Boyington discovers he's been brainwashed and sent on a secret mission by the Japanese. [13], The phrase "yes sir, yes sir, three bags full sir" has been used to describe any obsequious or craven subordinate. Different story: check out the classic Mother Goose nursery rhyme with the same title, Baa Baa Black Sheep (1901). Read more. View All Available Formats & Editions. An Army general begins operating his "flying fortress" bombers out of Vella la Cava. yes sir, yes sir, three bags full. That cries in the lane. Played by, First Lieutenant Jerome "Jerry" Bragg (Pilot) (1976–1978). Pappy also brings a new pilot into the squadron whom Gutterman says is considered a jinx. Tomio Harachi (Pilot) (1976–1978). A sheep has plenty of wool to share with her friend, an avid knitter show showers her community with cozy gifts. and later purchased by collectors. One of the squadron's real-life members, Paul "Moon" Mullen, adapted "The Whiffenpoof Song" for the squadron's use. Dottie Dixon (Head Nurse) (1977–78). Yes sir, yes sir Three bags full. Played by, This page was last edited on 11 April 2021, at 23:07. 2 (DVD, 2007, 3-Disc Set) 4.9 out of 5 stars (38) Total Ratings 38, Baa Baa Black Sheep: The True Story of the "Bad Boy" Hero of the Pacific Theatre and His Famous Black Sheep Squadron. 13 people found this helpful Overall 4 out of 5 stars. Played by, First Lieutenant Donald "Don" French (Pilot) (1976–1978). The name of the island where the real-life Black Sheep were stationed was Vella Lavella in the Solomon Islands of the southern Pacific, known as The Slot; this was changed to Vella la Cava in the series. (He was 30 when he took command of VMF-214, but in the series pilot, he is stated to be 35.) (First episode with Larroquette, Manetti, and MacKay in the opening credits.). The Grumman J2F Duck float biplane belonged to stunt pilot Frank Tallman and his Tallmantz Aviation museum in Santa Ana, California. Rudyard Kipling used the rhyme as the title of a semi-autobiographical short story he wrote in 1888. Played by, Lt. Caroline Holden (Nurse) (1977). Yes sir, yes sir - three bags full: One for the master, one for the dame, And one for the little boy that lives down the lane. Played by, First Lieutenant/Captain Lawrence "Larry" Casey (Pilot/Executive Officer) (1976–1978). Simon Oakland was perfect in the role of Brigadier General Thomas Moore. Played by, Lt. Samantha "Sam" Greene (Nurse) (1977–78). Susan Ames (1977–78). Many scenes showing repairs on the aircraft were filmed during actual preventative maintenance. After their runway is damaged by rain and Japanese bombing runs, the squadron has to trick a Navy, Boyle gets shot down and comes under the protection of a, Major Gregory/Greg "Pappy" Boyington (Pilot/Commanding Officer VMF-214) (1976–1978). [1], The rhyme is a single stanza in trochaic metre, which is common in nursery rhymes and relatively easy for younger children to master. The opening credits read: "In World War II, Marine Corps Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington commanded a squadron of fighter pilots. At the School Council Baa, Baa, Black Sheep was elected to a very high position among the Kipling Stories "because it shows how mean they were to a boy and he did n't need it." As with many nursery rhymes, attempts have been made to find origins and meanings for the rhyme, most of which have no corroborating evidence. Played by, First Lieutenant Robert A. Yes old mate i have Micklin instigates a bar clearing brawl to keep from being promoted to. $19.95 New. None for the little boy Japanese attacks on Vella la Cava cause the death of Hutch and damage enough equipment to ground the Black Sheep. It's an all-out battle of the sexes when the Women's Air Service Patrol (WASPs) take up residence on Vella la Cava, and their leader bans fraternizing with the Black Sheep pilots. Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer. And one for the dame, A famous actor joins the squadron, but the Black Sheep start to resent the media attention piled on him. After Pappy is accidentally shot down by Wiley and parachutes to a Japanese-occupied island, he is rescued by an Australian Navy man who has been hiding there for two months. In Germany, ZYX Music GmbH released the entire series on DVD. Baa Baa Black Sheep Interesting story but it was poorly written. [8] This explanation was advanced during debates over political correctness and the use and reform of nursery rhymes in the 1980s, but has no supporting historical evidence. Boyington tries to come up with an alternative to a plan for a secret mission that's sure to be suicide. Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2020. Two of the squadron pilots fall for the same nurse, who happens to be from Bragg's home town. While in temporary command, Lard uses his powers to cut the supply lines to the Black Sheep, in order to have their unit shut down for no combat activity, but Boyington finds a way around that and all the Black Sheep are on leave. Like Twinkle-Twinkle Little Star or the Alphabet song, the English version of “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep” has its origin in an old French song from 1761 “Ah, vous dirai-je, maman!” by Louis Le Maire, sharing the same tune.. Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full One for the master, one for the dame And one for the little boy who lives down the lane Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool? Baa Baa Black Sheep: The True Story of the "Bad Boy" Hero of the Pacific Theatre and His Famous Black Sheep Squadron Mass Market Paperback – January 1, 1977 by Gregory Pappy Boyington (Author) 4.6 out of 5 stars 553 ratings. Played by, Doc Roberts/Sgt. Baa Baa Black Sheep was a good show that had an unfortunate problem with timeslots. Yes sir, yes sir - three bags full. Pappy often intercedes in altercations of the pilots at the base, but everyone seems to pull together when they are assigned missions in the air. $13.99 New. With Max Harris, Eileen McCallum, Douglas Alexander, Aziz Bhatti. [9] Rather than being negative, the wool of black sheep may have been prized as it could be made into dark cloth without dyeing.[8]. Played by, Lt. Cmdr. Arriving at the same time, a new nurse causes tension when it's revealed she is General Moore's daughter. Have you any wool? None for the master, none for the dame, and none for the little boy who lives down the lane. To this Swedish text a melody was written by Alice Tegnér and published in the songbook Sjung med oss, Mamma! The real-life Boyington had 14 kills in 32 days during his first tour of duty with VMF-214, and finished with 28 confirmed victories. At an aviation history symposium in 2002, members of the real VMF-214 were asked about the authenticity of the TV series. The combat missions took place around the Japanese military base in Rabaul during Boyington's September 1943 to January 1944 tour of duty. And one for the little boy [15] In 1951, together with "In the Mood", "Baa Baa Black Sheep" was the first song ever to be digitally saved and played on a computer. 5.0 out of 5 stars Great series for wingheads. The words have not changed very much in two-and-a-half centuries. All in all, Baa Baa Black Sheep is a spectacular must-have for your DVD collection. Baa Baa Black Sheep: Volume 1 - The First Adventures Of The Black Sheep Squadron (DVD, 2005, 2-Disc Set) 4.8 out of 5 stars (45) Total Ratings 45, 100% agree - Entertaining. [10], In 2014, there was reportedly a similar controversy in the Australian state of Victoria. The illustrations cater to the emotions of each animal, and the language has a beautiful simplicity in its inflection. Have you any wool? Other flying scenes pioneered the technique of mounting cameras on helmets worn by pilots, thus providing a pilot's-eye view never before seen in films featuring single-seat aircraft. With the squadron about to be split up and reassigned, Pappy has to come up with a plan that will force command to keep them together. Played by, First Lieutenant Thomas Joseph "T.J." Wiley (Pilot) (1976–1978). [7] The name Black Sheep Squadron was used for the Marine Attack Squadron 214 of the United States Marine Corps from 1942 and the title Baa Baa Black Sheep was used for a book by its leader Colonel Gregory "Pappy" Boyington and for a TV series (later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron) that aired on NBC from 1976 until 1978. Played by, Master Gunnery Sergeant/Warrant Officer/Captain Andrew "Andy" Micklin (Chief Mechanic) (1977–1978). In the final seven episodes, the character list was revamped, dropping some squadron pilots, adding a 16-year-old pilot and four nurses. Ishima/Japanese Officer (1976–1978). The Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California provided an adequate substitute backdrop for flying scenes. Yes, sir, yes, sir, Who lives down the lane. Baa, Baa, Black Sheep By Mother Goose About this Poet Mother Goose is often cited as the author of hundreds of children’s stories that have been passed down through oral tradition and published over centuries. The words and melody were first published together by A. H. Rosewig in (Illustrated National) Nursery Songs and Games, published in Philadelphia in 1879.