Episode Guide compiled and copyright 1992 by Jerry Boyajian.
Expanded from an episode guide started by Christopher Kribs and
Jerry Boyajian.
Revision history:
V1.0: Included episode numbers, broadcast dates, and titles.
V2.0: (August 1992)
Reformatted to my current standard episode guide format.
Added detailed cast and production credits.
Introduction
The main body of this episode guide is broken into four sections,
one for each season. Each section contains a broadcast schedule
for that season, a list of the regular cast, recurring supporting
cast, and production credits for the season, and then a page for
each episode listing the episode number, title, writer(s), director,
a brief synopsis, and the guest cast and some specific production
credits for the episode. Following the main body of the guide are
two appendices: the first an alphabetical list of the actors in
the series, regular and guest, and what parts they played in which
episodes, and the second an alphabetical list of the production
crew, and what episodes they worked on.
In the Broadcast Schedule, the episode numbers appear as both
"x.y" and "z". "X" is the season number, "y" the episode number
within the season, and "z" the whole episode number. I've tried
to note repeat broadcasts and scheduled or unscheduled pre-emptions.
These are incomplete, but I've listed as many as I know about.
Air dates for the first three seasons were primarily determined
via an electronic conference archive, in which many of the episodes
were discussed in dated notes as they were broadcast on ABC, and
secondarily taken from issues of TV GUIDE. Most of the fourth
season dates were noted by me as the episodes were broadcast or
were taken from TV GUIDE or from Frank Lovece's THE TELEVISION
YEARBOOK. Other sources include Alex McNeil's TOTAL TELEVISION,
and Tim Brooks & Earle Marsh's THE COMPLETE DIRECTORY TO PRIME
TIME NETWORK TV SHOWS, 1946-PRESENT. When all other sources
failed, I used the dates in the CHINA BEACH episode guide in
EPI-LOG #14 (January 1992). As I don't put much stock in EPI-
LOG's reliability, I've flagged these dates as "not confirmed".
Most of the synopses were written by me, with some written by
Christopher Kribs, and some a mixture of both.
The cast and production credit listings are presented in the order
in which the names appear on the screen, with the credit being
listed as it appears on the screen. Character names or partial
names that don't appear in the on-screen credits are enclosed in
brackets. A blank line that appears within a "Guest Starring"
listing for an episode or in the "Regular Production Credits"
listing for a season indicate the split between those listed in
the opening credits and those in the closing credits. The numbers
in brackets towards the right for the season listings indicate
which episodes the person in question appeared in or worked on.
If no bracketed numbers appear, then the person in question appeared
in or worked on all episodes for that season.
The "Principal Cast" includes those and only those who are listed
in the opening credits for the show. The "Recurring Supporting
Cast" listing includes those recurring cast members not in the
Principal Cast. It does not attempt to include all those characters
who appear more than once, but those who appear three or more times
and have a fairly significant or visible role.
When a name has been misspelled in the credits, I've listed it as
it appears in the credits and added "[sic]". In cases where a name
is spelled two different ways, and I don't know which is correct,
I've put "[sic]" after each one.
CHINA BEACH
Created by John Sacret Young and William Broyles, Jr.
Produced by Sacret, Inc., in association with Warner Brothers
Television
Aired on the ABC network, Spring 1988 to Summer 1991.
Currently airing in reruns on the Lifetime cable network.
Theme Song: "Reflections" as originally performed by The Supremes
Premise & Characters:
CHINA BEACH follows the lives of the personnel of the 510th Evac
Medical and R&R facility at China Beach, near Da Nang in the
Republic of South Vietnam, primarily from 1967 to 1969. During
the fourth season, the format of the show changed, focusing on
how the various characters were in later years affected by their
experiences in the Vietnam War. These episodes jumped around in
time, but were mostly centered around the mid-80's and flashbacks
to the War, but with occasional glimpses at other times in between.
The main characters were as follows:
Lieutenant (later Captain) Colleen McMurphy is, as the series opens,
the Head Nurse at China Beach, and the principal focus of the series.
She was an idealistic young nurse from Kansas who enlisted in the
Army and volunteered for duty in Vietnam...and lived to regret it.
Dr. Dick Richard (Captain, Army) was a gynecologist drafted for
service as a combat surgeon. He maintained a stormy relationship
with McMurphy throughout the series, both in the operating room
and out.
Karen Charlene Koloski, or "K.C.", is the stereotypical "hooker
with a heart of gold", though in K.C.'s case, the gold is rather
tarnished. K.C. has numerous contacts among the upper ranks of
the services and the C.I.A., as well as the Black Market. By 1969,
she'd quit her life of prostitution and moved to Bangkok where
she opened up a nightclub.
Corporal (USMC) Boonwell "Boonie" Lanier's official duties included
being lifeguard at the beach and running the "Jet Set", China
Beach's off-duty club. His unofficial duties included procuring
whatever need to be procured. It was hinted in early episodes
that he was an exceptional soldier who saved his squad during
an especially hairy mission, and that after coming back from that
mission, he couldn't bring himself to go back out into the bush.
Sergeant (USMC) Evan "Dodger" Winslow is a super-competent soldier
who chose to spend most of his time in the bush, not for glory,
but to help keep as many other soldiers alive as he possibly could.
A quiet sort, he generally kept to himself, befriending only a
handful of people -- Boonie, McMurphy, and Cherry.
Major (Army) Lila Garreu was a career Army woman, whose service
stretched back to World War II, where she'd been stationed in
London. She was, by default, Administrator at China Beach, a job
she took very (almost too) seriously.
Private (Army) Samuel Beckett was head of the Graves Registration
Unit. He was a quiet, friendly man who got along well with the
others at China Beach, though his position made him unpopular with
most of the soldiers that passed through.
Cherry White was a Red Cross volunteer, who was so innocent as to
be unbelievable. But opposites attract, and among her best friends
at China Beach were hooker K.C. and ace soldier Dodger, though she
was well-liked by everyone. Cherry volunteered for Red Cross duty
in Vietnam in an effort to find her older brother who disappeared
while on tour there. She was killed during the 1968 Tet Offensive.
Captain (USAF) Bartholomew "Natch" Austen was a "zoomie", a fighter
pilot who carried on an affair with McMurphy for a while.
Laurette Barber was a singer with the USO, who spent a brief time
at China Beach before hitting the big time with a major USO show.
Private (Army) Frances "Frankie" Bunsen was a young black woman
who did mostly odd jobs during her tour at China Beach. For the
bulk of her time there, she worked as a DJ for the Armed Services
Network and in the Motor Pool.
Airman (USAF) Wayloo Marie Holmes came to China Beach as a reporter
for the Armed Services Network to make a promotional documentary
about the facility. She eventually left for a broadcast news job
with ABC.
Sergeant (Army) Bartholomew "Bub" Pepper, a.k.a. "Sarge", was the
stereotypical career sergeant with experience coming out his ears,
and a rather abrasive, and bigoted, personality (though in looks,
he resembled a large teddy bear).
Private (Army) Jeff Hyers was a young field medic who always seemed
insufferably cheerful. He was shot and killed while on patrol in
the bush.
Holly Pellegrino, another insufferably cheerful person, was another
Red Cross "donut dolly", whose duties mostly consisted of arranging
various entertainment activities.
First Season
Broadcast Schedule (all times Eastern):
26 Apr 1988 Tue 9-11:00 1.0 0 "China Beach"
27 Apr 1988 Wed 10-11:00 1.1 1 "Home"
04 May 1988 Wed 10-11:00 1.2 2 "Hot Spell"
11 May 1988 Wed 10-11:00 1.3 3 "Somewhere Over the Radio"
18 May 1988 Wed 10-11:00 1.4 4 "Waiting for Beckett"
25 May 1988 * Wed pre-empted
01 Jun 1988 * Wed 10-11:00 1.5 5 "Brothers"
08 Jun 1988 Wed 10-11:00 1.6 6 "Chao Ong"
* not confirmed
Principal Cast:
Dana Delany Colleen McMurphy
Nan Woods Cherry White
Michael Boatman Sam Beckett
Marg Helgenberger K.C.
Robert Picardo Dr. Dick Richard
Tim Ryan Natch Austen
Concetta Tomei Lila Garreau
Brian Wimmer Boonie Lanier
Special Guest Appearance by
Chloe Webb as Laurette Barber
Recurring Supporting Cast:
Bobby Hosea Sweetness [0,1]
Jeff Kober Dodger Winslow [0,1,5]
Marion Kodama Yue Kim [3-5]
Regular Production Credits:
Executive Consultant William Broyles, Jr.
Co-Producer Geno Escarrega [1-6]
Supervising Producer Rod Holcomb [1-6]
Producer John Lugar [1-6]
Executive Producer John Sacret Young
Associate Producer Geno Escarrega [0]
Story Editor Ann Donahue [4-5]
Director of Photography Charles Minsky [0]
Director of Photography John J. Connor [1-6]
Production Designed by James William Newport
Original Music by John Rubinstein [0]
Music by Paul Chihara [1-6]
[Main Title] Theme by John Rubinstein [1-6]
Unit Production Manager Brad Aronson [0]
Unit Production Manager Fred Gerber [4-6]
Supervising Editor Christopher Nelson
0 "China Beach" [Pilot]
Written by John Sacret Young
Directed by Rod Holcomb
Red Cross volunteer Cherry White and USO singer Laurette Barber
arrive at China Beach and become acquainted with the residents
there, one of whom, McMurphy, is getting ready to go home as her
tour of duty comes to a close.
Guest Starring:
James Cromwell [Ambassador Weymouth]
Jeff Kober [Dodger]
Bobby Hosea [Sweetness]
Christopher Allport [Elliot Endicott]
Gail O'Grady Georgia Lee
Co-Starring:
Christopher Michael Moore Dr. Dum
Richard Green Dr. Dee
Rick Najera Dayglo
Xuan Xanh Vo Kim
Joseph d'Angerio Manny Hinklefarb
Linda Hoy Nurse Beaverbrook
Bradford Bancroft Burned Soldier
David H. Duensing Giggling Grunt #1
Geoffrey Thorne Giggling Grunt #2
Kimiko Hiroshige Vietnamese Woman
Robert Licea Amputee
Doug Warhit Hickenhopper
Paul Elman G.I.
Additional Production Credits:
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
First Assistant Director Tom Connors
Second Assistant Director James Turley
Assistant Editors Bill Lowe
Dennis Wooley
1 "Home"
Written by William Broyles, Jr.
Directed by Rod Holcomb
Dewey, a day away from going home, is killed and Sweetness is
critically injured by a grenade, and the pregnant Viet Cong
woman responsible becomes a patient non grata at the China Beach
facilities.
Guest Starring:
Bobby Hosea [Sweetness]
Jeff Kober [Dodger]
Charles Cyphers The General
Elizabeth Lindsey Viet Cong Nurse [see note]
Ned Vaughn Dewey [see note]
Co-Starring:
Scott Harlan Jean Claud
Ken Wright The Aide
Featuring:
Jason Graae Music Soldier
Patrick Johnston Soldier
Carlos Lacamara Zapata
Lisa LaCorte Singing Nurse
Page Leong Mai
Thu Tran Mimi
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Tom Davies
Second Assistant Director Eric Jewett
Edited by Christopher Nelson
Note: Both Elizabeth Lindsey and Ned Vaughn return in the
second season to play different, regular characters.
2 "Hot Spell"
Written by Susan Rhinehart
Directed by Beth Hillshafer
An attack on China Beach finds McMurphy, K.C., Laurette, Cherry,
and Lila seeking shelter in a bunker and swapping stories about
the men in their lives.
Guest Starring:
George Kee Cheung Phoung Kiet
James W. Sudik American Businessman
Co-Starring:
Michael K. Woods Agnone
Featuring:
Estelle Bennett Old Woman
Franklin Chiu Urchin
David J. Partington Colonel
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Sharon Mann
Second Assistant Director Rory Romero
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
3 "Somewhere Over the Radio"
Written by Ann Donahue
Directed by Rod Holcomb
In an attempt to understand Boonie, Laurette volunteers to accompany
Lila and Cherry on a mission into the highlands. When their chopper
is shot down, they are rescued by a squad of G.I.'s supposedly being
led by the legendary Capt. Osborne, the man whom Lila had come to meet.
Guest Starring:
David Marciano Dee Jay
Kenny Ransom Banks
Co-Starring:
David Reynolds Pilot #1
Marion Kodama Yue Kim
Featuring:
Scott Brittingham Lt. in Radio Rm
Tommy Morgan Serviceman #1
David Alan Novak Clerk
Chuck Tamburro Pilot #2
Terrance Vorwald Operator #1
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Tom Davies
Second Assistant Director Eric Jewett
Edited by Jacque Toberen
4 "Waiting for Beckett"
Written by Terry McDonell
Directed by Kevin Hooks
A deserter makes friends with Cherry and claims to have information
about her brother in order to get her help in staying AWOL.
