overview : An experienced South Pacific Sea Dog by the name of Quinton McHale, was commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander into the U.S. Navy Reserve at the start of World War II. McHale was made the Skipper of the Torpedo Patrol (PT) Boat #73 stationed at the U.S. Naval Installation on the island of Taratupa in the Southwest Pacific. The 73 'Family' included, among others, a con man and amateur Magician, a womanizing hunk, a dedicated Family man, a guitar-playing, moonshine-making Tennessee good ol' boy, and even a deserter from the Japanese Navy, who was an excellent cook.

First Air Date : Oct 11, 1962

Last Air Date : Apr 12, 1966

Runtime : 30m

Episodes : 138

Seasons : 4

Genre : Comedy,Family,

Companies : Universal Television Entertainment

Countries : US

Keywords : rogue navy, pt boats