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Season 1 (Syndicated) (1957)
with contributions by:
Rina Fox, Tom Alger, Dale Weiss, John Ellis Hoyt S. Greeson,
Jr. [Updated March 2020 TA]
References:
TV Guide / Library of Congress (telnet://locis.loc.gov)
Internet Movie Database (https://us.imdb.com)
UCLA Film and Television Archive / Writers Guild of America (wga)
New York Times, New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune
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Syndicated Program
1.01 [--] Silent Service: JACK AT TOKYO (pilot) [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5601
Local air-dates:
05Apr1957 New York City WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
09Apr1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
written by Rear Admiral Dykers
Cast:
Myron Healey ......... Captain Thomas M. Dykers
Douglas Henderson .... Chief Machinist Mate Earl Archer
Judd Holdren ......... Lt. Comdr. J. P. Roach
Brad Trumbull ........ Lt. Miles P. Refo
Steve Mitchell ........ Sound Man
Don Durant ........ Lt. (jg) Jim Calvert
Charles G. Martin ........ Phone Talker
Special Guest:
Lt. Cmdr. Earl Archer ........ Himself
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 [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5602 (17May57 copyright date)
starring
Robert Karnes ........ Lt. Comdr. Frank W. 'Mike' Fenno
Dennis McCarthy ........ Lieut. Frederick A. Gunn
Joseph Sargent ........ Lieut. Frederick J. Harlfinger
John Bryant ........ Lieut. Alvin H. Clark
Charles Fredericks ........ Marstin
Roy Engele ........ 'Cookie' - Ship's Cook
Joe Perry ........ Crespo
Ronald Veto ........ Steward
Robert Einer ........ Army Captain
Billy Lechner ........ Navy Supply Officer
Special Guest:
Rear Adm. Frank W. Fenno ........ Himself
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 [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5603 (copyright date 09Apr57)
12Apr1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
Written by Rear Admiral Dykers [RF]
starring
Gene Reynolds ...... Lt. Comdr.William J. Millican
Bill Bryant ........ Lieut. Robert M. Brinker
Robert Knapp ....... Lieut. Lawrence B. Julihn
Robert Patten ...... Lieut. James S. Bryant
Norman Bartold ........ Quartermaster
Arvid Nelson ........ Soundman
X Brands ........ Helmsman
George Gilbreth ........ Telephone Talker
Special Guest:
Capt. Laurence Julihn ........ Himself
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] [Updated March 2020
TA]
(c) 1957 Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5604 (copyright date 28Mar57)
16Apr1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
19Apr1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
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 ........ Lt. Commander Fred Connaway
Ray Montgomery ....... Lt. N. J.Allen
Richard Crane ........ Lt. Georgie Brown, Jr.
Morgan Jones ......... Lt. Joe DeFrees
Harry Lauter ......... Cromwell
Paul Sorensen ......... Finy
Jack Ginnage ......... Small Man
Nicky Blair ......... Ens. Max Felder
Charles Carpenter ......... C.P.O. Cabrunes
Ronald Foster ......... Quartermaster
Kort Falkenberg ......... Falker
John Goddard ......... Helmsman
Special Guest:
George Brown Jr. ........ Himself
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 [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5605 (copyright date 02Apr57)
23Apr1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
26Apr1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
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
Wayne Mallory ........ Soundman
John Mitchum ......... Quartermaster
Peggy Stewart ........ First Nurse
Marjorie Owens ....... Second Nurse
Clarence Lung ........ Steward
Special Guest:
Capt. N.H. 'Cy' Foster ........ Himself
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 [Updated March 2020
TA]
(aka_The Bergall's Dilemma)
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5606 (copyright date 22Apr57)
07May1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
starring
Paul Dubov ........... Commander John M. Hyde
Hal Baylor ........... Lieut. Robert L. Ison
Tod Griffin .......... Lt. Comdr. Benjamin C. Jarvis
Douglas Bank ......... Lieut. Edward G. Welsh
Marc Platt ........... Lieut. J. C. Drew
Robert Ross .......... Radarman
Ron Kennedy ........ Helmsman
Brian McKay ........ Telephone Talker
George Conrad ........ Engine Man #1
Paul Gary ........ Phone Talker & Torpedo Room
Dennis Cross ........ Captain Howie Bissell
Charles J. Conrad ........ Engine Man #1 (as George Conrad)
Special Guest:
Edward G. Welsh ........ Himself
Synopsis 1:
Three Japanese patrol boats hinder the damaged USS Bergall from getting to port.