Guest Starring:
Jonathan Perpich Lt. Price
Jay Pickett Cross
Marion Kodama Yue Kim
Featuring:
Real Andrews Patient #3
Edward Blanchard Donnie
Duane Edwards Patient #1
Dom Magwili Mr. Cat
Jedd Matthieu Radio Man
Nancy Omi Bar Girl
Debi Parker Bar Girl
Andrew Rivas Patient #2
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Tom Davies
Second Assistant Director Rory Romero
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
5 "Brothers"
Written by Susan Rhinehart & Carol Flint
Directed by John Sacret Young
Beckett joins the company of fellow black servicemen who preach
"brother"hood only to find out that their favorite color is more
green than black. Meanwhile, Dodger helps Cherry find her brother,
though the reunion is far from joyful.
Guest Starring:
Jeff Kober [Dodger]
Special Guest Star:
Fredric Lehne Rick White
Guest Starring:
J.J. Fluke
Glenn E. Plummer Omar
Co-Starring:
Marc Gilpin Sammy Coy
Kevin Wixted Sad Man
Featuring:
Ernest Harada Fred Hirabayashi
Elli MacLure Den Mother
Clay Wilcox Opium Smoker
Marion Kodama Yue Kim
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Eric Jewett
Second Assistant Director Rory Romero
Edited by Jacque Toberen
6 "Chao Ong"
Teleplay by William Broyles, Jr.
Story by John Sacret Young & William Broyles, Jr.
Directed by Christopher Leitch
When a celebrity USO tour arrives at China Beach, Laurette sees it
as her chance to Make It Big. With the help of her friends she does,
and leaves with the tour. In the meantime, McMurphy is put on
suspension when a body disappears from the hospital.
Guest Starring:
Gail O'Grady Georgia Lee
Special Appearances by:
Nancy Sinatra as herself
and
Johnny Grant as himself
Co-Starring:
Paul Ben-Victor Lazaro
Linda Hoy Nurse Beaverbrook
Susan Krebs Nurse Danton
Featuring:
Sanford Clark Commando #1
David Cloud G.I. #2
April Hong Orphan Girl
Karen Huie Sister Thuan
Aaron Lustig Dr. Darrow
John Mariano Wakefield
Sean Moloney G.I. #1
David Officer G.I. #3
Michael K. Woods Mike Agnone
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Sharon Mann
Second Assistant Director Eric Jewett
Edited by Christopher Nelson
Second Season
Broadcast Schedule
30 Nov 1988 Wed 10-11:00 2.1 7 "Lost & Found"
07 Dec 1988 Wed 10-11:00 2.2 8 "Lost & Found, Part II"
14 Dec 1988 Wed 10-11:00 2.3 9 "Limbo"
21 Dec 1988 Wed 10-11:00 2.4 10 "X-MAS CHNBCH VN '67"
28 Dec 1988 Wed
04 Jan 1988 * Wed 10-11:00 2.5 11 "Women in White"
11 Jan 1988 * Wed 10-11:00 2.6 12 "All About E.E.V."
18 Jan 1988 Wed
25 Jan 1988 * Wed 10-11:00 2.7 13 "Tet '68"
01 Feb 1988 * Wed 10-11:00 2.8 14 "Cherry"
08 Feb 1988 * Wed 10-11:00 2.9 15 "Crossing the Great Water"
15 Feb 1988 Wed
22 Feb 1988 Wed
01 Mar 1988 * Wed 10-11:00 2.10 16 "Psywars"
08 Mar 1988 * Wed 10-11:00 2.11 17 "Where the Boys Are"
15 Mar 1988 Wed 10-11:00 2.12 18 "Vets"
22 Mar 1988 * Wed 10-11:00 2.13 19 "Twilight"
29 Mar 1988 Wed
05 Apr 1988 * Wed 10-11:00 2.14 20 "Afterburner"
12 Apr 1988 * Wed 10-11:00 2.15 21 "Promised Land"
19 Apr 1988 Wed
26 Apr 1988 Wed 10-11:00 2.16 22 "The World"
03 May 1988 Wed 10-11:00 2.17 23 "The World, Part II"
* not confirmed
Principal Cast:
Dana Delany Colleen McMurphy
Nan Woods Cherry White [7-13]
Michael Boatman Sam Beckett
Nancy Giles Frankie Bunsen [8-23]
Marg Helgenberger K.C.
Jeff Kober Dodger Winslow
Robert Picardo Dr. Dick Richard
Concetta Tomei Lila Garreau
Brian Wimmer Boonie Lanier
Megan Gallagher Wayloo Marie Holmes
Recurring Supporting Cast:
Marcia Magus Jody Kass [8-11,15-16]
Haunani Minn Hang [9-12,14]
Elizabeth Lindsey Mai [10-11,13-17,21]
Regular Production Credits:
Executive Consultant William Broyles, Jr.
Co-Producer Geno Escarrega
Co-Producer Christopher Nelson
Producer John Wells
Supervising Producer Patricia Green
Executive Producer John Sacret Young
Coordinating Producer Fred Gerber
Production Consultant Mimi Leder [22]
Executive Script Consultant Lydia Woodward
Story Editor Carol Flint
Director of Photography John J. Connor [7-17,19-23]
Production Designer Scott Ritenour [7-9]
Art Director Chas. Butcher [10-17,19-23]
Music by Paul Chihara
Theme by John Rubinstein
Unit Production Manager Fred Gerber [7-15,17-23]
Unit Production Manager Michael Katleman [16]
7 "Lost & Found"
Written by John Sacret Young and William Broyles, Jr.
Directed by John Sacret Young
An effort to both promote and clean up China Beach results in the
arrival of Wayloo Marie Holmes and in K.C. being ordered to leave
the base. Meanwhile, McMurphy sets herself up for a fall when she
visits Da Nang in order to work out her relationship with Natch,
and Dodger returns to Indian Country.
Special Guest Star:
Tim Ryan [Natch Austen]
Guest Starring:
Brian Smiar General Cunliffe
J. Kenneth Campbell Colonel Wadsworth
Co-Starring:
Annabelle Gurwitch [Donut Dolly, brunette]
Amy Michelson [Donut Dolly, blonde (Karen)]
"The Candettes"
Romona "Cinnamon"
Vivica Fox "Toffee"
Kim Wayans "Cameo"
Featuring:
Randy Reinholz Moving Grunt
Eamonn Roche Alvin
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Paul Marks
Edited by Christopher Nelson
Second Unit Director Geno Escarrega
8 "Lost & Found, Part II"
Written by John Sacret Young and William Broyles, Jr.
Directed by John Sacret Young
Frankie Bunsen arrives at China Beach, K.C. gets ready to leave,
and McMurphy gets a double dose of grief when Natch becomes M.I.A.
and Dodger returns from patrol almost D.O.A.
Guest Starring:
Brian Smiar General Cunliffe
Co-Starring:
Annabelle Gurwitch [Donut Dolly, brunette]
Amy Michelson [Donut Dolly, blonde (Karen)]
"The Candettes"
Romona "Cinnamon"
Vivica Fox "Toffee"
Kim Wayans "Cameo"
Jana Marie Hupp Maggie Austin
Featuring:
Marcia Magus Nurse Kass
Bruce Beatty Technician
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Paul Marks
Edited by Christopher Nelson
Erwin Dumbrille
Second Unit Director Geno Escarrega
9 "Limbo"
Written by Carol Flint
Directed by Dan Lerner
Lila goes on a hunt for "Karen Koloski" among the service personnel
in order to deliver some bad news, not realizing that the object of
her search is actually K.C. Meanwhile, smuggled crates of penicillan
create a shortage of the antibiotic at China Beach, which could be
fatal to Dodger.
Guest Starring:
Haunani Minn Hang
Co-Starring:
Amy Michelson Karen
Featuring:
Marcia Magus Nurse Kass
Richie Allan Cigar Sarge
Mario Gardner Medic
James Oden Hatch Ward Master
Francine Nguyen Vietnamese Mother
Arsenio "Sonny" Trinidad Villager
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Debra [sic] Dell'Amico
Second Assistant Director Paul Marks
Edited by Jacque Toberen
10 "X-MAS CHNBCH VN '67"
Written by John Wells
Directed by Mimi Leder
'Tis the season to be jolly, but there is no joy at China Beach.
While most of the staff is on leave, those who are left become
deluged with casulties, both military and civilian, and including
a machine gun-toting St. Nick.
Special Guest Star:
Elizabeth Lindsey Mai [see note]
Guest Starring:
Haunani Minn Hang
Co-Starring:
Ken Abraham Marine
Stefan Kalinka Cohen
Marcia Magus Nurse Kass
Skip Stellrecht Cooper
Cameron Thor Chaplain
Willie Walton Willy
Featuring:
O. LaRon Clark Grunt
Benjamin Cleaveland Kid
Marvin Elkins Santa Claus
Lee Mary Weilnau Nun
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Paul Marks
Edited by Randy Jon Morgan
Note: Elizabeth Lindsey previously appeared in the first
episode as a Viet Cong nurse.
11 "Women in White"
Written by Patricia Green
Directed by Sharron Miller
Dodger is paralyzed from a shell fragment lodged near his spine, and
a visiting neurosurgeon is his only chance for recovery. Meanwhile,
Wayloo films a documentary on the women of China Beach.
Starring:
Elizabeth Lindsey Mai
Special Guest Star:
Robin Strasser [Dr. Joan Friedman]
Guest Starring:
Haunani Minn Hang
Co-Starring:
Dennis Bailey Major Buford [see note]
Dean Fortunato Bo
Marcia Magus Nurse Kass
Featuring:
Tony Colitti Cameraman
Lawrence Kennedy Corpsman
Bodie Plecas D.J.
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Paul Marks
Edited by Jacque Toberen
Note: While the credit reads "Major Buford", the character is
referred to and addressed as "Captain" in this and other
episodes.
12 "All About E.E.V."
Written by Lydia Woodward
Directed by Peter Medak
The lives of Lila, Wayloo, and K.C. get disrupted when a mysterious
colonel literally drops in. And Frankie takes the limelight at the
urging of a G.I. who imagines himself to be Chuck Berry.
"So, what's it all about? Men, women, love, sex.
Wishes out of reach; status quo at China Beach.
A tale of three women, their ambitions clear.
But don't bother with dreams unless they're sincere.
Only one got nestled all snug in her bed.
She did have potential just like the man said."
Special Guest Star:
Dennis Farina [Lt. Col. Edward Edward Vincent]
Guest Starring:
Steve Baldwin Chuck Berry
Haunani Minn Hang
Featuring:
Phillip Hyland Tuggle
Richard Vidan Driscoll
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Deborah Dell'Amico
Second Assistant Director Paul Marks
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
13 "Tet '68"
Teleplay by Susan Rhinehart and John Wells
Story by Susan Rhinehart
Directed by Steven Dubin
The night of the infamous Tet Offensive finds Beckett a prisoner
of Mai's V.C. brother, McMurphy locked in a dining room with a
K.C. who's going through drug withdrawal, Dr. Richard defending
the hospital with an unusually talkative Dodger, and Cherry and
a fellow donut dolly trapped under fire at Firebase Geronimo.
[Starring:]
Elizabeth Lindsey Mai
Guest Starring:
Meegan Lee Ochs Jacy
Co-Starring:
Andrew-Huy Nguyen Tran
Jeris Lee Poindexter Sergeant
Guy Killum Bingo
Thomas Mills Wood Larry Fitzkee
Featuring:
Tony Colitti Cameraman
Rick Marzan Santos
Michael J. Montes Corporal
Francine Nguyen Grandma
Brogan Roche Aide
Thang Van Tran ARVN
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Deborah Dell'Amico
Second Assistant Director Paul Marks
Edited by Randy Jon Morgan
Note: The following appeared at the end of the episode:
"Three Red Cross women, eight military
women, and an unknown number of American
civilian women died in Vietnam."
14 "Cherry"
Written by Susan Rhinehart
Directed by Mimi Leder
A reluctant K.C. agrees to escort Cherry's body back to Iowa, but
Cherry's brother Rick tempts her to instead sell him her passport
in exchange for heroin.
[Starring:]
Fredric Lehne Rick White
Elizabeth Lindsey Mai
Guest Starring:
Haunani Minn Hang
Co-Starring:
Dennis Bailey Major Buford [see note 2]
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Paul Marks
Edited by Jacque Toberen
Erwin Dumbrille
Note 1: Nan Woods does an uncredited voice-over in this episode.
Note 2: While the credit reads "Major Buford", the character
is referred to and addressed as "Captain" in this and
other episodes.
