Introduction

McHale’s Navy is an American sitcom starring Ernest Borgnine that aired 138 half-hour episodes over four seasons, from 11 October 1962 to 12 April 1966 on the ABC television network.

The series was filmed in black and white and originated from a one-hour drama titled “Seven Against the Sea”, broadcast on 03 April 1962. The ABC series spawned three feature films: McHale’s Navy (1964); a sequel, McHale’s Navy Joins the Air Force (1965); and a 1997 sequel-remake of the original series. A documentary, McHale’s Navy: The Crew Remembers, was aired in 2007.

Producer Edward Montagne set up a female version of McHale’s Navy entitled Broadside, which ran for 32 episodes in the 1964-1965 ABC season.

Background

In an effort to gather evidence of any shady activities, Binghamton appoints Carpenter as the 73’s new Executive Officer, and makes Parker the base’s Laundry Officer. After Parker fouls up, McHale and the guys try to help him out, but Carpenter catches them in the act. With Fuji’s help, the boys make Carpenter think he has been captured. Binghamton brings Admiral Rafferty (Philip Ober) to McHale’s island to prove that McHale is working for the enemy. McHale comes up with a plan that makes it look like Parker is leading an offensive against a Japanese attack on the island. The Admiral is so impressed that he insists Parker is returned to the 73.

McHale’s Navy Series

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Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 02 February 1965.
• Rating: TV-PG/TV-G.
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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