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

Binghamton closes the town to all personal after Ensign Parker accidentally assaults him. With the town closed and Parker in the brig, McHale and Mayor Lugatto have to find a way to make Binghamton reopen the town and release Parker. They plan to turn the glory-hungry Binghamton into “The Great Liberator” and erect a statue of him in the main square. Binghamton now opens the town, but Parker is still in jail. McHale comes up with a last minute way to get Parker freed. John Gallaudet appears as Admiral Laurence. Ralph Manza appears as Angelo Barone, the sculptor.

McHale’s Navy Series

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

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 19 October 1965.
• Rating: TV-PG/TV-G.
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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