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Operation Petticoat

1977–1978 Comedy • War & Politics

During World War II, a Navy officer commands a pink sub with a crew of five rescued Army nurses and a combat-phobic supply officer in this series based on the 1959 movie starring Cary Grant and Tony Curtis. Curtis's daughter Jamie Lee played one of the nurses (her first recurring role on network TV). First aired in 1977

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Overview

During World War II, a Navy officer commands a pink sub with a crew of five rescued Army nurses and a combat-phobic supply officer in this series based on the 1959 movie starring Cary Grant and Tony Curtis. Curtis's daughter Jamie Lee played one of the nurses (her first recurring role on network TV).

First aired in 1977

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
2
Total Episodes
33
First Air Date
Sep 4, 1977
Most Recent Air Date
Jul 6, 1979
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
  • Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
3.2
Seasons
2
Episodes
33

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