Episode
McHale's Navy: A Da-Da for Christy
Overview
Christy's little daughter is about to say her first words and his wife has arranged to have it broadcast to him via ham radio. Trouble begins when the crew tries to pick up the channel on an enemy radio, confiscated during a raid.
Details
- Series
- McHale's Navy
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 36
- Air date
- 1964-05-19
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
A Da-Da for Christy is Episode 36 in Season 2 of McHale's Navy. It aired on 1964-05-19. The runtime is 30 min.
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