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Ernest Borgnine | ... |
Lt. Cmdr. Quinton McHale
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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Joe Flynn | ... |
Captain Wallace B. Binghamton
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(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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Tim Conway | ... |
Ensign Charles Parker
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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Carl Ballantine | ... |
Lester Gruber
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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Gary Vinson | ... |
George Christopher
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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Billy Sands | ... |
'Tinker' Bell
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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Edson Stroll | ... |
Virgil Edwards
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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John Wright | ... |
Willy Moss
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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Yoshio Yoda | ... |
Fuji Kobiaji
(138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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Bob Hastings | ... |
Lt. Elroy Carpenter
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(129 episodes, 1962-1966)
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Gavin MacLeod | ... |
Happy
(73 episodes, 1962-1964)
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These are the adventures of the misfit crew of PT-73 during World War II. They're one of the best fighting crews in the Navy, but break regulations when it suits them. Their commander, LCDR McHale, is at times as roguish as his crew, but he puts his foot down when things go too far. They are assigned an XO, Ensign Parker, who is by-the-book, but too much of a klutz to command too much respect. They have a house-boy Fuji, who deserted the Japanese Navy, who wears a POW outfit just in case he's caught so he won't be shot at. Their nemesis is CAPT Binghamton and his aide LT Carpenter. They're initially stationed in the South Pacific, but move to Italy in the last season. Written by Tony B
I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Los Angeles from Seattle with Ernest Borgnine. I was interested to find out that McHale's Navy was currently not being shown on TV. This show was without a doubt, one of the funniest shows of all time, featuring an ensemble cast that rivals any in the history of TV. I would just like to say to programmers out there, especially at Nick At Night and TV Land, BRING BACK McHALES NAVY! There are generations of young people that have never seen this classic show from TV's golden era, and that is a shame. Writers of todays TV comedies could learn more than a few things about whats funny from watching this wonderful show. It was truly a great example of what results from great writing, acting, and that magic chemistry that only happens once in a great while when you have a great ensemble cast.