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List Of Baa Baa Black Sheep Episodes
'' Baa Baa Black Sheep'' (renamed for Season 2 as ''Black Sheep Squadron'' and later syndicated under that title) is a television series that premiered on September 21, 1976, with a lead-in movie ("Flying Misfits") and ran from September 23, 1976, to April 6, 1978. The series consisted of 2 seasons, a 23-episode Season 1, and a 13-episode Season 2, for a total of 36 episodes. Series overview Episodes Season 1: 1976–77 Season 2: 1977–78 {{DEFAULTSORT:Baa Baa Black Sheep (Tv Series) Lists of American drama television series episodes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baa Baa Black Sheep (TV Series)
''Baa Baa Black Sheep'' (renamed ''Black Sheep Squadron'' for the second season) is an American television series that aired on NBC from September 23, 1976, until April 6, 1978. It was part period military drama, part comedy. In the final seven episodes, the character list was revamped, dropping some squadron pilots, adding a 16-year-old pilot and four nurses. Its original premise was based on the experiences of United States Marine Corps aviator Greg Boyington and his World War II " Black Sheep Squadron". The series was created and produced by Stephen J. Cannell. The opening credits read: "In World War II, Marine Corps Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington commanded a squadron of fighter pilots. They were a collection of misfits and screwballs who became the terrors of the South Pacific. They were known as the Black Sheep." Plot Major Greg "Pappy" Boyington is the commanding officer of VMF-214, a Marine squadron of "misfit" fighter pilots based on the Solomon Islands campaign and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stewart Moss
Stewart Moss (November 27, 1937 – September 13, 2017) was an American actor, writer, and director. Early years Moss was born in Chicago, Illinois, of Irish descent on his father's side and his mother was a daughter of immigrants from Italy. He graduated from Marquette University in 1959. Subsequently, he attended Yale School of Drama on a one-year scholarship. Career On Broadway, Moss appeared in ''Seidman and Son'' (1962). Moss's film credits included roles in ''In Harm's Way'' (1965) (his film debut), '' Chubasco'' (1968), ''Pendulum'' (1969), the Hitchcock movie ''Topaz'' (1969), '' Zig Zag'' (1970), '' Fuzz'' (1972), '' Stacey'' (1973), ''Doctor Death: Seeker of Souls'' (1973), '' The Bat People'' (1974), '' The Last Married Couple in America'' (1980) and '' Raise the Titanic'' (1980). He made eight guest appearances on ''Hogan's Heroes'', starring Bob Crane, from 1965 to 1971. He also made two guest appearances on ''Perry Mason'', first as murder victim David Cartwell i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red West
Robert Gene "Red" West (March 8, 1936 – July 18, 2017) was an American actor, film stuntman and songwriter. He was known for being a close confidant and bodyguard for rock and roll singer Elvis Presley. Upon his firing, West co-wrote the controversial '' Elvis: What Happened?'', a tell all book about Elvis co written with a Rupert Murdoch journalist; the book was published in May 1977 in UK and later in USA (just two weeks before Presley's August 1977 death). West was also known to American film audiences for his role as Red in '' Road House'', alongside Patrick Swayze. West appeared to critical acclaim in the 2008 independent film '' Goodbye Solo'' as William. Early life West was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Lois and Newton Thomas West. West was the cousin of actor 'Sonny' West. While attending high school in Tennessee, West and Sonny met Elvis Presley. An excellent athlete and U.S. Marine, West played football for his high school and junior college at Jones County Jun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Boyington
Gregory "Pappy" Boyington (December 4, 1912 – January 11, 1988) was an American combat pilot who was a United States Marine Corps fighter ace during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. A Marine aviator with the Pacific fleet in 1941, Boyington joined the "Flying Tigers" (1st American Volunteer Group) of the Republic of China Air Force and saw combat in Burma in late 1941 and 1942 during the Second Sino-Japanese War. In September 1942, Boyington rejoined the Marine Corps. In early 1943, he deployed to the South Pacific and began flying combat missions in the F4U Corsair fighter. On August 14, 1943, he took command of Marine fighter squadron VMF-214 ("Black Sheep"). In January 1944, Boyington, outnumbered by Japanese "Zero" planes, was shot down into the Pacific Ocean after downing one of the enemy planes. He was captured by a Japanese submarine crew and was held as a prisoner of war for more than a year and a half. He was released shortly afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Francis
Anne Francis (September 16, 1930 – January 2, 2011) was an American actress known for her ground-breaking roles in the science fiction film ''Forbidden Planet'' (1956) and the television action-drama series '' Honey West'' (1965–1966). ''Forbidden Planet'' marked a first in in-color, big-budget, science-fiction-themed motion pictures. Nine years later, Francis challenged female stereotypes in ''Honey West'', in which she played a perky blonde private investigator who was as quick with body slams as with witty one-liners. She earned a Golden Globe Award and Emmy Award nomination for her performance. Francis was known largely for her physical assets, including a trademark mole near her lower lip. The beauty mark was even written into the script of one of her films. In 2005, ''TV Guide'' ranked Francis at number 18 on its "50 Sexiest Stars of All Time" list. Early life Francis was born in Ossining, New York, on September 16, 1930. Contrary to some sources, which errone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ford Rainey
Ford Rainey (August 8, 1908 – July 25, 2005) was an American film, stage, and television actor.Myrna Oliver ''Los Angeles Times'', July 26, 2005. Early life Rainey was born in Mountain Home, Idaho, the son of Vyrna (née Kinkade), a teacher, and Archie Coleman Rainey. He first acted on the stage while a student at Centralia High School, where he graduated in 1927. Rainey graduated from Centralia Junior College in Washington state and in 1933 from the Cornish School, now Cornish College of the Arts, in Seattle. He then moved to Connecticut to study acting at the Michael Chekhov Theatre Studio. Growing up in the outdoors and learning to ride horses helped him in his career as a tough-guy film presence later in life. Like many young actors, he worked odd jobs, including as a logger, fisherman, fruit picker, carpenter, and clam digger, in addition to working on an oil tanker before becoming a successful actor. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. Career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Darren
