Byron Chung was absolutely perfect for the part of Hirachi! Nice comic relief too! Loved it how they became friendly enemies after shooting each other down.
Yes, but I don't appreciate HIrachi being called "Riceball." His skills as a top ace were apparent. That shows a lack of respect on Boyington's part. Hirachi might as well have called Boyington, "Hey, lush!" Would have been the same type of insult.
So what? So what is enemies treating one another with respect. In this particular episode of Black Sheep, Hirachi and Boyington shoot each other down. They meet, and an uneasy truce comes about. But it is Hirachi, not Boyington, who initiates the truce by offering his cigarette to Boyington to smoke it with him. THAT is an enemy showing respect. Can you say the same thing about Boyington calling Hirachi "Riceball?" Their skills as pilots are equal. And Boyington knows it. It is not very often he meets someone who is as skilled as he is, and he could show Hirachi some respect here. @@Richard-lu8ck
I remember an episode where Boyington and Harachi shot each other down and ended up on the same tiny island. Boyington asked "You got rice wine?" Harachi nodded and asked "You got American chocolate?" Boyington nodded and they had sake and Hershey bars.
Not correct……Boyington did have American chocolate because he did share it with Harachi but Harachi didn’t have any rice wine because when Boynton asked him Harachi basically blew him off just after they met up at the beach
Isn't this just so great? Remember when a close-up shot of a cockpit was enough to sell someone flying a plane on TV? No need for all sorts of special effects, just a good story and some imagination.
This show didn't have the budget for fancy special effects. At any rate, most of the special effects that we expect today simply didn't exist in the 1970s. The technology didn't exist. That said, shows like this one were much more entertaining than the lame ones we have today, CGI notwithstanding. Even WITH all the high tech graphics and such, the modern shows can't compare to this one.
I’d like to see an episode where Boyington and Hirachi crash land on an island, and Hirachi ends up as a cook for a comical group of PT Boat sailors under command of Boyingtons old friend, Cdr McHale.
ahhhhh....man...watched the show as a kid. Now I'm an aviator myself. That's the romance of pilots. No sides. No politics. There's no king of the sky. Just a kingdom to share among those who have wings.
Flight is inherently dangerous. Those that choose that path are of special breed yet are even more aware of life itself. Life is not selfish nor frivolous but measured in deed and shared by the one you call brother.
That's awesome. I had the Revell Corsair and a Texan that I tried to make look like a Zero. I'm not real good at stuff that involves small plastic parts and glue but I sure had fun building them
@@TasteTheRad1um that's cool, Dragon models makes a 1/48 scale Zero kit. That's the one I have hanging in my shop. It's a good kit only it does not have a pilot figure so I have it as the zero has been shot down by the Corsair and it's pilot has bailed out.
I actually got to meet and do business with one of the pilots that flew with "Pappy." He almost 100% verified the series was legit...that's what made the men love Greg. BUT, he did keep his toes inside the line of what it took to keep his command and keep flying. No matter how wasted, he seemed to know what lines not to step over. NOW THAT IS A FUN C.O.!
@@TasteTheRad1um There is a double meaning, as the Japanese white flag with the large red circle and the red-circle wing insignia were sarcastically called "meatballs" by Americans.
@@TasteTheRad1um There is a double meaning, as the Japanese white flag with the large red circle and the red circle wing insignia of their planes were sarcastically called "meatballs" by Americans.
Harachi - a bad translation of the Spanish word for sandals. And they used a Korean actor to portray the Japanese ace? Fun show but nothing near reality.
Huaraches, LOL! It was Hirachi in the original script. Somehow it morphed into Harachi (which in Japan is a place name, not a person's). A Korean in the IJN is entirely plausible, since Korea was a Japanese territory at the time.
He was based on Saburō Sakai who shot down plenty of US aircraft during the Guadalcanal campaign. Boyington commanded the Black Sheep over a year later in the Bougainvillea campaign.
@@editorcj Well, Sakai was much more modest than that. Pretty amazing, given that he got hit in the face over Guadalcanal and flew nearly 4 hours and 500 nautical miles back to base while wounded and nearly blind.
Byron Chung was absolutely perfect for the part of Hirachi! Nice comic relief too! Loved it how they became friendly enemies after shooting each other down.
