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FReeper Canteen ~ Most Excellent Adventures in TV Land ~ 31 March 2006
March 30, 2006 | Sugar Mama

Posted on 03/30/2006 5:56:09 PM PST by beachn4fun

TIME TRAVEL

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 ...... The controls are set.

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?

Baa Baa Black Sheep

9/21/1976 - 9/1/1978 – NBC

Color - 60 minutes

37 episodes

Technical Advisor: Lt. Col. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington

Baa Baa Black Sheep Cast

Robert Conrad as Maj. Greg 'Pappy' Boyington

James Whitmore Jr. as Capt. James Gutterman

Dana Elcar as Col. Thomas Lard

Simon Oakland as Gen. Thomas Moore

Dirk Blocker as Lt. Jerry Bragg

Robert Ginty as Lt. T.J. Wiley

John Larroquette as Lt. Bob Anderson

Jeff MacKay as Lt. Don French

W.K. Stratton as Lt. Larry Casey

Larry Manetti as Lt. Bob Boyle

Jeb Stuart Adams as Lt. Jeb Pruitt

Red West as Mechanic Sgt. Andy Micklin

Joey Aresco as Sgt. John David 'Hutch' Hutchinson

Steven Richmond as Cpl. Stan Richards

Nurses:

Katherine Cannon as Capt. Dottie Dixon

Nancy Conrad as Nurse Nancy Gilmore

Denise DuBarry as Nurse Samantha Green

Brianne Leary as Nurse Susan Webster

Kathy McCullen as Nurse Ellie

Baa Baa Black Sheep Theme Song

Unknown

Baa Baa Black Sheep Tidbits

This is the story of Major Greg "Pappy" Boyington, who led VMF-214, a cracker jack bunch of World War II pilots who became known as the Black Sheep Squadron. Although some elements of the war ace's life during this time were Hollywoodized, much of the story is true.

As presented in Baa Baa Black Sheep, Major Boyington, looking to form a squadron in the South Pacific, recruited men who were under threat of court martial for crimes such as drunkeness, fighting and disrespect of military protocol. None of these seemed much like crimes to the 35 year old Boyington (he was called Pappy because of his age) as he had often been guilty of them himself.

While it is true that the real Boyington was a hard drinking, hard fighting renegade, some of the members of the real Squadron took exception to their TV portrayal as deadbeats. This caused a rift for a time between the fliers and their former commander.

In the first season, we find the 214 stationed at Vella La Cava. When not in the air, they are living up to their name of "black sheep." Boyington exercises little discipline when they are on the ground. But he expects much when they are on the trail of the Japanese.

The group quickly gets a reputation for aerial prowess, racking up many Zeros "splashed." Some of Baa Baa Black Sheep's best moments are the scenes of the Corsair's flying. Even though some of it is stock military footage, the scenes are thrilling nonetheless. And the restored Corsairs used in the show were fun to see.

Pappy Boyington must report to Col.Lard, USMC (Dana Elcar). He is contemptuous of Boyington and his lack of respect for the rules. This has some basis in fact and Boyington's real life nemesis was Lt. Col. Joseph Smoak, operations officer of Marine Air Group 11.

The supporting cast consists of many who would go on to other shows: John Larroquette (Night Court, John Larroquette Show), Larry Manetti (Magnum PI), Robert Ginty (Falcon Crest), Jeff MacKay (Magnum PI, JAG). Dirk Blocker was Dan Blocker's (Bonanza) son and Red West had been Elvis Presley's bodyguard.

Boyington served in China as a member of the American Volunteer Group, the famed Flying Tigers.

In 1943 with Boyington as CO and Major Stan Bailey as Exec, the 214 trained hard at Turtle Bay on Espritu Santo. They made their reputation in just 84 days, piling up a record 197 planes destroyed or damaged, troop transports and supply ships sunk, and ground installations destroyed. And that's just the big stuff.

