TV series
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
1965–1966, English, on NBC. Created by Harry Ackerman & Danny Arnold.
The Wackiest Ship in the Army is an American comedy series that aired for one season on NBC between September 19, 1965, and April 17, 1966. Produced by Harry Ackerman and Herbert Hirschman, the series is loosely based on the 1960 film starring Jack Lemmon and Ricky Nelson.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 29
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1966
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Latest episode
S1 E29: Routine Assignment
Aired 17 April 1966
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Harry AckermanCreator
- Danny ArnoldCreator
- Jack WardenSimon Butcher · 29 ep
- Mark SladePatrick Hollis · 29 ep
- Gary CollinsRip Riddle · 29 ep
- Bill ZuckertGeneral Cross · 29 ep
- Mike KellinWillie Miller · 29 ep
- Rudy SolariSherman Nagurski · 29 ep
- Barbara ShelleyPrudence · 2 ep
- Harry MorganCast · 1 ep
- Susan DenbergMaria · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 September 1965
- Last aired
- 17 April 1966
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The Wackiest Ship in the Army: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Wackiest Ship in the Army are there?
The Wackiest Ship in the Army has 1 season and 29 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Wackiest Ship in the Army finished?
Yes. The Wackiest Ship in the Army ended in 1966, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Wackiest Ship in the Army?
If you liked The Wackiest Ship in the Army, try McHale's Navy, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., Operation Petticoat.
Who created The Wackiest Ship in the Army?
The Wackiest Ship in the Army was created by Harry Ackerman and Danny Arnold and stars Jack Warden, Mark Slade, Gary Collins.