About 1956. Underway again on 6 December, Balao spent two days in training exercises and practice approaches with Ethan as her target. 3. This silent movie was called "Behind the Door". sending a copy to me -DG.) Balao fired seven more torpedoes for three more direct hits, but the target still refused to sink. Submarine - A Mighty For the second season, the entire plot line changed, making it a totally different show. On 1 April, she was reclassified as an auxiliary submarine, AGSS-285, but continued to serve as a training ship. An escort picked up the submarine's trail, and Balao ran for deep water under a smoke screen without waiting to observe results. When restoring to duty Lt. Nick Holden, Commander Sherman says: "to get it (the submarine) out of here I'd make a pact with the devil". Cliff Robertson was the skipper in the movie. She got underway again on the following morning, bound for Pearl Harbor where she arrived for refit on 19 March. The thought of the balao can be seen at the US Naval Base in Key West. As noted above, the fictional Sea Tiger is played by three different Balao-class submarines. The USS Wren, DD-568, which was shown as the destroyer attacking Sea Tiger, was also present. Her new designator reflected her operational task of full-time testing and evaluating of experimental equipment prior to incorporation of the equipment into other ships of the fleet.l Most of the film was shot in Key West, the home port of the Peregrine. Somehow or another, the sub gets painted pink in the process. uses an oil rig's crew, already underwater, to find it. Operation Petticoat - Stagione 1 Episodio 1. 0745- This show aired in an era where the networks struggled a lot with new shows. At 33:21 a ship is shown with part of its hull number obscured. Recommissioned in March 1952, Balao became as a training ship for antisubmarine and Special Deployment Forces at both Key West, Florida, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 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[This was for filming our scenes for Operation Petticoat] Alternate Versions II, when, as an exec, he saved his boat by crash diving while the captain was on February 20 - 0715- Mustered the crew at quarters. courses at various speeds while shooting various scenes for the movie Operiation 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. Connections Not a word you hear every day I guess. While rigging for depth charges, she heard three explosions, but upon surfacing, could see no sign of damage. A bus parked on it was blown up and thrown into the water by the explosion. Stars Melinda Naud Jim Varney Richard Brestoff See production, box office & company info Operation Petticoat was adapted as an ABC-TV series which ran from September 17, 1977 to August 10, 1979. In April 1962, Balao deployed to the Mediterranean Sea where she joined the 6th Fleet for four months of exercises with other NATO navies. full size): Tim's comments when sending the photos: Here are Her first opportunity for action came on 9 March, when she sighted a small tanker with two escorts steaming along the coastline. War submarine commander who is haunted by his memory of the last day of World War I have done research on a few series lately that had 1, 2, sometimes 4 different versions of the sitcom and yet it kept the same title. The submarine closed in on the badly damaged tanker and fired another trio of fish, one of which struck the final blow. 272836. While Balao was maneuvering into position for a second attack, the convoy's escorts fired on her, forcing the submarine to dive. Admiral Charles Technician Fifth Grade Lewis Hall from Obetz, Ohio, was born March 2, 1895, and was 47 years old at the time of his action. Operation Petticoat is a 1959 American World War II submarine comedy film in Eastmancolor from Universal-International, produced by Robert Arthur, directed by Blake Edwards, that stars Cary Grant and Tony Curtis. on the USS Aspro SS- 309. The submarine departed Key West on 19 July 1958 for an overhaul at the Charleston Naval Shipyard. February 21-23, 1959- Moored starboard side to [2], Former Universal-International contract star Jeff Chandler was originally set to have played Matt Sherman, but pulled out to film The Jayhawkers (1959) instead. Jump ahead a couple of decades and ABC airs a sitcom, Operation Petticoat, based on the movie. 