15 "Crossing the Great Water"
Written by Carol Flint
Directed by Mimi Leder
Dr. Richard confronts his limitations when he finds himself doctoring
some local villagers, after receiving divorce papers from his wife;
McMurphy must confront the fact that Dodger doesn't want to go back
to "the world"; and Beckett and Mai find themselves growing closer.
[Starring:]
Elizabeth Lindsey Mai
Guest Starring:
Perry Lang Lt. Commander Frederick Emmanuel
Co-Starring:
Marcia Magus Nurse Kass
Lee Mary Weilnau Sister
Featuring:
Jeff Anthony G.I. #1
Caroline [sic] Ho Lien
Marcus King PFC/Grunt
Gunnar Peterson Grunt
Larron Tate G.I. #2
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Deborah Dell'Amico
Second Assistant Director Paul Marks
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
& Jacque Toberen
16 "Psywars"
Written by Glen Merzer
Directed by Fred Gerber
McMurphy is on a short fuse when an Army psychiatrist comes to
China Beach to gather material for a research project on stress
in non-combatants, and irritates her with the manner in which he
pushes some of the grunts back out into combat. But it proves
to be all wrapped up in her coming to terms with Natch's fate.
Guest Starring:
Kevin Scannell Dr. Crocker
Elizabeth Lindsey Mai
Mykel T. Williamson Rousseau
Bill Calvert Campbell
Tom Wright Sgt. Morgan
Co-Starring:
Marcia Magus Nurse Kass
Patrick Massett Waco
Featuring:
Heather Jane MacDonald Duty Nurse
James Marshall Grunt [later named Kanaski]
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Paul Marks
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Jacque Toberen
Erwin Dumbrille
17 "Where the Boys Are"
Written by Alan Brennert
Directed by Michael Rhodes
McMurphy, overworking herself to exhaustion, is forced to take
R&R until she's had enough rest, and she finds herself up against
the unrelentingly good-natured Jeff Hyers. Disturbed by the fact
that so many of the men killed in action weren't old enough to
have attended their senior prom, she inspires Boonie to put one
on for the folks at China Beach. And Wayloo's pursuit of Boonie's
story results in an unforeseen, and unfortunate, consequence.
Guest Starring:
Ned Vaughn Jeff Hyers [see note]
Elizabeth Lindsey Mai
Marco Rodriguez Ray
Co-Starring:
Fred Alwag Filipino Musician #1
Teresa Crespo Filipino Musician #2
Andrew Van Dusen Soldier #1
Featuring:
Steven B. Davis Soldier #3
Patrick Young O'Neil C.O.
Brian Wesley Thomas Soldier #2
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Deborah Dell'Amico
Second Assistant Director Paul Marks
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
Jacque Toberen
Second Unit Director Geno Escarrega
Note: Ned Vaughn previously appeared in the first episode
as Dewey; as Jeff Hyers, he becomes a series regular
for the first half of the third season.
18 "Vets"
Continuity by John Wells & John Sacret Young
Directed by John Sacret Young
Scenes from previous episodes illustrate anecdotes told in interviews
with people who served in Viet Nam.
Vietnam Veterans:
Lily Lee Adams
Elizabeth A. Allen Nurse 12th Evac Cu Chi
Jeanne "Sam" Bokina Christie Red Cross
Nellie Harness Coakley Nurse 7th Surgical Hospital
Tom Coakley
Diane Carlson Evans Nurse 71st Evac Pleiku
Karole Graham
* Jeff Hiers
Jerry L. Huff
* Betsy Jackson Nurse NSA Hospital Pleiku
Karen Psimadis Johnson
Patty Hooper Jump "Sho-Lettes" Singing Tour
Jurate Kazickas Civilian Photojournalist
* Beth Ertz Lee
Larry "Woody" Martin
Sharon Vander Ven McGlothlin Red Cross Cu Chi
Brenda Owen Meadows "Sho-Lettes" Singing Tour
Sharon Freer Minard "Sho-Lettes" Singing Tour
Chris Noel Armed Forces Radio
Linda Hallenbeck Pelegrino Red Cross Cam Ranh Bay
Kathy Ruhl USO
Christine McGinley Schneider Nurse 95th Evac Da Nang
* Bill "Ziggy" Siegesmund Army China Beach Bar Manager
Sharyn Hillyer Simons USO Tour
[spelled "Sharon" in credits]
* Peter Singer, M.D.
John Wagner
Hao "Charlie" Wagner
George Wallace Army 173rd Infantry Airborne
Georgia Peat West "Sho-Lettes" Singing Tour
Francis Whitebird
John Whitley, M.D. 95th Evac Da Nang
Bev Gasper Willison
* Jan Wyatt Nurse 71st Evac Pleiku
Robert W. Young
Additional Production Credits:
Special Interview
Sequences Photographed by Vilmos Zsigmond
Editor Randy Morgan
Assistant Editors Amy Shorr
Joe Guresky
First Assistant Director K.C. Colwell
First Assistant Director Stephen Dunn
Second Assistant Director George Parra
Note 1: The asterisks indicate those who have served as a
Technical Advisor for the series. Also note that
some of these names (or variations of them) were
used for characters in the series.
Note 2: The job titles listed for the vets come from the
on-screen legend as each was interviewed. Those
without such were listed in the closing credits,
but their interviews were not in the final cut.
Note 3: See also the third season episode "Souvenirs" (#36),
which featured more interviews with actual Vietnam
veterans.
Note 3: It had been announced that an expanded version of
this episode may be put together as a two-hour
special for the Lifetime network, but no further
information is known at the present time.
19 "Twilight"
Written by Lydia Woodward
Directed by Michael Fresco
Boonie's story comes out as Wayloo presses to get him awarded a
medal for bravery. Unfortunately, it also brings out a board of
inquiry into what really went on in the bush: a covert operation
into Laos, headed by a CIA man whose indiscriminate slaughter of
locals prompted Boonie into a rash action.
[Starring:]
Bobby Hosea Sweetness
Special Guest Star:
Kevin McCarthy Congressman Holmes
Guest Starring:
Fred Dalton Thompson Lt. Col. Reinhardt
Steven Anderson Major Dector
Tom Irwin Bellows
Co-Starring:
Kevin Sifuentes Whiplash
Featuring:
Tom Patton M.P.
Tuyet Doan Vietnamese Woman
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Paul Marks
Edited by Jacque Toberen
Erwin Dumbrille
20 "Afterburner"
Written by Carol Flint
Directed by Christopher Leitch
Boonie's been replaced as manager of the Jet Set by a pot-skimming
sergeant connected with a less-than-legal local entepreneur whom
K.C. used to work for. Meanwhile, Lila offers to arrange the
shipping home of a G.I.'s "stuff", not realizing that one of the
items is a wild leopard cub. And after McMurphy's finally managed
to deal with the death of Natch, he shows up alive after having
escaped from the Viet Cong.
Guest Starring:
Yorgo Voyagis Turner
Special Guest Star:
Tim Ryan Natch Austen
Guest Starring:
Jack Blessing Masters
Pat Skipper Morrison
Co-Starring:
Reed Rudy Montana
Featuring:
Leigh C. Kim Priest
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Randy Morgan
Second Unit Director Geno Escarrega
21 "Promised Land"
Written by Patricia Green
Directed by Michael Rhodes
Beckett's tour of duty is up, but he finds it difficult to leave
Mai behind in Vietnam. And racial violence breaks out in camp
after news comes of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Guest Starring:
Elizabeth Lindsey Mai
Mykel T. Williamson Rousseau
Richard Tyson Whitlow
John Marshall Jones Jr. Fluke
Bill Allen Blevins
Aaron Seville Steele
Co-Starring:
Vince Grant Dunne
Patrick James Massio
Jon Matthews Beemer
Featuring:
Lawrence A. Mandley M.P.
Michael Wong Peddler
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Paul Marks
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
Jacque Toberen
Second Unit Director Geno Escarrega
22 "The World"
Written by John Wells
Directed by John Sacret Young
Wayloo says good-bye as she heads off for a newscasting job in
New York, while McMurphy goes home on emergency leave when her
father suffers a heart attack.
Guest Starring:
Penny Fuller Mom McMurphy
John Laughlin Brendan McMurphy
Donald Moffat Dad
Kevin Geer Brian McMurphy
Harold Russell Uncle Conal
Co-Starring:
Jim Doughan Resident
Pat O'Bryan Connor McMurphy
David Sherrill Gunner
Dana Stevens Nurse
Featuring:
Jami Lynne [sic] Grenham Jenny
Jason Keene Danny McMurphy
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Paul Marks
Edited by Jacque Toberen
Erwin Dumbrille
Randy Morgan
Second Unit Director Geno Escarrega
Note: Future series regular Troy Evans makes an uncredited
appearance as the Air Force sergeant greeting the
returnees at the airport.
23 "The World, Part II"
Written by John Wells
Directed by John Sacret Young
After her father's funeral, McMurphy, finds the decision to go
back to Vietnam very hard, and instead goes to visit a colleague
who's now working with limbless vets in an Army hospital.
Guest Starring:
Kathy Bates Jan [Wyatt]
Penny Fuller Mom McMurphy
John Laughlin Brendan McMurphy
Jodie Markell Pam Klinger
Megan Mullally Cindy
Kevin Geer Brian O'Connor [sic]
Linden Ashby Phillip
Dennis Drake Paul
Grand L. Bush Mac
Neil Gray Giuntoli Mike
Harold Russell Uncle Conal
Co-Starring:
James Marshall Kanaski (G.I.)
Charles Noland NCO #2
Pat O'Bryan Connor McMurphy
Featuring:
William Flatley Priest
Jami Lynn [sic] Grenham Jenny
DeWayne Lyons Soldier
Douglas Mehlberg Jerry
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Paul Marks
Edited by Randy Morgan
Erwin Dumbrille
Jacque Toberen
Assistant Film Editors Kurt Galvao
Michael Hall
Amy Shorr
Note: The character of Jan Wyatt, here played by Oscar-winner
(for MISERY) Kathy Bates, reappears in a third and
fourth season episode, but played by someone else. The
real Jan Wyatt served as a Technical Advisor for the
series, and was one of the interviewees in "Vets".
Third Season
Broadcast Schedule
20 Sep 1989 Wed 10-11:00 3.1 24 "The Unquiet Earth"
27 Sep 1989 Wed 10-11:00 3.2 25 "Skin Deep"
04 Oct 1989 * Wed 10-11:00 3.3 26 "Dear China Beach"
11 Oct 1989 * Wed 10-11:00 3.4 27 "Who's Happy Now?"
25 Oct 1989 * Wed 10-11:00 3.5 28 "Independence Day"
08 Nov 1989 * Wed 10-11:00 3.6 29 "Ghosts"
15 Nov 1989 * Wed 10-11:00 3.7 30 "With a Little Help
from My Friends"
22 Nov 1989 Wed 10-11:00 3.8 31 "China Men"
29 Nov 1989 Wed 10-11:00 3.9 32 "How to Stay Alive
in Vietnam, Part I"
06 Dec 1989 Wed 10-11:00 3.10 33 "How to Stay Alive
in Vietnam, Part II"
13 Dec 1989 * Wed 10-11:00 3.1 24r
20 Dec 1989 Wed pre-empted
27 Dec 1989 Wed pre-empted
03 Jan 1990 Wed 10-11:00 3.11 34 "Magic"
10 Jan 1990 Wed 10-11:00 3.12 35 "Nightfall"
17 Jan 1990 Wed 10-11:00 3.13 36 "Souvenirs"
24 Jan 1990 Wed pre-empted
31 Jan 1990 Wed 10-11:00 3.14 37 "Holly's Choice"
07 Feb 1990 Wed 10-11:00 3.15 38 "A Rumor of Peace"
14 Feb 1990 Wed 10-11:00 3.16 39 "Warriors"
21 Feb 1990 Wed pre-empted
28 Feb 1990 Wed 10-11:00 3.17 40 "The Thanks of a
Grateful Nation"
07 Mar 1990 Wed 10-11:00 3.2 25r
14 Mar 1990 Wed 10-11:00 3.18 41 "Skylark"
21 Mar 1990 Wed 10-11:00 3.19 42 "Phoenix"
on hiatus
16 Apr 1990 Mon 9-10:00 3.20 43 "F.N.G."
23 Apr 1990 Mon 9-10:00 3.21 44 "The Gift"
30 Apr 1990 Mon 9-10:00 3.22 45 "Strange Brew"
on hiatus
04 Jul 1990 Wed 10-11:00 3.5 28r
11 Jul 1990 Wed 10-11:00 3.3 26r
18 Jul 1990 Wed pre-empted
25 Jul 1990 Wed 10-11:00 3.6 29r
01 Aug 1990 Wed 10-11:00 3.7 30r
08 Aug 1990 Wed pre-empted; series moved to Saturday
11 Aug 1990 Sat 9-10:00 3.11 34r
18 Aug 1990 Sat 9-10:00 3.12 35r
25 Aug 1990 Sat 9-10:00 3.13 36r
01 Sep 1990 Sat 9-10:00 3.17 40r
* not confirmed
Principal Cast:
Dana Delany Colleen McMurphy
Michael Boatman Sam Beckett
Nancy Giles Frankie Bunsen
Jeff Kober Dodger Winslow
Robert Picardo Dr. Dick Richard
Concetta Tomei Lila Garreau
Ned Vaughn Jeff Hyers [24-33]
Brian Wimmer Boonie Lanier
Marg Helgenberger K.C.
