USO Christmas Show-Cu Chi, Vietnam 1966

Bob entertains the troops at Cu Chi. 1966

[@RonnieGilesSings]

I was actually in the audience watching this Show......it was one of the happiest moments in my young life.

[@mickeykindley9885]

Ronnie Giles thank u welcome home

[@davidoverholt251]

@@mickeykindley9885 , God Bless you and your friends for your service! You are so appreciated!

[@kathytownsend6378]

Good for you

[@MarcoORVISINI]

LIAR.. LOL

[@DeadDogSanders]

@@davidoverholt251 was very cool of u to write this I'm sure he's appreciative I am! GD Bless rvn69 cc

[@mikemathews9277]

Bob Hope did a whole hell of a lot to support our Troops and it’s very much appreciated even today.

[@greasyflight6609]

He represented an America that cared for its soldiers...not so much for its foreign policy

[@ronjose2256]

Agreed 🇺🇸👍

[@PhucDuong1234]

The troops must be missing home watching him performing there.

[@c5back9]

A truly great man who leveraged his massive celebrity to benefit thousands. RIP, Sir!

[@danadams4714]

God bless Bob Hope. He and his shows brought a lot of comfort and hope to our troops overseas for decades.

[@denise007dm]

Love my Vietnam Vets!!! RIP Brave Soldiers who didn't make it home.

[@pamk9333]

Amen.

[@richardturner6981]

@ Tom Reedy: your very welcome. My mother lived in the Bronx when she was a girl and she had a teacher whose name was Reedy. He was a WW1 Navy veteran and i was just wondering if you might be related to him.

[@martinleavitt6094]

👍🇺🇸

[@cornshucker77]

I was a kid when this was on, 7 years old. I loved these Bob Hope Shows. God bless the men and women who served over there.

[@richardturner6981]

@ Cornshucker: thank you very much.

[@stevea2909]

I w-as 7 also, this started my crush on Joey H!

[@billhodges3723]

man Joey is such a fox. Glad she did her part to entertain the men in Vietnam

[@brianortiz3294]

So blessed to have this video, which shows my late father laughing at the 2:25 mark. My father met Bob Hope and many other stars who gave of themselves tirelessly to entertain our phenomenal men and women of the armed forces. God Bless Mr. Hope and God Bless the Armed Forces.

[@NiceChest1]

Brian Ortiz God bless your father! A real hero!

[@1776adb]

Sp.4 Alan Baker. Came back to base after an ammo run almost missing the show. I’m somewhere in the back. Joey ate at our mess tent - A battery 13th. Artillery 25 th. Infantry. Great show !

[@MrBer43]

There Will Never Be Another Bob Hope ore anyone Like Him.

[@kledhs2890]

Elvin Berndt God bless Bob Hope.

[@TheWingsoffury]

@Big Bill O'Reilly Thanks for standing up and telling everyone your the ass, there always has to be one. by the way take your meds your moron is showing

[@TheWingsoffury]

@Big Bill O'Reilly that's it!!! a misspelling that spell check didn't pick up. your a moron

[@spacepatrolman]

when Bob died there was a cartoon of him walking into heaven with the soldiers there waiting for him

[@moncorp1]

Carson's least favorite guest of all time. Thought Hope was the most boring guest he ever had.

[@06molly]

I was there...Christmas Day 1966. Many memories of this show.

[@Longhorn77Gunner]

Dennis, thanks! You just confirmed the day of the show, Dec. 25th. I couldn't remember if it was the day before Christmas, Christmas day, or the day after- because Bob Hope did several shows over several days. It is very important for me know. I was a gunner on a chopper and we were sitting right outside the show on standby. Man, I was pissed we couldn't see it. Then we got a call to rescue a 1st Infantry Division patrol that got ambushed. One dead but two still alive. It was a sad Christmas. Decades later I researched 1st division soldiers that were KIA that day. There were two names. Because of the wounds listed on the records I believed I was able to identify whose body we took out- it was Sgt. E5 Larry Reed. But because I wasn't sure of the date, I couldn't be 100% positive. Now I am. Thanks, and welcome home.

