FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

"McHale's Navy" Part One Trivia Quiz

"McHale's Navy" was about a group of U.S. Sailors fighting the Japanese during WWII and their Commanding Officer, Captain Binhamton.

A multiple-choice quiz by rickyd0361. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rickyd0361

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
273,879

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
939

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (9/10), Guest 1 (8/10), Guest 23 (8/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. One of America's favorite wartime situation comedies from the 1960s was "McHale's Navy". "McHale's Navy" was about a group of American sailors fighting for the United States Navy during World War II. What theatre of conflict did "McHale's Navy" operate during their first three years the show was on the air? Hint

Southeast Asia

North Atlantic

Pacific

North Africa

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. At the beginning of the fourth and final season of "McHale's Navy" the crew was transferred to the European theatre of conflict. What was the name of the small Italian village that McHale and his men called home? Hint

Sardinia

Florence

Voltafiore

Tunis

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Ernest Borgnine starred as Lieutenant Commander McHale during the entire run of "McHale's Navy". What was Lieutenant Commander McHale's first name? Hint

Charles

Clarence

Quinton

Ernest

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Ensign Charles Parker, played by Tim Conway, was actually replacing another ensign on "McHale's Navy". Who was the unseen, but named, ensign that Ensign Parker replaced during the first episode? Hint

Captain Blye

Ensign Farthingay

Master Seaman Hastings

Ensign Pulver

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. One of the regular cast members of "McHale's Navy" was played by Gavin MacLeod. Gavin later went on to fame as Murray Slaughter on the "Mary Tyler Moore Show". What was his character's full name on "McHale's Navy"? Hint

James "Sailor Boy" Johnson

Joseph "Happy" Haines

John "Shoeless" Jackson

Jimmy "Superstar" Olsen

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. What was the nickname Lieutenant Commander McHale and his men had for Captain Binghamton? Hint

Old Ironsides

Grumpy Old Man

The Big Kahuna

Old Leadbottom

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Captain Binghamton had an aide for a majority of the episodes of "McHale's Navy". What was the name of Captain Binghamton's aide? Hint

Lieutenant Bobbie McKnight

Lieutenant Commander Quinton McHale

Lieutenant Elroy Carpenter

Seaman Adam Graves

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Lieutenant Commander McHale was the skipper of a U.S. Navy Torpedo Boat on "McHale's Navy". What was the number assigned to Commander McHale's boat? Hint

USN77

PT109

USN1234

PT73

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Lieutenant Commander McHale and his crew had their very own cook, whom Captain Binghamton knew nothing about. Their cook was a Japanese sailor who "went over the hill" and was liberated by McHale. What was this Japanese sailor's name? Hint

Fuji Kobiaji

Tanaka Tiro

Hito Hiromoto

Yodi Toyoda

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the dramatic television show that served as the pilot episode to "McHale's Navy"? Hint

The Commander vs. The Captain

The Navy Strikes Back

Seven Against the Sea

McHale's Marauders

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Dec 17 2024 : Guest 71: 9/10
Nov 26 2024 : Guest 1: 8/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 23: 8/10
Nov 02 2024 : Guest 108: 6/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Pacific

"McHale's Navy" was filmed and shown entirely in black & white.

Answer: Voltafiore

Some of the character actors during the first three seasons of "McHale's Navy" also found their way to Italy for the fourth and final season.

3. Ernest Borgnine starred as Lieutenant Commander McHale during the entire run of "McHale's Navy". What was Lieutenant Commander McHale's first name?

Answer: Quinton

Ernest Borgnine actually served in the U.S Navy during WWII fighting the Japanese in the Pacific.

Answer: Ensign Farthingay

Tim Conway later starred on the "Carole Burnett Show" for a number of years.

Answer: Joseph "Happy" Haines

Gavin also starred as Captain Merrill Stubing on "The Love Boat" from 1977 through 1986.

6. What was the nickname Lieutenant Commander McHale and his men had for Captain Binghamton?

Answer: Old Leadbottom

Captain Binghamton, played by Joe Flynn, was always trying to get rid of Lieutenant Commander McHale and his crew but was never successful.

7. Captain Binghamton had an aide for a majority of the episodes of "McHale's Navy". What was the name of Captain Binghamton's aide?

Answer: Lieutenant Elroy Carpenter

Lieutenant Carpenter, played by Bob Hastings, also appeared in a number of "Sergeant Bilko" episodes as Colonel Hall's aide and made appearances in other shows such as "Hogan's Heroes" and "All in the Family".

8. Lieutenant Commander McHale was the skipper of a U.S. Navy Torpedo Boat on "McHale's Navy". What was the number assigned to Commander McHale's boat?

Answer: PT73

Another famous PT boat from WWII was the PT109, which was commanded by future president John F. Kennedy.

Answer: Fuji Kobiaji

Fuji always had to hide in the jungle whenever Captain Binghamton visited McHale's island. Fuji also was recognized by the "PW" in large letters he wore on the back of his uniform.

10. What was the name of the dramatic television show that served as the pilot episode to "McHale's Navy"?

Answer: Seven Against the Sea

"McHale's Navy" regular cast members Ernest Borgnine, Gary Vinson, Bobby Wright, and Edson Stroll all appeared in this pilot episode, which was broadcast on April 3, 1962 on ABC.

Source: Author rickyd0361

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Gamemaster1967 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.