1009- Surfaced. Operation Petticoat (TV Series 1977-1979) photos, including production stills, premiere photos and other event photos, publicity photos, behind-the-scenes, and more. It was or is about a special agent sent in by a Submarine to help thelocal I'm not going to say it was a bad movie BUT, I dont think Officers' toilets were near the stern, or back, of the ship within the "quarter gallery", the part of the stern that hung over the water on either side. His response is still famous in the Navy today. Balao lost contact with the convoy and failed in her attempts to reach Silversides to exchange information. Historical accuracy Some of the plot points of Operation Petticoat were based on real-life incidents, such as: The evacuation of one Navy nurse and several Army nurses from Corregidor to Australia by the submarine USS Spearfish, commanded by future Navy Cross recipient James C. The pier was stacked seven feet high with boxes of toilet paper instead of the usual crates of fresh fruit and ice cream. Directed by Blake Edwards, it starred Cary Grant and Tony Curtis. Goofs She can still hold her head up high and This is documented by the son of a crew member who was assigned to Peregrine during the time the movie was made. Episodio 1. In order to cooperate in our war effort at a small local sacrifice, the Skipjackdesires no further action be taken until the end of the current war, which has created a situation aptly described as "war is hell.". 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Some elements of the screenplay were taken from actual incidents that happened with some of the Pacific Fleet's submarines during the war. The following photos are courtesy of Richard 'King Bing' However, Japanese records examined after the war indicate that Balao's victim on this occasion was not a tanker, but the 5,244-ton freighter Daigo Maru. 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. Tokyo Rose mocks the mysterious pink submarine, while the U.S. Navy believes it to be a Japanese deception, ordering that it be sunk on sight. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Decommissioned in August 1946, she became part of the Atlantic Reserve Fleet. Naval Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, Lieutenant Commander S.V. Hadley in command, and assigned to the Atlantic Fleet's Submarine Squadron4 (SubRon4). The convoy changed course and pulled away from the submarine before she could close for attack. - (from www.imdb.com), Submarine Command with Bill Holden, William Bendix. During Key West, Fla., naval operations were conducted on the pier in this photograph (SS-311). At Holden's suggestion, Sherman ejects the nurses' lingerie. Length 65'. Sunday, the one and only, so I rented it and the rest is history. Chief Torpedoman Molumphry, the Chief of the Boat, has been asking for paint. Thats a cool connection with Jamie Lee Curtis and her father. Rather than risk a repetition of her disappointment during her last patrol, Balao returned to the scene to verify that the ship had sunk. Operation Petticoat. Beforehand, Balao's fairwater was removed and sent to the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C., where it can still be seen on display. 5. Most of the cast was replaced for the show's second season, a decision that led to low ratings and cancellation. A small Japanese patrol vessel made an attempt to counterattack, but Balao slipped below the surface and headed for Guam to replenish her fuel, provisions, and torpedoes. Be sure to visit Ric's website: Posted Over 1 Month. the old Razorback again. As General Douglas MacArthurs campaign on Luzon was underway, news of the Palawan massacre produced a call to action to save thousands of Allied POWs and civilian internees from a similar fate. The quick reactions of the officer of the deck caused two to pass to port and two to starboard. crew and movie actors including Wallace Beery, (right center, second row), Jane Day is rescued by the USS Blackfin . (Warner Bros., 1951) Under John Wayne's leadership, the submarine Thunderfish NHHC Photograph Collection. To: Supply Officer, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California Somehow or another, the sub gets painted pink in the process.It's hijinks on the high seas when a U.S. submarine has to take on a collection of female nurses. Some of the plot points of Operation Petticoat were based on real-life incidents, such as: Operation Petticoat was a hit with audiences and critics. With a skeleton crew . Anyway, they were shooting a movie During the 11 months elapsing from the time of ordering the toilet paper and the present date, the Skipjack personnel, despite their best efforts to await delivery of subject material, have been unable to wait on numerous occasions, and the situation is now quite acute, especially during depth charge attack by the "back-stabbers.". The submarine returned to patrolling the YapPalau shipping lanes. The next day, Balao investigated smoke on the horizon, found two cargo ships, tracked them through a rain squall, and as she passed into clear weather, found the convoy in perfect position for her torpedoes. Postwar study of Japanese shipping records identified her victims as the 2,723-ton freighter Shoho Maru and the 6,803-ton passenger cargoship Akiuro Maru. Just after midnight on 2 June, she fired six bow fish at one