Black Sheep Squadron Cast Members Who Died Too Soon

[@FactsVerse]

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[@gmdsr1177]

You forgot that General Moore aka Simon Oakland, Col. Lard aka Dana Elcar , the real Pappy Boyington aka General Harrison Kenlay, Msgt. Mickland aka Red West all pasted away

[@maureencora1]

May They R.I.P. Heaven is for Heroes.

[@nashvillecop1]

C’mon dude, have some respect. They all ‘passed’ away…

[@maureencora1]

@@nashvillecop1 R.I.P.

[@chrislouden7329]

Add Denise Dubury one of Pappy's lambs and Gen More daughter

[@karenharris722]

Pasted????

[@martimus81]

Back in the early 1980's I used to see Greg Boyington hanging out at air shows selling his books and other memorabilia. He was as colorful in person as was the portrayal of him in Black Sheep Squadron. It was definitely fun to watch him do cameo's on Black Sheep Squadron.

[@guyh.4553]

...and the small bits he played in n Black Sheep Squadron 😊😊

[@williammitchell4417]

Many of the Black Sheep moved on to either guest starring or starring roles in either film or TV. May the Gods bless them all.

[@krismckee]

I encountered Robert Conrad about ten years ago,when I had a BG job at Warner Brothers.He was visiting Stephen J. Cannel at a soundstage nearby.He walked by me,dragging his foot along.I was shocked at his appearance.I nodded at him,he nodded back.

[@FactsVerse]

Glad to know that you had the chance to see Robert personally. Thank you so much for sharing your life story. Which episode of the show appealed to you the most?

[@Hal09i]

Robert Conrad was driving drunk in California in 2003 when he crossed the centerline and was involved in a head on collision. He was partially paralyzed on his right side, He was never the same again, and that incident took a lot out of him on several levels. I remember his classic race against Gabe Kaplan in "Battle of the Network Stars".

[@dennisbraulick3727]

I really liked the black sheep series...missed having more of the series rest in peace and prayers..🙏🇺🇸

[@FactsVerse]

We're happy to know that you love the show. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If we may ask, which episode did you like the best?

[@cliffcorson4000]

You should have included Pappy Boyingtom himself who was on the show

[@davidcrandall4958]

what role did Boyington play have on camera?

[@cliffcorson4000]

@@davidcrandall4958 he played one of the commanding generals

[@B-and-O-Operator-Fairmont]

I wouldn't say Robert Conrad "died too soon." He lived 42 years after "Blacksheep" ended and passed on at age 84. I was unaware that Robert Ginty and Jeff MacKay had passed. Now, those two died relatively young and "too soon." Probably my favorite episode was from the first season, "Anyone for Suicide?" where a few of them go on a secret mission to sink a ship in a narrow strait. It involved landing on an out-of-service airstrip on a Japanese-held island to wait for word on when the ship would be near the strait. Robert Ginty had a prominent role in that one, as did Robert Conrad, Dirk Blocker, and James Whitmore, Jr. There may have been another pilot on the mission (John Larroquette?) but I am not sure enough to say and I couldn't find the information beyond the cast for the entire episode.

[@dshsdog]

When I was 13, the whole cast in costume came to San Diego for a fundraiser towards a young boy paralyzed playing football. I followed Robert Conrad into the airport bar at Montgomery Field and used my Kodak instamatic to get pictures with him all the while trying not to get thrown out. To this day I regret not getting photos of John Larroquette...

[@allisongaines3330]

I wish you had gotten photos of John😢

[@jeffyoung60]

Robert Conrad may have been only 5'5". Can you estimate his real height?

[@Swlabr61]

I remember when Robert Conrad appeared on a TV talk show to promote the show around the time it first went on the air (I don't remember which talk show it was). He was dressed in a Marine Corps flight suit that he wore in the show. He said he hoped the series was successful, one reason being he needed the money. The late Frank Walton, who served as the intelligence officer of the real Black Sheep, wrote a book on the squadron around forty years ago, called "Once They Were Eagles." He mentions the TV show and took a rather dim view of it, calling it, "the usual Hollywood hokum, featuring drunken brawls and jiggly nurses," while the pilots were portrayed inaccurately as "fugitives from courts-martial." Apparently, some of the Black Sheep veterans were not happy with the real Boyington being involved with the show, and they let him know about it. He responded, "I only did it for the money." I've been to Boyington's grave at Arlington National Cemetery, he is buried in section 7A, which is also where Marine Corps ace Joe Foss is buried. Other well known men buried in that section include film star Lee Marvin, legendary boxer Joe Louis, General Jimmy Doolittle, ABC newsman (and US Army veteran) Frank Reynolds, and former Marine Corps commandant General David Shoup.