Yes, but I don't appreciate HIrachi being called "Riceball." His skills as a top ace were apparent. That shows a lack of respect on Boyington's part. Hirachi might as well have called Boyington, "Hey, lush!" Would have been the same type of insult.
@@thomasromano9321 Of course it would... But so what?
So what? So what is enemies treating one another with respect. In this particular episode of Black Sheep, Hirachi and Boyington shoot each other down. They meet, and an uneasy truce comes about. But it is Hirachi, not Boyington, who initiates the truce by offering his cigarette to Boyington to smoke it with him. THAT is an enemy showing respect. Can you say the same thing about Boyington calling Hirachi "Riceball?" Their skills as pilots are equal. And Boyington knows it. It is not very often he meets someone who is as skilled as he is, and he could show Hirachi some respect here. @@Richard-lu8ck
Most of the time Chung was really bad. Here he really put his all into it
I remember an episode where Boyington and Harachi shot each other down and ended up on the same tiny island. Boyington asked "You got rice wine?" Harachi nodded and asked "You got American chocolate?" Boyington nodded and they had sake and Hershey bars.
It's this one.
here is where they shoot each other down - th-cam.com/video/wKYcKwjBb7o/w-d-xo.html
Not correct……Boyington did have American chocolate because he did share it with Harachi but Harachi didn’t have any rice wine because when Boynton asked him Harachi basically blew him off just after they met up at the beach
The real Boyington would of kicked his ass after a few shots, he was a lousy drinker, but fun if you liked to fight...😊
That's the next episode where pappy meets tommy
Never missed an episode. Great aviation series.
I was fortunate to meet Pappy years ago… what an experience!💪🏼🇺🇸
Isn't this just so great? Remember when a close-up shot of a cockpit was enough to sell someone flying a plane on TV? No need for all sorts of special effects, just a good story and some imagination.
This show didn't have the budget for fancy special effects. At any rate, most of the special effects that we expect today simply didn't exist in the 1970s. The technology didn't exist. That said, shows like this one were much more entertaining than the lame ones we have today, CGI notwithstanding. Even WITH all the high tech graphics and such, the modern shows can't compare to this one.
I’d like to see an episode where Boyington and Hirachi crash land on an island, and Hirachi ends up as a cook for a comical group of PT Boat sailors under command of Boyingtons old friend, Cdr McHale.
Does he cook as good as Fuji though
According to the crew, nobody cooks as good as Fuji. That’s why I think Hirachi really is Fuji.
ahhhhh....man...watched the show as a kid. Now I'm an aviator myself. That's the romance of pilots. No sides. No politics. There's no king of the sky. Just a kingdom to share among those who have wings.
Respect!
Flight is inherently dangerous. Those that choose that path are of special breed yet are even more aware of life itself. Life is not selfish nor frivolous but measured in deed and shared by the one you call brother.
"you got trouble boyingtaan.....I give you more"
You take your best shot, Harachi!
If this were War Thunder hirachi would be splattered on the Runway from Base AA
Lmao yeah
It make sense
It's your team AA, the one that never shot and you get killed before complete the repairs.
That's 20 mm. That round doesn't play.
I have a 1/48 scale corsair and a Zero hanging from the ceiling in my work shop and every time I look up at them I think Hey Boyington Dat you?
That's awesome. I had the Revell Corsair and a Texan that I tried to make look like a Zero. I'm not real good at stuff that involves small plastic parts and glue but I sure had fun building them
@@TasteTheRad1um that's cool, Dragon models makes a 1/48 scale Zero kit. That's the one I have hanging in my shop. It's a good kit only it does not have a pilot figure so I have it as the zero has been shot down by the Corsair and it's pilot has bailed out.
I love the dog on the desk.
Black Sheep mascot...Meatball...bull terrier
Soooo loved this show,cast &the great Robert(Jim west) Conrad!!!!
Good video thanks!! Loved the black sheep series!!!
Man I loved that Show!
That was one of the best shows. I have them on DVD
When I was a kid my Mom and I met the guy who played TJ at a celebrity golf tournament. He seemed like a real friendly guy.