James William Ercolani (June 8, 1936 – September 2, 2024), known by his stage name James Darren, was an American television and film actor, television director, and singer. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, he had notable starring and supporting roles in films including the youth and beach-culture film '' Gidget'' (1959) and its sequels. He also appeared in '' The Gene Krupa Story'' (1959), '' All the Young Men'' (1960), '' The Guns of Navarone'' (1961), and '' Diamond Head'' (1962). As a teen pop singer, he sang hit singles including " Goodbye Cruel World" in 1961. He later became more active in television, starring as Dr. Anthony Newman in the science fiction series ''The Time Tunnel'' (1966–1967). He had the regular role of Officer James Corrigan in the police drama '' T. J. Hooker'' (1982–1986) and performed as Vic Fontaine, a recurring role in '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (1998–1999). Early life James William Ercolani was born in Philadelphia, on June 8, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leslie Charleson
Leslie Ann Charleson (February 22, 1945 – January 12, 2025) was an American actress, best known for her role as Monica Quartermaine on the ABC daytime soap opera ''General Hospital''. Life and career Charleson was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 22, 1945. Actress Kate Charleson was her sister. Her career began on short-lived ABC daytime soap opera '' A Flame in the Wind'' in 1964. In 1966 she joined the cast of ''As the World Turns.'' In 1968, she played the role of a doctor's daughter in ''The Wild Wild West'' in the episode "The Night of Fire and Brimstone". From 1967 to 1970, she starred on the CBS soap opera '' Love Is a Many Splendored Thing''. She played the role of Iris Donnelly Garrison. Her character was a part of a highly popular love triangle with David Birney and Donna Mills. Charleson guest-starred on many series from 1970 to 1977, including ''Adam-12''; ''Emergency!''; '' Ironside''; ''Mannix; Marcus Welby, M.D.''; ''Happy Days''; ''Cannon''; ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Maxwell
Charles Francis Maxwell (November 17, 1916 – August 4, 2004) was an American actor who served as president of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists from 1984 to 1989. Life and career A native of The Bronx borough of New York City, and a graduate of the University of Michigan, he appeared in 151 films or television programs. Maxwell began his acting career on the Broadway stage, appearing in such notable plays as ''Death of a Salesman'' (playing the role of Willy Loman's son, "Happy"), '' South Pacific'' (playing "Luther Billis," a role that went to Ray Walston in the film version), and ''Stalag 17''. His first television acting roles were in 1950 in episodes of the '' Goodyear Playhouse''/'' Philco Playhouse'' followed in 1951 by an appearance in the episode "The Overcoat" of the television series ''Big Town''. Maxwell subsequently appeared in such series as ''Decoy'' with Beverly Garland, ''Peter Gunn'' (twice), ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents'' (five episodes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Luisi
James A. Luisi (November 2, 1928 – June 7, 2002) was an American professional basketball player and actor. Luisi is perhaps best known for his role as Lt. Doug Chapman, the apoplectic foil to detective Jim Rockford, in a total of 23 episodes during Seasons 3 through 6 of the television series '' The Rockford Files.'' Basketball career Born in East Harlem, New York City, Luisi attended St. Francis College on a basketball scholarship before being drafted by the Boston Celtics in the sixth round of the 1951 NBA draft. After serving in the US Army during the Korean War, he played with the Baltimore Bullets for one year in the 1953–54 season. At and , he played guard for 31 games and averaged 3 points a game. Career statistics NBA Source =Regular season= Stage Luisi then attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and appeared on Broadway in productions of '' Alfie'' and '' Do I Hear a Waltz?'' as well as the original 1966 production of '' Sweet Charity''. Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuki Shimoda
Yuki Shimoda (August 10, 1921 – May 21, 1981) was an American actor best known for his starring role as Ko Wakatsuki in the NBC movie of the week '' Farewell to Manzanar'' in 1976. He also co-starred in the 1960s television series '' Johnny Midnight'' (39 episodes), with Edmond O'Brien. He was a star of movies, early television, and the stage. His Broadway stage credits include '' Auntie Mame'' with Rosalind Russell (and its subsequent film adaptation), and ''Pacific Overtures'', a musical written by Stephen Sondheim and directed by Harold Prince. During World War II, following the signing of Executive Order 9066, Shimoda was incarcerated to the Tule Lake War Relocation Center. Broadway stage credits * '' Teahouse of the August Moon'', Martin Beck Theatre, (1953–1956), as Mr. Keora, choreographer * '' Auntie Mame'', Broadhurst Theatre, (1956–1958), as Ito * ''Pacific Overtures'', Winter Garden Theatre, (1975–1976), as Abe, First Councillor Filmography Film * '' Auntie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Takei
George Takei ( ; born April20, 1937), born , is an American actor, author and activist known for his role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS ''Enterprise'' in the ''Star Trek'' franchise. Takei was born to Japanese-American parents, with whom he lived in Tule Lake Segregation Center during World War II. He began pursuing acting in college, which led in 1965 to the role of Sulu, to which he returned periodically into the 1990s. Upon coming out as gay in 2005, he became a prominent proponent of LGBT rights and active in state and local politics. He has been a vocal advocate of the rights of immigrants, in part through his work on the 2012 Broadway show ''Allegiance'', about the internment experience. Takei spoke both English and Japanese growing up and remains fluent in both languages. He has won several awards and accolades for his work on human rights and Japan–United States relations, including his work with the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, Calif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
