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The Silent Service
Episode Guide -
December 2007
(Archive Copies - see Feedback)
compiled by
The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by:
Rina Fox, Tom Alger, Dale Weiss
Hoyt S. Greeson, Jr. (retired)
Dept. of English, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
<hgreeson@nickel.laurentian.ca> (ep. #56 "The Cavalla Story")
References:
Library of Congress (telnet://locis.loc.gov)
Internet Movie Database (http://us.imdb.com)
UCLA Film and Television Archive
California National Presentation
Twin Dolphins Productions, Inc.
for
First-Run Syndication
Executive Producer, Rear Admiral Thomas M. Dykers, U.S.N. (retired)
Produced by George M. Cahan,
Dorrell McGowan
US Forces Anthology series 1957-59 78 episodes x 30 min bw
Host/Narrator
Rear Admiral (ret.) Thomas M. Dykers
Premise:
Re-creations of true-life submarine adventures
############ The Silent Service ##############
############### season 1 1957 ################
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Syndicated Program
1.01 [--] Silent Service: JACK AT TOKYO
(pilot)
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5601
written by Rear Admiral Dykers
Cast:
Myron Healey ......... Captain Thomas M. Dykers
Douglas Henderson .... Archer
Judd Holdren ......... Roach
Brad Trumbull ........ Refo
Synopsis 1:
When a submarine springs a leak while deep in Japanese waters,
a heroic engineer risks his life to save the crew.
Synopsis 2:
A submarine springs a leak while deep in Japanese waters.
Synopsis 3:
An engineer tries to repair a U.S. sub disabled in Japanese waters.
(Synd: 07Feb58 NBC WBZ-TV Boston, MA, Fri 7pm ET)
(Synd: rerun 12Jun58)
Note:
Dykers was Captain of the USS Jack during the war and,
of course, the show’s host and executive producer. [DW]
1.02 [--] The Silent Service: THE TROUT AT RAINBOW'S END
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5602 (17May57 copyright date)
Synopsis:
Submarine sailors substitute gold for ballast in order to submerge. [RF]
(Synd: 01Apr57)
1.03 [--] The Silent Service (anthology): THE END OF THE
LINE
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5603 (copyright date 09Apr57)
Written by Rear Admiral Dykers [RF]
starring
Gene Reynolds ...... Milligan
Bill Bryant ........ Brinker
Robert Knapp ....... Julihn
Robert Patten ...... Bryant
Synopsis 1:
The USS Thresher prepares to dive deeper, when the crew hears scraping noises
along
the bow. But the ship won't go down - in fact, gauges show she is rising in the
water. Full speed ahead and quick maneuvering are needed to escape the giant
hook. [RF]
(Synd: 13Sep57 CBS WDAU-TV Scranton PA, Fri 7:30pm)
Synopsis 2:
A submarine becomes hooked on a line and risks capture by the enemy. [DW]
1.04 [--] The Silent Service: THE SCULPIN STORY [UCLA]
(c) 1957 Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5604 (copyright date 28Mar57)
Executive Twin Dolphins producer, Rear Admiral Thomas M. Dykers, U.S.N.
(retired)
Twin Dolphins producer, George M. Cahan
Director, Jean Yarbrough
Writer, Thomas M. Dykers
Film Editor, William Morgan
Director of Photography, John Martin
Music, Ken Wilhoit
Cast:
Liam Sullivan ........ Captain
Ray Montgomery ....... Allen
Richard Crane ........ Brown
Morgan Jones ......... DeFrees
Harry Lauter ......... Cromwell
Paul Sorensen
Jack Ginnage
Nicky Blair
Charles Carpenter
Ronald Foster
Kort Falkenberg
John Goddard
Synopsis:
All hands except the captain abandon ship after a damaged U.S. sub is
forced to surface. [RF]
1.05 [--] The Silent Service: THE SPEARFISH DELIVERS
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5605 (copyright date 02Apr57)
Written by Rear Admiral Dykers
starring
DeForest Kelley ...... Lt. Cdr. James Dempsey
Bing Russell ......... Lt. Jackson, exec. officer
Adam Kennedy ......... Lt. Austin, engineer
Jimmy Cross .......... First Torpedoman
Ray Baker ............ Second Torpedoman
Norman Leavitt ....... Pop Anderson
John Mitchum ......... Quartermaster
Peggy Stewart ........ First Nurse
Marjorie Owens ....... Second Nurse
Clarence Lung ........ Steward
Synopsis:
A submarine is ordered to rescue an important group of people from
besieged Corregidor. [TA]
(Synd: 1Dec63 WBRC-6, Birmingham, Ala, Sun 12:30pm)
1.06 [--] The Silent Service: THE BERGALL STORY
(aka_The Bergall's Dilemma)
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5606 (copyright date 22Apr57)
starring
Paul Dubov ........... Hyde
Hal Baylor ........... Ison
Tod Griffin .......... Jarvis
Douglas Bank ......... Welsh
Marc Platt ........... Drews
Robert Ross .......... Radarman
Synopsis:
Three Japanese patrol boats hinder the damaged USS Bergall from getting
to port. [RF]
*Note: Companion episode 2.3 The Bergall's Revenge.
1.07 [--] The Silent Service: THE BATFISH SCORES
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5607 (copyright date 15Apr57)
starring
Rhodes Reason ........ Fyfe
Ross Ford ............ From
Michael Emmet ........ Sprinkle
Paul Lambert ......... Allen
Paul Hahn ............ Radarman
Synopsis:
The USS Batfish is sent to intercept submarines carrying important
Japanese officials. [RF]
1.08 [--] The Silent Service: TIGRONE SETS A RECORD
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5608 (copyright date 06May57)
Written by Leonard Lee [RF]
starring
Robert Shayne ...... Richardson
Jack Kelly ......... Cassidy
Douglas Dick ....... Lawton
Ross Elliott ....... Dayforth
Synopsis:
Japanese destroyers attack a sub that's trying to rescue downed fliers. [RF] [DW]
1.09 [--] The Silent Service: FIVE RING CIRCUS
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5609 (copyright date 27Jun57)
Written by Robert C. Dennis
starring
Thomas Coley ......... Foley
Jack Mann ............ McGivern
Britt Lomond ......... Swanbeck
Ken Mayer ............ Morton
Stanley Cummings ..... Milicewski
Synopsis 1:
Attempting to intercept an enemy convoy, the crew of the USS Gato
realizes that a 600 pound charge has landed on her deck. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The crew of the USS Gato has to cope with an unexploded Japanese depth
charge. [RF]
Synopsis 3:
The USS Gato, trying to intercept a convoy, has a huge charge land on
its deck. [RF]
(Synd: 01Sep58 CBS WGAN-TV Portland Me, Mon)
1.10 [--] The Silent Service: THE PAMPANITO STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5610 (copyright date 13May57)
starring
Jess Barker .......... Captain
Richard Crenna ....... Davis
Ward Wood ............ Swain
Synopsis 1:
U.S. subs attack a Japanese convoy unaware that the convoy is carrying
Allied POWs.
