F Troop -

“F Troop” is a classic American sitcom that aired from 1965 to 1967. The show is a comedic take on the post-Civil War era and is set at Fort Courage, a remote and dysfunctional U.S. Army outpost in the wild west. The premise revolves around the misadventures of the soldiers stationed at Fort Courage, who often find themselves in comical and absurd situations. The series satirizes various western and military stereotypes while delivering slapstick humor.

Main Characters:

Captain Wilton Parmenter (Ken Berry): The well-intentioned but naive and bumbling leader of Fort Courage. He often gets caught up in the antics of his subordinates.
Sergeant Morgan O’Rourke (Forrest Tucker): The crafty and opportunistic trader who operates out of Fort Courage, always looking for ways to make money, even if it means bending the rules.
Corporal Randolph Agarn (Larry Storch): O’Rourke’s loyal and equally scheming right-hand man, who often comes up with elaborate, yet often flawed, plans.
Wrangler Jane Angelica Thrift (Melody Patterson): The independent and tough-as-nails post laundress who has a soft spot for Captain Parmenter.

Themes:

The primary theme of “F Troop” is comedy, with a focus on slapstick humor and parodying western and military clichés. The show humorously explores the misadventures and misunderstandings that arise from the characters’ antics. It often uses satire to comment on the absurdities of both the Old West and the military.

Rating:

3/5 – “F Troop” received mixed critical reviews during its original run. While some critics appreciated its irreverent humor and satire of western tropes, others found it to be formulaic and lacking depth. The show has since gained a cult following for its nostalgic and lighthearted approach to comedy.