Black Sheep Squadron (1976): S01E02 – Best Three Out of Five


Introduction

Baa Baa Black Sheep (renamed Black Sheep Squadron for the second season) is an American television series that aired on NBC from 23 September 1976 until 06 April 1978. It was part period military drama, part comedy.

Its original premise was based on the experiences of United States Marine Corps aviator Greg Boyington and his World War II “Black Sheep Squadron”.

Outline

Pappy visits Colonel Lard in Espritos Marcos, and learns that Lard plans to remove the Black Sheep from combat duty due to excessive rules violations. When Pappy returns, he finds Major Red Buell, the man from whom he stole the Corsairs, taking charge of a new squadron on Vella la Cava.

Black Sheep Squadron Series

You can find a full index and overview of Black Sheep Squadron here.

Production & Filming Details

  • Release Date: 23 September 1976.
  • Running time: 60 minutes (per episode).
  • Rating: NR/PG.
  • Country: US.
  • Language: English.

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