[@sammiedog4]

My Lord another want to be get a life

[@stormwarning1235]

@@sammiedog4 Go fuck yourself, ungrateful son of a bitch.

[@MichaelSmith-jw8qw]

Joey Heatherton was a stunner--still recall her fondly

[@williammawk9626]

Women don't get any Hotter than Joey

[@327h7]

Call me crazy but woman were better looking and hotter !

[@williammawk9626]

@@327h7 You have a very valid statement. The women of back then used modesty as well as looks to be very sexy. Todays women just let it hang out and do whatever they can to exhabit themselves and exhibit no morality at all. Look at the entertainers of today, they do everything they can to show their boobs and stand there with their legs spread apart.

[@TheReevessss]

Looks much like Connie Stevens to me.

[@sireugenecourtney5797]

Peta Wilson of the TV series Nikita was a stunner. And currently, Anna Torv of Fringe is hot inspite of being the niece of the crypto jew, Ruuuupert Murdoch.

[@redwemette5942]

The USO shows were a treat in Vietnam, some of the troops that came home will never forget them.

[@lrrp25]

I was there for this one and got to see him the following year in Plei Ku. Thanks for the memories.

[@rogerdannelley4869]

I was in Ankea 4th Division Army I was Sp 4 Roger Dannelley 1970

[@deanopaul1]

I was there at this show ( will never forget when he talked to R T O man in field ) he told Bob thanks for memories) Bob had tears in his eyes. such touching moment " will never forget. R I P Bob and THAKS FOR MEMORIES . wolfhound foever Paul

[@artlaflam]

I got to Cu Chi when there was NOTHING .... served 3 tours in Nam ... Welcome Home brother !!!!

[@sammiedog4]

@@artlaflam big wip quiet yourself back to the outhouse

[@richardturner6981]

I missed his Christmas 1970 show. I was on duty but, a lot of my friends had front row seats.

[@multitieredinvestor183]

I had just left Vietnam a week before this show. Returned in 1969. My battalion HQ was in Cu-Chi. We were forward in Tay Ninh.

[@johnmaka9252]

My papa Jimmy was there. We still have the home movie footage he took of the show. Mahaloz to all the boys who served in Vietnam.

[@Rowlandph]

No cowards in that group!...anywhere!!...THAT'S for sure!... The cowards were all home....complaining!!!...juuuuuust like they do today!...!... And All REAL AMERICANS....KNOW IT!!... THANKS!!...FOR POSTING THIS!!..

[@bigsargee6]

@@sireugenecourtney5797 Could you be any more of a Dip Shit... probably not...LOSER..

yeah 55,000 died for NADA so you could brag

[@ace1willie2]

They died for no reason. Arrogance and pride are american traits not american values...

[@getpeko54]

RIP Bob Hope! Thanks for the memories. YOU were a great American!

[@06molly]

I was there. Co. C 65th Engr. Bn. 25th Division

[@kyokogodai-ir6hy]

Thank you for your service. God bless.

[@artlaflam]

Me too .... WELCOME HOME !!!!! Merry Christmas !!!!

[@tvs3497]

Did you know my cousin, Samuel Tony Hill, KIA May 31, 1968?

[@NattyBumppo48]

I salute you sir!!

[@mickeykindley9885]

Thank u welcome home

[@madagasarjoan]

amazing to find and see this; I'm one of the Red Cross "girls" shown in the audience in the early minutes. We're sitting together, wearing our light blue uniforms. I'll never forget this day and never expected to have a souvenir like this. And to the guys and the nurses who were there, you're the best!

[@kyokogodai-ir6hy]

Thank you, and all those others, for your service. We can never repay you for that. I wish the VA would try harder.

[@06molly]

The memories of that day are still vivid. Christmas Day 1966 was special because of Bob Hope and all the entertainers there that special day.

[@artlaflam]

I was there also .... seen with a couple buddies around minute marker 4:00 - 4:10 - I'll NEVER forget it ... Merry Christmas and "WELCOME HOME !!!!"

[@natureluvr4evr206]

My late aunt was a nurse there at that time. I just got done looking at her pictures from this show and thought I'd see what I could find online. Lots, apparently! Thank you to all for your service.

