Tour of Duty (1987–1990)

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The trials of a U.S. Army platoon serving in the field during the Vietnam War.

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1990 | 1989 | 1988 | 1987
Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 3 nominations. See more awards »
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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
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 Sgt. Clayton 'Zeke' Anderson (58 episodes, 1987-1990)
Stephen Caffrey ...
 Lt. Myron Goldman (58 episodes, 1987-1990)
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 Cpl. Daniel 'Danny' Percell (57 episodes, 1987-1990)
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 Pvt. Marcus Taylor (56 episodes, 1987-1990)
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 Pvt. Alberto Ruiz (55 episodes, 1987-1990)
Stan Foster ...
 SP4 Marvin Johnson (44 episodes, 1987-1989)
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 Lt. John McKay (32 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Storyline

This series offers an unflinching look at the "tours of duty" of several members of a platoon during the Vietnam War. Death is inevitable in war, and major characters do die. The protagonists face the Viet Cong, social disapproval, and sometimes themselves over the course of the series. Written by Jason A. Cormier <wildrose@mindspring.com>

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24 September 1987 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Camino al infierno  »

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Trivia

The first season of Tour of Duty, was filmed at the Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. Seasons 2 and 3 were filmed at the old set of M*A*S*H* in California. See more »

Goofs

In the episode where the soldiers take leave in Hawaii we see them walk to their plane at the end with a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter sitting behind them. But this aircraft would not exist until the mid-1970s See more »

Quotes

Pvt. Francis 'Doc Hoc' Hockenbury: I'm not like you, sir. I never had that many friends and I was never good at making any.
Lt. John McKay: Good at making friends? Lieutenant Goldman's my best friend and he hates me!
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Connections

Referenced in Black Hawk Down (2001) See more »

Soundtracks

"Eve of Destruction"
by Barry McGuire
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User Reviews

Realistic, wonderful, just plain, THE BEST!!
18 April 2001 | by (Siloam Springs Arkansas) – See all my reviews

Being a vet from the Viet Nam conflict era, I can't help but watch each episode over and over. This is the most realistic show on t.v.. When "COMBAT" came on in the 60s, My Dad , a WWII vet, said it was the most realistic WWII show he had ever seen. It also followed the main characters through tough battles. TOUR OF DUTY goes beyond "combat" probably because of the lack of strict censorship in the 80s compared to the 60s. I just have to say, the cast, the writing , the directing, and the filming of TOUR OF DUTY, marks the epidomy of excellence in television. Thanks goes out to "TBS" for bringing this great show back. When I get off of work at 2:00p.m., it gives me a chance to get home, get relaxed and settle in for the best hour on t.v.


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