McHale's Navy
An experienced South Pacific Sea Dog by the name of Quinton McHale, was commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander into the U.S. Navy Reserve at the start of World War II. McHale was made the Skipper of the Torpedo Patrol (PT) Boat #73 stationed at the U.S. Naval Installation on the island of Taratupa in the Southwest Pacific. The 73 'Family' included, among others, a con man and amateur Magician, a womanizing hunk, a dedicated Family man, a guitar-playing, moonshine-making Tennessee good ol' boy, and even a deserter from the Japanese Navy, who was an excellent cook.
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Overview
An experienced South Pacific Sea Dog by the name of Quinton McHale, was commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander into the U.S. Navy Reserve at the start of World War II.
McHale was made the Skipper of the Torpedo Patrol (PT) Boat #73 stationed at the U.S. Naval Installation on the island of Taratupa in the Southwest Pacific.
The 73 'Family' included, among others, a con man and amateur Magician, a womanizing hunk, a dedicated Family man, a guitar-playing, moonshine-making Tennessee good ol' boy, and even a deserter from the Japanese Navy, who was an excellent cook.
Series Snapshot
- Status
- Released
- Total Seasons
- 4
- Total Episodes
- 138
- First Air Date
- Oct 11, 1962
- Most Recent Air Date
- Apr 12, 1966
- Original Language
- en-US
Themes
Tone & Style
- Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
- Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
- Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.
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Creators & Cast
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- Rating
- 7.7
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 138
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