Recurring Supporting Cast:
Ricki Lake Holly Pellegrino
[25-26,28-32,34,37-38,41-42,45]
Derek de Lint Dr. Gerard Bernard [24,26-31,33-34]
Tom Sizemore Vinnie Ventresca [28-31,34,39]
Dorian Harewood Major Melvin Otis [33-35]
Troy Evans Sarge Pepper
[25,27-28,32-35,38-39,41,44]
Marcia Magus Nurse Jody Kass
[25-27,30-31,37,39,44]
Haunani Minn Hang [28-30]
Robert LaSardo Jesus "Answer Man" Zapata
[32-33,38-39,41]
Regular Production Credits:
Executive Consultant William Broyles, Jr.
Co-Producer Fred Gerber [24-26]
Co-Producer Geno Escarrega [24-28]
Producer Geno Escarrega [29-45]
Producer Fred Gerber [27-45]
Producer Mimi Leder
Supervising Producer Georgia Jeffries [24-44]
Supervising Producer John Wells
Executive Producer John Sacret Young
Associate Producer Barbara Marshall [45]
Executive Script Consultant Lydia Woodward
Executive Story Editor Carol Flint
Story Editor Josef Anderson
Photographed by Richard Thorpe
[24-25,29,31-33,36,38,40-41,43]
Director of Photography Francis Grumman
[26-28,30,34-35,37,39,42,44-45]
Production Designer Stephen Myles Berger [24-37]
Art Director Joe Wood [38-45]
Music by Paul Chihara
[24-32,34-36,39-41,44-45]
Music by Shirley Walker [33,42-43]
Music by Nathan Wang and Geno Escarrega
[37-38]
Theme by John Rubinstein
Unit Production Manager Fred Gerber
[24-26,28-31,33-40,42-45]
Unit Production Manager Paul Marks [27,32,41]
Supervising Editor Randy Jon Morgan [24,26-35,37-44]
24 "The Unquiet Earth"
Written by Alan Brennert
Directed by Michael Rhodes
McMurphy and K.C. are captured by the Viet Cong, and ordered to
perform surgery on their critically wounded commander.
Special Guest Star:
Derek de Lint [Dr. Bernard]
Guest Starring:
Liem Whatley Tran
Featuring:
Catherine Ai V.C. Woman
Jim Jarrett Lt. Lackey
Tai Thai V.C. Guard
Arsenio "Sonny" Trinidad Cadre Leader
Vince Vaughn Driver
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Robert P. Cohen
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Susan Browdy
25 "Skin Deep"
Written by Carol Flint
Directed by Mimi Leder
Miss America backs out of a scheduled appearance at China Beach,
so new donut dolly Holly Pellegrino organizes a Miss China Beach
pageant, while McMurphy hires K.C. to boost the morale of a G.I.
whose face has been disfigured.
Special Guest Star:
Ricki Lake Holly
Guest Starring:
Troy Evans Sarge Pepper
Carlos Gomez Gaspar
Co-Starring:
Marcia Magus Nurse Kass
Kimber Sissons Miss High Fever
Featuring:
Jimi Bridges, Jr. 3rd Patient
David Pesko 2nd Patient
Dex Sanders Private
Richard Weygint Short PFC [Graphia]
Jamie Younger 1st Patient
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Robert P. Cohen
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Randy Jon Morgan
26 "Dear China Beach"
Written by John Wells
Directed by Michael Rhodes
A young Vietnamese girl delivers an Amerasian infant to Dodger,
saying that it's his son; McMurphy is laid up with dysentery; and
Holly tries to get the Beachers to answer mail from a seventh-
grade class in Colorado.
Special Guest Stars:
Derek de Lint [Dr. Bernard]
Ricki Lake [Holly]
Guest Starring:
Kieu Chinh Sister [Phuong] [see note]
Co-Starring:
Roger Hewlett L.R.R.P.
Carolyn [sic] Ho Vietnamese Girl
Marcia Magus Nurse Kass
My-Ngoc Tran Nun
Featuring:
Marco Assante Matheson
Garvin Funches Kid #2
Shawn Levy Lieutenant
Kara Sachs Dolly
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Paul Marks
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
Note 1: Kieu Chinh appears in several fourth season episodes
as Trieu Au, K.C.'s daughter's nanny.
Note 2: In this episode, Boonie agrees to tell Dodger his
middle name in exchange for Dodger telling him his
first name. Dodger says his name is "Delbert", but
later says "Maybe. Maybe not." In later episodes,
though, he's always referred to as "Evan". Boonie
reveals that his middle name is actually "Shirley",
an old family name.
27 "Who's Happy Now?"
Written by Lydia Woodward
Directed by Fred Gerber
Black humor takes the form of a colonel who dies in the company
of K.C., who engages Boonie and Hyers to discreetly dispose of
the body. And Dr. Bernard starts showing interest in McMurphy.
Special Guest Star:
Derek de Lint [Dr. Bernard]
Guest Starring:
Troy Evans Sarge Pepper
Tom Hodges Corporal Nichols
R. Lee Ermey Col. Buster Darling
Co-Starring:
Marcia Magus Nurse Kass
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Robert P. Cohen
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
28 "Independence Day"
Written by Susan Rhinehart
Directed by Mimi Leder
China Beach celebrates a rainy Fourth of July as McMurphy attracts
the attentions of new arrival Vinnie Ventresca while Dr. Bernard
pursues a romance with her.
Special Guest Stars:
Derek de Lint [Dr. Bernard]
Tom Sizemore [Vinnie]
Ricki Lake [Holly]
Guest Starring:
Troy Evans Sarge Pepper
Haunani Minn Hang
Elizabeth Sung Roxanne
Co-Starring:
Kieu Chinh Sister [Phuong]
J.P. Dizon Etienne
Lily Mariye Servant
Featuring:
Kyle Chandler Grunt
Dawn Cleveland Aurore-Sai
V.C. DuPree America
David Newsom Kid
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
29 "Ghosts"
Written by Toni Graphia
Directed by Michael Fresco
Dodger tells a campfire ghost story, while the spectres of
relationships past, present, and future haunt the folks of
China Beach: K.C. and her father, Beckett and Mai, McMurphy
and Dr. Bernard, Dodger and his infant son, and Dr. Richard
and his wife, who's remarrying back home.
Special Guest Stars:
Derek de Lint [Dr. Bernard]
Tom Sizemore [Vinnie]
Ricki Lake [Holly]
Guest Starring:
Haunani Minn Hang
Elizabeth Lindsey Mai
Featuring:
David Youse Grunt
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Paul Marks
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Susan Browdy
30 "With a Little Help from My Friends"
Written by Josef Anderson & Carol Flint
Directed by Michael Toshiyuki Uno
Holly's friendship with Hang grows stronger, but circumstantial
evidence points to Hang having connections to the Viet Cong,
especially after some mishaps, one of which injures Frankie.
Special Guest Stars:
Derek de Lint [Dr. Bernard]
Tom Sizemore [Vinnie]
Ricki Lake [Holly]
Guest Starring:
Haunani Minn Hang
Co-Starring:
Marcia Magus Kass
Jean Pierre Nguyen Man with a Basket
Mitch Pileggi E.O.D. Sgt. [Ortin]
T. E. Russell Soldier
Featuring:
Nhan Dai Duong ARVN Soldier #2
Vu Nguyen Boy
Thu Thuy Mother
Kady Tran Vietnamese Woman #1
My-Ngoc Tran Vietnamese Woman #2
Thang Van Tran ARVN Lieutenant
Tom Tran ARVN Soldier #1
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
31 "China Men"
Written by Josef Anderson
Directed by David Burton Morris
Hyers freezes in battle, causing a rift between him and Dodger;
McMurphy becomes vulnerable to Vinnie's charms after having a
miserable dinner with Dr. Bernard and some of his friends; and
Boonie becomes taken with a singer who's not what she appears to be.
Special Guest Stars:
Derek de Lint [Dr. Bernard]
Tom Sizemore [Vinnie]
Ricki Lake [Holly]
Guest Starring:
Thomas Haden Church Jack Daniels
Co-Starring:
Marcia Magus Kass
Elsie Sniffen Pei
Featuring:
J. Marvin Campbell Lieutenant
Clark Corkum M.P.
Lydie Denier Danielle
J.P. Dizon Etienne
Endre Hules Younger Male Guest
Blas Lorenzo Band Leader
Gil Mandelik Older Male Guest
Barbara Sohmers Older Woman Guest
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Paul Marks
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Susan Browdy
32 "How to Stay Alive in Vietnam, Part I"
Written by Georgia Jeffries
Directed by Fred Gerber
Dodger is not pleased with the addition to two new people to his
latest patrol: Beckett, who wants to find out just what it is that
"his men" experience out in the bush, and a female journalist who
wants a story. Interspersed with this story are anecdotes told by
the China Beach regulars, including Sarge's rules for how to stay
alive in Vietnam.
Special Guest Star:
Ricki Lake [Holly]
And Special Appearance by:
Dr. Haing S. Ngor [Seak Yin]
Guest Starring:
Lisa Banes Cat Von Seeger
Troy Evans Sarge [see note]
Co-Starring:
Robert LaSardo Answer Man
Paul Force Grunt #1
Vonte Sweet Grunt #2
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Arthur Anderson
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Leslie Troy Gaulin
Note 1: The following message appears at the end of the episode:
"During the Vietnam War 402 American medics
were killed in the service of their country."
Note 2: The closing credits carry the following remark:
"Sarge's DOG MAN story used by permission
of Troy Evans."
Sarge's Rules For How To Stay Alive In Vietnam
"Great thing about the military: even though you know that
they know that nobody knows what the hell they're doing,
everybody pretends that that ain't so." [Sarge Pepper]
Rule #1: Try to look unimportant. They might be low on ammo.
Rule #2: All five-second grenade fuses are three seconds.
Rule #3: Never share a foxhole with anyone who is braver than
you are.
Rule #4: Friendly fire...isn't.
Rule #5: Remember that all your equipment was made by the lowest
bidder.
Rule #6: When you've secured an area, don't forget to tell the
enemy. They may have other plans.
Rule #7: Anything you do can get you shot, including doing nothing.
Rule #8: Teamwork is essential. It gives them other people to
shoot at.
Rule #9: Expect the unexpected, but remember you can't depend
on it.
Rule #10: You are not Superman, but sometimes imagining that you
are is the only thing that saves you. On the other hand,
it can also kill you.
Rule #11: Do what you have to do.
33 "How to Stay Alive in Vietnam, Part II"
Written by Georgia Jeffries
Directed by Steven Dubin
McMurphy befriends a Cambodian who'd been pressed into service by
the Viet Cong but had defected to the South, and tries to intervene
when he's accused of betraying an ARVN force to the V.C. And to
Lila's dismay, a new officer arrives to take command of China Beach.
Special Guest Stars:
Derek de Lint [Dr. Bernard]
Dorian Harewood [Major Otis]
And Special Appearance by:
Dr. Haing S. Ngor [Seak Yin]
Guest Starring:
Lisa Banes Cat Von Seeger
Troy Evans Sarge
Co-Starring:
Robert LaSardo Answer Man
Francine Nguyen Grandmother
Le Tuan ARVN Commander
Featuring:
Phuong Hang Vietnamese Girl
Dennis Phun ARVN Soldier
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Paul Marks
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Leslie Troy Gaulin
34 "Magic"
Written by John Wells
Directed by Mimi Leder
McMurphy unhappily finds herself caught in a love triangle with
Dr. Bernard and Vinnie; Holly and Boonie grow closer; K.C. and
Major Otis both get an unpleasant suprise; and the circus comes
to town.
Special Guest Stars:
Derek de Lint [Dr. Bernard]
Dorian Harewood [Major Otis]
Tom Sizemore [Vinnie]
Ricki Lake [Holly]
Guest Starring:
Troy Evans Sarge
Co-Starring:
Erik Fredriksen Colonel
Roger Hewlett G.I. #2
Ramsay Midwood G.I. #1
Featuring:
Lydie Denier Danielle
Chantara Nop Troubadour
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
Assistant Editor Michael Hall
Note: The CHINA BEACH episode guide in EPI-LOG #14 gave this
episode's title as "All Is Not Fair in Love and War".
This may have been the working title.
