Introduction

Baa Baa Black Sheep (later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron) is an American period military drama television series that aired on NBC.

Its premise was based on the experiences of United States Marine Corps aviator Greg Boyington and his World War II “Black Sheep Squadron”.

The series was created and produced by Stephen J. Cannell.

The opening credits read: “In World War II, Marine Corps Major Greg ‘Pappy’ Boyington commanded a squadron of fighter pilots. They were a collection of misfits and screwballs who became the terrors of the South Pacific. They were known as the Black Sheep.”

Outline

Retired Marine Corps Major Greg Boyington is working with the Flying Tigers American Volunteer Group in China when the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour brings America into World War II. He rejoins the Marines and, after refusing a desk job, forms his own fighter squadron in the South Pacific from a group of disciplinary cases and misfits.

Two-hour pilot, which was split into two one-hour episodes for syndication.

Baa Baa Black Sheep Series

You can find a full index of Baa Baa Black Sheep here.

Production & Filming Details

• Creator(s): Stephen J. Cannell.
• Narrator(s): Robert Conrad.
• Director(s): Alex Beaton, Robert Conrad, Larry Doheny, and Walter Doniger.
• Producer(s): Stephen J. Cannell and Phillip DeGuere.
• Music: Mike Post and Pete Carpenter.
• Cinematography: Edward R. Plante, H. John Penner, John Elsenbach, and Chuck Arnold.
• Editor(s): Jerry Dronsky and Harvey Stambler.
• Production: Stephen J. Cannell Productions and Universal Television.
• Distributor(s): NBC Universal Television Distribution.
• Original Network: NBC.
• Release Date: 21 September 1976.
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.