[5]. One for my dame, The text was translated to Swedish by August Strindberg for Barnen i skogen (1872), a Swedish edition of Babes in the Wood. Report abuse. Favorite Add to Baa Baa Black Sheep - Vintage Dictionary Art Print - Shabby Chic - Book Page Print No. The squadron learns that Harachi survived being shot down by Wiley and is gunning for Boyington, just as Pappy is feuding with Micklin over the condition of his plane. Check out the truth (and myths) behind the origins of Ring Around The Rosie for another story about how historical context and modern interpretation can get twisted around. "Baa Baa Black Sheep" (also known as "Black Sheep Squadron") was a WW2 period military television series. With the Japanese air fleet now including modified Zeroes, Pappy and Casey do some dealing to try and secure armor-piercing ammo. Tora! [1] Katherine Elwes Thomas in The Real Personages of Mother Goose (1930) suggested the rhyme referred to resentment at the heavy taxation on wool. Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full S-s-slithery snake, slithering along All day long you sing your s-s-song An officer visits to re-qualify the squadron for combat duty, but his "by the book" testing standards are far different from the Black Sheep's combat experience. However, ‘Baa, Baa, Black Sheep’ isn’t the only example of a nursery rhyme that carries hidden meaning and history. [12] Commentators have asserted that these controversies have been exaggerated or distorted by some elements of the press as part of a more general campaign against political correctness. $6.45 Used. Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool? Baa, Baa, black sheep, have you any wool? Boyington, just recovered from malaria, gets no volunteers for a dangerous mission after Doc Lindsay tells the Black Sheep to ground Pappy or he'll send him stateside. The words have not changed very much in two-and-a-half centuries. Baa Baa Black Sheep (later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron) is an American television … A 2001 History Channel documentary, History Undercover: The True Story of the Black Sheep Squadron, depicted some of these differences in greater detail.[9]. Most disappointing though was the narration which bordered on annoying. Played by, Sergeant John David "Hutch" Hutchinson (Chief/Assistant Chief Mechanic) (1976–1977). Played by, Second Lieutenant Robert "Bob" Anderson (Pilot) (1976–1978). 5 out of 5 stars (30) $ 3.00. Title: Baa Baa Black Sheep Author/Illustrator: Iza Tripani Genre: Nursery Rhyme Theme: Friendliness, sharing Opening Line: “Baa baa black sheep have you any wool?” Brief Summary: Baa Baa Black Sheep is a classic tale, told and illustrated by Iza Trapani. $7.99. Played by, Lt. Ted Carter (Pilot) (1976–77). The day of the show's debut, The Washington Post called Baa Baa Black Sheep a "war-is-swell series [aimed] at anyone who remembers World War II as a rousing, blowzy, fraternity turkey-shoot."[4]. [10][11], On June 13, 2017, Universal Pictures re-released season 1 in a full season set. Boyington, who was a technical adviser for the series, commented that the show was "fiction based on reality" and that no regular character in the series except for himself actually existed. Although in his book of the same name, there is a General "Nuts" Moore who has similar characteristics to General Moore in the series. Pappy visits Col. Lard in Espritos Marcos, and learns that Lard plans to remove the Black Sheep from combat duty due to excessive rules violations. Baa Baa Black Sheep (later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron) is an American television series that aired on NBC from September 23, 1976, until April 6, 1978. It was part period military drama, part comedy. Baa, Baa, Black Sheep by Rudyard Kipling. A compass malfunction causes Pappy, Boyle and Anderson to parachute to an unknown island, where they find a Catholic orphanage coexisting with Japanese occupiers. vous dirai-je, maman. Boyington has to fight an attempt to have him transferred from combat duty when word gets out that a top Japanese pilot who hunts enemy aces has targeted him. Available instantly. One for a beard, and one for a wig and one for a tea cozy for a pig. Baa, baa, black sheep Have you any wool? [citation needed] Because of reflections from the Plexiglas canopies, many close-ups were shot with the canopies removed. "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep" is an English nursery rhyme, the earliest printed version of which dates from around 1744. When a nun tells Pappy where they are, he realizes the island is targeted for a U.S. invasion