[RF]
Synopsis 2:
“The Bergall's Dilemma.” With a five-foot hole in her starboard side, U.S.S.
Bergall tries to make
it to port through a screen of Japanese patrol craft. [Canberra Times] [TA]
Synopsis 3:
The harrowing tale of how the USS Bergall slipped past three Japanese patrol
boats when forced
to surface after being hit. [Chicago Tribune]
*Note: Companion episode 2.3 The Bergall's Revenge.
1.07 [--] The Silent Service: THE BATFISH SCORES [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5607 (copyright date 15Apr57)
03May1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
14May1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
starring
Rhodes Reason ........ Lt. Comdr. John K. Fyfe
Ross Ford ............ Lieut. John L. From, Jr.
Michael Emmet ........ Lieut. Clarke S. Sprinkle
Paul Lambert ......... Torpedoman Allen
Paul Hahn ............ Radarman
Joe Turkel ........ Torpedoman Lyons
Don Kennedy ........ Helmsman
Duane Cress ........ TDC Operator
Special Guest:
Clarke S. Sprinkle ........ Himself
Synopsis:
The USS Batfish is sent to intercept submarines carrying important Japanese
officials. [RF]
1.08 [--] The Silent Service: TIGRONE SETS A RECORD [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5608 (copyright date 06May57)
24May1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
Written by Leonard Lee [RF]
starring
Robert Shayne ...... Admiral Richardson
Jack Kelly ......... Cmdr. Hiram Cassedy
Douglas Dick ....... Major Ed Lawton
Ross Elliott ....... Dave Dayforth
Arthur Hanson ........ MacDonald
George Conrad ........ Bacigaluppi
Artie Lewis ........ Pills - Pharmacist Mate
Kenneth Alton ........ 2nd Crewman
Brett Halsey ........ Radioman
Jimmy Hayes ........ Radarman
Michael Morgan ........ Soundman
Special Guest:
Adm. Hiram Cassedy ........ Himself
Synopsis:
Japanese destroyers attack a sub that's trying to rescue downed fliers. [RF] [DW]
1.09 [--] The Silent Service: FIVE RING CIRCUS [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5609 (copyright date 27Jun57)
16July1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
Written by Robert C. Dennis
starring
Thomas Coley ......... Lt. Cmdr. Robert J. Foley
Jack Mann ............ Exec. Off. Lt. 'Mac' McGivern
Britt Lomond ......... Lt. Ray Swanbeck
Ken Mayer ............ Morton
Stanley Cummings ..... Milicewski
Carl Christian ........ Seaman Wall
Ken Mayer ........ Morton
Ken Drake ........ Seaman
Rollin Moriyama ........ Japanese
Charles Proctor ........ Torpedoman
Special Guest:
Capt. Robert J. Foley ........ Himself
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 [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5610 (copyright date 13May57)
04June1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
07June1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
starring
Jess Barker .......... Captain / Lt. Cmdr. P. E. Summers
Richard Crenna ....... Lt. Cmdr.'Jeff' L. L. Davis
Ward Wood ............ Lt. Ted Swain
Wright King ........ Pharmacist Mate M. L.Demers
Mike Ragan ........ Radar-Soundman
Evans Davis ........ Helmsman
Barry Harvey ........ Cockney
Keith McConnell ........ Aussie #1
Maurice Millard ........ Aussie #2 (as Tony Millard)
Arthur D. Gilmour ........ John Campbell
Special Guest:
Capt. P.E. Summers ........ Himself
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 [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5611 (copyright date 23May57)
11June1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
Written by Beirne Lay Jr.
starring
Glen Vernon .......... Captain George L. Street
Russell Johnson ...... Exec. Off. Edward L. Beach
Charles Gray ......... Lt. Endicott Peabody
Thomas Carney ........ Lt. Stocker
Kelly Thordsen ....... Dale W. Remley
Bob Crosson ....... Lt. Ed Campbell
Richard Deems ........ Lookout
Kam Tong ........ Korean
Special Guests:
Capt. Edward L. Beach ........ Himself
Capt. George L. Street ........ Himself
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] [Updated March 2020
TA]
(c)1957 Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5612 (copyright date 11Jul57)
30July1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
30Aug1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
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 ........ Capt. Richard O'Kane
Dan Barton .. Exec. Off. Murray Frazee
Ron Hagerthy ........ Lt. J. A. Burns
Otis Greene ........ Andrew - Mess Staff
Damian O'Flynn ........ Commander Hastings
Leon Tyler ........ Pills - Medical Staff
Charles Braswell ........ Injured Flier
John Grayson ........ Flier
Norman DuPont ........ Radioman
Joe Kirk ........ C.P.O
Philip Tonge ........ Admiral
Special Guest:
Richard H. O'Kane ........ Himself - Capt. O'Kane
Synopsis 1:
As U.S. planes hit the island of Truk, submarines are ordered close to the
objective to save as many men as possible.
