McKeever and the Colonel

A gentle, old-fashioned sitcom where mischievous cadets and a pompous colonel trade harmless pranks in a cozy military academy.

Created by

Harvey Bullock

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Scott Edmund Lane, Jackie Coogan, Allyn Joslyn

Overview

McKeever and the Colonel is an American situation comedy that was broadcast on NBC television in the United States from 1962-1963. Its setting was a Westfield military academy. Dick Powell's Four Star Television produced the series. Gary McKeever was the name of a student who was the lead of the series, whilst the Colonel in the title referred to the school commandant who was constantly at loggerheads with McKeever. Jackie Coogan played Sgt. Barnes, a soldier at the school who was sympathetic to McKeever. The program also starred character actor John McGiver. The guest stars included Walter Coy, formerly the host of the NBC anthology series Frontier.

How it feels

Light, whimsical, warm and satirical. Brisk and fine in the background.

About

Friendship, rebellion, coming-of-age, loyalty

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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