We Marines watched this show with a plate of fried rice from the gedunk truck with spring onions o.m.g.it 😊 was it good chow
He's right 👍 just one little rice 🍚 ball
I actually got to meet and do business with one of the pilots that flew with "Pappy." He almost 100% verified the series was legit...that's what made the men love Greg. BUT, he did keep his toes inside the line of what it took to keep his command and keep flying. No matter how wasted, he seemed to know what lines not to step over. NOW THAT IS A FUN C.O.!
Hey Boyington. You PLICK. Lol
AHAAHA😆😆 more like "Bointaan, you purikku?"
What was Joe Paterno doing in the Pacific Theater?
😆 that actor does look like him though
If I’m not mistaken, the radios in the Japanese Zeros were set on just one frequency.
If they even HAD a radio
At the time, Hollywood had a secret frequency for Hitachi that no one else knew about.🤣
This series make pappy look a lot different than he was.....
Great show!
Hurachi speaks English pretty well for a WW II pilot.
Some Japanese studied in America well before the war, it was not impossible.
Their supreme comander, Admiral Yamamoto spoke english and got his degree in America
This is more for the two comments below......it’s because it’s a TV show ya daft idiots.
Perhaps he is a British or American graduate.
@@909part3 he played poker, was very good.
I read the book “Bye Bye Blacksheep” by Mike Kawato. Interesting reading.
Why are the full show not on. I love this tv series
People post them but TH-cam takes them down for copyright violation.
Every Saturday. 6:00pm on H&I tv network
ONE RITTRE RICE BARR?
so ded rn lmao
That had me rolling when I first heard it
Yuu kamming, Boy-een-tan?
Hey, Boyington! i so ronery!
Is there a Box Set of the series and how do I get one!
Isn’t the radio mic in the oxygen mask?
Hey Riceball
were i can watch the hole serie i love that bull terrier
I have no idea where you can watch the whole series :(
I agree, Meatball is cute. I counted three dogs that played Meatball.
@@TasteTheRad1um meat balls dead
And on Derect tv I watch it
@@TasteTheRad1um There is a double meaning, as the Japanese white flag with the large red circle and the red-circle wing insignia were sarcastically called "meatballs" by Americans.
@@TasteTheRad1um There is a double meaning, as the Japanese white flag with the large red circle and the red circle wing insignia of their planes were sarcastically called "meatballs" by Americans.
Fricken Tommy LOL
full episodes are blocked.
Tommy was in the movie, sidekicks with Chuck norris
Couldn't make this today!
What, no AA guns.
HERRO!
01:26 😂😅😂😅
😆
Pappy and TJ just casually wander out of the tent...
Wanna come up and pray 😆😆
🤣🤣🤣
Lmfao
Harachi - a bad translation of the Spanish word for sandals. And they used a Korean actor to portray the Japanese ace? Fun show but nothing near reality.
Huaraches, LOL! It was Hirachi in the original script. Somehow it morphed into Harachi (which in Japan is a place name, not a person's). A Korean in the IJN is entirely plausible, since Korea was a Japanese territory at the time.
Japanese parents don't let their kids work as waiters for years on end until they can be discovered by Hollywood producer so that's probably why.
@@faradaysage15 lol
@@TasteTheRad1um I like the azada huaraches.
Was Harachi a real person? Or just a invention by the show?
He was fictional.
@@TasteTheRad1um Thank you.
He was based on Saburō Sakai who shot down plenty of US aircraft during the Guadalcanal campaign. Boyington commanded the Black Sheep over a year later in the Bougainvillea campaign.
@@editorcj Thank you very much!
@@editorcj Well, Sakai was much more modest than that. Pretty amazing, given that he got hit in the face over Guadalcanal and flew nearly 4 hours and 500 nautical miles back to base while wounded and nearly blind.
I got tired of this show after the first time they bantered. Afterwards it was obvious the writers had no ambition
Martinez Karen Lee Mary Jones Donald
Hay Boyyinggton,,Yu Got yor prane Fixxed?
Hey Bo-iin-taan, you down there? Yu hide-een?
EXCELLENT...what season is?? episode???
Season 1. Episode 23: The Fastest Gun. My favorite 🤠
@@emilieimbecile2060 thank you
@@emilieimbecile2060....Also, the appearance of The Gregory "Pappy" Boyington as general