The Tang did the job and set a pattern to be followed by other subs for the
remainder of the war. [14Feb58 Troy NY Times Record]
Synopsis 2:
More than a score of flyers are rescued, by a daring submarine patrol, operating
under heavy enemy gunfire. [Canberra Times] [TA]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0BZLaEKttQ
1.13 [--] The Silent Service: THE WAHOO'S FINAL REPORT
(aka_ THE WAHOO STORY)
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5613 (copyright date 25Apr57)
[Updated March 2020 TA]
17May1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
21May1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
Written by Robert C. Dennis
starring
John Archer ........ Dudley W. Morton
Jerry Paris ........ Richard O'Kane
Patrick Waltz ........ Ward
Philip Tonge ........ Admiral
Morris Ankrum ........ Howard Leaf
Robert Christopher ........ Lt. Cmdr. Vern Skjonsby
Rand Harper ........ 1st Officer / 3rd Officer
Brett King ........ 2nd Officer
Bob Pender ........ Sonarman
John Close ........ Sawfish Captain
David Cross ........ Singer
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)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD4syN7gslY
1.14 [--] The Silent Service: TWO DAVIDS & GOLIATH [Updated March 2020
TA]
(aka "The Two Davids and Goliath")
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5614 (copyright date 20Jun57)
Written by Beirne Lay Jr. [RF]
starring
Paul Picerni ... Lt. David H. McClintock
Dennis Weaver ... Lt. Cmdr. Bladen D. Claggett
K.L. Smith ... Chief Turner
Carl Milletaire ... Lt. Cmdr. Ben Benitez
Terry Becker ... Lt. Cmdr. Edward L. Schwab
Julian Upton ... Harry - Radarman / Dace
Allen Emerson ... Helmsman
Bill Hale ... Communications-Dace
Chalky Williams ... Communications-Darter
Special Guests:
Capt. David H. McClintock … Himself
Capt. Bladen D. Claggett … Himself
Synopsis 1:
Assignment: protect the Philippines from attack by Japanese surface vessels. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
Two submarines engage some of Japan's heaviest fighting ships, challenging
U.S. landings in the Philippines. [Canberra Times] [TA]
Synopsis 3:
Films showing the demolition and intended shelling to sink a grounded sub to
keep it from being taken by the Japanese. [9July1957 Chicago Tribune]
1.15 [--] The Silent Service: THE ORDEAL OF THE S-38 [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5615 (copyright date 08Aug57)
Local air-dates:
27Sep1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
03Oct1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
15Oct1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
written by Halsey Melone
directed by Jean Yarborough
starring
Touch Connors (aka Mike Connors) ....... Melhop
Lawrence Dobkin ....... Chappie
Bobby Driscoll ... Bob Fletcher
Norman Frederic (aka Dean Fredericks) ... Rivet
Don Keefer ... Ferris
Les Johnson ... Forbes
Richard Karlan ... Berg the Repairman
Eddy Grove ... Helmsman
Eddie Luke (as Edwin Luke) ... Domingo the Cook
Robert Nash ... Harbin the Mechanic
Synopsis 1:
A broken propeller, an internal explosion and damaged instruments all plague a
submarine. [RF]
(Synd: 12Jul57) (Synd: 05Feb58)
Synopsis 2:
A broken propeller, an internal explosion and damaged instruments plague an
outmoded American submarine
assigned to attack Japanese transports. [JE]
Synopsis 3:
A broken propeller, an internal explosion and damaged
instruments all plague the submarine S-38 assigned to attack Japanese
transports. When four charges in a row
miss their targets, the enemy, alerted to danger, begins to strike back.
[Philadelphia PA Inquirer]
Synopsis 4:
A submarine manages to limp home safely with a broken propeller, an internal
explosion, and damaged instruments.
