McHale's Navy Full Episodes: Season 1x23 | "Nippon Nancy Calling"

[@John80220]

RIP to Nippon Nancy -- Julie Bennett, who did her voice and did other voices for Warner Brothers, Hanna-Barbera and other cartoon studios, died on 3/31/20 at age 88.

[@simonovessimon4242]

wow thats just extra knowledge on this superb series,,tell me if you believe if joe flynn was murdered or not...a man with a leg cast in his pool..getting a heart attack with no family members about...????..and what happened to his children..??? ..johnny carson was suspicious about this at the time.

[@johnmcculloch5736]

Always a great show

[@robertbishop5357]

Loved watching this show along with Hogans Heroes, F-troop.

[@timothymcdonald6913]

Me too! How about the "where the heck are we"? F-Troop. These shows are just out there for us folks that were of an age.

[@rahkinrah1963]

Mr. Ed!

[@craigpennington1251]

Great shows they were. Chief Wild Eagle always look stoned out permanently. Smoking that wacky backy peace pipe you know.

[@Too_reel]

I haven’t seen Ftroop yet. You guys mention it so often, I’ll definitely have to check it out.

[@BETTERWORLDSGT]

And Gomer Pyle!

[@robertbishop5357]

Yapyapyap......I could just scream. .....priceless.

[@parrot849]

They don’t make comedy teams the likes of Joe Flynn and Tim Conway anymore. They were geniuses at their craft. So funny to see them in dialog together, although all the cast members were excellent, those two really were the heart of series....

[@ihl8608]

they were for sure, very funny but truly classic. Tim would go on to Carol's show as well.

[@garymcaleer6112]

"He's been living on these islands so long he could be worshiping volcanoes!" They don't make 'em like this any more. Childhood memories are the sweetest.

[@simonovessimon4242]

joe flynn could deliver the lines..a genius in the comedy ranks..murdered by the hollywood mafia

[@alking545]

thank u

[@canuck_gamer3359]

That "chicken flicker" line always cracks me up lol.

[@paulcaron400]

I’ll have to be careful not to talk about personal things when my wife and teddy bear are within ear shot😳

[@Too_reel]

Hahaha It seems so 😅

[@geraldhague6170]

yes these were the best tv shows McHales Navy F Troop &Hogans Heros

[@walterbriggs272]

These shows are the best entertainment

[@patsheppard2616]

Coming back and seeing this again after so many years, it’s not quite the same. Of course I’m much older and can see people a lot. better than when I was in high school. Mchale seems more complicated then I remember him. Ensign Parker is the true comic light in this series. But Mchale’s crew I see differently. It seems as if the navy threw their behavior problems all to Mchale to worry about. There was a strong streak of criminal behavior among the men. He struggled to control that and still fight the war in the pacific. He had to many years as a captain of a tramp steamer to conform well to the navy. His natural leadership abilities were recognized by the ranking area admiral and he gave him an appointment in the navy. And he was good at it. He is tough enough to keep his crew on task most of the time. I’d say he barely fits in on the base so he retreats to a small island where he and the navy don’t have to fall over each other unless they are needed. He’s a modest man of great confidence who knows the area well. He handles his ship well and he’s a natural born hunter. He pursues the Japanese subs, P.T. Boats, and zeros that he encounters. I couldn’t understand why the brass would know to ask for him for tough combat assignments until as you watch episodes, you come to realize how many men only served in the reserves before the war and lacked hands on military experience or combat training. Parker and Binginton were both reservists. In all the time I watched I never saw other ships in action. Although there was a constant exchange with the Japanese, they never came close to invading their island. . People did get hurt on the show. Serious issues like battle fatigue are mentioned. Health problems were fought against with good medical care. Binginton seemed to struggle with stress because he blamed Mchale for everything that went wrong. But if he got too close to gunfire, he freaked out every time. The admirals rarely came there but they knew accurately what was going on. Ensign Parker seemed to have to grow up in a war zone with Mchale being his mentor. America loves an underdog and Mchale and Parker each had their own reasons for their daily struggle in the life of a war time naval base. Binginton could have been an underdog but he was too nasty especially to Carpenter who always supported him but was mistreated for his efforts. I think there is a strong reality check when you see with the fondness of memory. Everyone seems familiar but more serious not just funny.

[@Too_reel]

@ 6:14 I wonder what Mc Hale was saying after the curtain fell at the cut of the scene?

[@unitedwestand5100]

Tim Conway was funnier than heck..

[@Helenaeverafterhigh]

7:35😅

[@miguelsalami]

Has anyone else noticed "The Same Woman" in the background laughing on almost every episode❓Was the laughter from a Live audience or was it pre- recorded❓

[@robhofer2390]

Miguel Salami ...it’s a “laughter-loop”.

