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McHale's Navy ()

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The misadventures of a misfit PT boat crew during World War II.
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  • Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 nomination.
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Series Cast Summary

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  Lt. Cmdr. Quinton McHale (138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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  Captain Wallace B. Binghamton / ... (138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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  Ensign Charles Parker (138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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  Lester Gruber (138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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  George Christopher (138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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  'Tinker' Bell (138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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  Virgil Edwards (138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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  Willy Moss (138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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  Fuji Kobiaji (138 episodes, 1962-1966)
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  Lt. Elroy Carpenter / ... (129 episodes, 1962-1966)
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  Happy (73 episodes, 1962-1964)
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  Admiral Rogers (22 episodes, 1963-1965)
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  Nurse Molly Turner / ... (14 episodes, 1962-1965)
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  Colonel Harrigan / ... (14 episodes, 1965-1966)
Syl Lamont ...
  Yeoman Tate / ... (13 episodes, 1962-1965)
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  Admiral Reynolds (11 episodes, 1962-1964)
Clay Tanner ...
  The Marine Guard / ... (11 episodes, 1962-1966)
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  Gen. Bronson / ... (9 episodes, 1965-1966)
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  Capt. Uzaki / ... (9 episodes, 1962-1965)
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  The Japanese Officer / ... (9 episodes, 1962-1965)
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  Nisei Sergeant / ... (8 episodes, 1962-1965)
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  Dino Baroni / ... (8 episodes, 1963-1966)
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  Mayor Mario Lugatto / ... (7 episodes, 1965)
Tony Franke ...
  Schroeder / ... (7 episodes, 1963-1964)
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  Urulu / ... (7 episodes, 1962-1964)
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  Adm. Benson / ... (6 episodes, 1963-1966)
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  Little Flower / ... (6 episodes, 1963-1965)
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  The Hula Girl / ... (6 episodes, 1963-1964)
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  Adm. Edgar Hardesy / ... (5 episodes, 1963-1965)
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  Captain Saunders / ... (5 episodes, 1963-1966)
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  Comm. Mathias / ... (5 episodes, 1962-1965)
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  Enlisted Man Ryan / ... (4 episodes, 1963-1965)
Tiki Santos ...
  The Native Chief / ... (4 episodes, 1963-1964)
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  Capt. Burns / ... (4 episodes, 1963-1964)
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  The Sailor / ... (4 episodes, 1963-1964)
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  Smitty The Barber / ... (4 episodes, 1963-1965)
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  Captain Wilson / ... (3 episodes, 1963-1966)
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  Adm. Hawkins / ... (3 episodes, 1962-1965)
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  The Japanese Commander / ... (3 episodes, 1962-1963)
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  Captain Dryden / ... (3 episodes, 1963-1965)
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  The Nurse / ... (3 episodes, 1964-1965)
Rollin Moriyama ...
  The 2nd Japanese / ... (3 episodes, 1962-1965)
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  Frank Templeton / ... (3 episodes, 1964-1966)
Roy Taguchi ...
  Japanese Sailor / ... (3 episodes, 1962-1964)
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  John Burton / ... (3 episodes, 1964-1965)
George Zaima ...
  The 1st Japanese / ... (3 episodes, 1963)
Clifford Kawada ...
  The 2nd Japanese / ... (3 episodes, 1963)
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  The Purse Snatcher / ... (3 episodes, 1964-1966)
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  Admiral Go-Go Granger / ... (2 episodes, 1963-1964)
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  Emile Gerard / ... (2 episodes, 1963)

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Plot Summary

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, Lieutenant Commander Quinton McHale (Ernest Borgnine), is at times as roguish as his crew, but he puts his foot down when things go too far. They are assigned Executive Officer Ensign Charles Parker (Tim Conway), who is by-the-book, but too much of a klutz to command too much respect. They have a house-boy, Fuji Kobiaji (Yoshio Yoda), who deserted the Japanese Navy and wears a P.O.W. outfit just in case he's caught, so he won't be shot at. Their nemesis is Captain Wallace B. Binghamton (Joe Flynn) and his aide Lieutenant Elroy Carpenter (Bob Hastings). They're initially stationed in the South Pacific, but moved to Italy in the last season. Written by Tony B

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Also Known As
  • McHale's Men (United States)
  • Sur le pont la marine (France)
  • Barco a la vista (Spain)
  • Un equipaggio tutto matto (Italy)
  • Флот МакХэйла (Soviet Union, Russian title)
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  • 30 min
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Trivia During an interview, Ernest Borgnine related that when he was initially approached by his agent with an offer to star in the pilot for the show, he turned it down (it was actually to be a drama, called "Seven Against the Sea", which was retooled into a comedy when the series was picked up by ABC.) Not long thereafter a boy showed up on Borgnine's doorstep selling candy. He told Borgnine that he looked familiar, but that he couldn't place him. Borgnine, who had already won an Oscar for his role in Marty (1955), asked the boy if he knew who played the lead character Paladin in the television series Have Gun - Will Travel (1957). The boy said, "Richard Boone." He likewise was immediately able to remember the names of several other television series stars, even though he couldn't remember who Borgnine was. After the boy left, Borgnine called his agent to ask if that Navy pilot was still available. When told that it was, Borgnine told him to accept--and so became a part of what eventually would be his signature television series. See more »
Goofs Although the show is set in the 1940s, the nurses and other women are seen sporting hairdos from the early 1960s. See more »
Movie Connections Featured in Super Duper Bloopers and Silly Shorts (1986). See more »
Quotes [repeated line]
Capt. Binghamton: Why me? Why is it always me?
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