The Wackiest Ship in the Army

The Wackiest Ship in the Army: Summary

Airs Next:NBC at Sunday 10:00 PM (60 min.)
Status:Ended
Premiered:September 19, 1965
Last Aired:September 4, 1966
Show Categories:Comedy, Action/Adventure

After the country of New Zealand presents the United States military with a historic 70 year old twin masted schooner in early 1942, the Navy puts the old boat to good use in the undercover role of dropping off spies on Japanese held islands.

On the seas, Lieutenant Rip Riddle is at the helm, with his commanding officer, the soon to be retired Major Simon Butcher of the U.S. Army holding the fort dock side. After the country of New Zealand presents the United States military with a historic 70 year old twin masted schooner in early 1942, the Navy puts the old boat to good use in the undercover role of dropping off spies on Japanese held islands.

On the seas, Lieutenant Rip Riddle is at the helm, with his commanding officer, the soon to be retired Major Simon Butcher of the U.S. Army...

Routine Assignment

Aired: April 17, 1966

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Gary CollinsLieutenant (Junior Grade) Richard "Rap" Riddle
Jack WardenMajor Simon Butcher
Mike KellinChief Petty Officer Willie Miller
Bill ZuckertGeneral Cross
Rudy SolariGunner's Mate Sherman Nagurski

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motas1
member since: Aug 9, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Underappreciated"
It has always amazed me that I know no one whom remembers this series. ...Continue »
08/08/07 10:15pm | report abuse
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Shadow_Girlexe
member since: Jun 15, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Ahead of its time"
It was funny and all of that but it's kind of sad that Chef quit... ...Continue »
06/14/06 01:32pm | report abuse
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hagay_007
member since: Jun 6, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Needs fine-tuning"
Worse movie ever. Well actually that's being very harsh. After all, I'm sure the production company had put a lot of effort in producing this and trashing it like I am doing right now seems downright unfair. ...Continue »
06/06/06 01:50am | report abuse
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txquaker
member since: Apr 21, 2004
The Bottom Line: "Underappreciated"
Back in 1965 this show was up against the biggest shows on the air for its time slot and got creamed. For the time it aired it was good comedy and should be viewed in that light. ...Continue »
01/22/06 06:44am | report abuse