[@williamrooks3979]

You Red Cross girls did as much for us and our spirits as the Bob hope show did and you did it every day. God bless you. Oct 66 to Jun 68.

[@headley62]

I was four years old safe at home with my mommy and daddy. I received everything I wanted for Christmas. The best Christmas ever.

[@MrTespro]

My company of about 250 men arrived at Cu Chi not many days before this show. The 61st HEM CO, had departed from Ft Knox, KY and crossed the Pacific by troop ship. We were all somewhere way back in that crowd of soldiers. I suppose it was a good thing to have such an inspirational start to our year. Afterwards we counted the days until we could go home. It was great to find this video and re-live the memory. Lt Tom Stover, Armament Platoon Leader

[@gordonchambers9235]

Tom Stover I was one of the 250 men of the 61st Hem. Didn’t care for the boat ride. I had just turned 18 a couple of months before we boarded that troop ship. Still have my slimy green dragon card for crossing the international date line. Hope you get this message. Can’t find any pictures of the guys in the company

[@revpgesq]

Thank you, all you vets who have posted comments, and your buddies too. Yours in prayer,pg

[@DISCODAN1]

God I miss him and the clean humor! He was amazing!

[@joshuacalebm]

Wow Joey Heatherton was a knockout!

[@grantomalley8532]

Used to watch this with my parents all the time when I was a little kid. How could such great memories come from such horrible circumstances

[@rowwdycolt654]

Bob Hope was the best.

[@robertcarter4649]

The men and women who served in the Vietnam War enjoyed and appreciated the show that Bob Hope and the stars put on for them There was always 2 versions one for TV and one for the troops God Bless Bob Hope he was the greatest for the troops at that time frame

[@SparrowSixFive]

My Christmas Wish is that America, Her Warriors and Their Families have the Merriest Christmas and the Happiest New Years ever! Hugs, Sparrow Six-Five!

[@artlaflam]

THANK YOU !!!!! Merry Christmas !!!!

[@tascosaeagle]

All of his shows were truly epic . One my life’s greatest joys was getting to see him perform 3 times over the course of my careers in the Corps !

[@partlymedia]

So fine. Such memories. Here is to all of you. Thanks for sharing. Bob was always the man who dared.

[@rickrichmond1406]

Joey Heatherton... Good Lord!

[@lancelot1953]

I have spent many Holidays entertained by the USO over a 28 year career - USO was a home away from home. I would get autographed pics for my kids - All my gratitude to this organization, I shed many tears, Ciao, L (Veteran)

[@williamrooks3979]

Was there for that! In country only three months. It meant a lot to us. Saw him again the next year too. God bless him and all who came with him.

[@gary9426]

Thanks to Bob Hope , all the performers, and all of our troops who served in Vietnam. Much respect! God bless you all!

[@TomEgelhoff]

I was there too Ronnie. We went out about 700am to save a seat for the CO. We were in the front row to begin with but had to move because they put the wounded and the nurses there which was only right. I remember the cast at the end of the show singing Silent Night and I was close enough to see tears streaming down their faces. I'll never forget that day. It's great that at least part of it is memorialized. USA welcome home Ronnie.

[@DJHuk]

Joey Heatherton also gave much joy to the troops.

[@sixtiesschlitz1638]

Yeah especially compared to Hanoi Jane who still talks like she misses North Vietnam and being on a Russian or Chinese supplied anti-aircraft gun.

[@RedcoatMic24]

@@sixtiesschlitz1638 Aye, good on her too. Bomb other countries and tun the risk of getting shot down. Fair enough!

[@michaelshort3061]

@Hammerschlägen M Certainly does, the UK is guilty of a great many crimes.

[@fishing4truth91]

I was 13 and remember Joey Heatherton very well. A few years later I'd be serving this nation myself.

[@pamk9333]

Welcome home, Vietnam Veterans. Thank you for your service. God bless you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@tomcomiskey6350]

Thank your

[@byronie07]

Always had to work as a sky cop when he was around. In my memories and my heart. Bob you live forever

[@sammiedog4]

RA jerko. Don't complaint you volunteered so eat it.

