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FReeper Canteen ~ Most Excellent Adventures in TV Land ~ 28 October 2005
October 27, 2005 | Beachn4fun/Canteen Crew

Posted on 10/27/2005 6:09:21 PM PDT by beachn4fun

TIME TRAVEL

This new machine is working just great. ARE YOU READY? The Canteen is about to embark on another journey back in time.

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

Landing with a gentle thump. Here we are - Let me turn on the television to see what is on.

Do any of you remember these shows?

Combat

10/2/1962- 8/29/1967 - ABC

Black and White/Color - 60 minutes

152 episodes

Combat Cast

Rick Jason as Lieutenant Gil Hanley

Vic Morrow as Sgt. Chip Saunders Kane

Pierre Jalbert as Caje

Jack Hogan as William G. Kirby

Dick Peabody as Littlejohn

William Bryant as McCall (1966-67)

Conlan Carter as Doc (1963-67)

Shecky Greene as Braddock (1962-63)

Tom Lowell as Billy Nelson (1962-64)

Steven Rogers as Doc (1962-63)

Combat Theme Song

None listed

Combat Tidbits

Combat depicted the lives of one platoon of soldiers fighting their way across Europe in World War II. The long running show was very realistic, even to the point of using actual war footage in some epsiodes. And unlike many other WWII shows, this cast was sent to "boot camp" before filming began. Neither the war nor the cast was ever portrayed ina glamorous way.

Passings

Vic Morrow died in 1982 as a result of a helicopter crash on the set of "Twilight Zone:The Movie," Dick Peabody in 1999 of prostrate cancer and Rick Jason in 2000 of self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Rat Patrol

September 1966-September 1968 – ABC

Color - 30 minutes

58 episodes

Rat Patrol Cast

Christopher George as Sgt. Sam Troy

Gary Raymond as Sgt. Jack Moffitt

Eric Braeden as Capt. Hauptman Hans Dietrich (as Hans Gudegast)

Lawrence P. Casey as Pvt. Mark Hitchcock (as Lawrence Casey)

Justin Tarr as Pvt. Tully Pettigrew

Regular Guests:

Manfred Lating as Orderly / Lt. Strum / ... (11 episodes)

Norbert Meisel as Truck Driver / German Guard / ... (6 episodes)

Stanley Adams as El Gamil (3 episodes)

Claudine Longet as Marianne (2 episodes)

Michael Vandever as Lt. Dorf / Lt. Reiner (2 episodes)

Rat Patrol Theme Song

None listed

Rat Patrol Tidbits

Set in North Africa during World War II, this series chronicles the adventures of a 4-man team of commandos within the Long Range Desert Group. (In utter defiance of historical accuracy, the team consists of three Americans and one Brit.) Armed with jeeps equipped with .50-caliber machine guns--and endless chutzpah--they wage a highly irregular war against Rommel's Afrika Korps. Their most common nemesis is Hauptmann Dietrich, though Dietrich and the Rats join forces from time to time against a common enemy.

Each episodes title had the word Raid in it. This show rode in on the heels of the highly popular COMBAT. However it sadly lacked the excitement and interesting story lines that Combat had. The same U.S. and British guys fought the same German Afrika Corp guy week in and week out. Sometimes they all teamed up with each other. The stories in those weren't any better.

The red cap that Pvt. Hitchcock wears is a Civil War Confederate artillery lieutenant's kepi.

Passings

Didn’t find anything on this

Special Note: The information on this series was very sketchy and I had to piece a lot of it together. If you see errors or can add anything else, feel free to say something.

F Troop

9/14/1965 – 8/31/1967 ABC

Black and White/Color – 30 minutes

F Troop Cast

Forrest Tucker as Sgt. Morgan O'Rourke

Larry Storch as Cpl. Randolph Agarn

Melody Patterson as Wrangler Jane Angelica Thrift

Frank DeKova as Chief Wild Eagle

Don Diamond as Crazy Cat

James Hampton as Trooper Hannibal Dobbs

Bob Steele as Trooper Duffy

Joe Brooks as Trooper Vanderbilt

John Mitchum as Trooper Hoffenmueller

Regular guests:

Ivan Bell as Trooper Duddleson (6 episodes)

Benny Baker as Pete / Pete the Bartender (4 episodes)

Ben Frommer as Smokey Bear / Papa Bear (4 episodes)

Harvey Parry as Charlie / Charley / ... (3 episodes)

James Gregory as Major Duncan / Big Jim Parker (3 episodes)

F Troop Theme Song

None listed. There is one but could not find it.

