I recall watching those episodes of "Silent Service" (along with "West Point Story," and "Men of Annapolis") when I was in High School.... and "Victory at Sea," as well... they were probably one of the reasons I enlisted in the Navy after I graduated. Just watching them gave me a chill an a thrill... hey, I was an impressionable kid, and even now, after my time in the service was over, I'd jump out of my chair if I heard a "General Quarters" klaxon.
So sorry hit the key too fast a very BIG THANK YOU to you and all who put up these great shows and movies of years past. It is so grand to watch them and it brings back memories of watching them on our old RCA that was around 12 inch diameter black and white TV with tin foil antenna for better receiption. hahahah lol as I remember that old TV and it worked fine all the way into the late 1960;s
Love these old clips from the TV show. That was a YOUNG Russell (Professor) Johnson in this clip. The Silent Service took the battle to the Japanese and accounted for a large number of ships sank. DBF. USS Clamagore SS 343
My Dad was in the silent service. He retired in 1955, after 22 years. He was asked to be COB of the first nuc boat. He turn it down do lack of education. He started with PBY then went to sub’s.
It was really heroic of your father, who I am sure wanted to be COB of the first nuclear boat, turned it down because he felt he wasn’t qualified for the post.
Awsome show !!....I read a book entitled: " thunder below " by a captain Flunke, i believe, and it got me into things submarine related..now i find this gem of a show..thanks for posting!
The sub show I recall as a kid back in the 1950;s was sponsored by the SUNOCO gas/oil company. I also thought Llyod Bridges narrated them. I recall Sea Hunt which starred Llyod Bridges which to a kid afraid of going into the sea (and yet later joined the USN) was a terrific show and his show was way before Jacques Cousteau (which I enjoyed his documentaries). Wihout our seas and the great and small animals who live in those seas this world of our is doomed. When the Japanese, Norway, Finland continue to hunt and kill the worlds great whales all in the name of "reseacrh (why do you need to kill 30000 whales a year). Pres Trump demand and enforce regs against any country or person hunting and killing/pocahing the great and animals of the world.
They couldn't miss! They had " The Professor" on board.
It was a true pleasure to see Captain Beach.
His book Run Silent, Run Deep is a favorite of mine.
What a great TV show!
Ever notice that the crew has perfectly shined shoes, even after being at sea for severak weeks? absolutely amazing!!!
They shined 'em every day per ComSubPac!
I was 3 when this aired .But We did not get TV until I was 5 in 1960
Remember watching these sub stories in the mid 1950s. Came on around 7 pm. Just made home after work about supper time. Still a good half show.
I recall watching those episodes of "Silent Service" (along with "West Point Story," and "Men of Annapolis") when I was in High School.... and "Victory at Sea," as well... they were probably one of the reasons I enlisted in the Navy after I graduated. Just watching them gave me a chill an a thrill... hey, I was an impressionable kid, and even now, after my time in the service was over, I'd jump out of my chair if I heard a "General Quarters" klaxon.
So sorry hit the key too fast
a very BIG THANK YOU to you and all who put up these great shows and movies of years past.
It is so grand to watch them and it brings back memories of watching them on our old RCA that was around 12 inch diameter black and white TV with tin foil antenna for better receiption.
hahahah lol as I remember that old TV and it worked fine all the way into the late 1960;s
Thrilling now as it was then. THANKS A MILLION FATHOMS for posting! Subscriber for life!!
Love these old clips from the TV show. That was a YOUNG Russell (Professor) Johnson in this clip. The Silent Service took the battle to the Japanese and accounted for a large number of ships sank. DBF. USS Clamagore SS 343
Russell Johnson just died last month.
My Dad was in the silent service. He retired in 1955, after 22 years. He was asked to be COB of the first nuc boat. He turn it down do lack of education. He started with PBY then went to sub’s.
It was really heroic of your father, who I am sure wanted to be COB of the first nuclear boat, turned it down because he felt he wasn’t qualified for the post.
Fantastic series. Please post more on UA-cam!
SILENT SERVICE..CRAZY NOISE INTRO
My dads favorite boat was the Carbinnaro, not sure of the spelling. All three of my dads son went into the Army and we all retired from that service.
Love these episodes. Have you any more? Thankyou for posting.
Awsome show !!....I read a book entitled: " thunder below " by a captain Flunke, i believe, and it got me into things submarine related..now i find this gem of a show..thanks for posting!
That was Eugene “Lucky” Fluckey who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions as captain of the USS Barb, he later became an Admiral
That's not Edward L Beach..that's the Professor!
That's Russell Johnson, the Professor from Gilligan's Island.
Duh, he did have a coconut radio in his quarters, along with Mary Ann and Ginger!🤣🤣🤣
I would have been about 3 or 4 years old when this series was on
Captain Beach commanded the USS Triton on her around the world submerged voyage in 1960.
...and wrote a book about it. A book I wish I hadn't loaned . . . out years ago.
@@pjzdreamz ...was it an autographed copy(?)
If not, it shouldn't be too hard to find another copy: the internet is a wonderful thing(!)
It’s the professor!
How did those subs not sink, what with the weight of those sailors balls of steel???
The sub show I recall as a kid back in the 1950;s was sponsored by the SUNOCO gas/oil company.
I also thought Llyod Bridges narrated them.
I recall Sea Hunt which starred Llyod Bridges which to a kid afraid of going into the sea (and yet later joined the USN) was a terrific show and his show was way before Jacques Cousteau (which I enjoyed his documentaries).
Wihout our seas and the great and small animals who live in those seas this world of our is doomed.
When the Japanese, Norway, Finland continue to hunt and kill the worlds great whales all in the name of "reseacrh (why do you need to kill 30000 whales a year). Pres Trump demand and enforce regs against any country or person hunting and killing/pocahing the great and animals of the world.
Ain't that one officer the Professor from Gilligan's Island????
David Eastwood Yes Indeed,.He just passed not long ago
Will you tube stop airing these b.s. ads?
now I know why the professor got marooned on an uncharted island with two great looking gals, he was on a submarine with all guys...
Noticed peabuddy did not correct the Captain when he repeatedly called him Peabody.
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