Boyinton's best day was September 14, 1943 when he claimed 5 kills in one day. From that day through January of 1944 he claimed 22 kills. While this number is in dispute by a few kills, he was still the ace with the most kills.

In 1944 he was shot down and spent a year and a half as a Japanese POW.

Gregory Boyington was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. He died in 1988 of cancer.

Passings

Dana Elcar died in June of 2005.

S.W.A.T

2/17/1975 – 4/3/1976 - ABC

Color - 60 minutes

S.W.A.T Cast

Mark Shera as Officer Dominic Luca

James Coleman as Officer T.J. McCabe

Robert Urich as Officer Jim Street

Steve Forrest as Lieutenant Dan "Hondo" Harrelson

Recurring Star: Rose Marie as Hilda

S.W.A.T Theme Song

Not found

S.W.A.T Tidbits

Thanks to hit programs like Adam-12, the cop show rose to a new level of prominence during the 1970's. And if you know your TV history, you know that means cop shows galore on your prime time schedule. There were indeed several badge-flashing action dramas over the course of the decade, but perhaps none as interesting (or controversial) as S.W.A.T., a program inspired by the real-life crime-control units that rose to prominence in the U.S. after the civil disturbances of the late 1960's. Although its brutal level of action ensured that it had short life on television, S.W.A.T. became an impressive success during its short run and continues to be a cult favorite today.

S.W.A.T. was a spin-off of the popular ABC cop drama The Rookies. This particular ‘Special Weapons And Tactics' unit was an elite five-man team of police officers who dealt with situations that were too dangerous for the police force to handle. Each had a specific job: Lt. Harrelson called the shots as the group's commanding officer, Sgt. Kay was the group's scout and Officer McCabe was the resident marksman. Each was also a Vietnam veteran, so they all adopted a military style (navy-blue fatigues) and used a combat mentality to deal with the problems they faced.

During the show's run, the S.W.A.T. team had no shortage of psychos and crazies to deal with—everything from snipers to Satanists to scuba-diving jewel thieves. The swatters also had to deal with being the direct targets of these bad guys—Street dated a woman whose last few boyfriends were killed by a sniper in "The Bravo Enigma," and a family of criminals targeted the entire S.W.A.T. team for extinction in "Kill S.W.A.T." No matter who was plotting to kill whom, you could count on plenty of mayhem each week as the S.W.A.T. rolled from destination to destination in their specially-equipped van to dispense justice the hard way.

S.W.A.T.'s combination of cool cops and brutal action made it a popular choice when it hit the airwaves in 1975. The show even produced a radio hit when its orchestral-funk theme song, performed by Rhythm Heritage, became a Top-10 smash on pop radio.

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 events. Management is not responsible for children left in the time machine. To claim them, please see Burkaman. Please clean up your popcorn droppings before exiting the time machine.



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To: MEG33

Good morning, MEG....what a wonderful tribute to our troops.


601 posted on 03/30/2006 11:23:04 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

It was posted on Pookie18's Toon thread..AmericaUnite posted links to the tribute..easonc52 captured the picture and offered it for use.. I love it.


602 posted on 03/31/2006 12:01:09 AM PST by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: mystery-ak; shezza; Kathy in Alaska; tomkow6; All




American Soldier


Dedicated to the Ironhorse Troops, 4th Infantry, 2nd BRT based in Fort Hood, Texas - by Anne Galvan of 4TheTroops

You are listening to Toby Keith's "American Soldier" - Dreamworks Records - Best viewed on full screen with DSL/Broadband connection

603 posted on 03/31/2006 1:25:22 AM PST by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: MEG33

Another beauty, MEG. Thanks.


604 posted on 03/31/2006 1:35:43 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
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To: laurenmarlowe

Thanks, lauren, for America the Beautiful.


605 posted on 03/31/2006 1:43:00 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
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To: HiJinx; mylife; NRA1995; SandRat; SouthernHawk
Good morning fellow cubevillians!


606 posted on 03/31/2006 2:38:36 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
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To: blackie; Jet Jaguar; Jack Deth; txradioguy; WestVirginiaRebel; Laurita; AbnSarge; BIGLOOK; ...