Synopsis 2:
American subs sight a Japanese convoy and attack, not knowing it has a
human cargo. [RF]
(Synd: 04Apr58)
1.11 [--] The Silent Service: THE TIRANTE PLAYS A HUNCH
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5611 (copyright date 23May57)
Written by Beirne Lay Jr.
starring
Glen Vernon .......... Commander
Russell Johnson ...... Beach
Charles Gray ......... Peabody
Thomas Carney ........ Stocker
Kelly Thordsen ....... Remley
Synopsis:
A sub commander chooses to surface rather than lose his prey in a
Japanese-held harbor. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
A daring submarine commander chooses to surface rather than lose his
prey in the shallow waters of the Yellow Sea. [RF]
(Synd: 13Jun58 NBC WRCA-TV New York Rockefeller Plaza, Fri 7pm ET)
1.12 [--] The Silent Service: TANG vs. TRUK [UCLA]
(c)1957 Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5612 (copyright date 11Jul57)
executive Twin Dolphins producer, Rear Admiral Thomas M. Dykes, U.S.N. (retired)
Twin Dolphins producer, George M. Cahan
director, Jean Yarbrough
writer, Leonard Lee.
Director of Photography, Howard Schwartz
Film Editor, William W. Moore
music, Ken Wilhoit
starring
Jerry Paris
Dan Barton
Ron Hagerthy
Otis Greene
Damian O'Flynn
Leon Tyler
Charles Braswell
John Grayson
Norman DuPont
Joe Kirk
Philip Tonge
*************** no synopsis available *****************
1.13 [--] The Silent Service: THE WAHOO'S FINAL REPORT
(aka_ THE WAHOO STORY)
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5613 (copyright date 25Apr57)
Written by Robert C. Dennis
starring
John Archer
Jerry Paris
Synopsis 1:
The end of a valiant record for the crew of the USS Wahoo is recounted.
[RF]
Synopsis 2:
On her early war patrols, the Wahoo ran up an enviable record. Then her
luck ran out. [RF]
(Synd: 22Jul57 NBC WSYR-TV Syracuse, chl 3, Mon 7PM)
1.14 [--] The Silent Service: TWO DAVIDS & GOLIATH
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5614 (copyright date 20Jun57)
Written by Beirne Lay Jr. [RF]
*************** no synopsis/cast details *****************
1.15 [--] The Silent Service: THE ORDEAL OF THE S-38
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5615 (copyright date 08Aug57)
written by Halsey Melone
directed by Jean Yarborough
starring
Touch Connors (aka Mike Connors)
Lawrence Dobkin
Synopsis:
A broken propeller, an internal explosion and damaged instruments all
plague a submarine. [RF]
(Synd: 12Jul57) (Synd: 05Feb58)
1.16 [--] The Silent Service: THE SEAHORSE STORY
[UCLA]
(c) 1957 Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5616 (copyright date 18Jul57)
Executive Twin Dolphins producer, Rear Admiral Thomas M. Dykers, U.S.N.
(retired)
Twin Dolphins producer, George M. Cahan
Director, Jean Yarbrough
Writer, Thomas M. Dykers
Director of Photography, Howard Schwartz
Editor, Robert Belcher
Music, Ken Wilhoit
Guest Cast:
John Hubbard ......... Greer
Peter Hansen ......... Welch
Stuart Whitman ....... Sporer
Ken Mayer ............ Stephens
Jory Forman
Joe Conley
Nelson Leigh
Synopsis:
Seriously damaged and deep in enemy waters, the USS Seahorse is almost
blown to bits by Japanese depth charges. [RF]
1.17 [--] The Silent Service (anthology): THE SALMON
SWIMS UPSTREAM
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5617 (copyright date 17Jun57)
Written by Leonard Lee [RF]
*************** no synopsis/cast details *****************
1.18 [--] The Silent Service: CARGO FOR CREVALLE
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5618 (copyright date 13Jun57)
written by Leonard Lee
starring
Craig Stevens ........ Walker
Jim Davis ............ Ruhe
Robert Foulk ......... Carroll
Anthony Caruso ....... Mazzone
Ann Doran ............ Ruth
Dave Willock ......... Hayes
Allegra Varron ....... Mrs. Talcaban
Synopsis 1:
Somewhere in the Philippines today a young man answers to the name
of Elmo Walker Crevalle Talbacan, and how he received his name
provides an absorbing story of wartime heroism aboard a U.S. submarine.
(Synd: 26Jul57 CBS WDAU-TV Scranton PA, Fri 7:30pm)
Synopsis 2:
In the dangerous battle waters of the Pacific, a child's birth to a
Philipino woman aboard a U.S. submarine leads to an incident of true
wartime heroism. [RF]
(Synd: 10Aug59)
Synopsis 3:
A Philipino woman gives birth to a child aboard the submarine USS
Crevalle. [RF]
*Note: Companion episode 2.23 Crevalle's Mine Plant.