[Chicago Tribune]
1.16 [--] The Silent Service: THE SEAHORSE STORY [UCLA] [Updated March 2020
TA]
(c) 1957 Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5616 (copyright date 18Jul57)
06Aug1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
06Sep1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
12Sep1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
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
Joey Forman ............ Radarman
Joe Conley ............ Baker
Nelson Leigh ............ Admiral
Special Guest:
Capt. Harry H. Greer Jr. ....... Himself
Synopsis 1:
Seriously damaged and deep in enemy waters, the USS Seahorse is almost blown to
bits by Japanese depth charges. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
"The Sea Horse Story." Enemy depth charges render
a submarine helpless when they damage her radio, radar and sonar. [Philadelphia
PA Inquirer]
1.17 [--] The Silent Service (anthology): THE SALMON SWIMS UPSTREAM [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5617 (copyright date 17Jun57)
28June1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
04July1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
17June1957 Lancaster, PA, WGAL-8 Mon. 10:30pm
**11Mar1958 (Repeat?) Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
Written by Leonard Lee [RF]
starring
Harry Landers ........ Capt. Harley K. Nauman
Tom Laughlin ......... Exec. Officer Dick Lanning
James Dobson ......... Gunner 'Tennessee' Jordan
Don Haggerty ......... Chief of Boat Olmstedt
Roy Lennert ......... Seaman Williams
Harry Harvey Jr. ......... Seaman Kenyon
Dick Foote ......... Arvai
Bill Cassady ......... Diving Officer
Jack Lomas ......... Palmer - Radio
Synopsis 1:
Japanese depth charges force a U.S. sub to surface and fight it out. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
Japanese depth charges damage a submarine's diving gear and strips her of her
gun sights,
and she is forced to surface and fight it out. [30July62 Canberra Times] [TA]
Synopsis 3:
A sharpshooting sailor saves his submarine USS Salmon in true Daniel Boone
fashion.
[10Jan1964 Canberra Times] [TA]
1.18 [--] The Silent Service: CARGO FOR CREVALLE [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5618 (copyright date 13Jun57)
05July1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
written by Leonard Lee
starring
Craig Stevens ....... Captain Walker
Jim Davis ....... Lt. William J. Ruhe
Robert Foulk ....... Chief Carroll
Anthony Caruso ....... Lieut. Walter Mazzone
Ann Doran ............ Mrs. Ruth Stewart
Dave Willock ....... Elmo Hayes
Allegra Varron ....... Mrs. Talacban
Jane Chang ....... Mrs. Villamin
Mila del Sol ....... Mrs. Artigas
Raymond Winston ....... Vincente
Clifford Botelho ....... Antonio
Erlynn Mary Botelho ....... Maria
Maxine Botelho ....... Luz
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 Pilipino woman gives birth to a child aboard the submarine USS Crevalle. [RF]
Synopsis 4:
Deep in the dangerous battle of Pacific waters, a baby
is born aboard the submarine USS Crevalle. He is the son of a Filipino woman
taken aboard,
and his birth leads to an exciting true life wartime incident. [Philadelphia PA
Inquirer]
*Note: Companion episode 2.23 Crevalle's Mine Plant.
1.19 [--] The Silent Service: BOOMERANG [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5619 (copyright date 29May57)
21June1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
27June1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
18June1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
**25Feb1958 (Repeat) Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
Written by Tony Barrett
starring
Craig Stevens ... Lt. Cmdr. Frank Walker
Jim Davis ... Lt. William J. Ruhe
Anthony Caruso ... Lieut. Walter Mazzone
Paul Hahn ... Pharmicist MateCully
Grant Richards ... Torpedoman Eddie Coates
Claude Akins ... Torpedoman Frank Herndon
Ric Roman ... Carnovsky (Sailor playing cards)
Chris Alcaide ... Shore Patrol Lieut.
James Patton ... TDC Operator
John Mitchum ... Helmsman
Gil Perkins ... Man
Synopsis 1:
During one of its war patrols, the submarine U.S.S. Crevalle is forced to the
bottom by depth charges.
Seriously dam aged, it lies quietly on the ocean floor, hoping to avoid
detection.
Synopsis 2:
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)
Synopsis 3:
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 [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5620 (copyright date 15Aug57)
04Oct1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
10Oct1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
Written by Antony Ellis [RF]
starring
William Tracy ....... Torpedoman Man 1st Class W. C. 'Willy' Wilson
Wright King ....... Bill Bony
Paul Wexler ....... Electricians Mate Leonard Harrison
Frank Gerstle ...... Mumma, First Squailfish Captain
Stewart Bradley ....... Electricians Mate Cassady
Wayne Mallory ....... Officer
Sue England ....... Sally, Bony's Girlfriend
Christian Drake ....... Second Squailfish Captain
Zachary A. Charles ....... 2nd Squailfish Executive Officer
Jimmy Murphy ....... Perrino
Sandra “Sandy” Harrison ....... First Girl
Synopsis 1:
Bad luck pursues the USS Squalus after she sinks a Japanese escort carrier. [RF]
[DW]
Synopsis 2:
A submarine, on a test run, dives and sinks to the bottom of the Atlantic.