[@stevemaxwell3599]

You forgot Red West he was Sargent Miklin the plane mechanic. He was also Elvis Presley's bodyguard

[@davidtucker7219]

One of the "Memphis Mafia"....

[@michaelsix9684]

Red West was a great actor

[@jeffpierce725]

Soon-Tek Oh was in several episodes of MASH. One of the photos in the video was from MASH. I met Pappy Boyington at Oshkosh in 1980 and went to his funeral at Arlington in 1988.

[@FactsVerse]

Interesting, thanks for sharing this info and your life story. Which MASH episode is the most memorable for you?

[@DennisSullivan-om3oo]

He used to play bad guys. I imagined being captured during my year in Korea. His character walks into the room: "Oh yes, you will talk!"

[@jeffyoung60]

I didn't know that Black Sheep Squadron ended in April 1978. I remember the Black Sheep Squadron continuing to play on television well into the autumn of 1979.

[@hellbent7976]

Loved this show...my favorite plane is the Corsair with the b-25 right behind it..I grew up around a ton of WWll planes back in 70's into the 80's with the Confederate Air Force now called commemorative Air Force..my dad was crew member on the B-17 "Chuckie"... I've got a lot of flight time in that as a passenger...I even met "Pappy" in person

[@FactsVerse]

We're happy to know that you're a fan of the show. In your opinion, what is its best episode?

[@waylonmccrae3546]

Harlingen TX. ?? Waco TX. ?? Been there several times years back. Great Memories !! Helped with Spirit of Waco. A-26 Texan !!

[@maureencora1]

Glad I've Got All Episodes on DVD.

[@kathleenmenker3853]

This show is on at 6:00 and 7:00 pm on Saturdays on the channel, HandI, which means Heroes and Icons. It shows reruns of popular series from the past. There are so many familiar faces in the cast!

[@javierrivera9024]

Here in Rochester NY in tv Channell H&I Heroes and Icons every saturday present this tv series

[@ericnixon3616]

Favorite character, Red West!

[@frederickwise5238]

They were all favorites. Each had his/her own niche and filled it well. I miss this series. Our cable doent carry the reruns and Utube doesnt seem to allow uploads.

[@sandramadaris7814]

Pappy was my favorite. Loved Robert Conrad. Total respect for the real Black Sheep Squadron!

[@jkdm7653]

Robert Ginty was a regular in the cast of "The Paper Chase" TV series and married his fellow cast member Francine Tacker.

[@castielmaverickwentworth82074]

Jeff also played a character on the TV series Tales of the Gold Monkey he played the character named Corky.

[@cclapew]

Jeff also was a cousin to Robert Redford...

[@mikeb.7183]

Gold Monkey was why they killed him off in Magnum, The failure of Gold Monkey was why he went back to the Producers of Magnum and said I need a job. He was so well liked that they created the new character for him

[@castielmaverickwentworth82074]

@@mikeb.7183 hey dumbass Jeff McKay was never in Magnum PI he played a recurring character on the TV series Jag

[@frederickwise5238]

@@mikeb.7183 Thanks for the info. I didnt know that. Found a few Eps of Gold Monkey in Utube . (During that series I was in the midst of an U G L Y divorce, I didnt watch much TV. LOLOLOLOL)

[@tj921able]

May they RIP. Hoping they are at peace now. Thank you for sharing this.

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[@musicman201047]

Hogan's Heroes, Mission Impossible, Fantasy Island, Babylon 5, Starsky and Hutch, Rod Sterling's Night Gallery, The Sixth Sense, Ghost Story/Circle of Fear, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Quinn Martin's Tales of the Unexpected, Beyond Belief, Unsolved Mysteries, Dragnet, The Invaders, Land of the Giants, V The Series, Police Story, SWAT(1970s), Hee Haw

[@m1t2a1]

Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet. Learned that from Rocky Horror.

[@daleburrell6273]

...she was the star in "Honey West"...

[@m1t2a1]

@@daleburrell6273 I don't think they mentioned that in Rocky Horror. The song is Science Fiction Double Feature. That's where I learned half of what I know about Anne Francis. You told me the other half lol.

[@guyh.4553]

Pappy was my favorite but overall I think TJ is my fav. Another character missed is Dana Clare, aka Col. Tye (sp?). On a side note, most of these actors didn’t not leave us too soon, most were in their 80s.

