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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: Kathy in Alaska

Too Cute, A Taz Cake.

Thank you , Kathy.


461 posted on 06/23/2006 11:31:22 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
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To: darkangel82

Good, here's hoping Florida's done with them and doesn't dry out and burn up. For that matter, Here's hoping none of us dry out and bpurn up.


462 posted on 06/23/2006 11:32:49 AM PDT by Lady Jag (You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.)
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To: Fawnn

Thanks for the Birthday Wishes..Hugs.


463 posted on 06/23/2006 11:33:03 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
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To: MEG33

Thank you Meg, So pretty.


464 posted on 06/23/2006 11:34:23 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
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To: Lady Jag
Let's hope so. That's why we need rain, although I'd like some clear summer days (a lot to ask when you live near Orlando.) Also, if you need driving directions, Mapblast is pretty good, I used that for my trip earlier this month.
465 posted on 06/23/2006 11:36:04 AM PDT by darkangel82 (Higher visibility leads to greater zottability.)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN
Schatzi, Smooch.

That is a terrific card.

Jack will be penning a "pome" to go with those cuties.
466 posted on 06/23/2006 11:36:08 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
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To: NYTexan

Prayers offered.


467 posted on 06/23/2006 11:37:08 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
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To: StarCMC

Thanks Star, both for the Birthday wishes and the hug.

Hug returned.


468 posted on 06/23/2006 11:38:07 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
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To: bentfeather

Happy Birthday Queenie & many happy returns of the day!

~Birthday Jukebox~

 
I have NO idea what happened to the first song....it is kinda funny to listen to though!:)
Want more information about the artists we play? Perhaps you'd like to buy concert tickets or their CDs? Click the links below for more information!

ArtistDirect.com Amazon.com Ticketmaster.com Songfacts.com Walmart.com


469 posted on 06/23/2006 11:38:24 AM PDT by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)
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To: mylife

Thanks for the Birthday Wishes.

Celebrated this morning by dragging the hounds for 4 miles.


470 posted on 06/23/2006 11:51:35 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
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To: acad1228

Happy 26th Anniversary Mr & Mrs Acad!

"If you live to be a hundred.....I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." ~Taken From: Winnie The Pooh

471 posted on 06/23/2006 11:52:33 AM PDT by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)
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To: bentfeather

Happy Birthday to you.

Happy Birthday to you.

Happy Birthday Miss Feather.

Happy Birthday to you.


472 posted on 06/23/2006 11:53:02 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
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To: darkangel82

Yeah, a map site will tell how long the drive is! Having no idea, I thought it'd be more than 600 miles. I've driven it, though, many years ago.

Haven't tried mapblast yet.

I've been to Orlando a dozen times or so and I could count on rain every afternoon between two and three. Does that ever stop?


473 posted on 06/23/2006 11:55:45 AM PDT by Lady Jag (You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Prayers offered ...

Thanks for honoring him.


474 posted on 06/23/2006 11:59:00 AM PDT by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
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To: acad1228
Happy Birthday, mrs acad!!


Click

475 posted on 06/23/2006 12:01:06 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: beachn4fun

I was sitting in the dark last night from our storm.


476 posted on 06/23/2006 12:01:37 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
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To: TASMANIANRED

Sounds like your pouches enjoyed your Day!


477 posted on 06/23/2006 12:02:19 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Lady Jag

It stops when it wants to, although it's 3 right now and no rain, just a ton of humidity though. Good thing for AC.
I've driven from OH to FL twice, and Mapblast gave me the most clear directions.


478 posted on 06/23/2006 12:02:25 PM PDT by darkangel82 (Higher visibility leads to greater zottability.)
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To: beachn4fun

You close your eyes and hope for the best.


479 posted on 06/23/2006 12:05:45 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
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To: tomkow6

Hug Tom.

Thanks so much for the Birthday wishes.

Eating chocolate cake right now..

Mmmmm


480 posted on 06/23/2006 12:07:22 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
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