Introduction

Pensacola: Wings of Gold is a syndicated American action/adventure drama series based at the Naval Air Station Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida.

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Outline

The story of an elite naval force based in Pensacola, Florida.

Cast

• James Brolin as Lieutenant Colonel Bill “Raider” Kelly, commanding officer of VMFAT-107, an F/A-18 Hornet training squadron
• Season 1:
  • Kristanna Loken as Janine Kelly, Lt. Col. Kelly’s daughter.
  • Kathryn Morris as Lieutenant Annalisa “Stinger” Lindstrom, UH-1 helicopter aviator.
  • Rodney Rowland as Lieutenant Bobby “Chaser” Griffin, F/A-18 Hornet aviator.
  • Rodney Van Johnson as Lieutenant Wendell “Cipher” McCray, Force Recon.
  • Salvator Xuereb as Lieutenant A.J. “Buddha” Conaway, demolitions expert.
  • Brynn Thayer as Colonel Rebecca Hodges, LtCol. Kelly’s superior officer.
• Season 2:
  • Bobby Hosea as Major MacArthur “Hammer” Lewis, Jr., executive officer (XO) of VMFAT-107; F/A-18 Hornet instructor pilot.
  • Michael Trucco as Lieutenant Tucker “Spoon” Henry III, F/A-18 Hornet student aviator.
  • Sandra Hess as Lieutenant Alexandra “Ice” Jensen, F/A-18 Hornet student aviator.
  • Kenny Johnson as Lieutenant Butch “Burner” Barnes, F/A-18 Hornet student aviator.
  • Barbara Niven as Kate Anderson, barkeep.
• Season 3:
  • Kenny Johnson reprised his role from season 2.
  • Felicity Waterman as Captain Abigail “Mad Dog” Holley, a helicopter pilot on loan from the Royal Air Force and squadron’s boxing coach.
  • David Quane as Captain Edward “Capone” Terrelli, pilot of the AH-1W “Cobra” gunship, a former fighter pilot.

Trivia

• Episodes were aired in several countries outside the US including Portugal, France, Sweden, South Africa, Finland, Estonia, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Australia and Sri Lanka.
• Although set in Florida, it was largely filmed in San Diego particularly at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (MCAS Miiramar).
• Cast members in season 2 were part of a squadron mimicking VMFAT-101, the F/A-18 instructor squadron based in Miramar.
• Outdoor scenes were filmed in San Diego and MCAS Miramar while indoor scenes were filmed at Stu Segall Studios in San Diego.
• There was a complete cast change from season 1 to season 2 with no explanation given.
  • The last episode ended on a cliffhanger and no mention of season 1 or its characters was given in further seasons.
• Every time a pilot was exiting a jet or plane, the hull would read “LTCOL M. C. ALBO” with the call-sign “DOGFOOD” underneath.

Pensacola: Wings of Gold Series

• Series 01 (1997-1998):
  • Episode 01: Yesterday, Upon the Stair, Part 01.
  • Episode 02: Yesterday, Upon the Stair, Part 02.
  • Episode 03: Freebird.
  • Episode 04: It’s the Real Thing, Baby.
  • Episode 05: Fallout.
  • Episode 06: Birds of Prey.
  • Episode 07: Road Warriors.
  • Episode 08: Grey Ghost.
  • Episode 09: Past Sins.
  • Episode 10: Bogey Man.
  • Episode 11: Acceptable Casualties.
  • Episode 12: Company Town.
  • Episode 13: Trials and Tribulations.
  • Episode 14: Soldiers of Misfortune.
  • Episode 15: Power Play.
  • Episode 16: Game, Set and Match.
  • Episode 17: Lost Shipment.
  • Episode 18: We Are Not Alone.
  • Episode 19: Stranger, Lover, Friend.
  • Episode 20: Great Expectations.
  • Episode 21: Broken Wings.
  • Episode 22: Not in My Backyard.