[Chicago Tribune, 7Jan62 repeat]
1.21 [--] The Silent Service: THE GROUPER STORY [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5621
(copyright date 04Jul57)
15July1957 Philadelphia
26July1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
01Aug1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
23July1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
starring
Mark Roberts ....... Capt. Martin C. Hottel
Brett King ....... Lt. John G. Mason
Jack Grinnage ....... Karley
Paul Sorensen ....... U-Boat Himmel
William Boyett ....... Franklin
Steve Mitchell ....... Sailor
Ronald Foster ....... 2nd Sailor
Peter Opp ....... Howard
Paul Harber ....... Helmsman
Robin Hughes ....... Major Andrews
Barry Harvey ....... Aussie
Roy Glenn ....... Head Boy
Martin Wilkins ....... Native
David Cross ....... Norman
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]
Synopsis 3:
After two years of Pacific combat the U.S.S. Grouper is ordered home, but it
must detour to Australia. [Chicago Tribune]
Synopsis 4:
Story about a crew’s last mission after two years of combat in the Pacific.
1.22 [--] The Silent Service: THE EYES OF THE SEAWOLF [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5622 (copyright date 01Aug57)
20Sep1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
26Sep1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
08Oct1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
Written by Milton Geiger
Guest cast:
Carl Betz ............ Lt. William Deragon
Mort Mills ........... Capt. Fred Warder
Arthur Batanides ..... Orv Loesch
Wally Richard ........ Lou Trask
Duane Grey ........... Tom Jessup
William Kendis ....... Garvey
Frank Savage ....... Eckberg
Martin Smith ....... Lt. Commander
Leonard Nimoy ....... Rudy Gervais (non-speaking role?)
Special Guest:
Rear Adm. Fred Warder ....... Himself
Synopsis 1:
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 2:
A seaman attempts to improve the design of U.S. torpedoes. [RF]
(Synd: 18Nov57 NBC WYSE Elmira PA, Mon)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8Jrh2jX5B0
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1yziv9
Note:
There's a bit of confusion over Leonard Nimoy's role on this episode. He's
mentioned in the closing credits.
Yet on the episode itself, he's nowhere to be seen. Maybe he was an extra in a
non-speaking role.
1.23 [--] The Silent Service: THE SEA DRAGON STORY [UCLA] (see #67) [Updated March 2020
TA]
(c)1957 Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5623 (copyright date 25Jul57)
13Sep1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
19Sep1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
01Oct1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
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 ....... Captain W. E. 'Pete' Farrell
Lance Fuller ....... Ruhe
Peter Hansen ....... Cmdr. Charles Miller
Allan Nixon ....... Bueb
John Crawford ....... Leaper
Bernie Rich ....... Con. Tower Talker
Michael Hagen ....... Tom the Soundman
Rudy Solari ……. Torp. Rm. Talker
Ray Hemphill ....... Helmsman
Richard Newton ....... Lookout
Special Guest:
Capt. Charles K. Miller ....... Himself
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
[Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5624 (copyright date 22Aug57)
11Oct1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
Written by Robert C. Dennis
starring
Ed Kemmer ....... Lt. Commander Jack C. Titus
William “Bill” Bryant ....... Lt. Cmdr. Gebhardt
Frank J. Scannell ....... Rigney (injured soldier)
Charles “Chuck” H. Gray ....... Brand
Bill Lechner ....... Longman
Douglas Bank ....... Tomkins - Medic
Eugene Iglesias ....... Lt. Nick Anest
Rayford Barnes ....... Harmes - Sailor
Jim Parnell ....... Holm
Stuart Wade ....... US Army Capt. Martin
Clarence Lung ....... Filipino Lead
Duane Cress ....... Planesman
Gene Coogan ....... Hopper (Soldier who dies)
Joe Perry ....... Green
Special Guest:
Capt. Jack C. Titus … Himself
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 [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5625 (copyright date 29Aug57)
18Oct1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
24Oct1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
24Sep1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
Written by Malvin Wald & Jack Jacobs
starring
Robert Knapp ......... Quinn
Richard Crane ........ Exec. Off. Conrad J. Flesser
Robert Chapman ....... Bill Saunders
Stanley Clements ..... Phil Murphy
Roy Dean ....... Major Collins
David Frankham ....... Sgt. Stanley Ogleby
Ashley Cowan ....... Cpl. Harry Craig
Steve Mitchell ....... First Sailor
Lyn Osborn ....... Joe Cox
Special Guest:
Lt. Cmdr. Conrad J. Flesser ....... Himself
Synopsis 1:
Men of the USS Perch unite to prove that the sub is an efficient troop carrier.