in 36 hours. Jan 8, 2021 - Explore Diana Stephens's board "Baa Baa Black Sheep....", followed by 869 people on Pinterest. Pappy finds out the nurse he's falling for is still married, albeit to a soldier who has been listed as missing for over a year. [7] Retired Colonel Henry A. McCartney said the list of errors was too long to repeat. They also released volume 1 on DVD in the UK. [citation needed] "Japanese" aircraft used in the series were actually North American T-6 Texan World War 2 trainer planes, which had been modified to resemble Japanese planes for the film Tora! The same was done for the Rear Area Allied Command island of "Espiritu Santo" (Espritos Marcos). [original research?] Listen to ChuChu TV on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2R4e4L1Global English Version - https://bit.ly/3fhFoPi"Baa Baa Black Sheep" nursery rhyme. vous dirai-je, maman. Baa, baa, bare sheep, have you any wool? [1], A controversy emerged over changing the language of "Baa Baa Black Sheep" in Britain from 1986, because, it was alleged in the popular press, it was seen as racially dubious. They were known as the Black Sheep. "Bob/Bobby" Boyle (Pilot) (1976–1978). Baa, Baa, black sheep, have you any wool? One for the mammy , One for the daddy and one for the little baby Who lives down the lane. Boyington himself referred to the series as "... inaccuracies, hogwash, and Hollywood hokum,"[8] although he did serve as technical advisor on the show, and had cameo appearances in three episodes. Helpful. Baa Baa Black Sheep: Season One (DVD, 2017, 5-Disc Set) 5 out of 5 stars (37) Total Ratings 37, [1], In the next surviving printing, in Mother Goose's Melody (c. 1765), the rhyme remained the same, except the last lines, which were given as, "But none for the little boy who cries in the lane". Its original premise was based on the experiences of United States Marine Corps aviator Greg Boyington and his World War II "Black Sheep Squadron". As the squadron deals with a stubborn new head mechanic, Gutterman cracks after being shot down by Japanese ace Tomio Harachi, Pappy's nemesis. Baa Baa Black Sheep: Vol. Played by, Lt. Nancy Gilmore (Nurse) (1977–78). Performance 2 out of 5 stars. [4], The rhyme is usually sung to a variant of the 1761 French melody Ah! The rhyme was first printed in Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book, the oldest surviving collection of English language nursery rhymes, published c. 1744 with the lyrics very similar to those still used today: Bah, Bah, a black Sheep, Three bags full; Hoping to gain favor with the court martial board in an upcoming hearing, Pappy makes plans to attack a seemingly impregnable Japanese radar base. Paperback. A top scoring Army Air Forces pilot is temporarily assigned to the squadron and causes friction with his efforts to increase his number of kills. French gets reckless in the pursuit of his fifth kill, after his father, a newspaper publisher, sends a reporting team to cover his son becoming an ace. Played by, First Commando/Capt. Yes sir, yes sir Three bags full One for the master One for the dame And one for the little boy Who lives down the lane Baa, baa, black sheep Have you any wool? The Vought F4U and FG-1 Corsair fighter planes [6] were leased to Universal Studios by private owners. Pappy likes to drink and fight a lot when not flying missions. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Baa_Baa_Black_Sheep_(TV_series)&oldid=1017290170, Television series by Universal Television, Television series by Stephen J. Cannell Productions, Television shows about the United States Marine Corps, Television series created by Stephen J. Cannell, Pages using infobox television with editor parameter, Pages using infobox television with unknown empty parameters, All articles that may contain original research, Articles that may contain original research from May 2010, Articles with unsourced statements from May 2010, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Retired Marine Corps Major Greg Boyington is working with the. Also in the book is Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Smoak, on whom Colonel Lard is based. In the documentary film Pappy Boyington Field, Robert Conrad shares personal insight about Pappy from their time together during the television series. Played by, Imperial Japanese Navy Capt. With the military supply chains in crisis, the squadron turns to a shady sergeant who deals in black market goods. Audible Audiobook $0.00 $ 0. One for the master, Recent versions tend to take the following form: Baa, baa, black sheep, Tora! ", Major Greg "Pappy" Boyington is the commanding officer of VMF-214, a Marine squadron of "misfit" fighter pilots based on the Solomon Islands campaign and Bougainville campaign from 1943 to 1945 during World War II. Played by Jake Mitchell in the two-hour pilot, and by, Second Lieutenant Jeb Pruitt (Pilot) (1978). Played by, Lt. Ellie Kovaks (Nurse) (1978). Filming of airfield scenes was primarily done at the now-closed Indian Dunes Airport in Valencia, California.