TOUR OF DUTY Cast Then and Now ( 1987 VS 2022) - How They Changed & Who Died

TOUR OF DUTY Cast Then and Now ( 1987 VS 2022) - How They Changed & Who Died
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Tour of Duty is an American military drama television series based on events in the Vietnam War, broadcast on CBS. The series ran for three seasons, from September 24, 1987, to April 28, 1990, for a total of 58 one-hour episodes. The show was created by Steve Duncan and L. Travis Clark and produced by Zev Braun.
The show follows an American infantry platoon on a tour of duty during the Vietnam War. It was the first television series to regularly show Americans in combat in South Vietnam and was one of several similarly themed series to be produced in the wake of the acclaimed Oliver Stone film Platoon (1986).
The series won an Emmy Award in 1988 for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Series, and it was nominated again in 1989 and 1990
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[@robertcompton5232]

Proud but sad son of a Vietnam Vet. This show still means a lot to me. The actors truly did justice to a generation of Americans that did not receive the loyalty that they deserved at home

[@recon3141]

Loved this show when I was a kid. Little did I know back then, I would join the Army and became a RANGER!

[@annetteathanasatos1229]

Tour of Duty, best tv series. Acting was superb, story lines were played so realistic. Thank you for making such a great show, and for all the actors on the series. May every man and woman who served in Viet Nam, thank you for your service, and the brave soldiers who lost their life, rest in peace and thank you for your brave service.

[@Chriskros1984]

No swearing and no drug use ? Realistic?

[@robertwiebler7470]

I found this series by accident on Heroes and Icons TV. My son & myself watch it every Saturday evening. Thank you actors, actresses and producers for such a great series.

[@White_Tiger2169]

One of my favorite shows of all time. Ruiz was my favorite character

[@johnsieverssr8288]

Me too.

[@handellamp]

Am watching Tour of Duty again over 30 years later its still keeps me on edge. This show was so well written and acted, still don't understand why it was cancelled so abruptly. It just goes to show intelligent television doesn't stand a chance against sitcoms!

[@charleslennonbaker]

'Nam fatigue. After Platoon and the less-mentioned but not-forgotten (and, in my opinion, better movie) Hamburger Hill 'Nam movies, the networks took up the baton dropped by the studios to grab the audience's attention. Mostly, these productions were 'true' to the source material, but ultimately, the dramas were not conducive to the network's weekly formats [schedules] they were placed in. Audiences wanted more humor, not dramatize reality. On top of that, the productions were costly to make. Several actors (silently) took pay cuts in both ToD and China Beach so the shows could go on. That said, there were current conflicts the US military was fighting that took away the focus of a 'war' that was concluded some twelve years earlier. As more audiences became familiar with the war, old questions started to be asked again by a new generation. Why were we there? What happened in the Phoenix Program? Was the Mia Li Massacre a one-off? Why was addiction so extreme? And the elephant in the room, the MIA/POW conflict. Something to this day has not been resolved. As far as the corporate heads were concerned, 'they' and 'we' finally appreciated the veteran's service and recognized their sacrifices, so enough was enough. Now, it's time to move on. Thankfully, this show and others like it helped ensure that veterans returning home would not be disrespected again by the populace. This continues to this day. I'm a US Army disabled veteran [Combat Medical Specialist]. My father was a career [23 years] US Army Korea and 'Nam veteran. Both my brothers and my little sister are US Army veterans. Our father never EVER talked about combat, but he did speak about the dismissive nature shown to him and other vets returning home from being overseas. Especially for people of color like my family. He never watched war movies or TV shows. Every now and then, he would watch a scene or two when I had a question about specific topics about the military. But that was it. This show and Hamburger Hill were my encyclopedias for learning about the war and the internal conflicts that can (and do) occur within the service at the platoon and company levels. It was eye-opening and a gift when it was my turn to lead. Doc B 1ID HHC 1-16 Inf MECH Medi Plt Evac Section "Iron Rangers"

[@Cheerfultoday]

Thank you for your very astute observations and conclusions. You reminded me of my father, who fought in Europe in WWII. He never spoke of his battle experiences, either. The difference was that he would watch the old documentary tv series that focused on both world wars, such as “The Twentieth Century.” Also, the show “Combat” was one he admired because he believed it was the show that portrayed the war the most realistically. I remember him telling us kids to look for him and Grandaddy, who fought in World War I, in the documentary shows. That held our interest in the shows. Although my father was successful with his life choices, I believe he always had lingering bouts of depression that were caused during his time in the war. He rarely showed this outwardly.