[RF]
Synopsis:
A fleet type submarine is converted into a troop carrier and proves itself a
worthy unit
of the Pacific submarine forces. [Chicago Tribune]
1.26 [--] The Silent Service: THE FINAL WAR PATROL [UCLA] [Updated March 2020
TA]
(c) 1957 Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5626 (copyright date 12Sep57)
01Nov1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
07Nov1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
03Dec1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
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 Eugene B. Fluckey
Liam Sullivan ........ Lt. William Walker
L.Q. Jones ........... Electrician's Mate Jack Potter
Stanley Adams ........ Chief Paul G. Saunders
Richard Keith ........ Admiral
Leonard Nimoy ........ Sailor
Richard Gilden ....... Radarman
Don Eitner ....... 2nd Sailor
Special Guest:
Capt. Eugene B. Fluckey … Himself
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 (verified -JE) [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5627 (copyright date 05Sep57)
Local air-dates:
07Sep1957 San Francisco KRON, channel 4, Saturday
25Oct1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
31Oct1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
31Dec1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
Written by Joseph Calvelli [RF]
Directed by Sobey Martin
Starring:
Christopher Dark ....... Lt. Cmdr. Richard M. Wright
Edward Platt ....... Lt. Cmdr. Benitez
Joe Flynn ....... Doc Hubert Eason
Abel Fernandez ....... Electricians Mate 1st Class Oscar Martinez
Thom Carney ....... Balthrop
Pat Clement ....... Clifford
Charles Braswell ....... Cushman
Lynn Shubert ....... Spann
Norman Bartold ....... Rauch
Norman Sturgis ....... Quartermaster
Walter Maslow ....... Helmsman
Gil Frye ....... Radioman
Ken Drake ....... Sailor
Special Guest:
Commander Richard M. Wright … Himself
Synopsis:
A look at the terror and heroism of crews of two of the navy’s snorkel type subs
when one is shaken by explosions. [Chicago Tribune]
1.28 [--] The Silent Service: THE GAR STORY [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5628 (copyright date 19Sep57)
08Nov1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
14Nov1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
24Dec1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
Written by Leonard Lee
directed by Jean Yarborough
starring
DeForest Kelley ...... Lt. Maurice “Duke” Ferrara
Paul Picerni ......... Exec. Officer Alan Bergner
Harlan Warde ......... Lt. Col. Arthur Wilson
Russell Johnson ...... Eddie Kent
Rico Alaniz ...... Colonel Mendoza
Frank DeKova ...... Arturo
Ronald Veto ...... Guerrilla Officer
Carol Thurston ...... Guerrilla Girl
Hal Baylor ...... Calhoun
Charles Carpentier ...... Gradowski
Bing Russell ...... Jarvis
Benny Baker ...... Heinz
H.W. Gim ...... 2nd Guerrilla
Tony Michaels ...... Radarman
Special Guest:
Capt. Maurice “Duke” Ferrara … Himself
Synopsis 1:
The Gar tries to get supplies through to guerrillas in the Philippines. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
After the USS Seawolf is lost in an attempt to ferry supplies to guerrillas in
the Philippines, the Gar undertakes the same mission. [RF]
1.29 [--] The Silent Service: THE FLIER STORY [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5629 (copyright date 03Oct57)
29Nov1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
05Dec1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
12Nov1957 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
19Nov1957 (postponed?) Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
Written by Joseph Calvelli
starring
Ward Wood ............ Quartermaster 3rd Class Russo
John Archer .......... Cmdr. John D. Crowley
Chuck Connors ........ Lt. Jim Liddell
Don Nagel ............ Communications Specialist Howell
Ray Stricklyn ........ Motor Machinist Mates Miller
Clarence Lung ........ Guerrilla (Mike)
Ted Fish Ted Fish ........ Cook
Special Guest:
Captain John D. Crowley ........ Himself
Synopsis 1:
USS Flier crew men are swept off the bridge in a crash dive. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The bravery and tenacity of the skipper of a submarine and some of his men who
are swept off the bridge of the U.S.S. Flier and left behind will be dramatized.
