The Binghamton Murder Plot

Episode aired Sep 23, 1963
TV-G
30m

IMDb RATING

7.7/10

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Comedy War

Binghamton begins to regret having so harshly punished the 73 Crew, when McHale and The Boys - While in the process of trying to rid their island of a bothersome bird - Give The Captain the ... Read allBinghamton begins to regret having so harshly punished the 73 Crew, when McHale and The Boys - While in the process of trying to rid their island of a bothersome bird - Give The Captain the impression that they are out to get even.Binghamton begins to regret having so harshly punished the 73 Crew, when McHale and The Boys - While in the process of trying to rid their island of a bothersome bird - Give The Captain the impression that they are out to get even.

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

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Trivia
"Griffel bird" is slang--presumably US Navy slang--for the toucan (hence one sees the photographs or film clips of a toucan). However, the screeching sound heard from the toucan is actually that of the Kookaburra bird, which is much smaller than the toucan and does not resemble or sound like it at all.

Goofs
While McHale and the crew are planning Binghamton's birthday Tinker is shown apparently painting the PT73 as was ordered but his paint brush has no paint on it. He is merely brushing a dry brush on it.

Quotes
Lt. Commander Quinton McHale: [talking to the crew] Now tomorrow your going to give Captain a birthday party. And then your going to give him a birthday cake. And then your going to sing, 'For he's a jolly good fellow'. And your going to do this of your own free will and accord. AND THAT'S AN ORDER!
'Tinker' Bell: I'll sing but not good.

Soundtracks
For He's A Jolly Good Fellow
(uncredited)
Sung by the crew of Pt-73

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Featured review

8/10

Binghamton becomes paranoid.

In this episode the crew of PT 73 is having trouble getting their noon sleep as a Griffle bird (actually looks like a Toucan) has been outside their window, on a daily basis, making calling sounds. The crew is at wits-end and finally decide that the bird must go. This is also right when Binghamton puts restrictions on the 73 crew and the feeling of the crew is not cozy to the Captain.

Binghamton goes out to McHale's island at the same time that the crew is trying to kill the annoying bird. They cut down a tree which nearly falls on Binghamton and then throws hand grenades hoping to kill the bird. However, Binghamton thinks the crew is out to kill him. Now the Captain lives in fear in his office and even goes as far to post two guards at his door. And with a doctor coming to give fitness reports, it may not be the best time to be paranoid.

This was an enjoyable episode as Joe Flynn does a great job of playing the fearful Captain. His acting, made an otherwise plain script, come to life for an entertaining show. Even though the ending was suspicious the rest of the program made for a good watch. An enjoyable episode.