The episode that I remember best involved a gorilla that was loose. I don't remember if it was a runaway from a traveling circus or zoo or carnival or what but as a child watching re-runs, I guess on Saturday morning at a friend's house, I remember that it really seemed real to me then! When the big net captured the gorilla and the chopper took off with it, I thought that was the coolest thing ever! I wish I could remember more of the episodes, but that was a lot of years ago. That little chopper sure seemed high-tech and interesting back then! I also would buy a copy of the TV series if it was available on DVD! TV Land... if you are listening, here is a show for you to promote!

I am totally a loyal fan of this particular TV series. Like one other person expressed on this website, I wish there was a DVD collection of every episode ever produced. As an aviation buff, I can appreciate the use of the two Bell helicopters used in the series. Any other series that followed including Chopper One and Airwolf came in second and third as far as I am concerned. One contributor noted that Craig Hill had moved to Spain to pursue his acting career. I had not known that and makes a lot of sense considering his roles he has undertaken since the demise of the Whirlybirds. Kenneth Tobey was a gifted actor and could play anything from drama to comedies. He is truly missed. I hope one to find a complete collection of this memorable series.

"The Whirlybirds" TV show got more guys interested in flying helicopters than any other show! The Bell 47 was used in the first episodes, to be followed by the Bell 47J later. Kenneth Tobey and Craig Hill were excellent in the roles of Chuck Martin and P.T. Moore. They would always use a copter to save lives, solve crimes, or take care of business. This is one series I would LOVE to see on DVD! An awful lot of pilots would buy them as fast as they could make them, if they were of good quality! It was so much fun to watch the boys get in and out of one scrape after another. You knew they weren't the real pilots, but it was fun and games anyway!

I enjoyed the show as a child. My parents and siblings sat around everyday looking forward to watching the show. I think this is something we miss out on today. I would very much like to see reruns of this program. I have wondered why it has not made it back to the reruns or TV Land or something. Sure would like to watch it again. I believe there are enough shows that reruns could be new again. This is one I would like to see again. I would like to know what happened to Craig Hill that played P. T. Morgan. I thought he was so handsome.