Pensacola: Wings of Gold

Pensacola: Wings of Gold (1997-2000)

EndedScripted showDrama, Action, Adventure

James Brolin stars as Lt Col Bill Kelly, a war veteran and fearless pilot. The Marines are Kelly's whole life, but now he's questioning his choices. Kelly is angry that his elite task force, 'The Sea Dragons', has been disbanded due to government cutbacks, and he's reluctant to accept a fresh assignment - training another new group of Nugget fighter pilots.

Network
Scheduleevery Saturday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E22SOCEX: Final ExamsMay 20, 2000
S03E21BrothersMay 13, 2000
S03E20Casualties of WarMay 6, 2000
S03E19Return to GloryApr 29, 2000
S03E18Answered PrayersApr 22, 2000
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Pensacola: Wings of Gold premiere?

The series premiered on September 15, 1997.

Who was the lead actor in Pensacola: Wings of Gold?

The lead actor was James Brolin, who played the role of Lt. Col. Bill Kelly.

What was the setting of Pensacola: Wings of Gold?

The show was set at the Naval Air Station Pensacola, in Pensacola, Florida.

Which unit was Lt. Col. Bill Kelly a part of?

Lt. Col. Bill Kelly was part of the VMFA-214 Black Sheep, a fictional squadron.

Who was Kelly's superior officer?

Kelly's superior officer was Commander Willful "Willy" Camden, played by William O'Leary.

Who was Kelly's superior before Commander Camden took over?

Before Commander Camden, the role was played by Major Winslow "Winnie" Lifson, played by Rodney Rowland.

What kind of aircraft did the fictional squadron fly?

The fictional squadron VMFA-214 Black Sheep flew the F/A-18 Hornet.

Did Pensacola: Wings of Gold have any crossovers with other TV shows?

Yes, the show had a crossover episode with "JAG" in the episode "Boomerang Part 2".

Who played the character Kelly's love interest?

Kelly's love interest was played by Wendy Fowler, who played Teri.

Which actor played the role of Lt. Glenn Barton?

Lt. Glenn Barton was played by Michael Trucco.

How many episodes were there in the first season?

There were 21 episodes in the first season.

Cast

View all cast

Characters

View all characters

Also known as

  • Pensacola - A név kötelez (Hungary)

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Invasion
Running

Invasion

Earth is visited by an alien species that threatens humanity's existence. Events unfold in real time through the eyes of five ordinary people across the globe as they struggle to make sense of the chaos unraveling around them.

Skywatch
Upcoming

Skywatch

Skywatch tells the story of an outcast teen, who hacks into a ubiquitous drone delivery system to pull a prank on his school bully, he accidentally crashes a dangerous prototype – and finds himself entangled in a life-and-death conspiracy. Based on the short film by the same name.

Alien: Earth
Upcoming

Alien: Earth

When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat. As members of the crash recovery crew search for survivors among the wreckage of a mysterious crashed space vessel, they encounter mysterious predatory life forms more terrifying than they could have ever imagined. With this new threat unlocked, the search crew must fight for survival and what they choose to do with this discovery could change planet Earth as they know it.

Signs of a Psychopath
Running

Signs of a Psychopath

For every sadistic psychopath...there were signs. Charm. Narcissism. Lack of empathy. Impulsiveness. Manipulation. Deception. These traits and others are the telltale Signs of a Psychopath. This harrowing half-hour archive series revisits some of the most brutal killers in modern history, reviewing news footage and the words of the killers themselves to see which terrifying traits each killer exhibited. What are the signs...of evil?

GenreCrime
Jeopardy!
Running

Jeopardy!

Jeopardy! is a classic game show -- with a twist. The answers are given first, and the contestants supply the questions. Three contestants, including the previous show's champion, compete in six categories and in three rounds (with each round's "answers" being worth more prize money).