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Quiz about McHales Navy Part One
Quiz about McHales Navy Part One

"McHale's Navy" Part One Trivia Quiz


"McHale's Navy" was about a group of U.S. Sailors fighting the Japanese during WWII and their Commanding Officer, Captain Binhamton.

A multiple-choice quiz by rickyd0361. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
rickyd0361
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
273,879
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
891
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 69 (8/10), Guest 75 (9/10), Guest 32 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. One of America's favorite wartime situation comedies from the 1960s was "McHale's Navy". "McHale's Navy" was about a group of American sailors fighting for the United States Navy during World War II. What theatre of conflict did "McHale's Navy" operate during their first three years the show was on the air? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. At the beginning of the fourth and final season of "McHale's Navy" the crew was transferred to the European theatre of conflict. What was the name of the small Italian village that McHale and his men called home? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Ernest Borgnine starred as Lieutenant Commander McHale during the entire run of "McHale's Navy". What was Lieutenant Commander McHale's first name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Ensign Charles Parker, played by Tim Conway, was actually replacing another ensign on "McHale's Navy". Who was the unseen, but named, ensign that Ensign Parker replaced during the first episode? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. One of the regular cast members of "McHale's Navy" was played by Gavin MacLeod. Gavin later went on to fame as Murray Slaughter on the "Mary Tyler Moore Show". What was his character's full name on "McHale's Navy"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the nickname Lieutenant Commander McHale and his men had for Captain Binghamton? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Captain Binghamton had an aide for a majority of the episodes of "McHale's Navy". What was the name of Captain Binghamton's aide? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Lieutenant Commander McHale was the skipper of a U.S. Navy Torpedo Boat on "McHale's Navy". What was the number assigned to Commander McHale's boat? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Lieutenant Commander McHale and his crew had their very own cook, whom Captain Binghamton knew nothing about. Their cook was a Japanese sailor who "went over the hill" and was liberated by McHale. What was this Japanese sailor's name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the name of the dramatic television show that served as the pilot episode to "McHale's Navy"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. One of America's favorite wartime situation comedies from the 1960s was "McHale's Navy". "McHale's Navy" was about a group of American sailors fighting for the United States Navy during World War II. What theatre of conflict did "McHale's Navy" operate during their first three years the show was on the air?

Answer: Pacific

"McHale's Navy" was filmed and shown entirely in black & white.
2. At the beginning of the fourth and final season of "McHale's Navy" the crew was transferred to the European theatre of conflict. What was the name of the small Italian village that McHale and his men called home?

Answer: Voltafiore

Some of the character actors during the first three seasons of "McHale's Navy" also found their way to Italy for the fourth and final season.
3. Ernest Borgnine starred as Lieutenant Commander McHale during the entire run of "McHale's Navy". What was Lieutenant Commander McHale's first name?

Answer: Quinton

Ernest Borgnine actually served in the U.S Navy during WWII fighting the Japanese in the Pacific.
4. Ensign Charles Parker, played by Tim Conway, was actually replacing another ensign on "McHale's Navy". Who was the unseen, but named, ensign that Ensign Parker replaced during the first episode?

Answer: Ensign Farthingay

Tim Conway later starred on the "Carole Burnett Show" for a number of years.
5. One of the regular cast members of "McHale's Navy" was played by Gavin MacLeod. Gavin later went on to fame as Murray Slaughter on the "Mary Tyler Moore Show". What was his character's full name on "McHale's Navy"?

Answer: Joseph "Happy" Haines

Gavin also starred as Captain Merrill Stubing on "The Love Boat" from 1977 through 1986.
6. What was the nickname Lieutenant Commander McHale and his men had for Captain Binghamton?

Answer: Old Leadbottom

Captain Binghamton, played by Joe Flynn, was always trying to get rid of Lieutenant Commander McHale and his crew but was never successful.
7. Captain Binghamton had an aide for a majority of the episodes of "McHale's Navy". What was the name of Captain Binghamton's aide?

Answer: Lieutenant Elroy Carpenter

Lieutenant Carpenter, played by Bob Hastings, also appeared in a number of "Sergeant Bilko" episodes as Colonel Hall's aide and made appearances in other shows such as "Hogan's Heroes" and "All in the Family".
8. Lieutenant Commander McHale was the skipper of a U.S. Navy Torpedo Boat on "McHale's Navy". What was the number assigned to Commander McHale's boat?

Answer: PT73

Another famous PT boat from WWII was the PT109, which was commanded by future president John F. Kennedy.
9. Lieutenant Commander McHale and his crew had their very own cook, whom Captain Binghamton knew nothing about. Their cook was a Japanese sailor who "went over the hill" and was liberated by McHale. What was this Japanese sailor's name?

Answer: Fuji Kobiaji

Fuji always had to hide in the jungle whenever Captain Binghamton visited McHale's island. Fuji also was recognized by the "PW" in large letters he wore on the back of his uniform.
10. What was the name of the dramatic television show that served as the pilot episode to "McHale's Navy"?

Answer: Seven Against the Sea

"McHale's Navy" regular cast members Ernest Borgnine, Gary Vinson, Bobby Wright, and Edson Stroll all appeared in this pilot episode, which was broadcast on April 3, 1962 on ABC.
Source: Author rickyd0361

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