[@bertram_oredrock]

The best show portraying an unpopular war and the brave men and women who fought or provided support. The writers, actors and producers were at their best while putting these episodes together. I thoroughly enjoyed each show. The great Carl Weathers recently passed away. May he rest peacefully in God's Kingdom.

[@LooseBooty-ik5cs]

Kim Delaney still beautiful!

[@drlca6601]

RIP Kevin Conroy... you were such an indelible presence in both you acting and voicing, and I will never forget you. Thank you.

[@EvilElecBlanket]

I found this show on Crackle two days before he passed (RIP.) I was shocked when I saw him in the credits. Even though I watched it as a kid growing up, I never realized he was the Captain. The show still holds up great, but boy do I miss "Paint it Black" being the theme song.

[@allthingsconsidered3170]

Love this show. Best show ever raised my kids on it . Been a fan since it came out in 87 I was kid. Still watch it to this day

[@steveleslie2170]

I wish they could have stretched it out for a few more seasons...

[@sveneriksson4405]

Me to

[@gunner678]

Me too, I'm watching now. Every year or so I give it an airing. I'm ex military and this is one of the rare military shows I find watchable.

[@DarleenMehtonen-tt8hn]

Me to; Now I'm 68.

[@showtime1285]

RIP John dye

[@DarleenMehtonen-tt8hn]

He was way too young to die! I am 71 and wondering WHY I am still here😢

[@doronfauda2823]

the best series created on the vietnam war thank you all for making us happy ❤❤❤💯❤‍🔥

[@gunner678]

Very true!

[@conradsealy9603]

Im retired now. But when I was in my late teens this show inspired me to join my country's military. 25 years. Staff Sargent(Ret.)

[@lobsterlou8538]

Gee, Sarge, if you made Staff E-6, you should be able to spell SERGEANT :--) Buck Sarge E-5 13Alpha RedLeg RTO Just giving you a friendly hard time 🙂

[@wutgamastrlmurray4699]

Love. The. Show. Alot. Of. Memories. We. Are. Getting. Older.

[@CharitoBaker]

Hard to think back 56 years ago to tet. Seems like yesterday.

[@CplBlinky]

1:50 - John Dye's character was PFC Francis "Doc Hoc" Hockenbury, not Hocken. And it's interesting that Miguel Núñez Jr. looks like he's the only one who hasn't aged. Tour of Duty was such an amazing show. It portrayed a little of the 'oorah' American bravado, but it was more about the inner workings of all the folks in the platoon (squad would be more accurate, given the number of people). I miss the show.

[@Starowlnightwatch]

My husband watches this show every Sat. Now I do! Wishing the cast well💜

[@AllisonHaefner-on2cl]

Thank you for this great tribute. Well done!

[@joeboy91]

What a great show Tour of Duty. Thank you.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

My Dad used to watch this when I was little. It was about the only TV show I remember him watching at all back then. Years later it is still one of my favorites. Sgt. Zeke is my favorite character. The outro theme song by Joseph Conlan (also the into on the DVDs) is eerie 80's Asianesque synth goodness

[@shellybastion9974]

Thanks, cast. You helped many vets who had no help. Godspeed.

[@dgill01702]

I remember watching tour of duty every Saturday night in the uk, loved it … just treated myself to the full box set for xmas I’m on season 1 part 5 atm

[@doughesson]

They couldn't find a picture of Col. Brewster to use for Carl Weathers?

[@gunner678]

Lol did it make any difference apart from the hat. He played pretty much the same character, which was fine because the story needed it. I love his character and Lee Majors. I was dubious about them joining the show frankly, but they undoubtedly added to it.

[@otrokaraoke7026]

Esta serie me gustó mucho, por sus historias y tramas. No soy pro gringo, pero esta serie fue súper. La estoy actualizando en mi colección, y de vez en cuando me doy un maratón de capítulos.

[@CSAFD]

Tony Becker was also in Alamo 13 days to glory 1987, with baldwin, Arness and Kieth. Bushskooter was in starship troopers with, Vindeen, Myers and richards

[@zapot66]

I Love Tour of Duty.!! Great show! Thank you for the video.

[@1Tankmarine]

I met Nunez in Cali. Nice guy. Really great being a Marine then.

