Mail Call

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  • 2002
  • 8 Seasons
  • 8.4  (484)

Mail Call was a military history show hosted by R. Lee Ermey, a retired United States Marine Corps drill instructor and actor. The show started airing on History in 2002 and ran for six seasons. Mail Call was a show that aimed to educate viewers about different aspects of military life, from weaponry to tactics, in an engaging and entertaining way.

The show was shot in a studio, where Ermey stood in front of a large screen where he would take viewer questions and provide answers about various military topics. Ermey's personality was a key aspect of the show, as he was well-known for his tough demeanor and marine drill instructor training, which he would often bring to the show in the form of humorous jabs and quips.

Each episode of Mail Call would start with Ermey reading viewer mail that had been submitted to the show. Often, these questions would be about different types of weapons, tactics, and historical battles. After reading the questions, Ermey would then answer them using his knowledge of military history and his experience as a marine.

Throughout the show, Ermey would showcase different types of weapons and gear, giving a brief history of how they came to be and how they were used in combat. He would often show different examples of these weapons and demonstrate how they were used, providing a hands-on experience for viewers at home.

Mail Call also often featured guest experts, such as former military personnel, authors, and historians. These guests would join Ermey on the show to provide additional information about the topics being discussed. They would often provide their own unique perspectives on the military topics and add to the educational aspect of the show.

Overall, Mail Call was a popular military history show that educated viewers about different aspects of military life in an engaging and entertaining way. R. Lee Ermey's tough persona and humor provided a unique twist on the traditional historical documentary, making this show a must-watch for any history or military buff.

Mail Call is a series that is currently running and has 8 seasons (122 episodes). The series first aired on August 4, 2002.

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Seasons
Episode 94
94. Episode 94
March 22, 2007
Shot on location at Hurlburt Field, Florida, R. Lee Ermey answers viewer questions about this historic piece of real estate with a focus on Air Force Special Operations and hardware.
Mail Call: # 98
9. Mail Call: # 98
May 25, 2007
Ermey flies high in a P-51 and P-47; examines Marine gear during WWII; rides in a V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor; bids farewell to the Navy F-14 Tomcat; and shows off his own most famous SNAFUs.
Mail Call: # 95
8. Mail Call: # 95
May 18, 2007
Ermey rides an M8 Armored car; demos the Mauser C96 pistol; overviews German weapons, gear and gadgets during WWII, and explores the history of canine warriors, from WWI, through today.
Episode 12
7. Episode 12
May 25, 2007
A trip to the Tennessee Museum of Aviation to see the P-51s and P-47s. Also: the battle gear used by Marines in World War II; a ride in a V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor; and a tribute to the Navy's F-14 Tomcat.
Episode 11
6. Episode 11
May 18, 2007
Included: a ride in a World War II M8 armored car; a demonstration of the Mauser C96 pistol; an overview of the weapons and gear used by German soldiers during World War II; and the history of the use of dogs in war.
Episode 10
5. Episode 10
May 9, 2007
The eighth-season finale focuses on the war in Iraq. Included: R. Lee Ermey talks to the troops, via satellite. Also: a look at the Digital Video and Imagery Distribution System in Atlanta, which provides information on military operations; and a tribute to an Army corporal who was killed in Iraq.
Episode 9
4. Episode 9
May 5, 2007
Polaris MV and Textron M1117 vehicles are test driven. Also: trigger time with an M4 Carbine and a Beretta M9; and a look at a rugged flashlight and a laptop.
Episode 8
3. Episode 8
April 13, 2007
A tour of a military training center in San Diego to observe tactics training against insurgents in a simulated Iraqi village. Also: weapons of the British in the Revolutionary War; the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, which accounts for American POWs and missing and unidentified servicemen and women.
Episode 7
2. Episode 7
March 23, 2007
A tour of Florida's Hurlburt Field, home of the Air Force Special Operations Command, to check out its hardware and history. Included: car-bomb and explosives-detection training; and a ride in the AC-130 gunship. Also: officer candidates "Hell Week."
Episode 6
1. Episode 6
March 16, 2007
In the eighth-season premiere, R. Lee Ermey visits the National Museum of the United States Air Force at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Included: the history of the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter; a reunion of former Vietnam War POWs. Also: the B-25 Mitchell bomber.
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Where to Watch Mail Call
Mail Call is available for streaming on the History website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Mail Call on demand at Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime and History Vault.
  • Premiere Date
    August 4, 2002
  • IMDB Rating
    8.4  (484)