• Series 02 (1998-1999):
  • Episode 01: Nuggets.
  • Episode 02: Burn Out.
  • Episode 03: Solo Flight.
  • Episode 04: S.O.D.
  • Episode 05: Stand Down.
  • Episode 06: Raid on Osirak.
  • Episode 07: Boom.
  • Episode 08: The Red Baron.
  • Episode 09: Vertigo.
  • Episode 10: Wild, Wild West.
  • Episode 11: Class Strike.
  • Episode 12: Blue Angel.
  • Episode 13: Lost.
  • Episode 14: Mishap.
  • Episode 15: Fox Two.
  • Episode 16: Blue on Blue.
  • Episode 17: Cuba Libre.
  • Episode 18: Sortie.
  • Episode 19: Touch and Go.
  • Episode 20: G.Q.
  • Episode 21: Night Traps.
  • Episode 22: Rules of Engagement.

• Series 03 (1999-2000):
  • Episode 01: Tip of the Spear.
  • Episode 02: Gypsy Tumble.
  • Episode 03: A Wing and a Prayer.
  • Episode 04: Call to Glory.
  • Episode 05: Officers and Gentlemen.
  • Episode 06: Tattoo.
  • Episode 07: Burke’s Breech.
  • Episode 08: Behind Enemy Lines.
  • Episode 09: True Stories.
  • Episode 10: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
  • Episode 11: On the Tee.
  • Episode 12: Aces.
  • Episode 13: Article 32.
  • Episode 14: At Poverty Level.
  • Episode 15: Busted.
  • Episode 16: Crash Test.
  • Episode 17: Pensacola Shootout.
  • Episode 18: Answered Prayers.
  • Episode 19: Return to Glory.
  • Episode 20: Casualties of War.
  • Episode 21: Brothers.
  • Episode 22: SOCEX: Final Exams.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s):
  • Peter Ellis … (10 episodes, 1997-1999).
  • James Brolin … (10 episodes, 1998-2000).
  • Sidney J. Furie … (8 episodes, 1998-2000).
  • Charles Siebert … (5 episodes, 1997-1999).
  • Stewart Raffill … (4 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Bill Corcoran … (3 episodes, 1998-1999).
  • Ronald Víctor García … (2 episodes, 1998).
  • Tom Jewett … (2 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Gus Trikonis … (2 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Carl Weathers … (2 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Ray Austin … (1 episode, 1997).
  • Richard Compton … (1 episode, 1997).
  • James A. Contner … (1 episode, 1997).
  • Anthony Hickox … (1 episode, 1997).
  • Jim Johnston … (1 episode, 1997).
  • Terrence O’Hara … (1 episode, 1997).
  • Jack Sholder … (1 episode, 1997).
  • James Whitmore Jr. … (1 episode, 1997).
  • Tom DeSimone … (1 episode, 1998).
  • Vern Gillum … (1 episode, 1998).
  • Vincent McEveety … (1 episode, 1998).
  • Jeff Woolnough … (1 episode, 1998).
  • Bruce Bilson … (1 episode, 1999).
  • Corey Michael Eubanks … (1 episode, 1999).
  • Michael Levine … (1 episode, 1999).
  • George Mendeluk … (1 episode, 1999).
  • Scott Lautanen … (1 episode, 2000).
  • Michael Trucco … (1 episode, 2000).
• Producer(s):
  • Jerry Broeckert … co-producer (64 episodes, 1997-2000).
  • James Brolin … executive producer (64 episodes, 1997-2000).
  • Stu Segall … executive producer (64 episodes, 1997-2000).
  • Philip von Alvensleben … consulting producer (64 episodes, 1997-2000).
  • Jeff Wald … producer (64 episodes, 1997-2000).
  • Terence J. Edwards … line producer (63 episodes, 1997-2000).
  • Scott Levitta … co-producer (52 episodes, 1998-2000).
  • Elliot Stern … supervising producer / co-executive producer (23 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • William Blinn … executive producer (22 episodes, 1997-1998).
  • Morgan Gendel … supervising producer / co-executive producer (22 episodes, 1997-1998).
  • Nan Hagan … producer (22 episodes, 1997-1998).
  • Gary S. Hall … associate producer (22 episodes, 1997-1998).
  • Jeff Wachtel … executive producer (22 episodes, 1997-1998).
  • David H. Balkan … executive producer (22 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Darrell Fetty … producer (22 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Richard Maxwell … producer (22 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Shannon Tetreault … associate producer (22 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Laurence Frank … producer (21 episodes, 1998-1999).