1.19 [--] The Silent Service: BOOMERANG
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5619 (copyright date 29May57)
Written by Tony Barrett
Synopsis:
One man's true personality is revealed when a submarine is forced to
lie quietly on the ocean floor. [RF]
(Synd: 28Mar58 NBC, CBS affliate WGAL-TV Lancaster, PA 7:30PM ET)
[--] Silent Service (anthology):
Unknown Title (possibly "Boomerang")
starring
Craig Stevens
Synopsis:
A damaged U.S. submarine, forced to the ocean floor, hopes to avoid
enemy detection. [RF]
(Synd: 26Jul57)
1.20 [--] The Silent Service: THE SQUAILFISH
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5620 (copyright date 15Aug57)
Written by Antony Ellis [RF]
starring
William Tracy ...... Wilson
Wright King ........ Bony
Paul Wexler ........ Harrison
Frank Gerstle ...... Mumma
Synopsis:
Bad luck pursues the USS Squalus after she sinks a Japanese escort
carrier. [RF] [DW]
1.21 [--] The Silent Service: THE GROUPER STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5621
(copyright date 04Jul57)
starring
Mark Roberts ......... Hottell
Brett King ........... Mason
Jack Grinnage ........ Karley
Paul Sorenson ........ Himmel
Synopsis 1:
Prior to the invasion of the Solomons, the USS Grouper transports
Australian raiders and their native guides to a hidden cove. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The USS Grouper transports Australian raiders to the Solomon Islands. [RF]
1.22 [--] The Silent Service: THE EYES OF THE SEAWOLF
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5622 (copyright date 01Aug57)
Written by Milton Geiger
Guest cast:
DeForest Kelley ?????
Carl Betz ............ Deragon
Mort Mills ........... Warder
Arthur Batanides ..... Loesch
Wally Richard ........ Trask
Duane Grey ........... Jessup
Synopsis 1:
After the USS Seawolf is lost in an attempt to ferry supplies to
guerillas in the Philippines, the Gar undertakes the same mission. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
When his ship's attempts to sink Japanese shipping fail, a seaman with
an interest in photography Twin Dolphins produces evidence of faulty
design. [RF]
Synopsis 3:
A seaman attempts to improve the design of U.S. torpedoes. [RF]
(Synd: 18Nov57 NBC WYSE Elmira PA, Mon)
1.23 [--] The Silent Service: THE SEA DRAGON STORY
[UCLA] (see #67)
(c)1957 Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5623 (copyright date 25Jul57)
Executive Twin Dolphins producer, Rear Admiral Thomas M. Dykers, U.S.N.
(retired)
Twin Dolphins producer, George M. Cahan
Director, Sobey Martin
Writer, Robb White.
Director of Photography, Howard Schwartz
Film Editor, Robert Belcher
Music, Ken Wilhoit
starring
Murvyn Vye ........... Ferrall
Lance Fuller ......... Miller
Peter Hansen ......... Ruhe
Allan Nixon .......... Bueb
John Crawford
Bernie Rich
Michael Hagen
Rudy Solar
Ray Hemphill
Richard Newton
Synopsis:
The USS Sea Dragon's oxygen tanks are exhausted. Death by suffocation
or enemy gun fire seems inevitable. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
A US Sea Dragon is submerged for 16 hours, runs out of oxygen and one
of its torpedoes jams. [RF]
1.24 [--] The Silent Service (anthology): NARWHAL'S PASSENGER FROM MINDANAO
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5624 (copyright date 22Aug57)
Written by Robert C. Dennis
starring
Ed Kemmer
Bill Lechner
Bill Bryant
Synopsis 1:
With a faulty diving mechanism, the USS Narwhal is put through some
agonizing paces while under attack by Japanese bombers. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
Her skipper disregards the quirk in a sub's diving mechanism which had given
her the reputation of being haunted, in order to escape attack. [RF]
1.25 [--] The Silent Service: THE PERCH'S NEW ROLE
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5625 (copyright date 29Aug57)
Written by Malvin Wald & Jack Jacobs
starring
Robert Knapp ......... Quinn
Richard Crane ........ Flessner
Robert Chapman ....... Saunders
Stanley Clements ..... Murphy
Roy Dean ............. Collins
Lyn Osborn
Synopsis:
Men of the USS Perch unite to prove that the sub is an efficient troop
carrier. [RF]
1.26 [--] The Silent Service: THE FINAL WAR PATROL [UCLA]
(c) 1957 Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5626 (copyright date 12Sep57)
executive Twin Dolphins producer, Rear Admiral Thomas M. Dykers, U.S.N.
(retired)
Twin Dolphins produced by George M. Cahan
Written by Joseph Calvelli
Directed by Sobey Martin
director of photography Howard Schwartz
Film Editor, Robert Belcher
music, Ken Wilhoit
starring
Patrick McVey ........ Commander
Liam Sullivan ........ Walker
L.Q. Jones ........... Hatfield
Stanley Adams ........ Saunders
Richard Keith ........ Cook
Leonard Nimoy ........ Sonarman
Richard Gilden
Don Eitner
Synopsis:
At the end of her 12th patrol the commander of the USS Barb decides to
use his remaining ammunition to blow up a Japanese train. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The USS Barb's commander uses old ammunition to blow up a Japanese
train. [RF]
1.27 [--] The Silent Service: THE LAST DIVE
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5627 (copyright date 05Sep57)
Written by Joseph Calvelli [RF]
*************** no synopsis/cast details *****************
1.28 [--] The Silent Service: THE GAR STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5628 (copyright date 19Sep57)
Written by Leonard Lee
directed by Jean Yarborough
starring
DeForest Kelley ...... Ferrara
Paul Picerni ......... Bergner
Harlan Warde ......... Wilson
Russell Johnson ...... Kent
Synopsis:
The Gar tries to get supplies through to guerrillas in the Philippines. [RF]
1.29 [--] The Silent Service: THE FLIER STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5629 (copyright date 03Oct57)
Written by Joseph Calvelli
starring
Ward Wood ............ Russo
John Archer .......... Crowley
Chuck Connors ........ Liddell
Don Nagel ............ Howell
Ray Stricklyn ........ Miller
Synopsis:
USS Flier crew men are swept off the bridge in a crash dive. [RF]
1.30 [--] The Silent Service: THE STARFISH CAME HOME
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5630 (copyright date 26Sep57)
Written by Sidney Marshall
starring
Patrick O'Neal ....... Brent
ROn Hagerthy ......... Martin
Lisa Davis ........... Betty
William Boyett ....... Crowder
Synopsis:
The hatch cover sticks during a sub's attempt to submerge. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
Enemy bombers attack a U.S. sub and a hatch cover sticks as it attempts
to submerge. [RF]
(Synd: 02Apr1958)
1.31 [--] The Silent Service: THE SEALION STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5631 (copyright date 01Oct57)
Written by Malvin Wald & Jack Jacobs
starring
Phillip Pine ......... Commander Eli T. Rich of New York City [RF]
1.32 [--] The Silent Service: THE NAUTILUS STORY [UCLA]
(c)1957 Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5632 (copyright date 17Oct57)
Executive Twin Dolphins producer, Rear Admiral Thomas M. Dykers, U.S.N.
