Mail Call facts for kids
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| Starring | R. Lee Ermey |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Executive producer(s) | Robert Kirk & Rob Lihani |
| Running time | 30 to 60 minutes |
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| Original network | History |
| Original release | August 4, 2002 – 2009 |
Mail Call was a popular TV show that aired on the History Channel. It was hosted by R. Lee Ermey, a retired staff sergeant from the United States Marine Corps. The show first started on August 4, 2002. Most episodes were 30 minutes long. Later, from 2007 until the show ended in 2009, some episodes were 60 minutes.
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What Was Mail Call About?
In each episode, R. Lee Ermey would read questions from viewers. These questions were about military topics. They covered weapons, equipment, traditions, and special words used by the U.S. military. He also answered questions about other armies from history.
Ermey often went to real military training areas. There, he would film demonstrations. He also talked to experts to get the best answers. When he wasn't on location, he filmed from a set. This set looked like a military outpost. It had a tent, a Jeep, and other military gear. Sometimes, a bulldog would even appear on the show. Bulldogs are a symbol often linked to the Marines.
Fun and Humor in the Show
R. Lee Ermey often added humor to the show. He would playfully tease viewers, like a drill instructor. He also tested how weapons affected different objects. His favorite target was watermelons, which he called his "sworn enemy."
Another funny part of the show was "Mini-Lee." This was an action figure made to look like Ermey. Mini-Lee would often pretend to scold a G.I. Joe figure. Ermey's style on the show was similar to a character he played in the movie Full Metal Jacket.
Where to Watch Mail Call
Mail Call was released on DVD. You could find selected episodes from the first seven seasons. There was also a funny blooper video called Mail Call: S.N.A.F.U. Even today, you can still watch reruns of the show on the Military History Channel.
Why Is It Called Mail Call?
The show's name, Mail Call, comes from a real military tradition. In the military, "mail call" is when soldiers gather together. A person then calls out each soldier's name to give them their mail. This is how the TV show got its unique name.
