The Wackiest Ship in the Army

1965·TV Show

29Episodes in1Season

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About

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.

DNA

Genres: Workplace Comedy
Mood: WhimsicalFunnyHumorousEntertainingLight-Hearted
Themes: FriendshipMilitary LifeTeamwork
Plot: Unlikely AlliancesComical MissionsWar-Time ComedyWorkplace HijinksLeadership ChallengesMisadventures At Sea
Pacing: EpisodicLeisurely
Narrative: Episodic Structure
Dialog: Witty BanterPlayful Teasing
Character Types: Comic ReliefEverymanUnderdogRebel
Humor: Situational ComedySlapstickDeadpan HumorCharacter-Based Humor
Time: 1960sPast Era
Place: Military BaseOcean VoyageIsland Paradise
Cinematic Style: Colorful Costumes And SetsLighthearted Music
Costume and Set: Period-Accurate CostumesColorful Sets

Sequels and Prequels

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Crew

Directed by:

George Marshall

Produced by:

Harry Ackerman, Herbert Hirschman

Cast

Jack Warden

Simon Butcher

Mark Slade

Patrick Hollis

Gary Collins

Rip Riddle

Bill Zuckert

General Cross

Mike Kellin

Willie Miller

Rudy Solari

Sherman Nagurski

Harry Morgan

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