  • Raymond Hartung … supervising producer (20 episodes, 1998-1999).
  • Robb Idels … associate producer (20 episodes, 1998-1999).
  • Jacqueline Zambrano … executive producer (20 episodes, 1998-1999).
  • Perry Husman … producer (2 episodes, 1997-1999).
  • John Blizek … series editor (1 episode, 1999).
• Writer(s):
  • William Blinn … (creator and writer) (64 episodes, 1997-2000).
  • Jacqueline Zambrano … (developed by and writer) (42 episodes, 1997-2000).
  • Jim Macak … (staff writer) (15 episodes, 1997-1999).
  • Raymond Hartung … (written by) (5 episodes, 1998-1999).
  • Morgan Gendel … (written by) (4 episodes, 1997-1998).
  • Laurence Frank … (writer) (4 episodes, 1998-1999).
  • Darrell Fetty … (written by) (4 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Elliot Stern … (written by) (4 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Nan Hagan … (written by) (3 episodes, 1997-1998).
  • Robert Gandt … (written by and teleplay) (3 episodes, 1998-1999).
  • Harold Apter … (written by) (3 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Richard Maxwell … (written by) (3 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Jodie Lewis … (written by) (2 episodes, 1997-1998).
  • Patricia Rust … (written by) (2 episodes, 1997-1998).
  • Chip Proser … (written by) (2 episodes, 1998).
  • David H. Balkan … (written by) (2 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Burt Prelutsky … (written by) (2 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Jerry Broeckert … (story) (2 episodes, 1999).
  • Gallatin Warfield … (written by) (2 episodes, 2000).
  • Christopher Beaumont … (written by) (1 episode, 1997).
  • Eric Estrin … (written by) (1 episode, 1997).
  • Susan Hamilton Brin … (written by) (1 episode, 1997).
  • Kristy Dobkin … (written by) (1 episode, 1998).
  • Joe Gannon … (written by) (1 episode, 1998).
  • Babs Greyhosky … (written by) (1 episode, 1998).
  • Gary S. Hall … (written by) (1 episode, 1998).
  • Jeff Wachtel … (written by) (1 episode, 1998).
  • William T. Conway … (written by) (1 episode, 1999).
  • Janna King … (written by) (1 episode, 1999).
  • David Newman … (written by) (1 episode, 1999).
  • Barry M. Schkolnick … (written by) (1 episode, 1999).
• Music:
  • Four M. Twelve … (20 episodes, 1998-1999).
  • John R. Graham … (14 episodes, 1997-1998).
  • Deddy Tzur … (11 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Jonathan Elias … (9 episodes, 1999).
  • Jimmy Haun … (9 episodes, 1999).
  • John Nordstrom … (8 episodes, 1997).
  • David E. Kole … (2 episodes, 1999).
• Cinematography:
  • Tom Jewett … (62 episodes, 1997-2000).
  • Anthony Anderson … (3 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Michael K. Bucher … (1 episode, 1998).
• Editor(s):
  • John A. Barton … (26 episodes, 1997-2000).
  • John Blizek … (24 episodes, 1997-2000).
  • Shawn Paper … (6 episodes, 1999-2000).
  • Skip Spiro … (4 episodes, 1998-1999).
  • Richard Leeman … (4 episodes, 1999).
  • Ken Bornstein … (2 episodes, 1997).
  • Tom Nelson … (1 episode, 1998).
  • Mark Gerstein … (1 episode, 1999).
• Production:
  • Partner Stations Network.
  • Dauphine Productions.
  • Stu Segall Productions.
• Distributor(s):
  • Eyemark Entertainment (all media).
  • King World Productions (2000-) (all media).
  • Koch Media (2011) (Germany) (DVD) (season one).
  • Saeta TV Canal 10 (1998) (Uruguay) (TV).
• Release Date:
  • Series 01: 15 September 1997 to 25 May 1998.
  • Series 02: 07 September 1998 to 20 May 1999.
  • Series 03: 11 September 1999 to 20 May 2000.
• Running Time: 48 minutes.
• Rating: Unknown.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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