McHale's Navy(1962)

McHale's Navy Synopsis

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.

McHale's Navy (1962) is a comedy and war & politics series that premiered on October 11, 1962, spanning 4 seasons and 138 episodes. It stars Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Tim Conway and Carl Ballantine. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 27 ratings.