Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.6/10
McHale's Navy
Overview
An experienced South Pacific Sea Dog by the name of Quinton McHale, was commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander into the U.S. Navy Reserve at the start of World War II. McHale was made the Skipper of the Torpedo Patrol (PT) Boat #73 stationed at the U.S. Naval Installation on the island of Taratupa in the Southwest Pacific. The 73 'Family' included, among others, a con man and amateur Magician, a womanizing hunk, a dedicated Family man, a guitar-playing, moonshine-making Tennessee good ol' boy, and even a deserter from the Japanese Navy, who was an excellent cook.
This production, originally released in 1962, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.6 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and War & Politics.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Ernest Borgnine
Quinton McHale
Joe Flynn
Captain Wallace B. Binghamton
Tim Conway
Ensign Charles Parker
Carl Ballantine
Lester Gruber
Gary Vinson
George Christopher
Billy Sands
'Tinker' Bell
Edson Stroll
Virgil Edwards
John Wright
Willy Moss
Seasons
Season 1
36 Episodes • Aired 1962-10-11
This is a list of episodes from the first season of McHale's Navy.
Season 2
36 Episodes • Aired 1963-09-17
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
36 Episodes • Aired 1964-09-15
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
30 Episodes • Aired 1965-09-14
No season overview provided for this season.