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FReeper Canteen ~ Most Excellent Adventures in TV Land ~ 23 June 2006
June 22, 2006 | Entertaining the Troops Committee

Posted on 06/22/2006 6:01:48 PM PDT by beachn4fun

TIME TRAVEL

ARE YOU READY? The Canteen is about to embark on another journey back in time. This journey is for the sole enjoyment of our troops and allies.

If you're brave enough, climb aboard, no ticket required……we're about to take off.

Come on, hop in, watch your step ...... Let me set my controls.

Buckle up. Now don't be afraid....I know how to fly this thing.......Here we goooooooooo.......LIFT OFF……..

WHOOOOOOSHHHHHHHH

Here we are - Let me turn on the television to see what is on.

Do any of you remember these shows?

Knight Rider

9/26/1982 – 8/8/1986 - NBC

Color - 60 minutes

84 episodes

Knight Rider Cast

David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight

Edward Mulhare as Devon Miles

Patricia McPherson as Bonnie Barstow

William Daniels as Voice of KITT

Rebecca Holden as April Curtis

Peter Parros as Reginald Cornelius III

Knight Rider Tidbits

A cop named Michael Long was shot in the face by criminals he was investigating. A man named Wilton Knight, who worked for the Knight Foundation for Law and Government (F.L.A.G), found him and rescued him. He was revived in the F.L.A.G. medical center. He was given a new face and identity. Michael Long was pronounced dead, he is now known as Michael Knight. He now works at F.L.A.G. and has a new car. A car unlike any other...The Knight Industry Two Thousand (K.I.T.T.). The fastest, safest, and strongest car in the world.

Air Wolf

1/22/1984 – 8/7/1987 CBS & USA Cable Network

Color - 60 minutes

80 episodes

Air Wolf Cast

Jan-Michael Vincent as Stringfellow Hawke

Ernest Borgnine as Dominic Santini

Alex Cord as Michael Archangel

Deborah Pratt as Marella

Jean Bruce Scott as Caitlin O'Shannessy

Barry Van Dyke as St. John Hawke

Anthony Sherwood as Jason Locke

Geraint Wyn Davies as Major Mike Rivers

Michele Scarabelli as Jo Santini

Created by Donald P. Bellisario, who had already had such hits as 'Magnum p.i.' (1980-1988)

Airwolf was a high-tech attack helicopter of the future. It could outrace conventional jets, travel halfway around the world, and blast away with enormous firepower. When its creator stole it and attempted to sell it to Libya, a supersecret U.S. Government agency known only as "The Firm" recruited reclusive pilot Stringfellow Hawke to get it back. He did, but refused to turn it over until the government tracked down his brother, who was missing in action in Vietnam.

While the government was obligingly hunting up his brother, Hawke agreed to use Airwolf--which he had hidden in the Southwestern desert--on dangerous missions for The Firm. Hawke was not easy to deal with, however. A sullen and uncommunicative type, he could usually be found holed up in his mountain cabin, surrounded by his collection of impressionistic paintings, playing his cello. Women found this handsome loner fascinating, but he disdained them. His contact at The Firm was the suave, mysterious Archangel--identifiable by his white suit, eye patch, and cane. Helping Hawke on missions was his sensible, middle-aged war buddy, Dominic, and sometimes one of The Firm's agents, the beautiful Marella. Added to the cast at the start of the second season was spunky Caitlin O'Shannessy, a lady helicopter pilot who became part of the team.

When new episodes of Airwolf premiered on the USA Cable network in January of 1987, the cast was completely changed. In the story line Dominic was killed and Stringfellow badly injured when one of their regular helicopters, sabotaged by foreign agents, exploded. Dom's niece, Jo; Archangel's replacement, Jason Locke; and a talented but hard- to-control young agent, Mike Rivers, took Airwolf on a mission to rescue Stringfellow's brother, St. John Hawke. After getting back to the states, St. John took over for his injured brother as head of the Airwolf team. They still hid the super copter from "The Company," but were willing to use it on assignments they felt were worthwhile.

That's the end of the ride for today. Please watch your step on exiting the time machine. Now that I've shown you a few, how about you share something from your memory. Or, if one of these were your favorite show then, share a memory of the best episode for you.

Final note: All information found freely on the Internet…..especially here

Footnote: Management is not responsible for the accuracy of historical timelines. Nor typos found herein. Made in the USA. 100% cotton. Wash in cold water.



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To: TASMANIANRED

*HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TASMANIANRED!*

Have A Wonderful Day

201 posted on 06/22/2006 9:27:21 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Now that is scary! LOL!
202 posted on 06/22/2006 9:27:33 PM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")
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To: El Gran Salseron

I wasnt sure if it was 'laska skeeters or Maine skeeters


203 posted on 06/22/2006 9:28:06 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: mylife; MS.BEHAVIN

I'm doin' fine. I had to leave for a bit, and when I got back I couldn't find her anywhere! Maybe she's outside with Mr.B working on Petey.


204 posted on 06/22/2006 9:28:32 PM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

There you are! MY and I were lookin' for you! ;o)


205 posted on 06/22/2006 9:30:43 PM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")
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To: Kathy in Alaska

AIYEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!


206 posted on 06/22/2006 9:31:49 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: LUV W; mylife; NYTexan

Yes i'm still here..
Mr B had to take some phone calls..
Ms.B


207 posted on 06/22/2006 9:33:01 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: LUV W; mylife

*Hugs* x 2
Aww, dat's nice!
Ms.B


208 posted on 06/22/2006 9:34:53 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: LUV W

Glad to hear yer doin just fine.
I was surprised to see you on PJs thread this AM


209 posted on 06/22/2006 9:34:57 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Hi there Ms B

Ya havin a good night?


210 posted on 06/22/2006 9:35:59 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

;)


211 posted on 06/22/2006 9:36:36 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

(((hugs)))..glad you're back. I just took a muscle relaxer so I might have to go when it kicks in. I get a bit loopy on them.


212 posted on 06/22/2006 9:36:44 PM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")
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To: TASMANIANRED
"Anybody got sheet music for Happy Birthday?"
Happy Birthday Sissy!

213 posted on 06/22/2006 9:37:17 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: beachn4fun

Well, as Knight Rider is one of the featured shows this time around, fans might want to check out the extensive interview with William Daniels, the voice of KITT, on the Television Chronicles website (http://www.televisionchronicles.com). It's accessible from the Program Selector page and is primarily in connection with the Captain Nice vs. Mr. Terrific article.


214 posted on 06/22/2006 9:38:11 PM PDT by william clark
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To: mylife

Hiya my!
Not to bad a night..
How about you?
Ms.B


215 posted on 06/22/2006 9:38:12 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: mylife

Do you post there? I have been going there for a long time. It's fun...different, but fun! I don't get over there as often as I would like, but I always get a kick out of his commentary on the DUmmies. I enjoyed the KOS one today. He is a good satirist.


216 posted on 06/22/2006 9:38:16 PM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")
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To: LUV W

Yup, they relax the muscle between yer ears L0L


217 posted on 06/22/2006 9:38:36 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: LUV W

A muscle relaxer?
You okay Sis?
Ms.B


218 posted on 06/22/2006 9:39:11 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; MS.BEHAVIN; LUV W; mylife; laurenmarlowe; Flyer

Damn, that's one ugly creature! Gonna need shotguns fer them critters!

Our FRiend Flyer is in the hospital awaiting more tests. Could be the big C. Prayers are welcomed.


219 posted on 06/22/2006 9:39:17 PM PDT by NYTexan
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To: LUV W

Yeah, Im on PJ's ping list


220 posted on 06/22/2006 9:39:22 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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