[@CourtneyLachiver]

My 9th grade history teacher was stationed in Vietnam back in this time and got to see Bob Hope and Ann-Margaret.

[@chuckwagon5518]

Good to see the troops being entertained! Bob Hope made a terrible situation a little bit better!

[@moonglow1311]

Many thanks for posting the legendary Bob Hope entertaining our troops in Vietnam. I wonder how many of our boys shown, came back in body bags.....liked, shared and subscribed

[@Mr91495osh]

Bob Hope did so much good for,our troops.

[@sooz9433]

He gave up soOOOOoo many Christmases to show his love and appreciation to the Military men and women of not just America but other countries fighting with them as well. I pray we never have a need for this again. R.I.P. MR. HOPE...what an amazing human being you were.💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🇺🇸

[@searchforthestrangler5034]

Bob Hope. One really great American. Now, we have celebrities who call for boycotting states in our own country because they don't subscribe to their political opinions.

[@mxnfx]

Bob Hope was a true American and entertainer! He would come to our town once a year and entertain us, he lived in Palm Springs, So, it was a hop skip and a jump tour town.......Loved seeing him!

[@garycarpenter2980]

This guy was the best when I was growing up,we hardly ever missed a special any time of the year whether it was Christmas,thanksgiving........his birthday......etc,he was always a hoot to see and hear,the best"nut"in Hollywood,he was for the ages

[@artlaflam]

After 50 years ... I actually found myself and 4 or 5 from the Q-4 Radar Section

[@hwbarnes4610]

Art LaFlam Thank You Art for your service. Was anyone watching Bob when Joey was on the stage?

[@thomasgregory7924]

i got to cu-chi in 68 was on the Q-4 RADAR till march when were you there? though it was the best job you could have just got there at the start of Tet

[@sammiedog4]

So what u want a medal for doing nothing. In a safe zone while some of us didn't have this Honor cause who we were.

[@sammiedog4]

@@thomasgregory7924 another soft job some of you what to be hero served. How about some of us who served in the shit no able to brag cause there was nothing to brag of the soft position you people received over some of us others

[@johnwilliamson2276]

Where I was at in Vietnam we didn't rate a USO show. We were too close to the DMZ to risk that I suppose. So I watch the shows that the Army got and the Marine Corps didn't. It only took me 50 years to watch a USO show. SEMPER FI

[@samoliver9085]

I arrived in Country December 20 in Saigon. I sat in the 1st first row of the plane. I remember them opening the door and Instant Sweat appeared from the heat and humidity. I was there as part of a replacement company and I was sent to Cu Chi. I was there at the show, but way in the back. I used my 8mm to record it, but I don't remember if it was Christmas Day or not. I was a member of the 2/27th Wolfhound. Spent my year there and 12 of us flew back on a C141 in jump seats for 3 days., first landed in Tokyo, then Alaska, then Alabama and finally into Dover. One of the 12 guys on the flight said someone took his Money Orders worth $1,400 and they called the MP's. Took a few hours for them to show up as it was Christmas eve. The MP's started to search all of our bags for the missing Money Orders. Someone said search his stuff first, which they did. They found them after a few minutes. No one was happy with the guy as we had lost 3-4 hours from being released to go home. The MP's keep the guy who had misplaced his money orders. In hind sight, I think some of the guys had souvenirs that they did not want to be found. Yes, Memories...

[@SteveCanoy]

Bob Hope was a treasure.

[@frederickschepp223]

I was in the hospital in Japan when the show came. Joey Heatherton, Miss World and the Korean Kittens came to the room.She said she wished she could do something for me and I mentioned she could reach inside these P Js and she did and patted my belly. Everybody laughed and I have a memory forever 3bn 7th Marines 1st div

[@thomasfinarelli9137]

Frederick Schepp , would that be the Yokosuka Naval Hospital- I spent 2 months there on my first Purple Heart- made many friends at the hospital- went back to Nam and got hit again and recovered at Naval Air Support field hospital outside of Danang and went back to 2nd Bat, 1st Mar Div weapons plt. and got hit again and sent to Philadelphia Naval Hospital

[@dredbud9272]

Thank you for your service,you can’t make that shit up. Thanks again

@@thomasfinarelli9137 learn to duck

[@arttafil6792]

Frederick Schepp, I’ll bet now that every time you relive that memory you make a mess in your skivvies. I know I would. She was the sexiest thing since black satin panties!

