Operation Petticoat 1977
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 17, 1977
- Format
- 2 seasons · 33 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~12.1 hours (22 min/ep)
- Created By
- Paul King, Joseph Stone
- Network
- ABC
What is Operation Petticoat?
Operation Petticoat is a television series first released in 1977. Catalogued under Comedy, War & Politics.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 33
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 17, 1977
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy, War & Politics
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 33 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~22 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ABC
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 33 episodes and an average 22-minute runtime.
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Operation Petticoat is a television series first released in 1977. Catalogued under Comedy, War & Politics. Produced and broadcast by ABC. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 33 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A Navy officer leads a pink submarine crewed by rescued nurses and a nervous supply officer.”
- Funny twist on WWII naval life
- Colorful cast of quirky characters
- Humor reflects its 1970s era and may feel dated today
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted wartime comedy with an oddball submarine crew.
The series features comedic, family‑friendly content with mild wartime references.
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When did the series originally air?
It aired on ABC from September 17, 1977 to June 29, 1979.
How many seasons were produced?
The show ran for two seasons.
What is the basic premise?
It follows a Navy officer commanding a pink submarine with five rescued Army nurses and a combat‑phobic supply officer during WWII.
Is the series based on earlier material?
Yes, it is based on the 1959 World War II comedy film of the same name.
Who were some of the directors involved?
Directors included William Asher, Norman Abbott, Alan Bergmann, Hollingsworth Morse, John Astin, Gene Nelson, Bruce L. Shurley, and Bernie Kukoff.
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