[@rogers8818]

just a truly wonderful series - castng was perfect, loved it, still repay episodes - awesome

[@johnwatkins343]

We need more show s like this to show our young people what it was like to fight in war. Was the best show on tv god bless those actor s

[@johnlucas5830]

Appreciate the update. I remember Tour of Duty well. As an "uncredited extra" on Angel of Mercy (season 1 episode 20), I played the medical corpsman who takes Nurse Tuyet (Julie Ow) on stretcher to her room, responding to Lt. Nikki Raimes (Pamela Gidley). Looking on are Staff Sergeant Clayton “Zeke” Anderson (right, played by Terence Knox) and Lt. Myron Goldman (bandaged head, played by Stephen Caffrey). Angel of Mercy, 47:45 (min:sec) Tour Of Duty 1x20 - video Dailymotion

[@WhiteyTheWhiteGuyShow]

how cool is that

[@SharkbaitOhLala]

Wow that's really cool that you were an extra! Would have loved to be on the set. How were the actors like?

[@otisbeck5327]

Stan Foster was born in 1960. He is 62 now.

[@vernonjohnsonjr7389]

You forgot Horn he was on tour of duty

[@steveleslie2170]

And "Pops" aka Lee Major.

[@GeekLegionofDoom]

And the Doctor lady

[@Tomo-hb2tq]

And that young kid who was 15 years old in the war who had no mom or dad and goldmans gf

[@eastcoastgrandison4855]

Yea, I knew they left out a few people

[@keatssamson9382]

I love Stan Foster.

[@mikewhite6288]

This was a must see show for me. I still watch it if it comes on.

[@keithliaros1584]

One of my favorite shows. Wish MeTv would run it.

[@MGEE8572]

John Dye Died: January 10, 2011 (aged 47)

[@branned]

Excellent TV series on being in a US infantry platoon.

[@Cokie907]

Awesome show! Too bad they had only 3 seasons. Zeke was always my favorite and Terence Knox played him beautifully. Betsy Brantley was some serious talent as the lady psychiatrist.

[@johnsieverssr8288]

What about Lee Majors?

[@anasmuhaimin3481]

My favorite film when i was child

[@jaxripper251]

How does Kyle still look the same never aged a day what pact did he make?

[@ifirit8659]

Thanks for this very much appreciated.

[@therealJeroenK]

Kevin conroy died yesterday.. RIP

[@dw7094]

The key to this show's success was that it was patterned after the 60's TV show COMBAT!

[@ahafeel]

I was so into this series when it was broadcast in my country in the early 90s, I tried to volunteer for a LRRP unit... Looking back glad they didn't take me as I still too young for the military!

[@John-ob7dh]

Great tv series , and great CCR tracks

[@stymie09]

RIP Carl Weathers.

[@DarleenMehtonen-tt8hn]

Yes; A very good actor!😢

[@thedude8046]

Awesome tv show!

[@adimereseiniNRRavouvou76]

Yep watched this television series show Tour of Duty back in Primary School years 80s at home Velau Drive Kinoya. Meself late grandpa and late grandad brought it from A1 video shop for hire. Best Nam Tour of Duty Television series we had plenty videos shops in Fiji Islands which sells and hires out videos television series for decades.

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

R.I.P. Carl Weathers💔

[@LovelyLonewolf-mc3ld]

Percell and Taylor,and the other hunk guy was handsome.I love this show.

[@IRONMAN-yq7hs]

Fantástico como olvidar esta joya ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@aceshigh4333]

My favorite show as a teen back in the day and just found it on Amazon prime , So of course have to Binge watch the show

[@LovelyLonewolf-mc3ld]

Oh yes mckay too,and scott!way to handsome 👋🙏

[@melaniecalvertbenton1079]

Love you guys! ❤

[@BrotherDerrick3X]

Now RIP Carl Weathers as Col Carl Brewster.

[@frankmanzella9465]

The Doc looks and talks just like the officer on the 1st 48 hours Memphis.

[@north005]

I loved this show as a kid, when I was way too young to be watching it. I think it taught me respect for the military and respect for what the military can do WITHOUT bathing my mind in nationalism. I appreciate that. Skepticism serves us well.

[@LovelyLonewolf-mc3ld]

How are to young to watch a army show,I just don't get it!!

[@mrwill1779]

Miguel Nunez Jr looks the same...Kevin Conroy the voice of batman

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Agreed about Nuñez, and Conroy was by far my favorite Batman

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

R.I.P.John Dye♥️💔😥

[@rickyj5547]

I have the two dvds and enjoy them

[@mattcummins6085]

Zeke the Great!