[Chicago Tribune]
1.30 [--] The Silent Service: THE STARFISH CAME HOME [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5630 (copyright date 26Sep57)
15Nov1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
21Nov1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
Written by Sidney Marshall
starring
Patrick O'Neal ....... Lt. Commander John Brent
William Boyett ....... Crowder
Ron Hagerthy ......... Martin
Richard Jaeckel ...... Steve
Lisa Davis ........... Betty
Fintan Meyler ...... Mary
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)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdC53DezUro
Note:
At the beginning of this episode, host-narrator Thomas M. Dykers announces that
this episode has been
“based upon an actual incident which occurred during World War II. But for
reasons which will become obvious,
we’re going to change the names of the submarine and the men who sailed her. For
this is the story of a submarine
that was almost lost because of a man who had too much courage. And not till he
learned the true meaning of fear
could she sail home safely again.”
1.31 [--] The Silent Service: THE SEALION STORY [Updated March 2020
TA]
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]
Arvid Nelson ....... Lt. Jason Bryant
Bill Henry ......... Capt. Voge
Sid Melton ....... Jay Lewis Utz
Clark (Clarke) Gordon ....... Bates
Richard Keith ....... Lockwood
Alexander Lockwood ....... War Correspondent Howard
Aric ....... Seaman Gorski
Walter Reed ....... Jim McNamara
Wade Cagle ....... Schuler
Dennis Cross ....... Lt. Romano
Don Kennedy ....... Peirson
Joe Saint-Dennis ....... Goetz
Special Guest:
Commander Eli T. Rich … Himself
Synopsis:
A damaged sub surfaces to attack a fleet of Japanese destroyers. [RF]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzVyLrRQwUg
1.32 [--] The Silent Service: THE NAUTILUS STORY [UCLA] [Updated March 2020
TA]
(c)1957 Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5632 (copyright date 17Oct57)
06Dec1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
12Dec1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
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 ......... Capt. William D. Irvin
Simon Scott .......... Lt. Capt. R. B. “Ozzie” Lynch
Ray Stricklyn ........ Johnny Landon
Tom Laughlin ........ Lou Landon
Barry McGuire ........ Lenny
Val Benedict ........ Tully
Roy Lennert ........ Connors
Jack Lomas ........... Anderson
Dick Foote ........... Marine Sgt.
Jimmy Hayes ........... Chuck
Michael Hodge ........... Sandman
Don Eitner ........... Helmsman
Special Guest:
Richard Barr “Ozzie” Lynch … Himself
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)
Synopsis 3:
The Nautilus is hit by a shell from an American destroyer.
The shell fails to explode and must be removed. [Canberra Times, Australia]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mLdYXcCkY4
1.33 [--] The Silent Service (anthology): HIT 'EM AGAIN,
HARDER [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5633 (copyright date 24Oct57)
13Dec1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
19Dec1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
Written by Robert C. Dennis [RF]
starring
Harry Lauter ....... Cmdr. Sam Dealey
Patrick Waltz ...... Ex. Off. Frank Lynch
David Cross ........ Torpedo Officer Sam Logan
Myron (Michael) Healey … Operations Off. Tichenor
Robin Hughes ....... Major Jordan
Scott Peters ....... Torpedoman Hauser
Thomas Browne Henry ....... Vogel
Dean Cromer ....... Soundman
David Gorcey ....... Talker
Jim Oberlin (Overlin) ....... Helmsman
John Parrish ....... Rear Admiral
Synopsis:
A U.S. sub sinks five enemy destroyers in six days and the enemy thinks it’s
surrounded. [RF][DW]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfh-Cv3FDLo
1.34 [--] The Silent Service: THE SEASHARK STORY [Updated March 2020
TA]
(aka “The Sea Shark Story”)
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5634 (copyright date 31Oct57)
20Dec1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
26Dec1957 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
Written by Tony Barrett
starring
Grant Richards ....... Ernest Coombs
Stacy Harris ....... Captain Brecker
Douglas Odney ....... Lt. Frank Rains
John Morley ....... Lt. Calders
Peter Leeds ....... Red Bates
Chris Alcaide ....... Stick
Paul Harber ....... Lt. Bill Stewart
Robert “Bob” Bice ....... Chief of Boat Swanson
Dean Melang ....... Radarman
Irving Steinberg ....... Sandler
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]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k11a0qwz4UU
1.35 [--] The Silent Service: THE TSUSHIMA STRAITS STORY [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5635 (copyright date 21Nov57)
03Jan1958 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
09Jan1958 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
04Feb1958 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
Written by Sidney Marshall
directed by Sobey Martin
starring
Bill Henry ......... Capt. Richard Voge
Nelson Leigh ....... Admiral Charles A. Lockwood
Michael Emmett ....... Comdr. Pierce
Warren Parker ...... Dr. Henderson
Tom Greenway ....... Dr. George P. Harnell
Michael Garth ...... Comdr. Sieglaff
Gilbert Frye ....... 2nd Sonarman
Special Guest:
Vice Admiral Charles A. Lockwood … Himself
Synopsis:
U.S. subs use new electronic devices to penetrate mine fields guarding the Sea
of Japan. [RF]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ht0r5OeNsg
1.36 [--] The Silent Service (anthology): THE SEARAVEN
STORY [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5636 (copyright date 14Nov57)
27Dec1957 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
02Jan1958 NYC WPIX-11 Thursday 9pm
18Feb1958 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
Written by Milton Geiger [RF]
starring
Chet Marshall ....... Ensign George C. Cook
Robert Christopher ....... Lt. Cmdr. Hiram Cassedy
Bill Phipps ....... Quartermaster Markeson
Paul Wexler ....... Jeffers
Norman Sturgis ....... Prouty
Morgan Jones ....... Executive Officer
James Goodwin ....... Signalman McGrievey
Ashley Cowan ....... Pauley
Special Guest:
Commander George C. Cook … Himself
Synopsis 1:
A U.S. sub becomes a sitting duck to save Australian soldiers from Timor Island.