607 posted on 03/31/2006 2:41:34 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
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To: E.G.C.; Pusterfuss

Good morning and good night, boys..((HUGS))


608 posted on 03/31/2006 2:45:14 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
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To: beachn4fun
Good morning and good night, beachy. ((HUGS))


609 posted on 03/31/2006 2:47:32 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
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To: txradioguy; Jet Jaguar; Laurita; Old Sarge; AbnSarge; CMS; BilboB; OneLoyalAmerican; The Sailor; ...
God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.


Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art


610 posted on 03/31/2006 2:49:48 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
((HUGS))Morning, Kathy.

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your contuined service to our country.

611 posted on 03/31/2006 3:02:01 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Good morning, Tonk. How's it going?


612 posted on 03/31/2006 3:03:15 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

BTTT


613 posted on 03/31/2006 3:03:31 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: beachn4fun

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How's it going?


614 posted on 03/31/2006 3:03:55 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Good morning and Good night, Ma. Be seeing ya when you get back


615 posted on 03/31/2006 3:59:12 AM PST by beachn4fun ("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))
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To: beachn4fun; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

 

SALUTE!

 


616 posted on 03/31/2006 4:12:16 AM PST by tomkow6 (......PROUD PATRIOTS!....Serving Those Who Serve Us!................)
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To: beachn4fun; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

 

 

 

 
 

Good morning, Beachy!!!!

Good morning, Canteen Crew !

Good morning, EVERYBODY!

  FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

 

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

 

 

 

 


617 posted on 03/31/2006 4:12:43 AM PST by tomkow6 (......PROUD PATRIOTS!....Serving Those Who Serve Us!................)
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To: beachn4fun; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

 

Today's FEEBLE

YOKE :

A blonde was driving down the street in a sweat because she had an important meeting and couldn't find a parking place. 

Looking up toward heaven, she said, 
"Lord, take pity on me. If you find me a parking place I will go to Mass every Sunday for the rest of my life and give up sex and tequila."

Miraculously, a parking place appeared.

She looked up again and said, 

"Never mind. I found one."

618 posted on 03/31/2006 4:13:08 AM PST by tomkow6 (......PROUD PATRIOTS!....Serving Those Who Serve Us!................)
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To: beachn4fun
Happy Birthday, Kylie Rose!

619 posted on 03/31/2006 4:15:15 AM PST by tomkow6 (......PROUD PATRIOTS!....Serving Those Who Serve Us!................)
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To: E.G.C.; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; bentfeather; tomkow6; StarCMC; ...

Good morning, everyone. IT's FRIDAY. YIPEEE!

Don't mind me this morning. I haven't gotten enough go juice to get my going, going! Certain people kept me up late last night KNOWING I had to get up at 0430 (EST). So, my morning post will be short. I plan on saying my hellos and then I plan on making a LOT of noise around Luvy's house and AAC's house. Have to dig out my noise makers.

But, of course, you know I can't start my day without saying hello to those AWESOME troops, both past and present!

Oh, and I've seen a few new faces this morning, so I need to say howdy to them.

It appears that these shows were a big hit. I'm glad to see there was much discussion and sharing of memories. Fond memories.

I wanted to say a special thank you to all the people who visit the Canteen everyday to honor and entertain (dazzle them with BS?) our military and families that visit here. It is very important that we are here to be available to help when we are needed and to let our guyz and galz know, whenever they enter the Canteen, that we support them.

And, I want those same guyz and galz (and, hey, this goes for even you retired types (wink)) to know that I have plenty of hugs and plenty of sugar, should they find themselves in dire need.

GOD BLESS THE U.S. MILITARY AND HER ALLIES

Thank you all for your commitment and sacrifice.

Thank you to the military families.

Thank you Veterans.

Thank you Canteen Crew for all you do.

GOD BLESS America.


620 posted on 03/31/2006 4:21:47 AM PST by beachn4fun ("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))
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