[@parnalysis4228]

That photo of Carl Weathers is from Predator, not Tour Of Duty.

[@LovelyLonewolf-mc3ld]

So,what's your point,a photo is a photo.

[@parnalysis4228]

​@@LovelyLonewolf-mc3ld Point is get the facts right

[@doaver2.125]

A child of the Vietnam era, and a amateur wore historian. I had no idea that this show was on television. It might have been due to the fact that I was working three jobs at the time in TV wasn't necessarily a thought. It was only until the early 2000's... that I discovered it on Netflix and my sons and I started watching it. Had the opportunity to explain what Vietnam war was about how I always expected to be drafted to fight, but never was. May God have a special place for every for on both sides.

[@jmd12127]

Sadly, John "Doc Hoc" Dye passed in 2011.

[@cbgny23]

Jesus, Kevin Conroy looks terrible for his age.

[@robotorch]

He fought cancer for a long time. One of the greatest voice actors as the cartoon and video game voice of Batman / Bruce Wayne

[@suesmith3744]

Tony Becker ( Purcell) is still hot , great series used to watch it with my sons back in the day ..

[@jennasvlog1227]

i remember those folks

[@spartaccuse9658]

Merci

[@betocastro1843]

Carl Wheaters??? 🤣🤣🤣

[@devonlair]

Wait, Kyle Chandler was in Tour of Duty?

[@rnichol22]

How have they not done a get together

[@rosejeldon8544]

They did. But not everyone could make it

[@DougSpende-eb2fz]

When this show aired was June 10 1987. I just finished high school. I left for Camp Pendleton San Diego, Califorina. 1 M 2 B 124 inf. C company. 13 weeks of Hell ! I asked my mom if she could record the show for me! Good old mom, she did. I was off to AIT four 4-6,weeks training. Then I got my orders for 5811 MP SCHOOL! I Open them up and found out they put me 0317 and off to Sniper School, Force Recon School, jump and repel school! 6 months of training I was DOA ready for a toe tag and body bag Lord take me home. Then they held up my 30 day furellow. They put me on a Helo carrier the USS TARAWA. We saild to London England. I spent my 30 day furellow there. Then it was off to Hawaii. Then Midway, and then the Philippines. Spent 6 months I n ship learning ship duty, MP schooling. Land base assults. Then assigned to Fort Clark Airforce base. Then South America, Panama and Nicaragua. Active theater's too. 1991. November home. 3rd M 3rd B. Force Recon unit. I got to watch the entire series. Semper FI.

[@sachinthanaperera2291]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@christophemasson4284]

Super série

[@inquisitorkrieger8171]

Dang, Roo looks totally different

[@bertram_oredrock]

Time was not too kind to him. He's or was a very heavy smoker.

[@منتظرستار-ب1ص]

How i can watch pls

[@robertwiebler7470]

The Heroes & Icons Channel

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

By opening your eyes.

[@artescontemporaneas2235]

sadly, Jhon Dye dead in 2011

[@adimereseiniNRRavouvou76]

Mr Taylor Miguel meself always say he is Ricky Fontaine reverbanation sounds they looked alike saraga

[@frederickiannone6548]

Where's LEE MAJORS?!

[@frederickiannone6548]

I was the 1st camera assistant from the first half of season one, to the end. Where's Lee Majors from Season 3? He was great to work with.

[@adimereseiniNRRavouvou76]

The other one a movie called Hamburger Hill trying to take the Vietcong powerful Air Strike Artillery Surface to Air Mortas long range camp which always shoots down all Lady Birds helicopters during the war bringing in supplies and new personnels for tour of Duty. They won that day the USA military and following week war about to end and most fled Vietnam that week civilians citizens trying to escape rushing to the American Embassy in Vietnam Hanoi City right. Yep watched all the real footages as well it was horrible time. Like the Ukraine Russia war Exodus of February 2022. Watched all of them live footages as many had devices filming their horrible terrible times live posting videos for whole world to see. Thanks to people like these actors actress who do a movie television series after the wars finished. Nowadays we all watching reality since 90s when worldwideweb started and many have devices and create their channels blogs blogs showing everything on a day to day basis.

[@oriolgarcia5924]

😂

[@BrotherDerrick3X]

Now Kevin Conroy aka Captain Wallace is gone.