(retired)
Twin Dolphins producer, George M. Cahan
Director, Jean Yarbrough
Writer, Tony Barrett
Director of Photography, Howard Schwartz
Film Editor, Bill Lewis
Music, Ken Wilhoit
Guest Cast:
Ross Elliott ......... Irvin
Simon Scott .......... Lynch
Jack Lomas ........... Anderson
Ray Stricklyn ........ Landon
Tom Laughlin
Barry McGuire
Val Benedict
Roy Lennert
Dick Foote
Jimmy Hayes
Michael Hodge
Don Eitner
Synopsis 1:
The USS Nautilus is brought in for close observation duty along the
Tarawa shoreline, between the guns of the American attack force and the
Japanese shore batteries. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The Nautilus is assigned to observation duty and caught between U.S.
and Japanese fire. [RF]
(Synd: 28Aug58 ABC WTVN Columbus Ohio, Thur 10:30pm)
1.33 [--] The Silent Service (anthology): HIT 'EM AGAIN, HARDER
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5633 (copyright date 24Oct57)
Written by Robert C. Dennis [RF]
starring
Harry Lauter ....... Dealey
Patrick Waltz ...... Lynch
David Cross ........ Logan
Myron Healey ....... Tichenor
Robin Hughes ....... Jordon
Scott Peters ....... Hausner
Synopsis:
A U.S. sub sinks five enemy destroyers in six days and the enemy thinks
its surrounded. [RF][DW]
1.34 [--] The Silent Service: THE SEASHARK STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5634 (copyright date 31Oct57)
Written by Tony Barrett
starring
Grant Richards ....... Ernest Cooms
Paul Harber .......... Stewart
John Marley .......... Carver
Synopsis 1:
Photographer's Mate Ernest Cooms shows great courage during an attack. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
A photographer's mate is frightened by his assignment - to photograph
submarines in action. The crew helps to make things unpleasant. [RF]
1.35 [--] The Silent Service: THE TSHUSHIMA STRAITS STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5635 (copyright date 21Nov57)
Written by Sidney Marshall
starring
Harry Landers ........ Nauman
Tom Laughlin ......... Lanning
James Dobson ......... Jordan
Don Haggerty ......... Olmstedt
Synopsis:
Japanese depth charges force a U.S. sub to surface and fight it out. [RF]
1.36 [--] The Silent Service (anthology): THE SEARAVEN STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5636 (copyright date 14Nov57)
Written by Milton Geiger [RF]
starring
Chet Marshall ...... Cook
Robert Christopher.. Cassidy
Bill Phipps ........ Markeson
Jim Goodwin ........ McGrivey
Dave Ketchum ....... Sykes
Synopsis:
A U.S. sub becomes a sitting duck to save Australian soldiers from
Timor Island. [RF][DW]
1.37 [--] The Silent Service: THE LOSS OF THE TANG (copyright title)
a.k.a. THE TANG'S LAST SHOT (broadcast title - tv guide)
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5637 (copyright date 27Nov57)
Written by Milton Geiger [RF]
Guest cast:
Jerry Paris .......... O'Kane
Jim Patton ........... Morse
George Brenlin ....... Caverly
Don Haggerty ......... Kimball
Synopsis 1:
After sinking one entire convoy and damaging another the USS Tang gets
in the way of her own freakish torpedo. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The Japanese never touched the U.S.S. Tang, but she sank anyhow, a
victim of her own torpedo. [RF]
Synopsis 3:
The USS Tang, after sinking an entire convoy, gets in the way of her
own torpedo. [RF]
(Synd: 16Jan58 WPIX Ind. New York City, Thur 9pm)
(Synd: 15Oct59 NBC WBZ-TV Boston, Mass, Thur 10:30pm ET)
1.38 [--] The Silent Service: THE LOSS OF THE PERCH
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5638 (copyright date 05Dec57)
Written by Robert C. Dennis [RF]
*************** no synopsis/cast details *****************
1.39 [--] The Silent Service: THE GUARDFISH STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5639
(copyright date 12Dec57)
Written by Tony Barrett
starring
William Keene ........ Bowen
Paul Picerni ......... Klakring
Don Kelly ............ Claggert
Dick Kaiser .......... Schwab
Synopsis:
In the summer of 1942, the U.S.S. Guardfish made 77 enemy contacts in
half that number of days, without the benefit of search radar. [RF]
(17Jan58 NBC WRCA-TV channel 4 New York City, Fri 7pm)
Synopsis 2:
The USS Guardfish makes 77 enemy contacts in record time without search
radar. [RF]
############ The Silent Service ##############
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Syndicated Program
2.01 [40] The Silent Service: THE ARCHERFISH SPITS STRAIGHT
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-1 (copyright date 18Mar58)
starring
DeForest Kelley ...... Capt. Joe Enright
Walter Reed .......... Pace
William Boyett ....... Hastings
Paul Hahn ............ Exec
Clark Gordon ......... Dealey
Synopsis:
The commander of the USS Archerfish orders the attack of Japan's
largest carrier.
2.02 [41] The Silent Service: THE SEA DEVIL ATTACKS PUGET SOUND
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-2 (copyright date 26Mar58)
starring
Christopher Drake
Ross Ford
Synopsis:
The skipper of the USS Sea Devil finds a weakness in our supposedly
airtight defenses. [RF]
(Synd: 06Feb59 ABC/NBC affiliate WJAR-TV Providence R.I.)
2.03 [42] The Silent Service: THE BERGALL'S REVENGE (see #1.06)
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-3 (copyright date 17Apr58)
starring
Hal Baylor ........... Ison
Charles Cooper ....... Hyde
Dennis Cross ......... Welsh
Pat Hogan ............ Ford
Michael Emmet ........ Drew
Synopsis:
The USS Bergall has trouble with a homing-type torpedo. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The USS Bergall uses an unpredictable homing-type torpedo against a
Japanese craft. [RF]
(Synd: 15Jul59 ABC/NBC affiliate WJAR-TV Providence R.I.)
