Series

Mail Call

★ 7.2(5)200230m8 seasons

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Release date: 2002-08-04
Runtime: 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 8
Episodes: 105
Network: History
Status: Ended

About Mail Call

Mail Call is a 2002 web series in the Documentary genre, starring R. Lee Ermey. It spans 8 seasons and 105 episodes, and originally aired on History. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mail Call in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Mail Call was a television program that appeared on the History Channel and hosted by R. Lee Ermey, a retired United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant,. The show debuted on August 4, 2002 as part of the 'Fighting Fridays' lineup. Most episodes were 30 minutes, but from 2007 through the show's end in 2009 some episodes were 60 minutes. During each episode, Ermey read and answered questions submitted by viewers regarding weapons and equipment used by all branches of the U.S. military now or in the past, as well as by other armed forces in history. Ermey often took his viewers on location to military training areas to film demonstrations. When not on location, Ermey broadcast from a set resembling a military outpost, including a tent, a Jeep, and various other pieces of military gear which changed throughout the series. At times, he would also have a bulldog - usually symbolic of Marines, especially drill instructors - on his show as well. Comic relief was provided as Ermey inflicted DI-style verbal abuse on his viewers or tests the effects of various weapons on watermelons and paint cans, as well as occasional appearances of "Mini-Lee", an action figure styled in Ermey's likeness, often seen berating a luckless G.I. Joe figurine. His demeanor as host was similar to the character "Gunnery Sergeant Hartman" portrayed by Ermey in the Stanley Kubrick film Full Metal Jacket, though this attitude was shown only towards his viewers and not the military special guests. Older viewers might compare him to Sergeant Vincent Carter, a character in the Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. television program.

Seasons (8)

Season 113 eps · 2002

Season 213 eps · 2002

Season 314 eps · 2003

Season 413 eps · 2004

Season 512 eps · 2004

Season 612 eps · 2005

Season 717 eps · 2005

Season 811 eps · 2007

Cast

R. Lee Ermey

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mail Call in United Kingdom?+

Mail Call is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Mail Call on Netflix?+

Mail Call is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How many seasons of Mail Call are there?+

Mail Call has 8 seasons and 105 episodes in total.

Who stars in Mail Call?+

Mail Call stars R. Lee Ermey.

When did Mail Call come out?+

Mail Call is a 2002 web series.

What genre is Mail Call?+

Mail Call is Documentary series.