Whirlybirds (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Series · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1957, Whirlybirds is an action & adventure and drama series.

What it’s about. Whirlybirds is a syndicated American drama/adventure television series, which aired for 111 episodes — broadcast from February 4, 1957, through January 18, 1960. It was produced by Desilu Studios . The show centered around Chuck Martin (Kenneth Tobey) and Pete (P.T.) Moore (Craig Hill), owners of 'Whirlybirds, Inc', who flew their helicopter (N975B) between Longwood Field and anywhere where they could be of help to someone in trouble.

Who’s in it. Whirlybirds stars Kenneth Tobey as Chuck Martin, Sandra Spence as Janet Culver, Craig Hill as P.T. Moore and Nancy Hale as Helen Carter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Whirlybirds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whirlybirds page.

If you liked it. Fans of Whirlybirds tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Whirlybirds (1957)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Whirlybirds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Whirlybirds worth watching?
Whirlybirds holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Whirlybirds?
Whirlybirds stars Kenneth Tobey, Sandra Spence, Craig Hill, Nancy Hale and Lawrence Dobkin.
When was Whirlybirds released?
Whirlybirds was released in 1957.