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

General Bronson has issued orders that anyone caught profiteering will be brought up on charges. Binghamton is sneaking around the city trying to catch McHale and his men doing something illegal. Mayor Lugatto tricks McHale into going into the fishing business for him. With the 73 made out to be a fishing vessel, McHale sets off to find the fish. Upon returning Binghamton is waiting for him on shore. He now has the goods on McHale and will lead him to meet with the General. On the way a German sub starts bombing the town. Because the 73 looks like a fishing vessel, they are able to get close enough to sink the sub. That works out to the good for McHale and the crew, but very much not-so-good for Binghamton and Lugatto.

McHale’s Navy Series

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

Production & Filming Details

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

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