[@MarcoORVISINI]

STOP WITH UR BULLSHIT.. YOU ARE JUST AN OLD WASHED UP HILLBILLY.. STFU..LOSER

[@gngd5351]

Thank you for everything.

[@kyranlee4088]

Thanks you for your service sir

[@terryporche8745]

Thanks for the memories Mr Hope.

[@bigalphadog5209]

I remember as a young kid watching this with my family we where worried and praying for my brother and cousin., my other brothers and sisters an I looking for him but my father said he wasn’t there, they were somewhere else in the country, Dear mom and dad let us watch the show and then pray and go to bed., I was the youngest of 6, raised old school. NYC., back then you listen and respeced your mother and father and all elders that was it.., no bullshit, and I thank God that I got to raise my kids the same way humble and thankful no punks.

[@user-hb8be5wb4q]

Got to see them while I was stationed at Takhli RTAFB, Thailand. The date was 20 or 21st of December 1964. There was a grand total of about 128 people(Americans) at the show and on the base. I was permanently at England AFB, Louisiana, but had TDYs to Florida, Japan, Taiwan, Hawaii, California, New Mexico, Phililippines,. And I had only made up to E-3, but in a speciality code for Armament and Electronics Technician.they sang Silent Night, many tears in that audience!

[@terryslota2224]

Mr. Hope came to ChuLai, Christmas '65, was fortunate enough to see him...RIP Mr. Hope 3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66

[@littlejackrussell12]

I lost a few friends there, I was there in 66 jan 68 God take care of them all I'll see them again soon.

[@davhuf3496]

Thank you Bob and gang!

[@therevv2]

I was in the 1st ID. We were stationed in Di Ahn.

[@Bummerdrummer463]

I miss Bob Hope. I always loved to watch him and Johnny Carson with my grandfather.

[@dominicklandolfi8048]

God Bless Bob Hope; he loved the troops!

[@mt.rushmore7916]

Joey looked fatigued in this and probably was....due to the schedule. But, she remains a wonderful, beautiful marvel. Joey is not to be forgotten.

[@catherinetran4903]

I’m Vietnamese American,now leaving in TX.!Sep 2023,Still watching the show . Wow almost 50.❤!

[@CosmicPen]

Hope was always good for troop moral but Vietnam was a tough act for him. He gave his last show there in 1972.

[@jamesmack3314]

Makes sense,after that the war,at least our participation,was basically over

[@mckill85]

She is still one of my top icons ❤❤

[@tzisme]

Visited Cu Chi last year (2019). It is now a tourist destination.

[@thedude1-wn2ij]

God bless! I always loved Bob Hope, what a legend!

[@tueha597]

Sorry about my English. Now, the war was gone but this camp still be here - 2019. I have 2 year in Red VN army, Dong Du Camp, Cu Chi, 9 division. Like you, at Cu Chi, I smell the gun under bad sunshine, i saw the moon in rainy night...... We were soldier althought Vietnamese or American. Good luck everybody. Respect from Vietnam.

[@richardturner6981]

@ Tue Ha: I was in the Army over there and i was wounded in action. I want you to know that i have no hatred for you. It's over. We both served our countries and now it's time to put the war in the past and be friends.

[@tueha597]

@@richardturner6981 You're welcome, my friend.

[@tomcomiskey6350]

You were all too coward to Stay and fight chickens 4, ever

[@richardturner6981]

@@tueha597 Yes, friends now. I even have pants that are made in Vietnam Ha Ha. Also i understand our U.S. Navy ships now protect your fishing boats which are being Harassed by Chinese Navy.

[@tueha597]

@@richardturner6981 Thank for supporting.

