Black Sheep Squadron (1978): S02E12 – Sheep in the Limelight

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…

Andrew Marshall

04/01/2023

1–2 minutes

Action, Adventure, Drama, Military Aircraft, Military TV Series, World War Two

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

After the Black Sheep save Eleanor Roosevelt’s plane from being shot down, the squadron gets much unwanted media attention.

Black Sheep Squadron Series

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

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 30 March 1978.
Running time: 60 minutes (per episode).
Rating: NR/PG.
Country: US.
Language: English.