35 "Nightfall"
Written by Lydia Woodward
Directed by Christopher Leitch
A Vietnamese prostitute is murdered, and K.C. tries to get Major
Otis to investigate. He gives her the runaround, so she tries to
find the truth herself, including why Otis wants to bury it.
Special Guest Star:
Dorian Harewood [Major Otis]
Guest Starring:
Troy Evans Sarge
Nobu McCarthy Madame Lai
Co-Starring:
Catherine Ai Nhung
Lily Pitton Lien
Featuring:
Michael Cannizzo G.I.
Wynn Hollingsworth Colonel
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
36 "Souvenirs"
Written by John Sacret Young
Directed by John Sacret Young
Dodger decides it's time to go home and take his son with him. But
he finds the red tape almost impossible to wade through, and gets
K.C.'s help in finding a short-cut. Interspersed with this are
anecdotes told by actual Vietnam vets.
Guest Starring:
Kieu Chinh Sister Phuong
Co-Starring:
Adele Baughn Sparkle
Anadel Baughn Sizzle
Lanei Chapman Glitter
Brian Fong Vietnamese Official
Tony Monte U.S. Clerk
Vietnam Veterans:
Elizabeth A. Allen Nurse 12th Evac Cu Chi
Nellie Harness Coakley Nurse 7th Surgical Hospital
Tom Coakley 1st Infantry Division
Karen Psimadis Johnson Army Journalist
Patty Hooper Jump
Jurate Kazickas Civilian Photojournalist
Brenda Owen Meadows
Sharon Freer Minard
Linda Hallenbeck Pelegrino Red Cross Cam Ranh Bay
Kathy Ruhl USO
Bill "Ziggy" Siegesmund Army China Beach Bar Manager
Sharyn Hillyer Simons USO Tour
[spelled "Sharon" in credits]
Hao T. (Charlie) Wagner
John R. Wagner Army Corps of Engineers
Georgia Peat West
Robert W. Young AFVN Television Saigon
Additional Production Credits:
Special Interview
Sequences Photographed by Vilmos Zsigmond
First Assistant Director Paul Marks
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Randy Jon Morgan
Assistant Editor Amy Shorr
Note 1: The job titles listed for the vets come from the
on-screen legend as each was interviewed. Those
without such titles were listed in the closing
credits, but their interviews were not used in the
final cut.
Note 2: See also the second season episode "Vets" (#18),
which featured more interviews with actual Vietnam
veterans.
37 "Holly's Choice"
Written by Carol Flint
Directed by Christopher Leitch
Holly discovers she's pregnant, and faces the difficult choice of
whether to have the baby or abort it. Her final decision proves not
to be a popular one.
Special Guest Star:
Ricki Lake [Holly]
Guest Starring:
James Hong Bac Si
Edward Blanchard Zimmer
Mary Tanner Bev
Co-Starring:
Marcia Magus Kass
Lexie Bigham Afro
John K. Linton Pooh
Featuring:
Philip McNiven Wiseguy
T.E. Russell M.P.
April Tran Man
Lee Mary Weilnau Woman
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Leslie Troy Gaulin
Assistant Editor Kurt Galvao
Note: This episode runs backwards in time, so that it starts
with the aftereffects of Holly's decision, and ends
with her meeting the prospective father.
38 "A Rumor of Peace"
Written by Josef Anderson
Directed by Neema Barnette
Frankie and Beckett decide to play a practical joke while making a
pirate radio broadcast, and are horrified to see it get totally out
of control.
Special Guest Stars:
Troy Evans [Sarge]
Ricki Lake [Holly]
Guest Starring:
Robert LaSardo Answer Man
Co-Starring:
Carlos Cervantes Richard Chacon
Featuring:
David Youse Grunt
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Paul Marks
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
39 "Warriors"
Teleplay by Martin M. Goldstein & Neal Baer
Story by Dottie Dartland
Directed by David Soul
McMurphy finds herself in in an ethical quandry when she saves the
life of Vinnie's buddy, though he will remain a vegetable for the
rest of his life. Her beliefs won't allow her to just let the man
die, though Vinnie pleads with, and Dr. Richard orders, her to.
Meanwhile, Frankie receives orders meant for a different Francis
Bunsen, and she finds hersself promoted to Sergeant and placed in
charge of Answer Man's patrol.
Special Guest Stars:
Tom Sizemore [Vinnie]
Troy Evans [Sarge]
Guest Starring:
Robert LaSardo Answer Man
Don Cheadle Angel
Tommy Hinkley Simon
Co-Starring:
Marcia Magus Kass
Ron Taylor Mess Sergeant
Billy "Sly" Williams Spider
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Leslie Troy Gaulin
40 "The Thanks of a Grateful Nation"
Written by John Wells
Directed by Mimi Leder
Back in the USA, Dodger is drifting through a meaningless existence,
while his old friend asks for his help to dodge the draft by going
to Canada.
Guest Starring:
Tom Bower Archie Winslow
Special Guest Stars:
Bobby Hosea [Sweetness]
Helen Hunt Sissy
Guest Starring:
Robert Knepper Long
Doug Savant Richard
Penelope Windust Jean Winslow
Co-Starring:
Michael Griffen Soldier (Wilson)
Arlene Taylor Annie Winslow
Featuring:
Keith Claybrook Kid
Susan Fassig Linda
Lyndsay Riddell Jennifer
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Paul Marks
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
Note: Richard Herd appears uncredited as Dodger's boss, McGrath.
41 "Skylark"
Written by Lydia Woodward
Directed by Fred Gerber
A mysterious pair of ballroom dancers waltzes into China Beach,
bringing harmony to the bickering McMurphy and Dr. Richard while
completing their own mystical mission.
Special Guest Stars:
Ruby Dee [Ruby]
Troy Evans [Sarge]
Joe Seneca [Ernie]
Ricki Lake [Holly]
Guest Starring:
Robert LaSardo Answer Man
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Second Assistant Director Ed Crocitto
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
42 "Phoenix"
Written by Toni Graphia
Directed by Mimi Leder
K.C. is caught in the middle of a CIA assassination plot, but it's
her friendship with McMurphy that goes on trial when McMurphy is
asked to vouch for K.C.'s innocence.
Special Guest Star:
Ricki Lake [Holly]
Guest Starring:
Kevin Kilner Ace
Tai Thai GTO
Aki Aleong Thao
Co-Starring:
Gary Werntz Provost Marshal
Le Tuan Truong Chinh
Francois Chau White Mouse
Cameron Arnett Soldier
Ben Lemon Bob Green
Featuring:
Chi-Muoi Lo ARVN
An Loi Older Woman
Thu Thuy Mrs. Truong Chinh
My-Ngoc Tran Vietnamese Poker Girl
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Leslie Troy Gaulin
Note: Instead of the usual "Reflections" by The Supremes,
this episode features as the theme song a rendition
of the Animals classic "We Gotta Get Out of This
Place", performed by Katrina & The Waves with Eric
Burdon (one of the original Animals).
43 "F.N.G"
Written by Carol Flint
Directed by John Sacret Young
This special flashback episode shows the how and why of McMurphy's
enlistment, and her and Dr. Richard's first days at China Beach.
Special Guest Stars:
Wings Hauser [Lt. Col. "Mac" Miller]
Bobby Hosea [Sweetness]
Guest Starring:
Debra Stricklin Jan [Wyatt]
Kerry Noonan Nellie
Daniel Quinn Medic
Co-Starring:
Tim Griffin Tommy
Ralph Meyering Jr. Col. Broyles
Featuring:
Marshall Maurice Mitchell Charles
George Perez Kid
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Paul Marks
Second Assistant Director Ed Crocitto
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
Note: Scott Jaeck appears uncredited as Dr. Singer.
44 "The Gift"
Written by Josef Anderson
Directed by Michael Katleman
Lila's upset at her failure to advance in the Army, is worsened by
the appearance of an old friend, now a colonel, who comes to China
Beach to do a recruiting film for Army nurses. Meanwhile, unknown
to McMurphy, she was made the beneficiary on a soldier's insurance
policy, and receives a $20,000 death benefit, prompting the Army to
investigate possible misconduct on her part.
Special Guest Stars:
Barbara Babcock [Lt. Col. Libby Heiss]
Troy Evans [Sarge]
Guest Starring:
Guy Boyd [Lt. Col. Kane]
Gerrit Graham [Capt. Soubra]
Co-Starring:
Marcia Magus Kass
Stanley Grover General Nelson
Scott Lincoln Oliver Stoned
Michael Traeger Philip Capluto
Featuring:
Babatunde Grunt #3:
Ruben Angel Flores Grunt #1
Richard Speight Jr. Grunt #2
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Second Assistant Director Todd Corman
Edited by Kurt P. Galvao
Amy Shorr
45 "Strange Brew"
Written by Fred T. Yakovich
Directed by Michael Fresco
While the rest of the CB staff attends a rock concert being held
at Firebase Geronimo, McMurphy and K.C. stay behind, get drunk,
and enter a shared, surreal dreamland where they must deal with
some unresolved issues from their past. The episode ends as it
began, with the news that the Firebase was hit badly in an enemy
attack, with the survival of the China Beach personnel there in
question.
Special Guest Stars:
Clancy Brown [Joey Schoenauer]
Penny Fuller [Mom McMurphy]
Guest Starring:
Gary Farmer Dreamwalker
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Edited by Randy Jon Morgan
Leslie Troy Gaulin
Note 1: Ricki Lake makes a brief, uncredited appearance as
Holly.
Note 2: TV GUIDE listed Mark Tassoni as "Young Soldier" for
this episode, though he's not listed in the credits.
Note 3: Katrina & The Waves and Eric Burdon again appear
performing "We Gotta Get Out of This Place", only
this time as the band playing at Firebase Geronimo.
Fourth Season
Broadcast Schedule
29 Sep 1990 Sat 9-10:00 4.1 46 "The Big Bang"
06 Oct 1990 Sat 9-10:00 4.2 47 "She Sells More Than
Sea Shells"
13 Oct 1990 Sat 9-10:00 4.3 48 "You, Babe"
20 Oct 1990 Sat scheduled pre-emption
27 Oct 1990 Sat 9-10:00 4.4 49 "Escape"
03 Nov 1990 Sat 9-10:00 4.5 50 "Fever"
10 Nov 1990 Sat 9-10:00 4.6 51 "Juice"
17 Nov 1990 Sat 9-10:00 4.7 52 "One Giant Leap"
24 Nov 1990 Sat scheduled pre-emption
01 Dec 1990 Sat 9-10:00 4.8 53 "One Small Step"
08 Dec 1990 Sat 9-10:00 4.9 54 "The Call"
15 Dec 1990 Sat unscheduled pre-emption
on hiatus
04 Jun 1991 Tue 10-11:00 4.10 55 "I Could Have Danced
All Night...But Didn't"
11 Jun 1991 Tue 10-11:00 4.11 56 "100 Klicks Out"
18 Jun 1991 Tue 10-11:00 4.12 57 "The Always Goodbye"
25 Jun 1991 Tue 10-11:00 4.13 58 "Quest"
09 Jul 1991 Tue 10-11:00 4.14 59 "Rewind"
16 Jul 1991 Tue 10-11:00 4.15 60 "Through and Through"
22 Jul 1991 Mon 9-11:00 4.16 61 "Hello Goodbye"
Principal Cast:
Dana Delany Colleen McMurphy
Michael Boatman Sam Beckett
Troy Evans Sarge Pepper
Nancy Giles Frankie Bunsen
Jeff Kober Dodger Winslow
Robert Picardo Dr. Dick Richard
Concetta Tomei Lila Garreau
Brian Wimmer Boonie Lanier
Marg Helgenberger K.C.
Recurring Supporting Cast:
Adam Arkin Joe Arneberg [55,60,61]
Shay Astar Karen (age 8) [56,58,59]
Finn Carter Linda Matlock Lanier [46,47,53,61]
Kieu Chinh Trieu Au [48,56,57,59]
Christine Elise Karen (age 16) [46,47,59,61]
Colleen Flynn Colleen Richard [46,51,61]
Wings Hauser Lt. Col. Mac Miller [46,47,59]
Scott Jaeck Dr. Singer [46,47,49]
Kathy Molter Lt. Gloria Dawn [52,55,61]
Regular Production Credits:
Executive Consultant William Broyles, Jr.
