Jack lemmons performance is well up to standard at times you see the clown and at other times he is portraying the seriousness of the associated history. Rip crandall lemmon commands the uss echo, a rundown ship with the archetypal inexperienced, motley crew, assigned to deliver an australian observer to a japaneseheld island. The wackiest ship in the army undertekster undertekster. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the wackiest ship in the army. The place is somewhere in the pacific and the notsogood ship uss echo, captained by the comic lt. Crandall jack lemmon killing time before he can turn down his assignment, his eager aide ens. Produced by harry ackerman and herbert hirschman, the series is loosely based on the 1960 film starring jack lemmon and ricky nelson. The dod blanket routine uses set forth at the beginning of the army s compilation of systems or records notices also apply to this system. The wackiest ship in the army, a 1965 show based on the film disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title the wackiest ship in the army. With jack warden, gary collins, mike kellin, mark slade.
Rip crandall, who was a yachtsman before the war, takes command of the uss echo, a sailing ship, for a secret mission in waters patrolled by japanese warships. Rip crandall jack lemmon is entrusted with one of the most important missions of his world war ii career. Jack lemmon and ricky nelson get that sinking feeling when they pilot the wackiest ship in the armyin this hilarious comedy adventure. The wackiest ship in the army is an american comedyadventure series that aired for one season on nbc between september 19, 1965, and april 17, 1966. The wackiest ship in the army 19651966 episode list. The wackiest ship in the army, screen play by richard murphy, from a story by herbert margolis and william raynor. Although often referred to as a comedy series, the show violated three unwritten rules. In the spring of 1942, the new zealand government presents the u.
Hanson ricky nelson, with a tune by eddie delange and louis alter, in the wackiest ship in the army, 1960. Jack lemmon is in dazzling comedic form as he captains this rickety navy vessel and ironically, they become a major factor in the winning of a strategic wwii battle. Jack lemmons performance is well up to standard at times you see the clown and at other times he is portraying the seriousness of the associated. Watch the wackiest ship in the army online stream full. The the wackiest ship in the army episode guide includes recaps for every episode from every season and a full list of where you can watch episodes online instantly.
Joining the opening narration, introducing jack lemmon as lt. With jack lemmon, ricky nelson, john lund, chips rafferty. Lieutenant rip crandall is hoodwinked into taking command of the wackiest ship in the navy a real garbage scow with a crew of misfits who dont know a jib from a jigger. The wackiest ship in the army tv series 19651966 imdb. Intro to the 19651966 tv series the wackiest ship in the army. Images the wackiest ship in the army by sony pictures home entertainment format. Youll crack your timbers when you see how the navy sticks the army sad sacks with the crumbiest ship afloat lieutenant rip crandall is hoodwinked into taking command of the wackiest ship in the navy a real garbage scow with a crew of misfits who dont know a jib. The wackiest ship in the army 1961 trailer duration. There were a few wellknown guest stars who appeared on. The wackiest ship in the army turner classic movies.
In 2014, echo is still recognizable in picton harbour, south island. Enjoy all of the albums completely new movie along with all muchloved movie surging. It has a crew of men who are considered expendable and most who have never sailed, yes a sailing ship, ever. The wackiest ship in the army opening credits youtube. Wackiest ship in the army trivia there was a 1960 movie that was also titled, the wackiest ship in the army with actor jack lemmon in the starring role. The us military decides to use the ship to place spies ashore behind japanese lines. See the wackiest ship in the army video with single fill out the variety by hitting the image of the sign in place button. Now you can enjoy the wackiest ship in the army in best video format. The ship is going to be used to transfer a coastwatcher in the south pacific.
A naval officer is given the command of an old sailing ship to undertake a very important mission. Streaming the wackiest ship in the army online the wackiest ship in the army 1960 imdb rating. The wackiest ship in the army 1960 rotten tomatoes. The wackiest ship in the army 1960 soundtracks on imdb.
The wackiest ship in the army richard murphy 1961 95min. Wackiest ship in the army, the movie clip new orleans airing. During world war ii rip crandell jack lemmon is on a top secret mission to smuggle a spy across the pacific ocean in a fishing boat with a wild and clumsy crew. Are you looking download or watch the wackiest ship in the army for free enjoy it. Jack lemmon, ricky nelson, john lund, chips rafferty. Watch the wackiest ship in the army season 1, episode 29 routine assignment. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Wackiest ship in the army opening credits nbc hourlong. Read the the wackiest ship in the army movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. The wackiest ship in the army is a 1960 world war ii comedy film directed by richard murphy, starring jack lemmon and ricky nelson as two men manning the uss echo alongside a fairly at first incompetent crew as they sail to japan in hopes of studying enemy tactics. Lieutenant rip crandall is hoodwinked into taking command of the wackiest ship in the navy a real. Unfortunately, hell be doing it with one of the navys least seaworthy vessels, the uss echo.
Filmthe wackiest ship in the armytriviathe wackiest ship in the armyif you meant one of those, just click and go. Ghost of lord nelson wackiest ship in the army ghost of lord nelson wackiest ship in the army. Hijinx and mishaps aplenty, the crew comes together for a. By this point in his career, lemmon had already won an oscar for mister roberts 1955, and had appeared in such classics as billy wilders some like it hot 1959 and the apartment 1960. During world war ii, the army recruits navy officer rip crandall lemmon to command a battered old schooner for a top secret mission. The wackiest ship in the army jack lemmon ricky nelson john lund 1961 a captain jack lemmon and his ensign ricky nelson take a sorry ship and crew on a world war ii spy mission. We dont have an article named mainthewackiestshipinthearmy, exactly. Wackiest ship in the army, the movie clip first command. Rip crandall lemmon commands the uss echo, a rundown ship with the archetypal inexperienced, motley crew, assigned to deliver an.
To assist leaders in conducting and recording counseling data pertaining to subordinates. By request, the closing credits to this hourlong dramedy from nbc with jack warden, gary. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The wackiest ship in the army arrives the new york times. Hanson, from the service comedy the wackiest ship in the army, 1960 view the tcmdb entry for the wackiest ship in the army. Watch the wackiest ship in the army prime video amazon uk.
Wackiest ship in the army, the movie clip new orleans. The wackiest ship in the army tells the tale of the country of new zealand presenting the united states military with a historic 70 year old twin masted schooner in early 1942. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The wackiest ship in the army was later turned into a tv show, although it was blown out of the water by a more successful series, mchales navy. Rip riddle gets a long awaited leave when the ship is docked in brisbane, australia. The wackiest ship in the army 1960 soundtracks imdb. The wackiest ship in the army is an american 1960 eastmancolor cinemascope comedydrama war film directed by richard murphy and starring jack lemmon, ricky nelson, and chips rafferty. What none of them knows, including crandall, is that this ship has a very important topsecret mission to complete in waters patrolled by the japanese fleet. But even in a clunker of a ship, crandall and his madcap crew including his enthusiastic young ensign ricky nelson. Jack lemmon and ricky nelson get that sinking feeling when they pilot the wackiest ship in the army in this hilarious comedy adventure. Amazon photos unlimited photo storage free with prime.
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