Mail Call (2002): S02E02

Introduction Mail Call was a television program that aired on the History Channel. It was hosted by R. Lee Ermey, a retired United States Marine Corps staff sergeant and honorary gunnery sergeant, answering viewers’ questions about military technology. The show debuted on 04 August 2002 as part of the “Fighting Fridays” lineup. Most episodes were…

Andrew Marshall

25/03/2022

1–2 minutes

Comedy, History, Military Technology, Military Weapons, Reality TV

Introduction

Mail Call was a television program that aired on the History Channel. It was hosted by R. Lee Ermey, a retired United States Marine Corps staff sergeant and honorary gunnery sergeant, answering viewers’ questions about military technology.

The show debuted on 04 August 2002 as part of the “Fighting Fridays” lineup. Most episodes were 30 minutes, but at some point episodes became 60 minutes.

Outline

American Civil War rifles from both sides; the first missile fired from the deck of a sub; deep-sea and crush-proof suits; breaking down a weapon; the Bowie knife; the evolution of a hedgechopper.

Mail Call Series

You can find a full index and overview of Mail Call here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 22 December 2002.
Rating: TV-PG.
Running Time:
- 30 or 60 minutes (per episode with adverts).
- 25 or 45 minutes (per episode without adverts).
- 98 episodes at 30/25 minutes.
- 18 episodes at 60/45 minutes.
Country: US.
Language: English.