[5]. It is sung to a variant of the 1761 French melody Ah! Free with Audible trial. Miragochi (1977). Baa, Baa, brown sheep, have you any wool? 4.6 out of 5 stars 528. Played by, Lt. Alma Peterson/Pretty Nurse/Lt. 6 people found this helpful. [11] Two private nurseries in Oxfordshire in 2006 altered the song to "Baa Baa Rainbow Sheep", with black being replaced with a variety of other adjectives, like "happy, sad, hopping" and "pink". See more ideas about sheep, baa baa black sheep, sheep and lamb. It is sung to a variant of the 1761 French melody Ah! vous dirai-je, maman, which is also used for "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and the "Alphabet song". Ship This Item — Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store [14], The rhyme has often been raised in literature and popular culture. They were a collection of misfits and screwballs who became the terrors of the South Pacific. $7.99. Directed by Mike Newell. His count climbs into the mid-20s as the series progresses. NOOK Book. Some air-battle scenes were actually short clips from the 1969 film Battle of Britain, and German markings on the planes can clearly be seen. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and … A Japanese commando force invades the island where the 214 is stationed in an attempt to capture. 00 $20.99 $20.99. [7] This has particularly been taken to refer to the medieval English "Great" or "Old Custom" wool tax of 1275, which survived until the fifteenth century [1] More recently the rhyme has been connected to the slave trade, particularly in the southern United States. Three bags full, There is an actual island called Vella Lavella in the New Georgia Group of the Solomon Islands, but in the initial episode "Flying Misfits," Vella la Cava was represented on an aviation sectional chart by the real Kolombangara Island. He owns a Bull Terrier named "Meatball" — which he claims belongs to General Moore to get the dog on the base against regulations in Flying Misfits, but General Moore says he "wouldn't own an ugly mutt like that.". (1892), where the black sheep is now a white lamb: Bä, bä, vita lamm,[6] one of the most popular Swedish children's songs. Verified Purchase. "Baa Baa, Black Sheep" is the title of a semi-autobiographical short story by Rudyard Kipling, published in 1888.. As Japanese commandos attack Vella La Cava, the Black Sheep scramble to fend off approaching naval forces, leaving Colonel Lard, the mechanics and the nurses to defend the Marine base. Pappy decides to fly the mission anyway, with four strangers. Black Sheep Squadron (TV Series 1976–1978) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep" is an English nursery rhyme, the earliest printed version of which dates from around 1744. A Marine colonel rubs Pappy the wrong way when he lands his paratroopers on Vella la Cava and announces he's taking charge of the squadron's next mission. Gladys Hope (Head Nurse) (1977). To get back into Pappy's good graces, the Black Sheep decide to fly with Pappy, but the mission doesn't go as planned. Played by, Col. Tokura/Lt. The TV show's squadron is based on the fictional island of Vella la Cava. The squadron has many successful combat missions using their Vought F4U Corsair planes against the experienced Japanese pilots using their Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter planes. Played by, Maj. Red Buell (Pilot, Former Commanding Officer, VMF-214) (1976–77). Played by, Captain James "Jim" Gutterman (Pilot/Executive Officer) (1976–1977). Baa Baa Black Sheep: Volume 1 - The First Adventures Of The Black Sheep Squadron (DVD, 2005, 2-Disc Set) 4.8 out of 5 stars (45) Total Ratings 45, 100% agree - Entertaining. [2][3] The Roud Folk Song Index, which catalogues folk songs and their variations by number, classifies the song as 4439 and variations have been collected across Great Britain and North America. An American pilot believed shot down is found floating on a raft, but exhibits strange behavior. It is attested from 1910, and originally was common in the British Royal Navy. No sir, no sir, no bags full. An English speaking Japanese pilot is shot down and captured, but then bonds with