Mail Call

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Sunday 10:00 PM on The History Channel
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Welcome to the Mail Call guide at TV.com. Hosted by R. Lee Ermey, Mail Call is a half-hour series that answers viewers' mail about what the armed forces were, and really are like.
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S 8 :  Ep 6 Aired 4/20/07
S 8 :  Ep 5 Aired 4/6/07
S 8 :  Ep 4 Aired 3/30/07
S 8 :  Ep 3 Aired 3/23/07
S 8 :  Ep 2 Aired 3/16/07

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  • This is a nifty little show on the History Channel. It deals with all things Military.

    7.0
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    By whipassmt, Mar 02, 2009
    I haven't seen this show for a least a year or two. From at least late 2005 until either 2006 or 2007 it used to be on the History Channel every Friday night. The episode is about a half-hour but they usually ran two episodes in a row. They have since changed the schedule, so I don't know when it is on anymore. Any way it is hosted by R. Lee Ermy, a retired Marine Corps Gunnery Seargent (or "Gunny") who fought in Vietnam. The Gunny is a proud Marine and thinks the Marines are the best, but that won't stop him from giving credit to the other branches of the military when that credit is due. The basic format of the show is this: people send emails before the show asking questions related to the military. Questions are not restricted to U.S. military, people can ask about famous battles, weapons, gear and pretty much anything everything. Ermy answers the questions on the show (although I don't think you're guaranteed that your question will be answered). Occasionally they do special episodes: such as a tour of NORAD, A tour of Afghanistan and one time a Christmas Episode. This show is informative and Ermy is funny.
    This is certainly a most entertaining way to learn a lot of stuff. Could come to good use if you ever go on "Who Wants to be a millionaire" (the answer is everyone who isn't a billionaire, or a trillionaire, but I'm not sure if anyone is a trillionaire except for the National Debt and the Deficit).moreless

  • Informative, funny, and entertaining

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    By stitch069917, May 05, 2008
    R. Lee Ermey makes this show. His personality can be serious and funny at the same time. You can definitely tell that he was a Marine drill sergeant. The show is also very informative. The questions that are mailed (or e-mailed) in and answered very thoroughly, hence the name "Mail Call". I like to watch this show when I get the chance. If military history is something that interests you, this is the show to watch. It's not often that someone can make an historical show that is both informative and entertaining. Look for it on one of The History Channels.moreless

  • Military equipment, from war hammers to nuclear missiles, is explained in a unique way. The host, R. Lee Ermey, brings his 'Full Metal Jacket' persona to the small screen.

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    By RamboFrog, Jan 13, 2008
    Not the most in-depth explanations of military subjects but definitely the most unique. Host R. Lee Ermey is much different from the historians that star in many of the History Channel's other military programs. A Viet Nam veteran and former DI, Ermey adds a first hand look to many episodes. Although Ermey is a former Marine, he doesn't short change the Army, Air Force, Navy, or even the Coast Guard. The Series covers a wide range military weapons, from a Roman Ballista to a nuclear missile silo. Topics also include military customs, training, and 'fabulous flops.' Ermey's delivery is often loud and in-your-face, which is part of the show's uniqueness.moreless

  • The crazy D.I. from Full Metal Jacket answers your questions about military service, equipment, and history.

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    By EffinMoron, Mar 10, 2007
    This really has to be something you're into, otherwise you wil find host R. Lee Ermey quite abrasive. However, he tells it how it is, without any B.S. The show is entirely military, but covers various aspects of the military throughout different periods of history, up to and including the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The "Gunny" seems to have some sort of hatred for watermelons, as they are the most common targets for his weapon demonstrations. The show is great, but again I must reiterate, it is really meant for serious military and history buffs. (However, that doesn't mean that if you aren't into these things, that it isn't worth a look.)moreless

  • This is for all the millitary Geeks out there

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    By wedgeantilles54, Oct 21, 2006
    Mail Call is great show. For those that want to know about the millitary, its tech, and the history behind it this show is a must. The Gunny well lets just say he is the gunny and that makes him awsome end of story.

    I highly recomend this show to any history buff, milltiary geek or anyone who wants to know about weaponry for some reason.
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  • Go nuclear?
    Have they ever done a show about missile silos? Is that impossible for security purposes, or did they do it and I just don't remem...
    By Lokar, Jun 21, 2006
    01/13/08
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  • Season 8 Return
    Is this show returning for an 8th season in 2006?
    By darthquint, Feb 16, 2006
    10/17/07
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  • complete series
    i know they have like the "best of" seasons 1-6, but i couldnt find anywhere to buy the whole series
    By crusher8576, Sep 06, 2006
    05/30/07
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  • Boot camp?
    Have they ever done segments on what it's like to go through training in the different services? I think this would be really inte...
    By Lokar, Jun 25, 2006
    10/30/06
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  • DVD extras?
    Anybody who's seen them, what sort of features do we get?I'll probably buy it anyway, but I just wanted to know first.:D
    By Lokar, Jul 04, 2006
    07/04/06
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