[RF][DW]
Synopsis 2:
The U.S.S. Searaven become a sitting duck to save a group of 33 Australian
soldiers and
aviators trapped after fighting the Japanese in a retreat action. [Chicago
Tribune]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADYh3DdTAqY
1.37 [--] The Silent Service: THE LOSS OF THE TANG
(copyright title) [Updated March 2020
TA]
a.k.a. THE TANG'S LAST SHOT (broadcast title - tv guide)
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5637 (copyright date 27Nov57)
04Mar1958 Chicago WNBQ-5 Tues. 9:30pm
Written by Milton Geiger [RF]
Guest cast:
Jerry Paris ....... O'Kane
George Brenlin ....... Radioman Floyd M. Caverly
Alvy Moore ....... Frye
Don Haggerty ....... Kimball
Walter Kelley ....... Springer
Charles Fredericks ....... Boatswain's Mate W. R. Liebold
James Patton ....... Morse
Bob Denver ....... Murph
Peter Opp ....... Talker
Special Guest:
CPO Floyd M. Caverly … Himself
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)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDsI1PzdcPA
1.38 [--] The Silent Service: THE LOSS OF THE PERCH [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5638 (copyright date 05Dec57)
24Jan1958 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
20Jan1958 NYC WPIX-11 Thurs. 9pm
Written by Robert C. Dennis [RF]
starring
Jack Lord ....... Hurt
Christian Drake ....... Lt. B. R. Van Buskirk
Jack Mann ....... Lt. J. T. Schacht
Ray Montgomery ....... Lt. J. F. Ryder
Eric Morris ....... Bray
Rollin Mariyama (Moriyama) ....... Japanese Officer
Leonard Graves ....... Radioman
Ron Foster ....... Soundman
Special Guest:
Cmdr. B.R. Van Buskirk ....... Himself
Synopsis 1:
The crew of a "hard luck" sub tries to prevent her sinking. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
Story of the hard luck ship of underseas waters. [18Mar1958 Chicago Tribune]
Synopsis 3:
The story of a submarine and the heroism of the crew that fought in vain to save
her.
[04Oct1959 Chicago Tribune]
Synopsis 4:
In the entire history of underseas warfare, there is probably no more famous
"hard luck"
ship than the U.S.S. Perch. The story of this ship arid the heroism of the crew
that fought
in vain to save her is related in this episode. [20Dec1963 Canberra Times] [TA]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ0-azn0Y9Q
1.39 [--] The Silent Service: THE GUARDFISH STORY [Updated March 2020
TA]
Twin Dolphins prod. no. 5639
(copyright date 12Dec57)
17Jan1958 NYC WRCA-4 Friday 7pm
Written by Tony Barrett
starring
Paul Picerni ....... Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Burton Klakring
Eddie Ryder ....... Torpedoman Bernard Bartell
Jimmy (James) Dobson ....... Torpedoman Charles Cullen
Ross Ford ....... Lt. Herman Kossler
Don Kelly ....... Lt. Blaydon Claggett
Dick Kaiser ....... Lt. Ernest Schwab, Jr.
James Waters ....... Chief Gillette
William Keene ....... Captain Bowen
Michael Miller ....... Joe Williams
Special Guest:
Capt. Herman Kossler ....... Himself
Synopsis 1:
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]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZAwmYnabx8
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