[@JV-pu8kx]

"Canned laughter."

[@miguelsalami]

@@robhofer2390 LoL

[@miguelsalami]

@@JV-pu8kx LoL

[@parrot849]

I would love to read about the early technical development of “canned laughter.” It’s incorporation into so much of television comedy. Why it’s continued use despite most people admitting it’s really annoying….

[@rahkinrah1963]

Anyone notice sometimes the crew is seven or eight members?

[@douglashall5795]

In seasons 1 and 2 there are always 6 members of Mchale's crew with Parker making 7. Happy left after season 2 then making 6 including parker.

[@johngrabowiczii9064]

even less, last episode only 4

[@rahkinrah1963]

@@douglashall5795 - I am including McHale. Seven or eight.

[@Too_reel]

@@douglashall5795 I always wondered why happy left.

[@parrot849]

@@Too_reel - In an interview of one of the other cast members years later, I don’t recall which one off hand, it was explained that the actor Gavin McCloid [?SP] who played “Happy” was unhappy that the role was so limiting. He wanted to expand his career.

[@parrot849]

“…I just want to know where you stand Parker….” “…Do you stand with Mikado McHale and his Japanese buddies, or do you stand with me and 🇺🇸 the United States of America…?” “…well, but gee sir…!?”😳

[@benanthony4992]

So funny

[@matthewgersch1901]

RIP Julie Benett Who Did The Voice Of Cindy Bear In Yogi Bear She Died From Covid 19 At Age 88

[@seanseoltoir]

If you died in a *car wreck* in 2020, it was listed as a COVID-19 death...

[@codytaylor9259]

1:17

[@helenamillerscollegelife576]

20:10

[@tonymay2469]

In McHale's Navy, Season 1, Episode 23, "Nippon Nancy," we encounter a moment in American television that blends wartime satire with a humorous yet layered narrative about cultural encounters and the follies of war. Beneath the surface humor lies a poignant commentary on human nature, cultural misunderstandings, and the shared humanity that transcends wartime animosities. The "young Japanese boy," a representation of innocence and adaptability, serves as a mirror to the sailors' boisterous but humanizing flaws. His involvement, though comedic, unveils a metaphysical truth: war thrusts the unprepared-be they "young lads" or civilians-into roles they neither sought nor fully comprehend. Like Odin's hammer, wielded by Thor, war's echoes strike indiscriminately, shaping destinies with both might and mythos. The reference to SpongeBob’s pineapple under the sea, though anachronistic, metaphorically parallels the constructed absurdities of wartime narratives. Just as SpongeBob’s world defies logic to explore themes of community and individuality, the episode's caricatured depictions poke fun at the rigid stereotypes of its time while subtly advocating for understanding. "Nippon Nancy" becomes a satirical allegory where "loose lips sink ships" collides with the transcendent idea of the "logos," the word or reason that binds humanity. The clash of monotheism and polytheism reflects the deeper schisms of worldviews, while the sailors' journey encapsulates the ethos of displaced youth grappling with the stark realities of war. In telling the sailors to "go home," the narrative echoes a universal plea: let the gods of war rest and allow humanity to rebuild its fractured connections. The episode, for all its humor, invites the viewer to see beyond the laughter into the heart of cultural reconciliation and the folly of perpetual conflict. It’s not just a farce but a philosophical jenny, a crafted vessel for deeper truths.

[@dougbeagle3657]

almost felt sorry for Binghamton Almost lol

[@walterbriggs272]

That’s who Binghamton reminds me of Wally Cox

[@Woodman26]

What did he mean by " Chicken Flicker "..?? 😅😅

[@codytaylor9259]

13:32

[@codytaylor9259]

0:58

[@auletjohnast03638]

THE SHOW WOULDN'T BE FUNNY AT ALL WITHOUT CAPTAIN BINGHAMTON.

[@codytaylor9259]

12:16

[@richardwernst]

Fun

[@DavidAlan-z4g]

Captain Binghamton looks just speaker Mike Johnson including the glasses … (Non Political Comment) .

[@WellsLindsay-e6e]

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[@sperolappas20]

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[@ktsenya2]

The show would have ben so much better if they eliminated the ensign parker character. His character was just too stupid to anywhere near believable. The show could have easily carried well without him.

[@hanslangedyk9107]

its called comic relief, relax

[@redwasp6985]

@Diane Newman ⁶

[@johnmcculloch5736]

You are too young to know

[@robhofer2390]

It was made for children.

[@edgeofforever7720]

This is Japanese propaganda from Nippon Nancy isnt it.