Baa Baa Black Sheep (later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron) is a TV series that aired on NBC from 1976 until 1978. Its premise was based on the experiences of USMC aviator Pappy Boyington and his World War II "Black Sheep Squadron." The series was created and produced by Stephen J. Cannell. The opening credits read: "In World War II Marine Corps Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington commanded a squadron of fighter pilots. They were a collection of misfits and screwballs who became the terrors of the South Pacific. They were known as the Black Sheep." (PS: A rating hit ain't too much of a hassle eh?)
