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    Black Sheep Squadron

    Why were the Black Sheep named such?'Black Sheep Squadron' Quiz (mrme75662)

      They were misfits and screwballs.

    Who played the part of Pappy Boyington?'Black Sheep Squadron' Quiz (mrme75662)

      Robert Conrad.

    Who is one of the producers of "Black Sheep Squadron"?Black Sheep Squadron (star999)

      Donald P. Bellisario. Bellisario currently produces "JAG" and "NCIS". He also produced "Quantum Leap."

    Which mechanic was killed when the Japanese made a strafing run on the squadron's base?'Black Sheep Squadron' Quiz (mrme75662)

      Hutch. It was sad but Hutch cashed in his chips.

    Which actor, in "Black Sheep Squadron", also plays Big Bud Roberts in "JAG"?Black Sheep Squadron (star999)

      Jeff MacKay. In "JAG" Jeff plays the father of Bud, who gets into some sticky situations.

    Which actor played Maj. Gregory Boyington on the show?Black Sheep Squadron (star999)

      Robert Conrad. Dirk Blocker played Lt. Bragg, Robert Ginty played T.J. Wiley, and James Whitmore Jr. played Jim Gutterman

    When "Black Sheep Squadron" was first aired what was the series first called?Black Sheep Squadron (star999)

      Baa Baa Black Sheep. The Black Sheep were really a squadron during WWII, led by Gregory Boyington.

    What young, blond fighter pilot was introduced in episode 31, "Forbidden Fruit"?Black Sheep Squadron (star999)

      Jeb Pruitt. Jeb was only 16 when he joined the Corps. Also introduced on this episode was Nurse Samantha Greene, Gen. Moore's daughter.

    What year did "Black Sheep Squadron" first come on the air in the United States?Black Sheep Squadron (star999)

      1976. It aired on September 21, 1976. It was called "Flying Misfits(I)".

    What was the name of the island that the Black Sheep were stationed at?'Black Sheep Squadron' Quiz (mrme75662)

      Vella La Cava.

    What was the name of Pappy's dog?'Black Sheep Squadron' Quiz (mrme75662)

      Meatball. Meatball was a English Bull terrier.

    What was the dog's name on "Black Sheep Squadron"?Black Sheep Squadron (star999)

      Meatball. He was very cute and had a spot on one eye. He was Greg Boyington's dog. Dogs were against regulations, so Greg smuggled Meatball onto the island.

    What was Greg Boyington's nickname on "Black Sheep Squadron"?Black Sheep Squadron (star999)

      Pappy. He had this nickname because he was an older fighter pilot.

    What was Capt. James Gutterman's nickname on the show?Black Sheep Squadron (star999)

      Tex. He was from Texas which is why he was called Tex.

    What type of airplane did the Black Sheep fly?'Black Sheep Squadron' Quiz (mrme75662)

      Corsair. Corsairs were awesome in there day.

    What Japanese pilot did Pappy chat with in combat?'Black Sheep Squadron' Quiz (mrme75662)

      Harachi. Harachi was the one.

    What is the unit number of the Black Sheep?'Black Sheep Squadron' Quiz (mrme75662)

      214.

    What color were the Black Sheep's planes?'Black Sheep Squadron' Quiz (mrme75662)

      Blue.

    What branch of service were the Black Sheep in?'Black Sheep Squadron' Quiz (mrme75662)

      Marines.

    Do any of Robert Conrad's children play on the show?Black Sheep Squadron (star999)

      Yes. Nancy Conrad, his daughter, plays Nurse Nancy Gilmore.

Frequently Asked Questions about Black Sheep Squadron

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    • Which small person asked for a drawing of a sheep and discovered it came in a box? ( goto )


    • What child's toy was originally made from knuckle bones of dogs and sheep? ( goto )


    • The first shorn fleece from Dolly the sheep was donated to charity. Which charity? ( goto )


    • This man commanded the 99th Pursuit Squadron during WWII (a unit made up entirely of Tuskegee Airmen), and he became the first African American to earn 3 stars after the war...can you name him? ( goto )


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