BLACK SHEEP SQUADRON: HOTSHOT (TV)

Summary

One in this series of dramas based loosely on the World War II exploits of Marine Maj. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington and his "Black Sheep" squadron of fighter pilots. In this episode, Army flying ace Maj. Cannon attaches himself to Pappy's squadron for several missions. Trouble ensues when Cannon makes several heroic but foolish battle actions. (Series title varies: as "Baa Baa Black Sheep," 1976-1977; as "Black Sheep Squadron," 1977-1978.) This program is part of a full day of broadcasting from NBC affiliate KCST (San Diego). Includes commercials.

Details

• NETWORK: NBC
• DATE: March 15, 1978 Wednesday 9:00 PM
• RUNNING TIME: 0:57:02
• COLOR/B&W: Color
• CATALOG ID: T78:0704
• GENRE: Drama
• SUBJECT HEADING: Drama; World War II - Drama
• SERIES RUN: NBC - TV series, 1977-1978
• COMMERCIALS: N/A

CREDITS

• Stephen J. Cannell … Executive Producer, Created by
• Alex Beaton … Supervising Producer
• Donald Bellisario … Producer, Writer
• Lawrence Doheny … Director
• Robert Conrad … Cast, Maj. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington
• Simon Oakland … Cast, Gen. Moore
• Dana Elcar … Cast, Col. Lard
• W.K. Stratton … Cast, Casey
• Dirk Blocker … Cast, Bragg
• Larry Manetti … Cast, Doyle
• Jeff MacKay … Cast, French
• Jeb Adams … Cast, Pruitt
• Red West … Cast, Micklin
• Denise DuBarry … Cast, Nurse Green
• Nancy Conrad … Cast, Nurse Nancy
• Brianne Leary … Cast, Nurse Susan
• Kathy McCullen … Cast, Nurse Ellie
• Frank Converse … Cast, Maj. Cannon
• Richard Stanley … Cast, Lt.. Thomas Bishop
• James Crittenden … Cast, Captain Nicholls