McHale's Navy

– McHale's Navy is an American sitcom that aired 138 half-hour episodes over four seasons, from Octobe..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
30 Minutes
Release Year:
1962-1966
McHale's Navy (1962-1966)

McHale's Navy is an American sitcom that aired 138 half-hour episodes over four seasons, from October 11, 1962, to April 12, 1966, on the ABC network. The series was filmed in black and white and originated from an hour drama called Seven Against the Sea, broadcast on April 3, 1962. Universal commissioned the colorization of the series in the 1980s for syndication in hope of reviving its popularity.

Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

11 Oct 1962

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-G – For All Ages

This program is suitable for all ages. Programs rated TV-G are generally suited for all audiences, though they may not necessarily contain content of interest to children. The FCC states that "this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children 10 years of age and older, (and) most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended." The thematic elements portrayed in programs with this rating contain little or no violence, mild language, and no sexual dialogue or situations.

Main Actors:

Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Tim Conway, Carl Ballantine

Plot:

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.

Awards:

Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10