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

The crew of the 73 is in New Caledonia as the Navy wants an oil treaty signed with the Shah of Durani (Stanley Adams). But the Shah refuses to sign any treaty unless an Admiral is present. After Parker saves the life of the Shah’s daughter Karema (Brenda Benet), the Shah insists he be promoted to Admiral. Parker takes full advantage of his situation, so that he can fill in for Admiral Rogers in negotiations for the drilling rights to the Shah’s oil-rich island nation. Gruber, Bell and Binghamton pose as Admirals when Parker goes missing. Then when Admiral Rogers shows up, a fast thinking McHale straightens everything out. Ivan Bonar appears as the Shah’s Major Domo.

McHale’s Navy Series

You can find a full index and overview of McHale’s Navy here.

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 06 April 1965.
• Rating: TV-PG/TV-G.
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

Video Link