[@FactsVerse]

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[@guyh.4553]

@@FactsVerse you're doing great so far.

[@allisongaines3330]

My favorite character was Anderson played by John Larroquette!

[@cellpat2686]

I also wanted to know more about Meatball the dog. All these actors have since passed on. RIP to them all.

[@outhousemouse2010]

I considered getting myself a bull terrier and naming it Meatball. However, when a certain brand of beer began advertising using a bull terrier named Spuds MacKenzie I dropped the idea quickly. It just would've made me puke having people call my dog Spuds instead of Meatball.

[@JamesHorton-fo3yv]

You also had the show's legendary Executive Producer/ Writer Stephen J. Cannell die at 69 due to cancer.

[@michaelsix9684]

I was lucky to meet Stephen Cannell twice in Houston when he did a book tour, he gave me an autographed copy of the book and talked to me for about 5 minutes, very kind and gracious man, he is missed

[@kyle381000]

How can people who die at 80, 84 and 85 be characterized as 'dying too soon'?

[@digital2500]

Jeff McKay was also a co-star on Tales of the Gold Monkey.

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[@santiagocantuborjas9060]

I liked them all and I wish I could find it on a streaming service to watch it again.

[@FactsVerse]

You're a true fan! Which episode of the show appealed to you the most?

[@santiagocantuborjas9060]

The episode anyone for suicide. they had to use high altitude masks for this special dangerous mission. The had to dead stick the landing with two 500lb bombs and Pappy had malaria but Pappy and the Black Sheep completed the mission and I think they also had to land on an aircraft carrier.

[@kaili5267]

I just love watching your videos you’re the best

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[@gw6496]

👌🏾👌🏾👍🏽👍🏽Love All of the characters!!

[@FactsVerse]

Glad to know that you're a fan! Which episode is the most memorable for you?

[@gw6496]

@Facts Verse When pappy and his crew go toe to toe with his boss the Colonel and the general always backs pappy up.😆😆

[@georgeoxendine451]

I can't believe you didn't mentioned W.K. Stanton, Derk Blocker and so many more

[@donnie6178]

Alright I hit the 600 liked number...😅 I cant believe it only lasted 2 seasons. I was so mad as a kid, as it was my favorite show to watch an looked foward each week to watch it. 😢

[@FollowerSt]

Thanks for your work and doing this video Emery Christmas

[@FactsVerse]

You're very much welcome! We're glad to know that you love our video. May all those who passed away find peace 🙏

[@johnslaughter5475]

Jeff MacKay was in 12 episodes of JAG. He played the same character all 12 times.

[@Steven0040]

I LOVED Black Sheep Squadron. Does anyone know if the series is available on any of the streaming services ?

[@FactsVerse]

We're not sure on this one. Which episode is the most memorable for you?

[@kimberlywiederhold627]

I had the biggest crush on Robert Ginty. He had the cutest smile and the twinklest eyes. He also had a short lived tv show Hawaiian Heat. Bad time slot killed it chances for success, which was too bad since it was an excellent show. I was sorry to see Jeff McKay passed. I didn't know he was gone. And yes I also had a crush on Robert Conrad too. Rugged good looks.

[@TheOtto3663]

As I write this the show is playing right now on another TV in the kitchen on H&I channel

[@jamesmurray8558]

Honey West was my favorite show.

[@scottmelligan1281]

Where to start? Red West? Larry Mannetti? John Larroquette? The Cannell/Bellasario shows were the best. They couldn't do shows like that now. Where the men were men, and the women were the reason for getting up in the morning. We recently lost Roger Mosely, too.

[@DavidRLentz]

Dirk Blocker, too! And it's Roger E. Mosely.

[@butchknouse8316]

You left out Robert Ginty starring in The Exterminatior, which made him a big star in Europe.

[@robertdragoff6909]

It’s sad that everyone on this show is in that big TV show in the sky. And I think Conrad was the last to go. Great show

[@tryithere]

There’s still a number alive.

[@roypoe1865]

The reason it stopped was that they literally ran out of war footage from WW2

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

Wrong, the show was cancelled because of a group called women against violence on TV, Robert Conrad in an interview talked about this and said that is why the show was canceled.

[@davidcrandall4958]

The actress that played General Moore's Daughter that fell in love with Boyington And the actress that fell in love with pappy and then found out her MIA husband Was still alive!

