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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: AZamericonnie

Connie's here! (whatz for dinner?)


21 posted on 06/22/2006 6:17:02 PM PDT by beachn4fun (The FR Canteen ~ FReeping 24/7/365 to honor our military, allies, and their families.)
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To: beachn4fun
I remember that Stringfellow Hawk show.

It is not on anymore?

Why would they take a show like that off of the air?

Gosh it seems like just the other day.

Talk with you soon....still doing the hit and run thing.

Thanks for that good old fashioned "The show must go on" stuff.

Thank you!
22 posted on 06/22/2006 6:17:21 PM PDT by Radix (Stop domestic violence. Beat abroad.)
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To: Lady Jag

LOL. I just read the name of your micro!


23 posted on 06/22/2006 6:17:48 PM PDT by beachn4fun (The FR Canteen ~ FReeping 24/7/365 to honor our military, allies, and their families.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Ma's here at the same time as me!


24 posted on 06/22/2006 6:18:57 PM PDT by beachn4fun (The FR Canteen ~ FReeping 24/7/365 to honor our military, allies, and their families.)
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To: HopeandGlory
Thanks, Hope, for today's Pledge. Really nice graphics. Thanks to you, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your parts in helping keep all of us free and safe.


26 posted on 06/22/2006 6:21:20 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: beachn4fun; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; All
Bump! Good evening, and thanks for the ping.


July 31, 1954.

27 posted on 06/22/2006 6:21:26 PM PDT by Gucho
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To: beachn4fun

Good evening.


28 posted on 06/22/2006 6:22:07 PM PDT by carlr
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To: Radix
Woo Hoo Radix. Glad to see you tonight.

I don't think it's even on any of the stations. Too bad.

29 posted on 06/22/2006 6:25:32 PM PDT by beachn4fun (The FR Canteen ~ FReeping 24/7/365 to honor our military, allies, and their families.)
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To: Gucho

Good evening, Gucho


30 posted on 06/22/2006 6:25:59 PM PDT by beachn4fun (The FR Canteen ~ FReeping 24/7/365 to honor our military, allies, and their families.)
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To: carlr

Good evening, carlr.

How was your day?


31 posted on 06/22/2006 6:26:37 PM PDT by beachn4fun (The FR Canteen ~ FReeping 24/7/365 to honor our military, allies, and their families.)
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To: MozartLover

Good evening, ML

I think your test failed. LOL

Are you going to do another test?

Are you feeling better?


32 posted on 06/22/2006 6:27:50 PM PDT by beachn4fun (The FR Canteen ~ FReeping 24/7/365 to honor our military, allies, and their families.)
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To: TASMANIANRED; beachn4fun

Happy Birthday Taz! Many Happy returns of the day!

That crazy dog was making a beeline for your cake....then he saw Jackie & Solly & just look what happened!:)


33 posted on 06/22/2006 6:27:55 PM PDT by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)
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To: beachn4fun
Hi, beachn's guests!

More popcorn!


34 posted on 06/22/2006 6:28:41 PM PDT by Lady Jag (You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.)
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To: MozartLover
Please tell me you see a whole lot of sand and a couple of camels...........

If you say so....hehe

35 posted on 06/22/2006 6:29:14 PM PDT by beachn4fun (The FR Canteen ~ FReeping 24/7/365 to honor our military, allies, and their families.)
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To: AZamericonnie

LOL.

Good doggie!


36 posted on 06/22/2006 6:29:58 PM PDT by beachn4fun (The FR Canteen ~ FReeping 24/7/365 to honor our military, allies, and their families.)
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To: beachn4fun

Rats.:(


37 posted on 06/22/2006 6:30:39 PM PDT by MozartLover ( My son, my soldier, my hero. Protect him, Lord, wherever he goes, and keep him strong.)
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To: HopeandGlory

38 posted on 06/22/2006 6:32:13 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Lady Jag

Can't have too much popcorn! Got any hot dogs tonight?

39 posted on 06/22/2006 6:32:22 PM PDT by beachn4fun (The FR Canteen ~ FReeping 24/7/365 to honor our military, allies, and their families.)
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To: GodBlessUSA
Yay more popcorn.

Hi GBU! Here ya go!


40 posted on 06/22/2006 6:32:31 PM PDT by Lady Jag (You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.)
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