[@VILJL]

Joey Heatherton was born on September 14, 1944, celebrated her 76th birthday on Monday September 14, 2020. She is an American actress, dancer, and singer. A sex symbol of the 1960s and 1970s, she is best known for her many television appearances during that time, particularly as a frequent variety show performer, although she also appeared in acting roles. She performed for over a decade on USO tours presented by Bob Hope, and starred in several feature films including (1965) and (1977).

[@mmp495]

I have chills watching this.❤

[@davidfaas58777]

Happy #VeteransDay2021 For Your Service in Vietnam & BobHope #Fan In Minnesota

[@tj-kv6vr]

he gave these troops a moment of joy. God Bless him

[@auggie803]

--Who?

[@puckettv48]

I was there...Christmas Day 1966. 4th Infantry Division 4th Avn Bn Co Dragon Mountain, Pleiku

[@met302]

God bless you

[@sammiedog4]

Big wip. Volunteered so shut up and take it in yourself. Just another want to be . Some of us didn't have this pleasure. Cause we were always in the field.

[@billhuber2964]

Spam on Friday. Lmao 😆the one liners were priceless.

[@mgaamerica9185]

God bless all of Vietnam Veterans, and all of the great entertains especially Bob Hope!

[@xstensl8823]

i was in Jr. High School, but finally made it to Viet Nam in 2015, lovely people.

[@sancho8521]

Yay, Bob Hope ! Great American

[@ricksmith6298]

We never missed this at our house.

[@dunning234]

She is so beautiful thanks so much she is such a crush of mine.

[@coolyajets8638]

2 star general "wonderful women and men....." PC no just plain speak salute you general

[@voi796]

Love 💕 Vietnam so much

[@douglasweller9709]

Won a free trip there during 1968. Stood on that ground right after TET . 554 engineers, 25 th infantry.

[@beccaboard]

God Bless all the troops who served, God Bless Bob Hope and all the other entertainers who cared enough to show up.

[@erekbenincasa6817]

good ole tropical lightning. It was my absolute dream to be apart of that company. I signed an 8 year Army contract for infantry when I was 19 and wanted to do full career and more than anything go serve in Afghanistan but I was injured during basic at Ft. Benning and discharged, ruined my military career, it kills me

[@kyokogodai-ir6hy]

Take heart in that you tried. We are not always meant to do what we want to. Support those that did do what you wanted to, and live your life to the best of your ability.

[@VMA225]

Brilliant !!!

[@LeighLofgrenPhotographer]

Bob Hope was the greatest and no-one comes close to what he did

[@johnq.public4455]

My God she is incredibly beautiful.

[@jimcoleman598]

Bob Hope THE BEST!

[@cyndifoore7743]

As I’m watching this I’m wondering how many of these kids were killed, missing or came home only to die an early death? I hate war. Especially this damn war. I’m so glad that Bob Hope did these USO tours, he was a great person.

[@greasyflight6609]

Somber reflection...poor bastards...what a cluster %#%

[@maryschneider2759]

me too Cyndie

[@mankokennewick5802]

Little did they know the VC were right under their feet.

[@raysnyder7512]

It is now 10/16/2029 and 2/3 of those guys are already dead according to the VA. Hard to imagine isn't it.

[@robertyancey4867]

God Bless BOB HOPE...A true AMERICAN ICON...😀😁😊😎

[@David-yw2lv]

Bob Hope was very good about entertaining troops all the way to Desert Storm.

[@elliotbarkin6312]

My company was in the APC's at the start of the film 1/5 Mech!

[@williamrooks3979]

Rode with you guys. I don't suppose you know what became of Bill Ryan with HQ Co, track 007?

[@sammiedog4]

So

[@andymckane7271]

For a number of years I didn't care for Bob Hope. His comedy wasn't my idea of comedy. Then, in 1970, I went into the Navy. What Bob Hope did for the members of our Armed Services was absolutely tops. I've been a huge fan of Mr. Hope ever since my time in the service. Thank you, Bob Hope!! Andy McKane, Molokai, Hawaii.

[@johnclayton1026]

We were going to have him on the Coral Sea. but he went to the Ranger instead.. We got to see a tape. He was a great American.