Producer Carol Flint
Producer Lydia Woodward
Line Producer Geno Escarrega [46-55]
Supervising Producer Mimi Leder
Co-Executive Producer John Wells
Executive Producer John Sacret Young
Associate Producer Barbara Marshall [46-55]
Co-Producer Barbara Marshall [56-61]
Associate Producer Christopher Nelson [54-61]
Associate Producer Darryl Levine [56-61]
Executive Story Editor Josef Anderson [46-52]
Photographed by Richard Thorpe
Art Director Joe Wood [46-56]
Art Director Garreth Stover [57]
Art Director Joseph M. Altadonna [58-61]
Music by Paul Chihara [46-60]
Theme by John Rubinstein [46-60]
Music by John Rubinstein [61]
Additional Music by Paul Chihara [46-60]
Unit Production Manager Paul Marks
Film Consultant Christopher Nelson [46-51]
Supervising Editor Christopher Nelson [53]
46 "The Big Bang"
Teleplay by John Wells
Story by John Sacret Young & John Wells & Lydia Woodward &
Carol Flint
Directed by John Sacret Young
It's 1985, and a one-legged Boonie and his family visit Dr. Richard
and his family, which sparks the doctor's memories of McMurphy and
their early days at China Beach.
Special Guest Star:
Wings Hauser [Lt. Col. Mac Miller]
Guest Starring:
Finn Carter [Linda Lanier]
Christine Elise [Karen Lanier]
Colleen Flynn [Colleen Richard]
Scott Jaeck [Dr. Singer]
Debra Stricklin [Jan Wyatt]
Co-Starring:
Richard Green Third Doctor
David Hollander Jake [Richard]
Oscar Jordan Grunt
Featuring:
Sean Doherty Kid
Shannon Farrara Gillian [Lanier]
Coleby Lombardo Boy [Lanier, Jr.]
Patrick Y. Malone Nick Cheeks
Rick Marzan Sergeant
Phi Nguyen VC Woman
Sean B. Ryan Adam [Lanier]
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Cara Giallanza
Second Assistant Director Mathew Dunne
Edited by Jacque Toberon
Note: This is usually listed as the first of a two-part
episode, though it and the following episode have
different titles, and no such "part" designation
appears on either of the two episodes themselves.
47 "She Sells More Than Sea Shells"
Teleplay by Carol Flint
Story by John Sacret Young & John Wells & Lydia Woodward &
Carol Flint
Directed by Mimi Leder
Boonie's teenaged daughter Karen asks for Dr. Richard's help in finding
out more about her mother, K.C. Back in 1967, a pregnant K.C. finds
her romance with the father, Mac, coming to a disasterous end when he's
wounded.
Special Guest Star:
Wings Hauser [Lt. Col. Mac Miller]
Guest Starring:
Finn Carter [Linda Lanier]
Christine Elise [Karen Lanier]
Scott Jaeck [Dr. Singer]
Co-Starring:
Conni Marie Brazelton Angie
Martin Grey Ciamacco
Chi-Muoi Lo Merchant
Featuring:
Shannon Farrara Gillian [Lanier]
Sean B. Ryan Adam [Lanier]
Coleby Lombardo Lanier [Jr.]
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Second Assistant Director Mark Glick
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
Note 1: This is usually listed as the second of a two-part
episode, though it and the previous episode have
different titles, and no such "part" designation
appears on either of the two episodes themselves.
Note 2: THE TELEVISION YEARBOOK gives this episode the title
"History, Part II -- She Sells More Than Sea Shells".
48 "You, Babe"
Teleplay by Susan Rhinehart and Cathryn Michon
Story by John Sacret Young & John Wells & Lydia Woodward &
Carol Flint
Directed by Mimi Leder
Back in 1967, McMurphy, desperate for a three-day leave to meet her
friend Nellie in Saigon, steals a pass intended for Dr. Richard. She
finds herself on the run from MPs, and handcuffed to K.C., who is
about to give birth.
Guest Starring:
Kieu Chinh Trieu Au
Kerry Noonan Nellie
Vic Polizos General Duchesne
Ellen Crawford Julie
Patrick Lee James Burly MP
Richard Lineback Jim
Salvator Xuereb Scrawny MP
Co-Starring:
Chi-Muoi Lo Bellhop
Featuring:
Catherine Ai Lady #2
Father James Phan Van Dai Priest
Quy Hoang Porter
Jeff Hudson Bleary Soldier
Christina Le Street Kid #2
Louis Mandylor Aussie
Tran Pham Hooker
D. Thompson Medic
Viet Truong Street Kid #1
Lee Mary Weilnau Lady #1
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Howie Horowitz
Second Assistant Director Mark Glick
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
49 "Escape"
Teleplay by Paris Qualles
Story by John Sacret Young & John Wells & Lydia Woodward &
Carol Flint
Directed by Christopher Leitch
In 1985, Beckett attends his father's funeral, and it sparks a memory
of his job at China Beach with the Graves Registration Unit, a friend
he had there, and the manner in which they dealt with death.
Guest Starring:
Scott Jaeck [Dr. Singer]
Gilbert Lewis Reverend Beckett
Kenny Ransom Deadman
Everette Lamar Dookie
Raynor Scheine Cromwell
Peter Lewis Soldier
Tony T. Johnson Young Beckett
Featuring:
Orlando Bonner Pastor
Geoff Meed Sergeant
Ralph Meyering, Jr. Colonel Broyles
Jimmy Lee Newman, Jr. Young Dookie
Juan Padilla MP
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Howie Horowitz
Second Assistant Director Mark Glick
Edited by Morty Fallick
Note: The closing credits carry the following remark:
"Steve Baker survived Vietnam and continues
to perform as 'Mr. Escape'."
50 "Fever"
Teleplay by Lydia Woodward
Story by John Sacret Young & John Wells & Lydia Woodward &
Carol Flint
Directed by Diane Keaton
Out of the Army and back in Kansas, McMurphy finds that her experiences
at China Beach didn't prepare her for the relative boredom of her job
as a ward nurse, and her life in general.
Guest Starring:
Penny Fuller [Margaret Mary McMurphy]
Joanna Lipari Nurse Webb
Kerry Noonan Nellie
Drew Pillsbury Ralphie
Co-Starring:
Christine Carman Mindy
Sany Chay Kieu
Nick De Mauro Folmsbee
Shawn Modrell Young Mother
Featuring:
Mary Ellen Nurse in E.R.
Joe Lazenby Young Man in E.R.
Michelle Mann Charlotte
Pascal Marcotte Ambulance Driver
Tommy Morgan Corpsman
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Second Assistant Director Mark Glick
Edited by Jacque Toberon
Assistant Editor Irvin Paik
51 "Juice"
Teleplay by John Sacret Young
Story by John Sacret Young & John Wells & Lydia Woodward &
Carol Flint
Directed by John Sacret Young
In 1972, Dr. Richard is attending a medical convention in Miami, and
accidently runs into McMurphy, who is working a dead-end job and living
a dead-end life in the effort to bury her memories of Vietnam.
Guest Starring:
Colleen Flynn [Colleen Flaherty]
Gavan O'Herlihy [Noon Gantry]
Co-Starring:
Andrew Buckley Chaplain
Joseph M. Hamilton Vietnam Vet
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Second Assistant Director Mark Glick
Edited by Morty Fallick
Deborah Romare
52 "One Giant Leap"
Teleplay by Josef Anderson
Story by John Sacret Young & John Wells & Lydia Woodward &
Carol Flint
Directed by Michael Katleman
Back at China Beach in 1969, everyone is eagerly awaiting the moon
landing that's about to occur. But their excitement turns sour when
Boonie's leg is trapped under a turned over truck and a rising flood
threatens to drown him.
Guest-Starring:
Vanessa Bell Calloway Sweet Hula
Kathy Molter Gloria Dawn
Morgan Weisser Everett, Jr.
Co-Starring:
Charles Holman Soldier
April Grace Palm Frond #1
Gloria Reuben Palm Frond #2
Wynonna Smith Palm Frond #3
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Howie Horowitz
Second Assistant Director Mark Glick
Edited by Jacque Toberon
Irvin Paik
53 "One Small Step"
Written by John Wells
Directed by Steven Dubin
Boonie, shipped back to the States, has to deal, both physically and
emotionally, with his own loss, while trying to help his fellow
disabled vets deal with theirs.
Guest Starring:
Michael Bowen Stepakoff
Alan Boyce Kinnett
Sarah G. Buxton Dottie
Finn Carter Linda
William Gallo Ricco
Bernard White Goldman
Rosalind Cash Greene
Alan Haufrect Dr. Harbert
Co-Starring:
Andi Chapman Navy Nurse
Raymond Cruz Lopez
Christopher Murray Navy Surgeon
Michael Rapaport Kravits
Featuring:
Phyllis Applegate Nurse
Dalit Berkowitz Red Cross Worker
Wendy Bowers Flight Nurse
Owen Bush General Lee
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Second Assistant Director Mark Glick
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
Assistant Editor Michael Hall
54 "The Call"
Written by Paris Qualles and Cathryn Michon
Directed by Robert Ginty
Back home in Chicago, Frankie gets caught up in an incipient revolution
in the wake of the Chicago Seven trial. Meanwhile, back in Vietnam,
McMurphy gets a request for help from Dodger, who's back in country
helping to build a hospital for Montagnard tribesmen.
Special Guest Star:
Viveca Lindfors [Ilsa]
Guest Starring:
Scott Lawrence [Eddie]
Basil Wallace [Rashid]
M. K. Harris Darrin
Michael Aron Gunner
Brian Markinson Del
Tico Wells Bobby Seale [see note]
Co-Starring:
Kristine Blackburn Meg
Steve Franken [Judge] Hoffman [see note]
John Apicella [William] Kunstler [see note]
Darren Epton G.I.
David Simpson Corpsman
Featuring:
Will Jeffries Schultz
Christina Le Child
Chantara Nop Villager
Lee Mary Weilnau Woman
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Howie Horowitz
Second Assistant Director Mark Glick
Edited by Christopher Nelson
& Irvin Paik
Note: Bobby Seale, Judge Hoffman, and William Kunstler
are all real people who were part of the famous
Chicago Seven trial.
55 "I Could Have Danced All Night...But Didn't"
Teleplay by Cathryn Michon
Story by Carol Flint
Directed by Michael Fresco
In 1983, McMurphy meets Joe Arnenberg, the best man at a wedding at
which she's the maid of honor, triggering memories of her final days
with Dr. Richard at China Beach, the wedding of Lila and Sarge, and
a production of "My Fair Lady".
Guest Starring:
Adam Arkin Tom [Joe Arneberg] [see note]
Kathy Molter Gloria Dawn
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Second Assistant Director Mark Glick
Edited by Jacque Toberon
Irvin Paik
Note: Adam Arkin's character Joe Arneberg is introduced in
this episode, but the credit reads "Tom".
56 "100 Klicks Out"
Teleplay by Susan Rhinehart
Story by Susan Rhinehart [uncredited]
Directed by Mimi Leder
It's April 1975, and K.C., now running a nightclub in Bangkok, gets
a call from her daughter's nanny in Vietnam. She returns to Saigon
to help get them both out before the city (and country) falls to the
Communists but has to deal with an enormous amount of red tape in
order to do so, as well as trying to squelch her maternal feelings
for the daughter that she barely knows. Meanwhile, Dodger arrives
at a deserted China Beach, after making his way through enemy-held
territory, and in Arizona, McMurphy tries to deal with a child abuse
case involving a fellow vet.
Guest Starring:
Jesse Borrego Hector
Kieu Chinh Trieu Au
Randolph Mantooth Joaquin
Shay Astar Karen
Page Leong Cam Noi
Co-Starring:
Ed Beechner Marine #1
Patrick John Hurley O'Bannion
Petra Porras Innocencia
Featuring:
Thao Chu Vietnamese Clerk
Loc Do Neighbor (Man)
Michael Ennis Embassy Clerk
Randy Kirby American
Donna Lew Thai Woman
Peter Lewis Marine #2
Jean-Pierre C. Nguyen Citizen #1
Kris Stevens Joey
Huy T. Vu NVA #1
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Janet Knutsen
Second Assistant Director Mark Glick
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
Note: Rhinehart's story credit is per Warner Brothers, via
THE TELEVISION YEARBOOK.
57 "The Always Goodbye"
Written by Lydia Woodward
Directed by Gary Sinise
Bangkok, 1969. McMurphy shows up on K.C.'s doorstep for R&R and to
make her goodbyes, as her tour of duty is up soon. K.C.'s life as
a nightclub owner seems to be going fine, while McMurphy's life as
an alcoholic is getting worse. Meanwhile, in 1975, K.C. has managed
to get out of Communist South Vietnam and back to Bangkok, only to
find the life she had there in ruins.
Guest Starring:
Kieu Chinh [Trieu Au]
Pat Skipper [Tucker]
Cynthia Gouw Loretta
Richmond Hoxie Arnie Beachem
David Newsom Private Maltbie
Featuring:
Kelsey and Kirsten Dohring 2 year old Karen
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Second Assistant Director Mark Glick
Edited by Jacque Toberon
58 "Quest"
Teleplay by John Sacret Young & Angela Ventresca
Story by John Sacret Young
Directed by John Sacret Young
It's Christmas 1975, and K.C. has made it back to the U.S., worse
for wear and asking McMurphy's help to get her back on her feet.
