"Pensacola: Wings of Gold" (1997) TV series 1997-2000

User Rating:

5.7/10   

Creator:

William Blinn

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

22 December 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Drama

Plot:

Set at Pensacola's famed Naval Air Station. Col. Bill Kelly is the newly appointed leader of four young...

Plot Keywords:

Military | Special Forces

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Bobby Hosea	...	Maj. MacArthur 'Hammer' Lewis, Jr. / ... (44 episodes, 1998-2000)
Michael Trucco	...	Lt.Tucker 'Spoon' Henry / ... (39 episodes, 1998-2000)
Sandra Hess	...	Lt.Alexandra Jensen 'Ice' / ... (34 episodes, 1998-2000)
Barbara Niven	...	Kate Anderson / ... (23 episodes, 1998-2000)
Kathryn Morris	...	Lt. Annalisa Lindstrom (22 episodes, 1997-1998)
Kenny Johnson	...	Lt.Butch 'Burner'Barnes / ... (22 episodes, 1998-2000)

Runtime:

60 min (66 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Certification:

Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Miramar Naval Air Station, San Diego, California, USA

Company:

Stu Segall Productions

Goofs:

Continuity: In the first episode of season 2 Kelly introduces himself to the "Nuggets" as "Lt. Col. Bill Kelly, call sign RAIDER", but later in the episode his callsign seen on his F/A-18 is "RAVEN", just as it was in season 1.

Without a doubt the best show I've ever seen.

It's impossible to say how absolutely perfect this show is. When it first aired in Australia I hadn't heard much about it, but I'll be forever grateful to channel 9 for showing it. Pensacola is original & full of action, but it's not one of those shows that's just explosion after explosion. People like myself who adore this show watch because it is the best show ever on television with the best characters ever. The actors are incredible & make P:WOG very realistic. My favourite character was Colonel Rebecca Hodges & I also thought the rest of the first season cast was the best, so I was disappointed when the cast changed after season one. However, season two is still excellent.

That's just my opinion on the show. I've always had a fascination for the military & when P:WOG started here I began watching it because my favourite actress is Brynn Thayer. However, you don't need to like the actors or theme of this show to be totally swept away by it like I was. It's not just a military show for young boys who want to join the army. It's funny, dramatic, classy & timeless, with excellent writing & great storylines. I've watched a lot of television & seen a lot of excellent programs & Pensacola is right up there with E.R. & other shows of its calibre.

I realise I've used words like 'best' & 'excellent' quite a few times & Pensacola is completely deserving of such words. For those of you who have not seen this series, I feel sorry for you, because you have missed out on something truly wonderful.