictional Pacific island of Taratupa, where the crew often found themselves in absurd situations that they had to extricate themselves from. The show was notable for its use of military jargon and terminology and the chemistry between its lead actors. It was a massive hit during its initial run and has since become a beloved classic of American television.

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Seasons
Wally for Congress
30. Wally for Congress
April 12, 1966
Binghamton's moment of planned heroism intended to impress a politician is ruined by a GI patrol.
Binghamton, at 20 Paces
29. Binghamton, at 20 Paces
April 5, 1966
Binghamton lands himself on the field of honor opposing a dead-shot nobleman.
An Ensign's Best Friend
28. An Ensign's Best Friend
March 29, 1966
Binghamton is determined to make an example of Parker for fraternizing.
The McHale Grand Prix
27. The McHale Grand Prix
March 22, 1966
Binghamton finds himself at odds with a car race arranged by McHale and his men.
Who Was That German I Saw You With?
26. Who Was That German I Saw You With?
March 15, 1966
A lost German patrol wreaks havoc with Binghamton's command.
Little Red Riding Doctor
25. Little Red Riding Doctor
March 8, 1966
McHale is named the winner of a contest in the town of Voltafiore.
My Son, the Skipper
24. My Son, the Skipper
March 1, 1966
Binghamton takes advantage of McHale's absence by putting Parker in command of PT-73.
36-24-73
23. 36-24-73
February 22, 1966
A shapely member of Binghamton's staff comes to the rescue when McHale and his men get in trouble over a...
Secret Chimp 007
22. Secret Chimp 007
February 15, 1966
Binghamton assumes he's cracked a spy ring when he finds a chimpanzee carrying a top-secret order.
McHale's Country Club Caper
21. McHale's Country Club Caper
February 8, 1966
Binghamton finds himself in trouble when he tries to get a golf course built.
La Dolce 73
20. La Dolce 73
January 25, 1966
Binghamton's plan to film McHale and his men at a wild party backfires.
The Wacky WAC
19. The Wacky WAC
January 18, 1966
Parker disguises himself as a WAC when McHale and his men try to play Cupid.
The Fugitive Ensign
18. The Fugitive Ensign
January 11, 1966
Parker runs off and joins a gypsy camp when he believes he machine-gunned Binghamton.
Fire in the Liquor Locker
17. Fire in the Liquor Locker
January 4, 1966
Binghamton appropriates the fire truck McHale's crew uses as a still.
The Boy Scouts of 73
16. The Boy Scouts of 73
December 28, 1965
McHale and his men are thrown in jail as suspects in the theft of Binghamton's ship's clock.
Reunion for PT-73
15. Reunion for PT-73
December 9, 1965
Binghamton suspects McHale is involved in the black market.
The Return of Guiseppe
15. The Return of Guiseppe
December 21, 1965
Binghamton suspects McHale is involved in the black market.
Reunion for PT 73
14. Reunion for PT 73
December 14, 1965
McHale and his men try to convince Binghamton the war is over.
Blitzkrieg at McHale's Beach
13. Blitzkrieg at McHale's Beach
December 7, 1965
Col. Harrigan takes over McHale's beach quarters for his own playground.
The Good Luck Fountain
12. The Good Luck Fountain
November 30, 1965
McHale and his men convince Binghamton he is the victim of an old curse.
The McHale Opera Company
11. The McHale Opera Company
November 23, 1965
Binghamton's operatic debut is disrupted by an air raid.
Vino, Vino, Who's Got the Vino?
10. Vino, Vino, Who's Got the Vino?
November 16, 1965
Binghamton recovers the wine McHale and his men have booby-trapped for the Germans.
A Wine Cellar Is Not a Home
9. A Wine Cellar Is Not a Home
November 9, 1965
McHale and his men fake an enemy attack to save their wine cellar.
Voltafiore Fish-Fry
8. Voltafiore Fish-Fry
November 2, 1965
The mayor of an Italian village forces McHale to use his PT-73 for a fishing expedition.
The Bald-Headed Contessa
7. The Bald-Headed Contessa
October 26, 1965
Binghamton discovers McHale and his men at a party instead of on the hike he ordered them to take.
Piazza Binghamtoni
6. Piazza Binghamtoni
October 19, 1965
Parker is clapped in the brig after he spills spaghetti on Binghamton.
A Nip in Time
5. A Nip in Time
October 12, 1965
Fuji and Parker impersonate a Japanese admiral and his aide to get McHale and his crew away from German...
Guiseppe McHale
4. Guiseppe McHale
October 5, 1965
Parker uses McHale's look-alike cousin to convince Binghamton McHale is suffering from battle fatigue.
Marriage, McHale Style
3. Marriage, McHale Style
September 28, 1965
McHale's crew pressures him into performing a wedding ceremony aboard the PT-73.
The Bathtub Thief
2. The Bathtub Thief
September 21, 1965
Disguised as an Italian family, McHale and his men play host to a German patrol.
War, Italian Style
1. War, Italian Style
September 14, 1965
Binghamton banishes the men of PT-73 to a dismal camp in Italy.
Description
  • Premiere Date
    October 11, 1962
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (18)
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