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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: mylife; MS.BEHAVIN
I sure hope that they AREN'T Maine skeeters! We don't need that aggravation! LOL!
221 posted on 06/22/2006 9:40:13 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

Lil warm here but a nice clear summer evening sky,
I cant complain


222 posted on 06/22/2006 9:40:41 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: NYTexan; Flyer

Oh NO!!!!
Prayers lifted..
Ms.B


223 posted on 06/22/2006 9:40:52 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: NYTexan; Flyer

Oh no!
Prayers for Flyer.

Whats the matter?


224 posted on 06/22/2006 9:42:18 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: LUV W; mylife; NYTexan

thems alaska skeeters ma posted!
But they sure would make good target practice!
LOL
Ms.B


225 posted on 06/22/2006 9:42:32 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: NYTexan

Prayers for FRiend Flyer.


226 posted on 06/22/2006 9:43:06 PM PDT by El Gran Salseron (The FR Canteen's Resident Equal Opportunity Male Chauvinist Pig! Got it? :-))
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To: Flyer

Dear Lord, I pray that tests come back negative.


227 posted on 06/22/2006 9:45:25 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: NYTexan

Hey, Big Brother! Good to see you tonight. I had just about given up on ya.

I had better put on a few pounds or one of those skeeters will carry me off! LOL!

How're the confusers tonight?

((((LBH))))

Prayers for Flyer. Thanks for making us aware of it. God give him courage to face this....and support whenever he needs it.


228 posted on 06/22/2006 9:46:24 PM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")
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To: mylife

Well, I'll look for you then. Or do you just lurk. Some of those guys are very witty and smart with their posts. I feel a little intimidated by them. LOL!


229 posted on 06/22/2006 9:47:34 PM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")
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To: mylife

I depend on PJ to keep me informed on Dummieland.


230 posted on 06/22/2006 9:49:22 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: LUV W

Oh I post, but I generally post late.
PJ starts threads in the AM while Im at work, and I dont post from work


231 posted on 06/22/2006 9:50:09 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: NYTexan

Prayers going up for Flyer.


232 posted on 06/22/2006 9:52:10 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: beachn4fun

Great thread, beachy! *HUGS!*


233 posted on 06/22/2006 9:52:48 PM PDT by StarCMC ("The word of muslims will never, ever override what our U.S. Marines say." - TheCrusader)
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To: LUV W; El Gran Salseron; MS.BEHAVIN; mylife

Thanks all, know Flyer needs 'em all ta get through this!


234 posted on 06/22/2006 9:53:34 PM PDT by NYTexan
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To: Lady Jag

LOL -- Love the microwave popcorn!


235 posted on 06/22/2006 9:53:38 PM PDT by StarCMC ("The word of muslims will never, ever override what our U.S. Marines say." - TheCrusader)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN; Kathy in Alaska; mylife
But they sure would make good target practice!

For an Anti-Aircraft Gunner, perhaps...

236 posted on 06/22/2006 9:55:46 PM PDT by HiJinx (Have you hugged a soldier today? Try it, you'll like it.)
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To: TASMANIANRED

 

 


Happy Birthday To You!

Happy Birthday To You!

Happy Birthday,
Dear tasmanianred!

Happy Birthday To You!

 

Big birthday hugs to you!
 

 


237 posted on 06/22/2006 9:55:50 PM PDT by StarCMC ("The word of muslims will never, ever override what our U.S. Marines say." - TheCrusader)
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To: MEG33

Skeered to go over there eh? L0L

PJ does a great job.

I had begun to shed light on some of this DU stuff early on, but was told that DU stuff wasnt welcome here. That kinda made me sad because I wasnted to discuss what was being said over there.

PJ has broken the taboo and is exposing them wonderfully


238 posted on 06/22/2006 9:56:02 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: Brad's Gramma; trussell

Ping to post 219!
Flyer needs our prayers!
Ms.B


239 posted on 06/22/2006 9:56:29 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

I am relieved that they aren't Maine skeeters. I didn't want to be taken away by one of them! LOL!

Say...how far is Kennibunkport from where you live. I would love to see President Bush's home.


240 posted on 06/22/2006 9:57:16 PM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")
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