2.04 [43] The Silent Service: THE UNSUCCESSFUL PATROL
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-4 (copyright date 28Apr58)
starring
Richard Carlyle ...... Logan
Robert Knapp ......... Sellers
Robert Patten ........ Thompson
Alan Reed Jr. ........ Gibson
Synopsis:
On her first patrol, the S-34 runs aground. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The sub S-34 runs aground and is discovered by the enemy. [RF]
(Synd: 17Nov58 CBS WGAN-TV Portland Maine, 7pm ET)
(Synd: 12Mar62 NBC/ABC affiliate WHIZ-TV Zanesville Ohio, 7:30pm ET)
2.05 [44] The Silent Service: THE ASPRO STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-5 (copyright date 23Apr58)
starring
Simon Scott .......... Ashley
Ross Elliott ......... Weaver
Ken Mayer ............ Murphy
Leon Tyler ........... Bernsen
Steve Howell ......... Mikes
Morgan Jones ......... Osborne
Synopsis:
The USS Aspro attempts to resuce a downed airman from the sea. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The Aspro tries to rescue a downed airman only a few miles off Tokyo. [RF]
(Synd: 23Mar59 ABC Cincinnati, Mon 10:30pm ET)
2.06 [45] The Silent Service: THE THRESHER STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-6 (copyright date 04Apr58)
*************** no synopsis/cast details *****************
2.07 [46] The Silent Service: THE UGLY DUCKLING
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-7(copyright date 24Apr58)
*************** no synopsis/cast details *****************
2.08 [47] The Silent Service: PETO PLUCKS SOME CHICKENS
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-8 (copyright date 12May58)
starring
Fred Eisley
Gil Lasky
Synopsis 1:
During a patrol a crewman of the USS Peto jumps off the submarine to
rescue a drowning flier.
Synopsis 2:
Crewman John Laboon has his life strangely touched when he rescues a
drowning flier. [RF]
(Synd: 26Jun61 CBS WGAN-TV Portland, Maine, Mon 11:15pm ET)
Feedback: RE: U.S.S. Peto (SS 265)
Where can I purchase a video of this episode ?
Mike Walsh R.M. 2/c (crewmember) <Michaelwalsh1923@aol.com> (Nov2004)
2.09 [48] The Silent Service: THE S-38 STORY (see #15)
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-9 (copyright date 26May58)
starring
Steve Brody .......... Munson
Pat Waltz ............ Lennox
Steve Mitchell ....... Secl
Charles Carpentier ... Sinks
Frank Gerstle ........ Rivetz
Robin Hughes ......... Freeley
Synopsis 1:
During the Japanese invasion of the Dutch East Indies the S-38 attempts
to rescue survivors from a British destroyer. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The S-38 attempts to rescue survivors of a British destroyer. [RF]
Synopsis 3:
An S-38 sub tries to rescue survivors of a doomed British destroyer. [RF]
(Synd: 19Nov58 ABC/NBC WJAR-TV Providence R.I., Wed 7pm ET)
(Synd: 10Apr59)
2.10 [49] The Silent Service: INCIDENT DOWN SOUTH
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-10.(copyright date 29May58)
*************** no synopsis/cast details *****************
2.11 [50] The Silent Service: MINE FOR KEEPS
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-11 (copyright date 12May58)
starring
Carl Betz ............ Benson
Russell Johnson ...... Beach
Ron Hagerthy ......... Thomas
Robert Foulk ......... Gebhart
K.L. Smith ........... Perkins
Synopsis:
For her third war patrol, the USS Trigger's assignment is to mine the
coastal waters of Japan to drive enemy shipping into deep water. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The USS Trigger is assigned to Japan's coastal waters to drive enemy
shipping into deep seas. [RF]
(Synd: 05Aug59 Ch. 10 WJAR-TV ABC, NBC Providence R.I.)
(Synd: 24Jul61 CBS Mon)
2.12 [51] The Silent Service: FISH OUT OF WATER
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-12 (copyright date 16Jul58)
*************** no synopsis/cast details *****************
[--] Silent Service: Unknown Title (possibly
"Fish Out Of Water")
starring
John Hudson ........ Officer
Brett Halsey ....... Thompson
James Franciscus ... Bertrand
Robert Anderson .... Swanson
Paul Lambert ....... Tully
Synopsis:
A submarine officer, doubtful about his own capabilities, gets a chance
to gain confidence in surface actions against enemy ships. [RF]
2.13 [52] The Silent Service: COD'S LOST BOARDING PARTY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-13 (copyright date 08Oct58)
starring
Robert Knapp ....... Kimball
Peter Leeds ........ Babick
Richard Bakalyan ... McKnight
John Conwell ....... Tollie
Synopsis:
A sub submerges without part of its crew and the men are forced to take
refuge on an enemy junk. [RF][DW]
2.14 [53] The Silent Service: THE TRITON'S CHRISTMAS
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-14 (copyright date 17Dec58)
starring
Ben Baker ............ Mayhew
Eric Fleming ......... Kirkpatrick
Paul Picerni ......... Eichman
Michael Miller ....... Van Roosen
Harry Landers ........ Jones
Synopsis:
The USS Triton celebrates Christmas, complete with Santa Claus, 200
feet below sea level.
2.15 [54] The Silent Service: THE HAWKBILL'S REVENGE
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-15 (copyright date 05Jun58)
starring
Paul Dubov ........... Captain
Liam Sullivan ........ Tucker
Joseph Turkel ........ Kramer
Ray Montgomery ....... Jarvis
Stanley Clements ..... Logan
Synopsis:
The skipper of the USS Hawkbill vows revenge when a Japanese mine-layer
sinks the Legarto.
Synopsis 2:
The USS Hawkbill's captain tries to avenge the sinking of a friend's
sub by destroying a Japanese mine-layer.
2.16 [55] The Silent Service: THE TIGERSHARK
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-16 (copyright date 18Jun58)
starring
Leonard Nimoy ........ Sonarman
*************** no synopsis available *****************
2.17 [56] The Silent Service: THE CAVALLA STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-17 (copyright date 24Sep58)
starring
Simon Oakland ........ Cdr. Herman Kossler
Sanford Talton ....... Malco
William Hudson ....... Casler
Willard Sage ......... Zellner
Synopsis:
The novice crew of the Cavalla reports heavy enemy craft but they're
ordered to observe rather than attack.
Feedback:
"Sir: I believe that Jay C. Flippen
played the role of the Chief of the Boat on the episode "The Cavalla Story",
in the series "The Silent Service".