F Trooop Tidbits

The stars of this military farce were the gallant incompetents of F Troop at Fort Courage, somewhere west of the Missouri, in post-Civil War days. The CO was the wide-eyed, bumbling Captain Parmenter, who had been promoted from private during the closing days of the war when he accidentally led a charge in the wrong direction, toward the enemy. Unbeknowst to the captain, Sgt. O'Rourke had already negotiated a secret, and highly profitable treaty with the Hekawi Indians, from whom he also had an exclusive franchise to sell their souvenirs to tourists. There was no peace treaty with the Shugs, however, and they sometimes caused trouble. Cpl. Agarn was O'Rourke's chief aid and assistant schemer, and Wrangler Jane the hard-riding, fast-shooting cowgirl who was out to marry Parmenter.

Passings

Once again I found nothing on this.

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

Footnote: Management is not responsible for the accuracy of historical events. Management is not responsible for lost personal items in the time machine. Finder’s keepers. Shipping and Handling is separate. Taxes are applicable. Void where prohibited. Children under 40 must have parent's approval. When ordering have your credit card ready.



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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
wh!!


1,041 posted on 10/28/2005 11:52:45 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Awwww, thanks so much!


1,042 posted on 10/28/2005 11:53:17 AM PDT by NRA1995 (When liberals speak I hear the Vonage music playing.....woo-hoo, woo-hoo-hoo....)
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To: Tribune7
BTW..........
1,043 posted on 10/28/2005 11:54:46 AM PDT by beachn4fun (T-minus 47 and counting.............)
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To: NRA1995

Hi Hon. How's your special day been so far?


1,044 posted on 10/28/2005 11:55:28 AM PDT by beachn4fun (T-minus 47 and counting.............)
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To: GodBlessUSA

I would be a little concerned if attacked by a dog while walking.

The closest thing to a run for me was, Jackie and I met a Great Dane on a walk. Man had it under control but Jackie was so taken with his appearance that she walked looking back over her shoulder for a solid block.

Looked like a horse, smelled like a dog.

Years ago I clobbered a German Shepard over my Cocker Spaniel.


1,045 posted on 10/28/2005 11:55:57 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from earth. Liberals are from Uranus.)
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To: beachn4fun

:-)


1,046 posted on 10/28/2005 11:58:44 AM PDT by Tribune7
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To: tomkow6

Did you hear about the cannibal who was expelled from school?
He was buttering up his teacher.

Did you hear about the guy that lost his left arm and leg in a car crash?
He's all right now.

Have you seen Quasimodo?
I have a hunch he's back!

How can you tell that a vampire likes baseball?
He turns into a bat every night.

How can you tell when a vampire has been in a bakery?
All the jelly has been sucked out of the jelly doughnuts.

How do you fix a jack-o-lantern?
With a pumpkin patch.

How does a girl vampire flirt?
She bats her eyes.

What did mama cannibal said to baby cannibal when he told her that he really liked his grandfather?
"Would you like another piece?"

What did the cannibal do when he saw an "All you can eat" restaurant?
He had two waiters and a busboy.

What did the french fries dress up as for Halloween?
Masked potatoes.

What did the little ghost have in his rock collection?
Tombstones.

What did the mother ghost say to the baby ghost?
"Don't spook until you're spooken to."

What did the skeleton say to the bartender?
I'd like a beer and a mop!

What did the skeleton say while riding his Harley?
I'm bone to be wild.

What do baby ghosts wear on their feet?
Boo-ties

What do ghosts and goblins drink on Halloween?
Ghoul-aid.

What do ghosts put on top of an ice cream sundae?
Whipped scream.

What do ghosts serve for dessert?
I Scream.

What do little ghosts drink?
Evaporated milk.

What do sea monsters eat for lunch?
Fish and ships.

What do witches put on their hair?
Scare spray.

What do you call a ghost in a torn sheet?
A holy terror.

What do you call a ghost with a broken leg?
Hoblin Goblin.

What do you call a little monster's parents?
Mummy and deady.

What do you call a monster with no neck?
The Lost Neck Monster.

What do you call a roomful of ghosts?
A bunch of boo-boos.

What do you call a witch who lives at the beach?
A sand witch.