A year later, when she gets word of K.C.'s success at starting a
new life, McMurphy is inspired to do something with her own, and
goes to Montana to join Dodger, hoping that his growing ministry
will help her find the answers to the problems still haunting her.
Guest Starring:
Robert Knepper [Squeaky Carver]
Richard Jaeckel [Archie Winslow (father)]
Featuring:
Shay Astar Karen
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Archie [Winslow (son)]
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Second Assistant Director Mark Glick
Edited by Erwin Dumbrille
59 "Rewind"
Written by Carol Flint & John Wells
Directed by Mimi Leder
In 1985, Karen is making a short documentary video about Vietnam
as a school project, and finds that her search for the answers to
what Vietnam was all about mirrors her search for her own identity
vis a vis her mother, K.C.
Special Guest Star:
Wings Hauser [Lt. Col. Mac Miller]
Guest Starring:
Kieu Chinh [Trieu Au]
Christine Elise [Karen Lanier]
Amy Steel [Marla]
Shay Astar Young Karen
Co-Starring:
Shannon Farrara Gillian [Lanier]
Coleby Lombardo Lanier, Jr.
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Deborah Dell'Amico
Second Assistant Director Mark Glick
Edited by Christopher Nelson
Deborah Romare
Interview Coordinator Mindy Kanaskie
60 "Through and Through"
Written by Carol Flint
Directed by Mimi Leder
Colleen seeks professional help as she starts to experience
nightmarish flashbacks about a time when China Beach was under
attack by enemy fire.
Guest Starring:
Adam Arkin [Joe Arneberg]
Vondie Curtis-Hall [Bill]
Ford Rainey [Owen]
Ned Vaughn [Jeff] Hyers
Lorinne Vozoff Norma
Charles Noland Ray
Sy Richardson Franklin
James Staskel Wags
Tom Wright Robert
Don Hanmer Kenneth
Jack Ragotzky Phil Sr.
Marcia Magus Nurse Kass
Richard Zobel Tony
Co-Starring:
Frederick Hall P.F.C.
Norman Merrill Dave
Mirron E. Willis G.I.
Featuring:
Sean Gavigan Tommy
Laurie Souza Nurse
Additional Production Credits:
First Assistant Director Deborah Dell'Amico
Second Assistant Director Mark Glick
Edited by Jacque Toberon
Irvin Paik
61 "Hello Goodbye"
Teleplay by John Wells
Story by John Sacret Young & John Wells & Lydia Woodward &
Carol Flint
Directed by John Sacret Young
In Ohio in 1988 the members of the 510th Evac, China Beach hold a
reunion, which triggers memories of pain and joy of their wartime
experiences. Afterwards, a small group of them decide to go on a
road trip to visit "The Wall" -- the Vietnam Memorial in Washington,
D.C., and pay their respects to their fallen comrades.
Guest Starring:
Adam Arkin [Joe Arneberg]
Finn Carter [Linda Lanier]
Christine Elise [Karen Lanier]
Colleen Flynn [Colleen Richard]
Kathy Molter [Gloria Dawn]
John Slattery [Dr. Bob Robert]
Megan Gallagher Wayloo Marie Holmes
Neal McDonough Lurch
Co-Starring:
Joseph Whipp Top
Troy Searcy Malcolm Beckett
Tyrone Tan Archie Winslow
Featuring:
Susan Byun Receptionist
Jensen Daggett Jennifer
Michael D. Hall Lifeguard
Additional Production Credits:
Edited by Christopher Nelson
First Assistant Director Chip Vucelich
Second Assistant Director Mark Glick
2nd Second Assistant Director Kim Shulman
Note: The closing credits carry the following remark:
"To the staff and crew of CHINA BEACH and all
those who lent their invaluable contributions
- our thanks.
"And to the Vietnam veterans, especially the
women who served and who inspired our show,
our thanks and respect.
"You will not be forgotten."
Appendix A
The following list of actors appearing in CHINA BEACH does not include
the Vietnam vets interviewed for the episodes "Vets" and "Souvenirs".
It does include uncredited roles that were noticed by me, and these
are indicated by a "u" after the episode number. Any member of the
Principal Cast is listed as being in an episode as long as he or she
appears in the opening credits, even if he or she doesn't actually
appear in the given episode. Variations in spelling or credit are
noted.
Abraham, Ken Marine 10
Ai, Catherine V.C. Woman 24
Nhung 35
Lady #2 48
Aleong, Aki Thao 42
Allan, Richie Cigar Sarge 9
Allen, Bill Blevins 21
Allport, Christopher Elliot Endicott 0
Alwag, Fred Filipino Musician #1 17
Anderson, Steven Major Dector 19
Andrews, Real Patient #3 4
Anthony, Jeff G.I. #1 15
Apicella, John William Kunstler 54
Applegate, Phyllis Nurse 53
Arkin, Adam Joe Arneberg 55,60,61
Arnett, Cameron Soldier 42
Aron, Michael Gunner 54
Ashby, Linden Phillip 23
Assante, Marco Matheson 26
Astar, Shay Karen (age 8) 56,58,59
Babatunde Grunt #3 44
Babcock, Barbara Lt. Col. Libby Heiss 44
Bailey, Dennis Major [Capt.] Buford 11,14
Baldwin, Steve Chuck Berry 12
Bancroft, Bradford Burned Soldier 0
Banes, Lisa Cat Von Seeger 32-33
Bates, Kathy Jan Wyatt 23
Baughn, Adele Sparkle 36
Baughn, Anadel Sizzle 36
Beatty, Bruce Technician 8
Beechner, Ed Marine #1 56
Ben-Victor, Paul Lazaro 6
Bennett, Estelle Old Woman 2
Berkowitz, Dalit Red Cross Worker 53
Bigham, Lexie Afro 37
Blackburn, Kristine Meg 54
Blanchard, Edward Donnie 4
Zimmer 37
Blessing, Jack Masters 20
Boatman, Michael Sam Beckett 0-61
Bonner, Orlando Pastor 49
Borrego, Jesse Hector 56
Bowen, Michael Stepakoff 53
Bower, Tom Archie Winslow 40
Bowers, Wendy Flight Nurse 53
Boyce, Alan Kinnett 53
Boyd, Guy Lt. Col. Kane 44
Brazelton, Conni Marie Angie 47
Bridges, Jimi Jr. 3rd Patient 25
Brittingham, Scott Lt. in Radio Room 3
Brown, Clancy Joey Schoenauer 45
Buckley, Andrew Chaplain 51
Bush, Grand L. Mac 23
Bush, Owen General Lee 53
Buxton, Sarah G. Dottie 53
Byun, Susan Receptionist 61
Calloway, Vanessa Bell Sweet Hula 52
Calvert, Bill Campbell 16
Campbell, J. Kenneth Colonel Wadsworth 7
Campbell, J. Marvin Lieutenant 31
Cannizzo, Michael G.I. 35
Carman, Christine Mindy 50
Carter, Finn Linda Matlock/Lanier 46,47,53,61
Cash, Rosalind Greene 53
Cervantes, Carlos Richard Chacon 38
Chandler, Kyle Grunt 28
Chapman, Andi Navy Nurse 53
Chapman, Lanei Glitter 36
Chau, Francois White Mouse 42
Chay, Sany Kieu 50
Cheadle, Don Angel 39
Cheung, George Kee Phoung Kiet 2
Chinh, Kieu Sister Phuong 26,28,36
Trieu Au 48,56,57,59
Chiu, Franklin Urchin 2
Chu, Thao Vietnamese Clerk 56
Church, Thomas Haden Jack Daniels 31
Clark, O. LaRon Grunt 10
Clark, Sanford Commando #1 6
Claybrook, Keith Kid 40
Cleaveland, Benjamin Kid 10
Cleveland, Dawn Aurore-Sai 28
Cloud, David G.I. #2 6
Colitti, Tony Cameraman 11,13
Corkum, Clark M.P. 31
Crawford, Ellen Julie 48
Crespo, Teresa Filipino Musician #2 17
Cromwell, James Ambassador Weymouth 0
Cruz, Raymond Lopez 53
Curtis-Hall, Vondie Bill 60
Cyphers, Charles The General 1
d'Angerio, Joseph Manny Hinklefarb 0
Daggett, Jensen Jennifer 61
Dai, Father James Phan Van Priest 48
Davis, Steven B. Soldier #3 17
de Lint, Derek Dr. Gerard Bernard 24,26-31,33-34
De Mauro, Nick Folmsbee 50
Dee, Ruby Ruby 41
Delany, Dana Colleen McMurphy 0-61
Denier, Lydie Danielle 31,34
Dizon, J.P. Etienne 28,31
Do, Loc Neighbor (Man) 56
Doan, Tuyet Vietnamese Woman 19
Doherty, Sean Kid 46
Dohring, Kelsey 2 year old Karen 57
Dohring, Kirsten 2 year old Karen 57
Doughan, Jim Resident 22
Drake, Dennis Paul 23
DuPree, V.C. America 28
Duensing, David H. Giggling Grunt #1 0
Duong, Nhan Dai ARVN Soldier #2 30
Edwards, Duane Patient #1 4
Elise, Christine Karen (age 16) 46,47,59,61
Elkins, Marvin Santa Claus 10
Ellen, Mary Nurse in E.R. 50
Elman, Paul G.I. 0
Ennis, Michael Embassy Clerk 56
Epton, Darren G.I. 54
Ermey, R. Lee Col. Buster Darling 27
Evans, Troy Sergeant at Airport 22u
Sarge Pepper 25,27-28,32-35,
38-39,41,44,46-61
Farina, Dennis Lt. Col. Edward Edward Vincent 12
Farmer, Gary Dreamwalker 45
Farrara, Shannon Gillian Lanier 46-47,59
Fassig, Susan Linda 40
Flatley, William Priest 23
Flores, Ruben Angel Grunt #1 44
Flynn, Colleen Colleen Richard 46,51,61
Fong, Brian Vietnamese Official 36
Force, Paul Grunt #1 32
Fortunato, Dean Bo 11
Fox, Vivica Toffee (Candettes) 7-8
Franken, Steve Judge Hoffman 54
Fredriksen, Erik Colonel 34
Fuller, Penny Margaret Mary McMurphy 22-23,45,50
Funches, Garvin Kid #2 26
Gallagher, Megan Wayloo Marie Holmes 7-23,61
Gallo, William Ricco 53
Gardner, Mario Medic 9
Gavigan, Sean Tommy 60
Geer, Kevin Brian McMurphy 22-23
Giles, Nancy Frankie Bunsen 8-61
Gilpin, Marc Sammy Coy 5
Giuntoli, Neil Gray Mike 23
Gomez, Carlos Gaspar 25
Gordon-Levitt, Joseph Archie Winslow (son) 58
Gouw, Cynthia Loretta 57
Graae, Jason Music Soldier 1
Grace, April Palm Frond #1 52
Graham, Gerrit Capt. Soubra 44
Grant, Johnny himself 6
Grant, Vince Dunne 21
Green, Richard Dr. Dee 0
Third Doctor 46
Grenham, Jami Lynn[e] Jenny 22-23
Grey, Martin Ciamacco 47
Griffen, Michael Soldier (Wilson) 40
Griffin, Tim Tommy 43
Grover, Stanley General Nelson 44
Gurwitch, Annabelle Donut Dolly 7-8
Hall, Frederick P.F.C. 60
Hall, Michael D. Lifeguard 61
Hamilton, Joseph M. Vietnam Vet 51
Hang, Phuong Vietnamese Girl 33
Hanmer, Don Kenneth 60
Harada, Ernest Fred Hirabayashi 5
Harewood, Dorian Major Melvin Otis 33-35
Harlan, Scott Jean Claud 1
Harris, M. K. Darrin 54
Hatch, James Oden Ward Master 9
Haufrect, Alan Dr. Harbert 53
Hauser, Wings Lt. Col. Mac Miller 43,46,47,59
Helgenberger, Marg K.C. 0-61
Herd, Richard McGrath 40u
Hewlett, Roger L.R.R.P. 26
G.I. #2 34
Hinkley, Tommy Simon 39
Hiroshige, Kimiko Vietnamese Woman 0
Ho, Caroline/Carolyn Lien 15
Vietnamese Girl 26
Hoang, Quy Porter 48
Hodges, Tom Corporal Nichols 27
Hollingsworth, Wynn Colonel 35
Holman, Charles Soldier 52
Hong, April Orphan Girl 6
Hong, James Bac Si 37
Hosea, Bobby Sweetness 0-1,40,43
Hoxie, Richmond Arnie Beachem 57
Hoy, Linda Nurse Beaverbrook 0,6
Hudson, Jeff Bleary Soldier 48
Huie, Karen Sister Thuan 6
Hules, Endre Younger Male Guest 31
Hunt, Helen Sissy 40
Hupp, Jana Marie Maggie Austin 8
Hurley, Patrick John O'Bannion 56
Hyland, Phillip Tuggle 12
Irwin, Tom Bellows 19
Jaeck, Scott Dr. Singer 43u,46,47,49
Jaeckel, Richard Archie Winslow (father) 58
James, Patrick [Lee] Massio 21
Burly MP 48
Jarrett, Jim Lt. Lackey 24
Jeffries, Will Schultz 54
Johnson, Tony T. Young Beckett 49
Johnston, Patrick Soldier 1
Jones, John Marshall Jr. Fluke 5,21
[a.k.a. "J.J."]