R.Adm. Tommy Dyckers called my dad to get a release for his name to be
used on this episode. My father, Chief Petty Officer Hoyt S. Greeson, Sr.,
TMC, was Chief of the Boat on Cavalla when she sank the Japanese aircraft
carrier "Shikoku". The skipper, Cdr. Herman Kossler, was awarded the
Navy Cross for this exploit.
Best wishes, Hoyt S. Greeson, Jr. (retired)
Dept. of English, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
"Hoyt Greeson" <hgreeson@laurentian.ca>(July
2003)
RE: Silent Service ep 2.17 The Cavalla Story (June 2006)
From: "Hoyt Greeson" <hgreeson@laurentian.ca>
Greetings.
Thanks for your note today. Since none of the characters listed by TVGuide are
named Greeson or Chief of the Boat (now called "COB"), perhaps the TVGuide
just didn't have space to list all the characters depicted in this episode,
especially the enlisted men.
I'm visiting my brother here in Eugene, OR, who recalls that our father
received a phone call from R.Adm. Tommy Dyckers, asking permission to use his
name on this episode.
I made contact a few years ago with one of the officers of the Cavalla crew.
I'm certain this officer is "Zeke" Zellner, Capt., USN,
Retired,
listed below, who helped save the Cavalla from being turned into scrap iron.
Thanks to his efforts, the ship is now in the aquatic park at either Corpus
Christi or Galveston. Zeke lives in Florida.
Cavalla eventually sank the Japanese aircraft carrier Shokoku, for which Cdr.
Hermann Kossler received the Navy Cross, and several members of the crew, the
Bronze
Star. Capt. Zellner told me why our father received his Bronze Star.
I'm happy you contacted me. Our dad has been gone since 1976, and I just turned
73
on June 22, 2006. I'm happy to be able to reply.
Best wishes,
Hoyt Greeson, retired
Dept. of English, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
2.18 [57] The Silent Service: THE GROWLER'S CAPTAIN
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-18 (copyright date 10Sep58)
starring
Ross Elliott ....... Commander
Bing Russell ....... Schade
Joel Marston ....... Davis
Steve Terrell ...... Williams
Stafford Repp ...... Wiles
Fred Gabourie ...... Kelly
Jack Grinnage ...... Gaffney
Synopsis:
A badly wounded commander orders his ship to submerge while he is still
on the bridge. [RF][DW]
2.19 [58] The Silent Service: THE U.S.S. TINOSA STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-19 (copyright date 24Jun58)
starring
Murray Hamilton ...... Latham
William Phipps ....... Smith
Brett Halsey ......... Donahue
Britt Lomond ......... Sanders
Synopsis:
The USS Tinosa tries to penetrate the sea of Japan but they need sonar
to cross the guarding mine fields. [RF]
2.20 [59] The Silent Service: THE GRAYLING STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-20 ( copyright date 13Aug58)
starring
Barry Atwater ........ Lee
Dan Barton ........... Bonin
Arvid Nelson ......... Campbell
Raymond Bailey ....... Christie
Gene Persson ......... Talker
Synopsis:
The USS Grayling finds itself without torpedoes in enemy waters and
hunted by an enemy ship releasing depth charges. But a whale disturbs
the Japanese detection devices. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The USS Grayling, without torpedoes, is hunted by an enemy ship
releasing depth charges. [RF]
(Synd: rerun 19Dec60 CBS Boston, Mon 6pm ET)
2.21 [60] The Silent Service: THE S-44 STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-21 (copyright date 01Oct58)
starring
Phillip Pine ......... Moore
Buck Young ........... Fox
Mark Roberts ......... Brown
Sam Gilman ........... Duva
Peter Miles .......... Whitmore
Synopsis 1:
A renovated 18-year-old sub is sent to sink a Japanese cruiser.
Synopsis 2:
During World War 2 the 18 year old S-44 is rehabilitated and put into
service. [RF]
(Synd: rerun 04Feb1959)
Feedback:
"From: Anthony R. Giancola <agiancol@naco.org> Sent: June 23, 2004
I am interested in obtaining the episode "The S-44 Story".
My father served on the S-44 during WWII and was transfered off
before its ill fated mission. Regards, A. R. Giancola"
2.22 [61] The Silent Service: THE PARGO'S LUCKY SEVENTH
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-22 (copyright date 15Oct58)
starring
Joan Elan
Ross Ford ............ Hogg
John Pickard ......... Bell
Michael Pate ......... Dennis
Charles Davis ........ Bayer
Synopsis:
The USS Pargo tries to rescue a crewman's ex-fiancee from an enemy
outpost. [RF]
2.23 [62] The Silent Service: CREVALLE'S MINE PLANT
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-23 (copyright date 05Nov58)
starring
John Hubbard ......... Walker
Ainslie Pryor ........ Munson
Ray Montgomery ....... Ruhe
Stanley Adams ........ Stanley
Brad Trumbull ........ Dempster
Grant Richards ....... Coates
Synopsis:
The USS Crevalle is attacked at a bad time: one of its mines is stuck
in a torpedo tube. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
Panic strikes the crewman when depth charges force the USS Crevalle to
the ocean floor. [RF]
Synopsis 3:
A damaged U.S. submarine, forced to the ocean floor, hopes to avoid
enemy detection. [RF]
2.24 [63] The Silent Service: THE SUNFISH STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-24 (copyright date 03Jul58)
starring
Arthur Franz ......... Shelby
Christopher Dark ..... Mansell
Fred Eisley .......... Hilton
Ray Kellogg .......... Dickson
Synopsis:
A Japanese surface ship releases 186 depth charges. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The USS Sunfish survives 186 depth charges released by Japanese surface
craft. [RF]
2.25 [64] The Silent Service: THE SUNFISH COOK
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-25 (copyright date 19Jan59)
starring
Jimmy Dobson ......... Teddy
Arthur Franz ......... Shelby
Christopher Dark ..... Mansell
Ray Kellogg .......... Dickson
Synopsis:
Teddy, a submarine cook, defends his sub in a surface battle with a
rifle. [RF]
2.26 [65] The Silent Service: NAUTILUS AND THE NUNS
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-26 (copyright date 30Jul58)
starring
Peter Hansen ......... Brockman
Brett King ........... Lynch
Don Nagel ............ Eckert
Robert Herman ........ Timmons
Synopsis:
Fourteen nuns escape from the Solomon Islands in a USS Nautilus sub. [RF]
2.27 [66] The Silent Service: THE SANDSHARK STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-27 (copyright date 22Jan59)
Guest Cast:
Walter Brooke ........... Waycross
Synopsis:
A submarine rescue party is assigned to liberate a missionary and his
wife from a Japanese occupied island. [TA/RF]
(Synd: 08Apr59 ch ?)