What do you call dead cows that come back to life?
Zombeef.

What do you do with a green monster?
Wait until it ripens.

What do you get when you cross a black cat with a lemon.
A sour-puss.

What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
Frostbite.

What do you get when you cross Bambi with a ghost?
Bamboo.

What do you get when you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its radius?
Pumpkin pi.

What do you give a skeleton for Valentine's Day?
Bone-bones in a heart shaped box.

What does a skeleton orders at a restaurant?
Spare ribs.

What game do ghost like to play?
Peek-a-Boo.

What goes "Ha-ha-ha . . . THUD!"
A monster laughing his head off

What happens when a ghost gets lost in the fog?
He is mist.

What happens when a ghost haunts a theater?
The actors get stage fright.

What instrument do skeletons play?
Trom-BONE.

What is a cannibal's favorite type of TV show?
A celebrity roast.

What is a ghost's favorite desert?
Iced Screams.

What is a ghost's favorite oatmeal?
SCREAM of Wheat.

What is a vampire's favorite holiday?
Fangsgiving.

What is a witch's favorite subject in school?
Spelling.

What is as sharp as a vampires fang?
His other fang.

What is Beethoven doing in his coffin right now?
Decomposing.

What is Dracula's favorite kind of dog?
A blood hound.

What is the tallest building in Transylvania?
The Vampire State Building.

What kind of key opens a casket?
A skeleton key


1,047 posted on 10/28/2005 11:59:06 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from earth. Liberals are from Uranus.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

2nd class now full!


1,048 posted on 10/28/2005 11:59:21 AM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (SEMPER PARATUS -- ALWAYS READY)
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To: La Enchiladita

Saber toothed horse.


1,049 posted on 10/28/2005 11:59:40 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from earth. Liberals are from Uranus.)
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To: La Enchiladita

Different r Us...

I like it.


1,050 posted on 10/28/2005 12:00:29 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from earth. Liberals are from Uranus.)
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To: TASMANIANRED
Looked like a horse, smelled like a dog. Yep!

First the dog took after me and my daughter. The owner just stood there. My dog, thankfully, slipped the leash, and ran. That dog took after my dog. That dog just missed taking a piece of my dog. My dog is very fast. Thankfully. The dog came back at me and my daughter and I yelled, don't you dare. Thank God the Dog left us be. I was ready to lay on top of my daughter. It was horrifying.

1,051 posted on 10/28/2005 12:01:23 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, past, present and future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; tomkow6; GodBlessUSA; AZamericonnie; EsmeraldaA; La Enchiladita; TASMANIANRED; ...

Oh, no... youse guyz.............time for me to go home. And, being that it's Friday, I won't see many of you until Monday.

And, to all of our wonderful military.......be safe......and be back at the Canteen on Monday


1,052 posted on 10/28/2005 12:01:33 PM PDT by beachn4fun (T-minus 47 and counting.............)
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To: beachn4fun

The Pit and the pipsqueek.


1,053 posted on 10/28/2005 12:01:39 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from earth. Liberals are from Uranus.)
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To: TASMANIANRED

1,054 posted on 10/28/2005 12:02:48 PM PDT by beachn4fun (T-minus 47 and counting.............)
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To: beachn4fun
perpendicular parking is an art ...

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1,055 posted on 10/28/2005 12:06:59 PM PDT by La Enchiladita (Free Republic = the people's think tank.)
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To: beachn4fun

My sad now. Boohoo. K, have a fun weekend. See you on Halloween.


1,056 posted on 10/28/2005 12:08:22 PM PDT by La Enchiladita (Free Republic = the people's think tank.)
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To: beachn4fun

Have a wonderful weekend!!!
HUGS!


1,057 posted on 10/28/2005 12:11:07 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, past, present and future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: GodBlessUSA

I acted without thinking with the German Shepard.

Dog ran up on my Cocker and I made a fist and thumped it on the head.

Dog gave me a look and just left.

Then I got weak kneed.


1,058 posted on 10/28/2005 12:16:09 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from earth. Liberals are from Uranus.)
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To: beachn4fun

Bye, enjoy your weekend..


1,059 posted on 10/28/2005 12:16:34 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from earth. Liberals are from Uranus.)
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To: beachn4fun

All you graphics mavens are just show offs.


1,060 posted on 10/28/2005 12:17:11 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from earth. Liberals are from Uranus.)
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