the men of the squadron. Two for my master, On December 7, 2015, it was announced that Shout! Produced by Stephen J. Cannell, the producer of Rockford Files and many good series and starring the great Robert Conrad in his best role since James T. West on The Wild Wild West, the show premiered in the Bicentennial year of 1976. Meanwhile, an efficiency expert has an eye-opening experience when he covers the 214 to figure out what makes them the most successful squadron in the South Pacific. After bad weather keeps the replacements from flying in, the mission is scrubbed. He constantly refuses to have the 214 provide fighter cover, but Pappy insists after receiving orders from General Moore to do so. Under Boyington's command VMF-214 flew out of Barakoma Airfield on Vella Lavella during the Solomon Islands campaign. [10] A similar controversy emerged in 1999 when reservations about the rhyme were submitted to Birmingham City Council by a working group on racism in children's resources, which were never approved or implemented. The series premise was very loosely based on a portion of the real-life military career of Gregory Boyington, known as "Pappy" due to his "advanced" age compared to the younger pilots under his command. Pappy was an ace pre-World War II combat pilot and has the most air victories, or "kills", of any pilot in the squadron. Baa Baa Black Sheep 368. by Gregory Boyington, Pappy Boyington (Joint Author) Paperback (Mass Market Paperback - Reissue) $ 7.99. Lard has almost the same animosity for Major Boyington in the TV series as Smoak does in the book. A recently injured Pappy falls for a new nurse who seems to be avoiding his advances. In the pilot episode, Boyington has six kills from his combat tour in China before World War II with the Flying Tigers. [16], "Racial connotations over black sheep prompts changes to Baa Baa Black Sheep at Victorian kindergartens", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Baa,_Baa,_Black_Sheep&oldid=1016041026, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Wikipedia articles with multiple identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 5 April 2021, at 02:21. Factory had acquired the rights to the series in Region 1 and would release the final season on DVD on May 17, 2016. Played by, Third Commando/Ensign Kira (1977). Dutch Savage (1976–78). Played by, Colonel Thomas A. Lard (Executive Officer, Espritos Marcos) (1976–1978). Meanwhile, Gutterman has serious doubts about his ability to command with Pappy gone, prompting a visit from General Moore. A faithful adaptation of Kipling's riveting autobiographical short story, detailing a painful period of his life between the ages of 6 and 11, under the care of foster parents in … [12], "Black Sheep Squadron" redirects here. Robert Conrad Stars in a Complete 'Season 1' DVD Set! HandeMan. Played by, Stan Richards/Mechanic/Radio Operator (1977–78). Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool? Nursery Rhyme Baa Baa Black Sheep Instant Download Print, Nursery Room, Grandparents Gift, Children's Songs Poster, Baby Nursery Rhyme Decor GoodVibesDigital. A new pilot from a politically powerful family claims he was ordered by Boyington into a ground attack that accidentally strafed US Marines, forcing Pappy to face a court-martial. Universal Pictures has released the complete first season on DVD in Region 1 in 2 volume sets. When Pappy returns, he finds Major Red Buell, the man from whom he stole the Corsairs, taking charge of a new squadron on Vella la Cava. Played by, Brigadier General/Major General Thomas Moore (Commanding Officer, Esprito Marcos) (1976–1978). 'The Final Season' is Confirmed for DVD!!! For the USMC squadron called the Blacksheep, see, Bates, Tom, "Black Sheep of the South Pacific,", "2001 History Channel documentary on the differences between the TV show and the real VMF-214". The series was created and produced by Stephen J. Cannell. Baa Baa Black Sheep -Preschool -Kindergarten- Homeschool - Teacher - School -Tracing, Addition, Sequencing, Patterns, and many more TheSlowDownMom 5 out of 5 stars (1) $ 5.00. Robert Conrad was perfect in the role of Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington. [citation needed] Tallman provided or arranged for most of the aircraft used in the series. Although the title Baa Baa Black Sheep comes from a nursery rhyme, the song heard at the beginning of the opening credits is actually the chorus to The Whiffenpoof Song, written in 1909 as a homage to Rudyard Kipling's poem Gentlemen-Rankers. A talented new pilot joins the squadron, but there are serious doubts about his age.