[@billparker4707]

Denise DuBerry played Lt. Samantha Greene (General Moore's Daughter) and Linda Scruggs-Bogart played Lt. Caroline Holden

[@shaunstrasser1]

I remember Jeff McKay in Magnum PI as well

[@FactsVerse]

Us too! Thank you for bringing back memories 💗

[@michaelsix9684]

he was always great in Magnum

[@mikefournier2601]

He would say hay boyinton where are you .Black on every sat night I watch all the time even have the set of D V D 👍

[@greatguytv]

Love the show when I was on

[@DavidRLentz]

Thank you for your acknowledgement.

[@FactsVerse]

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[@DavidRLentz]

@@FactsVerse , those I would write.

[@giantskunk]

Dirk Blocker who was hilarious on Brooklyn 99

[@jeffyoung60]

Robert Conrad was a short man reputedly 5'5" or 5'6". His official height is listed as 5'8" on the Internet. I vaguely recall many years ago his height being listed as 5'5". Maybe three years ago someone on YT claimed they stood next to Robert Conrad. That person said his own height was 5'11" and he towered over Robert Conrad.

[@TheSpritz0]

You should do a part 2 as my favorite actor was RED WEST he passed on in 2017...

[@isaachough7950]

Wish they would bring it back !!!!!!!

[@FactsVerse]

Us too! Which episode of the show appealed to you the most?

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

Larry Manetti was one of my favorite actors.

[@richardgeorge3136]

My favorite was Meatball the dog 😂

[@xhairstargetmaster6338]

I’m actually watching the show now

[@FactsVerse]

Very interesting, which episode are you currently watching?

[@xhairstargetmaster6338]

@@FactsVerse the 300 lb gorilla was on they show 2eps every Saturday on hero’s & icons military Saturday

[@JohnVirgalla]

Red west was my favorite, hey you college boy!, spent my youth saying that

[@Swlabr61]

"Boyington, I don't like you!"

[@cardinalbob1]

Watched this with my dad when it first came out and was called called Baa Baa Black Sheep. You missed quite a few important characters.

[@FactsVerse]

Glad to know that you and your father are a fan of the show. Which episode is the most memorable for you?

[@KennyDean-h8t]

My favorite was Red West but ALL the squadron were my favorite characters 😊

[@Android-rz8mb]

Sergeant Mcklin was my favorite college boy

[@rhondabarry4400]

Loved this show

[@FactsVerse]

We're glad to know that you love the show. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If we may ask, which episode did you like the best?

[@paulhudson8321]

You missed Dirk Blocker son of Dan Blocker aka Hoss Cartwright from Bonanza.

[@patriciaaturner289]

He is still alive.

[@rony41165]

How about denise di barry who played Sam general moore’s daughter and Greg’s love interest died of cancer at 62.

[@toddscott9295]

I love hearing details about this show and the cast. But I'm not sure you should bill this as cast members "who died too soon" since most of them lived into their seventies and eighties. Really only Robert McGinty at age 60 and Jeff McKay at age 59 could be considered "gone to soon."

[@albertvonschultz9137]

I did like pappy boynton, but I also like the mechanic with the cigar. College boys

[@dennisbraulick3727]

Just loved all the characters..blocker was one of my favorites

[@FactsVerse]

We're a big fan of Blocker too! What is your favorite episode of the show?

[@milomiller909]

I love all of them a great group actor's. God bless them all. Amen Amen.

[@FactsVerse]

Glad to know that you're a fan! Which episode is the most memorable for you?

[@genesmith2998]

Anne Francis was stunning.

[@ecayari]

I enjoyed Black Sheep Squadron or Baa Baa Blacksheep as it was also called on TV. Robert Ginty did The Exterminator and its sequel which was a parody of Death Wish. Didn't know that Ann Francis passed away already. She had a short lived tv show called Honey West. I mostly remember her role in Forbidden Planet which you didn't mention.

[@FactsVerse]

We're happy to know that you love the show. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If we may ask, which episode did you like the best?

[@ecayari]

I enjoyed the show . Didn't have a particular favorite episode. I am intrigued about why was the show title changed from Baa, Baa, Blacksheep to Black Sheep Squadron.

[@richreyna8666]

I liked James Whitmore Jr. As Capt. Jim Gutterman

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

Robert Conrad was 83 when he passed away, that is hardly passing too soon. The same with Simon Oakland and Dana Elcar both were up there in age whom you did not even have in your video and they were in all the episodes. Robert Ginty and Jeff McKay both died younger due to medal issues. Charles Napier was only in two episodes and 75 is not dying to soon. I quit watching after that one.