(Synd: 15Sep59 WSFA-12, Montgomery, Ala., Tues. 7:30pm)
2.28 [67] The Silent Service: OPERATION SEADRAGON (see #23)
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-28 (copyright date 29Dec58)
starring
Richard Deacon ..... Wheeler Lipes
James McCallion .... Ferrall
Mark Tapscott ...... Manning
Synopsis:
Pharmacist's Mate Wheeler Lipes performs a life-or-death appendectomy
operation in U.S.S Seadragon [RF] [DW]
2.29 [68] The Silent Service: HARDER AT WOLEAI
(aka_ The Hordes at Woleai)
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-29 (copyright date 12Nov58)
starring
Wesley Lau ......... Dealey
Manning Ross ....... Lynch
Robert Crawley ..... Levin
Harry Fleer ........ Paquet
Synopsis:
Three sub crewmen are ordered to rescue a downed flier, but to do it
they must penetrate fierce sniper fire. [RF][DW]
2.30 [69] The Silent Service: THE TAUTOG STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-30 (copyright date 03Feb59)
starring
Robert Knapp ......... Sieglaff
Richard Bakalyan ..... Mignone
Peter Leeds .......... Zellog
Synopsis:
The heroic exploits of the USS Tautog are relived by a hospitalized
crew member. [RF]
2.31 [70] The Silent Service: THE SWORDFISH STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-31 (copyright date 07Jan59)
starring
James Lydon .......... Hyde
Richard Jaeckel ...... Smith
Ted Donaldson ........ Clarke
Bert Remsen .......... Murdock
Richard Benedict ..... Wilkes
Synopsis:
The USS Swordfish seeks an anchorage where the enemy is stashing
airbase supplies. [RF]
2.32 [71] The Silent Service: THE GABILAN STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-32 (19Nov58 copyright date)
starring
Robert Brubaker ...... Parham
Dennis McCarthy ...... Rankin
Robert M. Hemingway .. Johnson
Synopsis:
The USS Gabilan enters enemy waters to rescue a downed flier. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The USS Gabilan, trying to rescue a downed flier, is shelled by U.S.
destroyers. [RF]
(Synd: rerun 06Mar61)
2.33 [72] The Silent Service: THE GATO STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-33 (copyright date 17Dec58)
guest cast:
Paul Richards ........ Holden
Hal Riddle ........... Young
Robert Karnes ........ Haley
Robert Nash .......... Lehman
Synopsis:
While trying to rescue downed airmen from the Sea of Japan, the USS
Gato is attacked by enemy planes. [TA/RF]
(Synd: 14Sep59 WBRC-6, Birmingham, Ala., Tues. 7:00pm)
2.34 [73] The Silent Service: THE SILVERSIDES STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-34 (copyright date 03Dec58)
*************** no synopsis/cast details *****************
2.35 [74] The Silent Service: THE BOWFIN STORY
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-35 (copyright date 04Feb59)
*************** no synopsis/cast details *****************
2.36 [75] The Silent Service: ROYAL SUBMARINES
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-36 (copyright date 31Dec58)
starring
Robert McQueeney ... Commander
Roy Dean ........... Bann
Patrick Westwood ... Akins
John O'Malley ...... Keever
Synopsis:
A British sub commander in the Mediterranean intercepts enemy supply
boats. [RF]
2.37 [76] The Silent Service: THE SQUALUS STORY
(aka_ Squalis Rescue)
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-37 (copyright date 24Oct58)
starring
Ken Lynch ............ Mihalowski
Willis Bouchey ....... Cole
Robert Rockwell ...... Sharp
Synopsis 1:
The USS Squalus sinks with its crew trapped inside.
Synopsis 2:
An untested rescue diving bell is used to save crewmen of the
sunken USS Squalus. [RF]
(Synd: 17Apr61 CBSWGAN-TV Portland ME, Mon)
2.38 [77] The Silent Service: SEANETTLE VERSUS U-BOAT
(aka_ U-boat versus Subpay)
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-38 (copyright date 26Nov58)
starring
William Schallert .... Kennedy
Norman Sturgis ....... German Soundman
Kurt Kreuger ......... German Captain
Sanford Talton ....... American Soundman
Sasha Hardin ......... German Lieutenant
Synopsis 1:
During World War II, a U.S. submarine is ordered to find and sink a
certain German sub which is en route to Japan. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The USS Seanettle searches for a German sub that's on its way to Japan. [RF]
(Synd: 24Apr61 CBS WGAN-TV Portland Me., Mon 6pm)
2.39 [78] The Silent Service (anthology): U-47 IN SCAPA FLOW
(final episode)
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 19-39 (copyright date 29Oct58)
starring
Carleton Young ..... Richards
John Wengraf ....... Donitz
Kurt Krueger ....... Hauser
Werner Klemperer ... Prien
Synopsis:
A Nazi U-boat makes a daring attack on a British anchorage. [RF] [DW]
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[--] Silent Service: NIGHT LANDING (unmatched with copyright titles)
written by Robert C. Dennis
[--] Silent Service: SYNOPSIS OF WAR PATROLS [RF] (unmatched with copyright
titles)
written by Rear Admiral Dykers
1.xx [--] Silent Service (anthology): Unknown Title (film)
starring
Craig Stevens
Synopsis:
A damaged U.S. submarine, forced to the ocean floor, hopes to avoid
enemy detection. [RF]
(Synd: 26Jul57)
[--] Silent Service: Unknown Title
starring
Ed Kemmer .......... Wallace
Gardner McKay ...... Gregory
Peter Leeds ........ Davenport
Brett King ......... Maurer
Henry Killky ....... Fuller
Synopsis:
One of the USS Tarpon's engines blows as the sub is patrolling a vital
enemy area. [RF]
[--] Silent Service: Unknown Title
starring
Phillip Pine ....... Reich
Arvid Nelson ....... Bryant
Bill Henry ......... Voge
Sid Melton ......... Utz
Clark Gordon ....... Bates
Synopsis:
A damaged sub surfaces to attack a fleet of Japanese destroyers. [RF]
[--] Silent Service: Unknown Title
starring
Frank Gerstle ...... Commander Selby
Tod Griffin ........ Jarvis
Bud Slater ......... Rogers
Thomas Brown Henry.. Fife
Synopsis:
Commander Selby's assignment: work out a formula for a plane-sub
liaison. [RF]
[--] Silent Service: Unknown Title
starring
Carl Betz .......... Benson
