After joint exercises with the navies of several South American countries, the ship made liberty calls to principal ports such as La Guaira, Venezuela; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Montevideo, Uruguay; Mar del Plata and Buenos Aires, Argentina. En route, she embarked a sailor from Torsk suffering from appendicitis and an injured Sand Lance crewman. It was up against The Bionic Woman on NBC while CBS aired three different shows during the season in that time slot, Weve Got Each Other, The Tony Randall Show, and The Ted Knight Show. Somehow or another, the sub gets painted pink in the process. Somehow or another, the sub gets painted pink in the process. - Marion (Ernie) Crowl, Crimson Tide (1995) with Gene Hackman, Denzel Washington, The Russian Alpha was actually shot in the torpedo Although not in an ideal attack position, the submarine fired four torpedoes at the tanker, all of which missed. James Garner, Polly Bergen The Supply Officer, Navy Yard, Mare Island, on November 26, 1941, cancelled Mare Island Invoice No. She was launched on 27 October 1942, sponsored by Mrs. Jane Aylward, wife of Lieutenant Commander Theodore C. Aylward, commissioned on 4 February 1943 and reported to the United States Pacific Fleet. The nurses wonder why the toilet is called "the head." ex-Navy pilot applies for a treacherous submarine mission in order to overcome the . An escort picked up the submarine's trail, and Balao ran for deep water under a smoke screen without waiting to observe results. "Old Nick" is a nickname for the devil in Christian tradition. Of the three boats to portray the "Sea Tiger", one--the USS Archer-Fish, SS-311--was present at the Japanese surrender which ended WWII in the Pacific Theater. 1425- Set This campaign illustrated the powerful synergy of American joint operations. crew and movie actors including Wallace Beery, (right center, second row), Jane She then resumed patrol duty and continued the task until 12 August, when she rendezvoused with Conyngham and headed for Tanapag Harbor, Saipan. After a six-week training period in New London, Conn., the submarine sailed for the Pacific Theater of Operations and joined the 7th Fleet at Brisbane, Australia, on 10 July 1943. It's hijinks on the high seas when a U.S. submarine has to take on a collection of female nurses. The balao was on display on the base at the time and was enjoyed greatly. On 19 May, the submarine attacked a small freighter, but all three of the torpedoes that she fired missed the target. Despite these problems, she arrived safely at Guam on 8 April for refit. USS Balao In 2009, the US Congress designated October as Filipino American History Month, a monthlong commemoration and appreciation for the Filipino experience throughout American history stretching as far back as 1547. checking out his qualifications to be a U.S. Navy frogman. there and we were made part of it. The submarine then escaped to deep water to continue her patrol. Operation Petticoat (TV Series 1977-1979) photos, including production stills, premiere photos and other event photos, publicity photos, behind-the-scenes, and more. The four warships maneuvered in a radical zigzag plan at a speed of 20 knots (37km/h), passing the submarine so rapidly that she only managed a shot at the second cruiser. From 28 June4 November, the submarine underwent overhaul and battery renewal. This silent movie was called "Behind the Door". However, in this time of television turmoil, the fact that ABC would take a show that must have been somewhat successful and turn it upside down, replacing almost the entire cast, the writers and the producers amazes me. (SS-285) moored alongside to port. I'm not going to say it was a bad movie BUT, I dont think "This photo taken on August 9, 1919 shows a mixed group of H-8 Operation Petticoat is a 1959 American World War II submarine comedy film in Eastmancolor from Universal-International, produced by Robert Arthur, directed by Blake . She can still hold her head up high and 1009- Surfaced. This inspected passenger vessel is designed for underwater viewing with 42 underwater windows and seating for 49 guests in the submarine viewing area. Balao (17:10) offers a nice tour of the WWII submarine used as Operation Petticoat 's "U.S.S. some time. The break up of their friendship over this girl is only During the 1977-78 season it was on Saturday nights. Word of Japan's capitulation came on 15 August along with orders to cease fire. In April 1960, she was reclassified as AGSS-285. Balao underway from alongside. But it was good to see Thats a cool connection with Jamie Lee Curtis and her father. the bridge. Sunday, the one and only, so I rented it and the rest is history. McHales Navy: Set Adrift in a Sea of Comedy. A month in port readied her for sea once more, and Balao got underway on 7 July for the Nanp Islands area and waters east of Honsh. On August 9, USS Bowfin (SS-287) followed four Japanese ships into Minami Daito Harbor. Other members of the cast include several actors who went on to become television stars in the 1960s and 1970s: Gavin MacLeod of The Love Boat and McHale's Navy, Marion Ross of Happy Days, and Dick Sargent of Bewitched. [CDATA[/* > 2022 Elks National Convention, Articles W