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Ermey often took his viewers on location to military training areas to film demonstrations. military now or in the past, as well as by other armed forces in history. Most episodes were 30 minutes, but from 2007 through the show's end in 2009 some episodes were 60 minutes.ĭuring each episode, Ermey read and answered questions submitted by viewers regarding weapons and equipment used by all branches of the U.S. The show debuted on Augas part of the 'Fighting Fridays' lineup. Lee Ermey, a retired United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant. television program.Mail Call was a television program that appeared on the History Channel and hosted by R. Older viewers might compare him to Sergeant Vincent Carter, a character in the Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

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His demeanor as host was similar to the character 'Gunnery Sergeant Hartman' portrayed by Ermey in the Stanley Kubrick film Full Metal Jacket, though this attitude was shown only towards his viewers and not the military special guests. At times, he would also have a bulldog - usually symbolic of Marines, especially drill instructors - on his show as well.Comic relief was provided as Ermey inflicted DI-style verbal abuse on his viewers or tests the effects of various weapons on watermelons and paint cans, as well as occasional appearances of 'Mini-Lee', an action figure styled in Ermey's likeness, often seen berating a luckless G.I. When not on location, Ermey broadcast from a set resembling a military outpost, including a tent, a Jeep, and various other pieces of military gear which changed throughout the series. During each episode, Ermey read and answered questions submitted by viewers regarding weapons and equipment used by all branches of the U.S. Most episodes were 30 minutes, but from 2007 through the show's end in 2009 some episodes were 60 minutes. Mail Call was a television program that appeared on the History Channel and hosted by R. It has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.4 (453 votes). Mail Call is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It's a comedy and documentary show with 111 episodes over 8 seasons. Lee Ermey has one or more episodes streaming with subscription on History Vault (Via Prime Video). television program.Mail Call featuring R.

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