Peter Hansen ....... Brockman
Charles Gray ....... Hogan
Peter Dane ......... Hall
Synopsis:
The Nautilus attacks a Japanese aircraft carrier during the Battle of
Midway. [RF]
[--] Silent Service: Unknown Title
starring
Bill Henry ......... Voge
Nelson Leigh ....... Lockwood
Warren Parker ...... Henderson
Tom Greenway ....... Harnell
Michael Garth ...... Sieglaff
Synopsis:
U.S. subs use new electronic devices to penetrate mine fields guarding
the Sea of Japan. [RF]
[--] Silent Service: Unknown Title
starring
Robert Brown ....... Officer
Dick Van Patten .... Hadley
Terry Becker ....... Tomkins
Dan Barton ......... Huntley
Synopsis:
An officer risks asphyxiation to get his damaged sub's engines running
again. [RF]
[--] Silent Service: Unknown Title
starring
K.L. Smith ......... Turner
Paul Picerni ....... McClintock
Dennis Weaver ...... Claggett
Terry Becker ....... Schwab
Synopsis:
Assignment: protect the Philippines from attack by Japanese surface
vessels. [RF]
[--] Silent Service: Unknown Title
starring
Jack Lord .......... Hurt
Christian Drake .... Buskirk
Jack Mann .......... Schacht
Ray Montgomery ..... Ryder
Eric Morris ........ Bray
Synopsis:
The crew of a "hard luck" sub tries to prevent her sinking. [RF]
[--] The Silent Service: THE ROYAL GRANT
(Is this really an episode of "The
Silent Service" ? Seems like a different series)
Synopsis:
A young couple who own a trading post are terrorized by Millard
Cressing who claims to own the territory by royal grant. [RF]
(Synd: 05Sep58 NYC)
*Russell Johnson appeared on 3 episodes of The Silent Service episodes
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From: Malcolm McDonald (mcdon41@bellsouth.net)
26 December 2007
The USS Bowfin Museum and Mini-theater is located near the USS Arizona Memorial
in Honolulu, HI. It has about 50 of the TV series, "The Silent Service".
The following is from their website concerning the episode on the USS Bowfin
(SS-287) and one of its officers, John Raney Bertrand. Incidentally, Bertrand
also wrote the manuscript for the episode.
See below: Indoor Exhibits Mini Theatre The Mini-Theater Features Submarine
Videos
NBC-TV granted USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park permission to feature its
1960s
classic television series "The Silent Service" in the Park's new mini-theater,
which was built with grants from the Robert E. Black Memorial Foundation and the
Atherton Family Foundation and opened in November 1994. Bowfin Park has more
than
50 episodes of this classic TV series in its collection. These 30-minute
submarine
adventures are based on actual WWII patrol events and intertwine authentic WWII
film footage with dramatized scenes. Some of the names and facts have been
changed
to protect the classified missions, but each episode retains the adventure of
the
actual war patrol. Although the USS Sawfish (SS-276) was the submarine used for
filming these adventures, several different submarines' war patrols were relived
through this series. This classic collection includes an episode featuring USS
Bowfin (SS-287) on her second war patrol under the command of LCDR Walter T.
Griffith.
The episode portrays the story of officer John Bertrand (photo, right) and his
experiences and fears as a new officer. It is based on a manuscript titled
"The Seasick Texas Submariner," written by Bertrand himself. Bowfin Park's
Mini-Theater features a 78-inch-wide screen and seats approximately 40 visitors.
The Bowfin episode is shown every hour on the hour from 0900 to 1600, and
episodes
featuring USS Tang (SS-306) and USS Wahoo (SS-238) are alternately shown on the
half
hour from 0930 to 1630. Officer John R Bertrand
Dr. Bertrand served as president of Berry College, near Rome, Georgia, from 1956
to 1980.
I remember watching the Bowfin episode at a college mid-week student assembly in
1960
and feeling the extreme sense of pride that our college president had served so
honorably in "The Silent Service". He was a real Texas gentleman and a superbly
effective leader.
From: Malcolm McDonald (mcdon41@bellsouth.net)
26 December 2007
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From : Allison Ohman <allison@copperpointinc.com>
Sent : 16 April 2004
Hi,
I am Rear Admiral Dyker's granddaughter. My Grandmother gave the family archive
films to the Navy in New Orleans and they have lost them. None of our family has
any of his episodes and would love to see them. Can you help?
Thanks,
Allison Ohman
Copperpoint Communications
760.510.6612
www.copperpointinc.com (April 2004)
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"Is this series available for sale as VHS videos (or CD or DVD)? If so,
where? I watched most of these episodes in '57 and '58 as a college
student at Penn State. I was in the Navy from 1950-54 in Subron 6 out of
Keywest, FL. I sailed aboard several of the WWII boats mentioned in that
series although they had been converted to GUPPIES by the time I joined the
Navy.
Thanks for any info you can provide."
Regards, A H Toman ahtoman <ahtoman@bellatlantic.net> (July 2003)
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Hi,
My Dad served on the USS Perch SS-176 during WWII. Thus, the Perch was sunk
and the entire crew were captured by the Japanese. My Dad being one of the
52 crewmen on board the USS Perch.
I remember "The Silent Service" TV Series when I was a very young boy, but
I never did get to see the episodes about my Dad's sub, the USS Perch.
According to your website, there were two such episodes.
#25 "The Perch's New Role" #38 "The Loss of the Perch"
Would you happen
to know where I may be able to purchase these two Silent Service episodes
on the USS Perch on VHS, or DVD? Any help you could provide would be
sincerely and deeply appreciated, as my Dad passed away when I was just 14,
back in 1973.
Thanks so very much for your time. Warmest regards,
Mark Normand, Lawrence, MA
<mark.normand@verizon.net> (November 2003)
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