Broadside (1965): S01E30 – Once Upon an Island

Introduction Broadside is an American sitcom that aired on ABC during the 1964-1965 TV season. The series, produced by McHale’s Navy creator Edward Montagne, starred Kathleen Nolan, formerly of The Real McCoys. Outline During the flight to Brisbane for the WAVES’ court martial, the airplane door inadvertently opens, which causes Adrian, the WAVES, Ensign Beasley,…

Andrew Marshall

18/02/2022

1–2 minutes

Comedy, Military TV Series, US Navy, World War Two

Introduction

Broadside is an American sitcom that aired on ABC during the 1964-1965 TV season.

The series, produced by McHale’s Navy creator Edward Montagne, starred Kathleen Nolan, formerly of The Real McCoys.

Outline

During the flight to Brisbane for the WAVES’ court martial, the airplane door inadvertently opens, which causes Adrian, the WAVES, Ensign Beasley, and Lieutenant Trotter to sail out over the South Pacific.

Originally the last show of the series. Two shelved first-run episodes were broadcast late.

Broadside Series

You can find a full index and overview of Broadside here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 18 April 1965.
Rating: TV-PG.
Running Time: 30 minutes (per episode).
Country: US.
Language: English.