History Channel - Mail Call

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There is a new program (at least, it's new to me) on the History Channel. "Mail Call", hosted by R. Lee Ermey, "inactive" USMC GySgt and current actor, answers questions from viewers on military and martial subjects. The other night they had a short history of the Colt .45 ACP Semi-automatic pistol in US military service. Ermey often falls back into his Marine Corps days personna in hosting this program but provides some interesting, if short, visual essays on many varied topics. I recommend that people here check it out if you have not already done so.
 
Gunny doesn't act. He just plays himself so convincingly - and gets paid to on top of that.
 
I figure if you leave the Marine Corps due to Vietnam war wounds like Mr. Ermey did, you can be as flamboyant as you want. :D

"Mail Call" is entertaining and informative, and he's just gotten better at hosting the show from episode to episode.

Also worth checking out is "Conquest," a show that runs right after "Mail Call" now. The last episode of it I saw had lots of neat info about the history of archery.
 
I like Mail Call, but they should restrict the use of big words or complcated logic, there might be some Marines watching. It would not be a good idea to make them more confused than they already are.:neener:
 
Mail Call is a GREAT show and I try not to miss it.... Although I worry about his infatuation with watermelons... :D

Also caught the last 15 min. of conquest last night... Made me laugh...
 
The show on driving a tank was a hoot.

After a short lesson, he took control and drove an M3 through the obstacle course, ran all over the place, and left the course in shambles.

He got out, strutted around and dead-panned, "I handled that pretty well, don't you think?" :D

Gotta love the guy.
 
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HIs character in the movie 'Saving Silverman' is gay, but I don't think Ermey is...not that I know way or the other really.

- Gabe
 
R. Lee is a lot smarter than he lets on

I've had the pleasure of working with him on a couple of promotional events and public appearances in our neck of the woods, including one about two weeks after 9/11.

At that one he made a short speech to a couple of hundred people about what had happened and what he thought was going to happen next and there wasn't a dry eye or fallen heart in the house.

He is absolutely what he appears to be and a little bit more. He is a lot smarter than his genuine "Gunny" character ever lets on. A very savvy business guy that has parlayed his FMJ character into a career for himself.

Catch how the active duty Marines on the mortar show or the grenade episode treat him. Lot's of respect is given the man. I've seen field grade Marine officers automatically go into a full brace when he walked in the room. (He does make you want to check and be sure all your pockets are buttoned and your shoes are shined when you see him.)

He was also nice enough to autograph one of his "motivational figures" ("Don't you ever call it a doll or action figure you maggot") for my son in the Army.

He's a good man and its a fun show that mixes some interesting history with letting civilians in on how good some of our military hardware really is.

Oh, and the man can drink prodigious amounts of alcohol when he goes out on the town. He's for real.

Don P.
 
What are his views on the 2nd? If he is pro RKBA do you think he would make a good replacement for Heston?
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My mother is 87 years old and the poor lady lives with me. Each Monday she asks if that Marine is on tonight and the two of us watch it. She wouldn't miss a program. I think that she likes hearing him sound off, make fun of himself and the history he gives. Wonderful program and I hope the History Channel keep it on.
 
R. Lee Ermey is the funniest, yet coolest people on tv or in movies today. I really love Mail Call, and am glad that it is on tv. The History Channel is one of the few channels that I still watch regularly
 
LISTEN UP MAGGOTS!

You're too slow! YOU'RE TOO SLOW! Better change that channel right now to The History Channel and catch some R. Lee. ANY QUESTIONS? :D
 
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