[@palette_1563]

How was Jeff MAckay's final role in 2010 if he passed away in 2008? Unless the movie had a delayed release?

[@jimbresnahan7786]

my favorites were Lt. Casey and Meatball...least favorite storyline was Boyington vs Harachi, kind of made light of how deadly and vicious Pac War dogfights were. good argument might be what was the best fighter plane in the Pac. War (Corsair, Lightning, Hellcat)..I'll go Hellcat but I loved the Navy's efforts in WW2 Pacific, especially at Coral Sea and Midway.

[@frederickwise5238]

You might be surprised at the lack of hatred between enemy pilots. Recall how an Me109 pilot escorted a badly crippled B17 safely to the channel: "The Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler incident" And I am friends with 2 sisters in Tx who's father, a B17G pilot, was also escorted back to the channel and safety. For the most part both sides knew they were doing a job. They were professionals. In real life at trials after the war, Greg Boyington testified < FOR > several guards of the prison camp where he was a POW. (From Greg's autobiogrphy)

[@TheMichaelBeck]

I'm writing a fictional book that takes place in the year 3025 about a mercenary unit who's leader is a a 20th century war buff. The "Black Sheep" will live again. Cheers from America.

[@charleskramarczyk7576]

Sgt.Andy Michelin. Real name Red ________ , I forget. He was one of Elvis Pressleys body guards.

[@jamessimms415]

Red West

[@javierrivera9024]

Thank you for let me know W.K Stratton is still alive and kicking

[@getlost3346]

Robert Conrad was the friend of Nicky Spalano the gun in Casino.

[@joycekoch5746]

You mIssed Kutou (a parrot) appeared in one episode of Black Sheep Squadron 1972- 1999

[@johntoohey9979]

They were all good actors in their own right so I can't give anything to either one r.i.p to all

[@FactsVerse]

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. May all of them find peace 🙏

[@vdimasteremeritus]

You missed Red West who played crew chief Micklin.

[@jonguasco5205]

Ret West was a bad ass. Worked for Elvis.

[@FactsVerse]

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[@davidcrandall4958]

weren't there several members of Robert Conrad's family involved in the show?

[@rony41165]

Mackay also appeared un NCIS playing bud roberts father

[@tryithere]

It was good show the first season. They made a major mistake bringing Red West who was a fine actor but it took away a lot of believability having his sargeant character beating up officers every weak. That wouldn’t fly too long. They also had pilots just disappear with no explanation. It became more of a soap opera.

[@FactsVerse]

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[@Solitude47152]

I liked Captain Gutterman, why did he leave the show after the 1St season ?????

[@i-a-g-r-e-e-----f-----jo--b]

You didn't mention that Anne Francis was in Forbidden Planet or her own TV show Honey West. Pretty poor tribute video.

[@glenn5903]

Conrad!😅

[@craigevans8248]

my favorite character was james guttermam played by..james whitmore is he still alive?

[@FactsVerse]

One of our favorites too, you've got fine taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

[@transampete79]

Red west (mickland)

[@FactsVerse]

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[@rony41165]

Ginty starred in the movie the exterminator

[@tommymann69]

Most of the actors ended up in magnum pi

[@FactsVerse]

So true! What is your favorite episode of the show?

[@mutantryeff]

The Master Sergeant

[@thomaspavelko9412]

Too soon? Most of the cast died in there 80's and 90's..too soon??

[@daviddooley5361]

Jeff Mckay played only one role on JAG, Master chief Roberts father of Lt. Bud Roberts Jr. And he played 3 different characters on Magnum PI. You need to do better and more accurate research.

[@davidcrandall4958]

when did they add the little lambs?

[@jamesfarrington9030]

This the role Conrad really was looking to sink his teeth into. Although he is know as the James West character, he said after 4 years of that kind of action, it was enough. The vast majority of fans see him as West; he like playing Boyington. Go figure.

[@i-a-g-r-e-e-----f-----jo--b]

He got hurt A LOT in WWW.

[@javierrivera9024]

I want to know if w.k. Stratton ( Larry Casey) is still alive and kicking?? I'll be more calmed if someone let me know about this.thanks.....

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

W.K. Stratton is still alive.

[@johnholliday5874]

Uhm, no, Jeff Mackay was better known for Lt McReynolds on Magnum. (Did You See the Sun Rise, Infinity and Jelly Donuts).

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for the info! Which episode is the most memorable for you?

[@timothyp3378]

Too soon?….84…75…80…85…ripe old age especially for an actor/actress ….others late 50’s to 60’s pretty typical for the lifestyle…