of the largest passenger cargo ships, and scored two hits. We carried HFRO (Hunt for Red October) Ops She sank one trawler and left three others burning fiercely. She fired four stern tubes at the leading ship, but heard no explosions. "Pig" Henry: February 18, 1959- 0825- Moored starboard side The trio of submarines reached port on 15 December and moored in a nest alongside Fulton. Whether Addresses are not passed on to any third party, and are used solely for direct communication from this site. This WWII comedy centered around a US submarine, the USS Sea Tiger, that reluctantly must bring a group of female nurses aboard. Its amazing how many shows in the mid to late seventies lasted two to five episodes. Balao sighted a convoy on 17 October, but it escaped her salvo of six torpedoes by making a radical zig-zag maneuver and increasing speed to open the range. Petticoat. She was able to sink one picket boat and damage another with gunfire on 14 August. disguised as the German U-98. On the Washington Navy Yard, there is a display of the balaos sail painted in navy. (SS-311) when we were assisting with the making ofOperation Petticoat - Ken The writers and producers from season one were also set adrift. This is a comedy directed by Blake Edwards from the 1959 World War II submarine film set in Key West on my Instagrampinch blog US Naval Base. Enclosure (2) is a sample of the desired material provided for the information of the Supply Officer, Navy Yard, Mare Island. There just seemed to be constant chaos, so this show lasted much longer than most of its competition. When the Skipjackreturned to Australia after her patrol, she was greeted by quite a sight. 0803- Underway. Early on 8 January, she fired six torpedoes, three of which scored; but the stubborn "tanker" remained afloat despite being dead in the water. 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. [9], The review in Variety was typical: "Operation Petticoat has no more weight than a sackful of feathers, but it has a lot of laughs. Before they crash, they send up a beacon. the cook and wasn't in the right loop to know. Summaries During World War II, a commander finds himself stuck with a decrepit (and pink) submarine, a con man executive officer, and a group of army nurses. 1710- USS He must put his personal Below are the top five veteran research questions, where to go for further resources, and how to begin your search. The movie begins with Rear Admiral Matt Sherman (Cary Grant) making a sentimental visit to his first command, which is due to be scrapped. The comment, "Mason, I think we've been victims of Sherman's March to the Sea", is a reference linking Lt. Cmdr. On 29 July, Balao joined Drum in a coordinated attack on two sampans, engaging them with gunfire until the Japanese abandoned ship and the sampans were destroyed. Some of the plot points of the movie were based on real-life incidents. Sea Tiger"; originally shot in 1945, it's presented in black and white with occasional text descriptions in lieu of voice-over narration. She topped off her fuel tanks from submarine rescue vessel Coucal on 29 July, and on 7 August took station in the scouting line in the sealanes between Truk and the Bismarck Archipelago. So was USS QUEENFISH (SS-393), which was used in the opening and closing scenes and for seagoing shots filmed off the coast of San Diego. Kali Martin earned a bachelor's degree in International Studies and German at the University of Miami and a master's degree in Mili Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, Technician Lewis Hall and Sergeant William Fournier, Kenneth Gruennert and Elmer Burrs Medals of Honor, The Top 5 Veteran Research Questions: Where to Go and What to Know, National Day of the Deployed: Honoring Americas Deployed Servicemembers, Commemorating Filipino American History Month, Alexander A. Vandegrift Before Guadalcanal, Call for Action and Liberation in the Philippines. After refueling there on 11 October, the submarine got underway for her assigned area north of the Bismarck Archipelago and again covered the Palau-Rabaul routes. [10] In 1957, the film Operation Petticoat was released, starring Cary Grant as a submarine commander who is forced to take on a group of female nurses as passengers after his submarine is damaged. Her next contacts were unfavorable for attack, and problems with her surface search radar hampered her efforts to seek out enemy shipping. this as I never saw the picture released. After viewing them, ABC decided it would be better as a thirty-minute show. of World War II submarine movies released during the 1950s, was loosely based on A submarine based at Cavite, the USS Seadragon, did go on patrol with a red paint job. Filming for the period suggesting postwar 1959 was done at Naval Station San Diego, California. 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