Kalinka, Stefan Cohen 10
Keene, Jason Danny McMurphy 22
Kennedy, Lawrence Corpsman 11
Killum, Guy Bingo 13
Kilner, Kevin Ace 42
Kim, Leigh C. Priest 20
King, Marcus PFC/Grunt 15
Kirby, Randy American 56
Knepper, Robert Long 40
Squeaky Carver 58
Kober, Jeff Dodger Winslow 0-1,5,7-61
Krebs, Susan Nurse Danton 6
LaCorte, Lisa Singing Nurse 1
LaSardo, Robert Jesus "Answer Man" Zapata 32-33,38-39,41
Lacamara, Carlos Zapata 1
Lake, Ricki Holly Pellegrino 25-26,28-32,34,
37-38,41-42,45u
Lamar, Everette Dookie 49
Lang, Perry Lt. Comm. Frederick Emmanuel 15
Laughlin, John Brendan McMurphy 22-23
Lawrence, Scott Eddie 54
Lazenby, Joe Young Man in E.R. 50
Le, Christina Street Kid #2 48
Child 54
Lehne, Fredric Rick White 5,14
Lemon, Ben Bob Green 42
Leong, Page Mai 1
Cam Noi 56
Levy, Shawn Lieutenant 26
Lew, Donna Thai Woman 56
Lewis, Gilbert Reverend Beckett 49
Lewis, Peter Soldier 49
Marine #2 56
Licea, Robert Amputee 0
Lincoln, Scott Oliver Stoned 44
Lindfors, Viveca Ilsa 54
Lindsey, Elizabeth Viet Cong Nurse 1
Mai 10-11,13-17,21
Lineback, Richard Jim 48
Linton, John K. Pooh 37
Lipari, Joanna Nurse Webb 50
Lo, Chi-Muoi ARVN 42
Merchant 47
Bellhop 48
Loi, An Older Woman 42
Lombardo, Coleby Lanier, Jr. 46,47,59
Lorenzo, Blas Band Leader 31
Lustig, Aaron Dr. Darrow 6
Lyons, DeWayne Soldier 23
MacDonald, Heather Jane Duty Nurse 16
MacLure, Elli Den Mother 5
Magus, Marcia Nurse Jody Kass 8-11,15-16,25-27,
30-31,37,39,44,60
Magwili, Dom Mr. Cat 4
Malone, Patrick Y. Nick Cheeks 46
Mandelik, Gil Older Male Guest 31
Mandley, Lawrence A. M.P. 21
Mandylor, Louis Aussie 48
Mann, Michelle Charlotte 50
Mantooth, Randolph Joaquin 56
Marciano, David Dee Jay 3
Marcotte, Pascal Ambulance Driver 50
Mariano, John Wakefield 6
Mariye, Lily Servant 28
Markell, Jodie Pam Klinger 23
Markinson, Brian Del 54
Marshall, James Grunt/Kanaski (G.I.) 16,23
Marzan, Rick Santos 13
Sergeant 46
Massett, Patrick Waco 16
Matthews, Jon Beemer 21
Matthieu, Jedd Radio Man 4
McCarthy, Kevin Congressman Holmes 19
McCarthy, Nobu Madame Lai 35
McDonough, Neal Lurch 61
McNiven, Philip Wiseguy 37
Meed, Geoff Sergeant 49
Mehlberg, Douglas Jerry 23
Merrill, Norman Dave 60
Meyering, Ralph Jr. Col. Broyles 43,49
Michelson, Amy Donut Dolly [Karen] 7-8,9
Midwood, Ramsay G.I. #1 34
Minn, Haunani Hang 9-12,14,28-30
Mitchell, Marshall Maurice Charles 43
Modrell, Shawn Young Mother 50
Moffat, Donald Dad 22
Moloney, Sean G.I. #1 6
Molter, Kathy Lt. Gloria Dawn 52,55,61
Monte, Tony U.S. Clerk 36
Montes, Michael J. Corporal 13
Moore, Christopher Michael Dr. Dum 0
Morgan, Tommy Serviceman #1 3
Corpsman 50
Mullally, Megan Cindy 23
Murray,Christopher Navy Surgeon 53
Najera, Rick Dayglo 0
Newman, Jimmy Lee Jr. Young Dookie 49
Newsom, David Kid 28
Private Maltbie 57
Ngor, Dr. Haing S. Seak Yin 32-3
Nguyen, Andrew-Huy Tran 13
Nguyen, Francine Vietnamese Mother 9
Grandma 13
Grandmother 33
Nguyen, Jean-Pierre [C.] Man with a Basket 30
Citizen #1 56
Nguyen, Phi VC Woman 46
Nguyen, Vu Boy 30
Noland, Charles NCO #2 23
Noland, Charles Ray 60
Noonan, Kerry Nellie 43,48,50
Nop, Chantara Troubadour 34
Villager 54
Novak, David Alan Clerk 3
O'Bryan, Pat Connor McMurphy 22-23
O'Grady, Gail Georgia Lee 0,6
O'Herlihy, Gavan Noon Gantry 51
O'Neil, Patrick Young C.O. 17
Ochs, Meegan Lee Jacy 13
Officer, David G.I. #3 6
Omi, Nancy Bar Girl 4
Padilla, Juan MP 49
Parker, Debi Bar Girl 4
Partington, David J. Colonel 2
Patton, Tom M.P. 19
Perez, George Kid 43
Perpich, Jonathan Lt. Price 4
Pesko, David 2nd Patient 25
Peterson, Gunnar Grunt 15
Pham, Tran Hooker 48
Phun, Dennis ARVN Soldier 33
Picardo, Robert Dr. Dick Richard 0-61
Pickett, Jay Cross 4
Pileggi, Mitch E.O.D. Sgt. Ortin 30
Pillsbury, Drew Ralphie 50
Pitton, Lily Lien 35
Plecas, Bodie D.J. 11
Plummer, Glenn E. Omar 5
Poindexter, Jeris Lee Sergeant 13
Polizos, Vic General Duchesne 48
Porras, Petra Innocencia 56
Quinn, Daniel Medic 43
Ragotzky, Jack Phil Sr. 60
Rainey, Ford Owen 60
Ransom, Kenny Banks 3
Deadman 49
Rapaport, Michael Kravits 53
Reinholz, Randy Moving Grunt 7
Reuben, Gloria Palm Frond #2 52
Reynolds, David Pilot #1 3
Richardson, Sy Franklin 60
Riddell, Lyndsay Jennifer 40
Rivas, Andrew Patient #2 4
Roche, Brogan Aide 13
Roche, Eamonn Alvin 7
Rodriguez, Marco Ray 17
Romona Cinnamon (Candettes) 7-8
Rudy, Reed Montana 20
Russell, Harold Uncle Conal 22-23
Russell, T.E. Soldier 30
M.P. 37
Ryan, Sean B. Adam Lanier 46-47
Ryan, Tim Natch Austen 0-7,20
Sachs, Kara Dolly 26
Sanders, Dex Private 25
Savant, Doug Richard 40
Scannell, Kevin Dr. Crocker 16
Scheine, Raynor Cromwell 49
Searcy, Troy Malcolm Beckett 61
Seneca, Joe Ernie 41
Seville, Aaron Steele 21
Sherrill, David Gunner 22
Sifuentes, Kevin Whiplash 19
Simpson, David Corpsman 54
Sinatra, Nancy herself 6
Sissons, Kimber Miss High Fever 25
Sizemore, Tom Vinnie Ventresca 28-31,34,39
Skipper, Pat Morrison 20
Tucker 57
Slattery, John Dr. Bob Robert 61
Smiar, Brian General Cunliffe 7-8
Smith, Wynonna Palm Frond #3 52
Sniffen, Elsie Pei 31
Sohmers, Barbara Older Woman Guest 31
Souza, Laurie Nurse 60
Speight, Richard Jr. Grunt #2 44
Staskel, James Wags 60
Steel, Amy Marla 59
Stellrecht, Skip Cooper 10
Stevens, Dana Nurse 22
Stevens, Kris Joey 56
Strasser, Robin Dr. Joan Friedman 11
Stricklin, Debra Jan Wyatt 43,46
Sudik, James W. American Businessman 2
Sung, Elizabeth Roxanne 28
Sweet, Vonte Grunt #2 32
Tamburro, Chuck Pilot #2 3
Tan, Tyrone Archie Winslow 61
Tanner, Mary Bev 37
Tassoni, Mark Young Soldier 45u
Tate, Larron G.I. #2 15
Taylor, Arlene Annie Winslow 40
Taylor, Ron Mess Sergeant 39
Thai, Tai V.C. Guard 24
GTO 42
Thomas, Brian Wesley Soldier #2 17
Thompson, D. Medic 48
Thompson, Fred Dalton Lt. Col. Reinhardt 19
Thor, Cameron Chaplain 10
Thorne, Geoffrey Giggling Grunt #2 0
Thuy, Thu Mother 30
Mrs. Truong Chinh 42
Tomei, Concetta Lila Garreau 0-61
Traeger, Michael Philip Capluto 44
Tran, April Man 37
Tran, Kady Vietnamese Woman #1 30
Tran, My-Ngoc Nun 26
Vietnamese Woman #2 30
Vietnamese Poker Girl 42
Tran, Thang Van ARVN 13
Tran, Thang Van ARVN Lieutenant 30
Tran, Thu Mimi 1
Tran, Tom ARVN Soldier #1 30
Trinidad, Arsenio "Sonny" Villager 9
Cadre Leader 24
Truong, Viet Street Kid #1 48
Tuan, Le ARVN Commander 33
Truong Chinh 42
Tyson, Richard Whitlow 21
Van Dusen, Andrew Soldier #1 17
Vaughn, Ned Dewey 1
Jeff Hyers 17,24-33,60
Vaughn, Vince Driver 24
Vidan, Richard Driscoll 12
Vo, Xuan Xanh Kim 0
Vorwald, Terrance Operator #1 3
Voyagis, Yorgo Turner 20
Vozoff, Lorinne Norma 60
Vu, Huy T. NVA #1 56
Wallace, Basil Rashid 54
Walton, Willie Willy 10
Warhit, Doug Hickenhopper 0
Wayans, Kim Cameo (Candettes) 7-8
Webb, Chloe Laurette Barber 0-6
Weilnau, Lee Mary Nun 10
Sister 15
Woman 37,54
Lady #1 48
Weisser, Morgan Everett, Jr. 52
Wells, Tico Bobby Seale 54
Werntz, Gary Provost Marshal 42
Weygint, Richard Short PFC [Graphia] 25
Whatley, Liem Tran 24
Whipp, Joseph Top 61
White, Bernard Goldman 53
Wilcox, Clay Opium Smoker 5
Williams, Billy "Sly" Spider 39
Williamson, Mykel T. Rousseau 16,21
Willis, Mirron E. G.I. 60
Wimmer, Brian Boonie Lanier 0-61
Windust, Penelope Jean Winslow 40
Wixted, Kevin Sad Man 5
Wong, Michael Peddler 21
Wood, Thomas Mills Larry Fitzkee 13
Woods, Michael K. Mike Agnone 2,6
Woods, Nan Cherry White 0-13,14u
Wright, Ken The Aide 1
Wright, Tom Sgt. Morgan 16
Robert 60
Xuereb, Salvator Scrawny MP 48
Younger, Jamie 1st Patient 25
Youse, David Grunt 29,38
Yue, Marion Kodama Kim 3-5
Zobel, Richard Tony 60
Appendix B
Altadonna, Joseph M. Art Director 58-61
Anderson, Arthur First Asst Director 32
Story Editor 24-45
Exec Story Editor 46-52
Writer 31,38,44
Co-Writer 30
Teleplay 52
Aronson, Brad Unit Prod Manager 0
Baer, Neal Co-Teleplay 39
Barnette, Neema Director 38
Berger, Stephen Myles Production Designer 24-37
Brennert, Alan Writer 17,24
Browdy, Susan Editor 24,29,31
Broyles, William Jr. Exec Consultant 0-61
Writer 1
Co-Writer 7,8
Teleplay 6
Co-Story 6
Butcher, Chas. Art Director 10-17,19-23
Chihara, Paul Music 1-32,34-36,39-41,44-60
Additional Music 61
Cohen, Robert P. First Asst Director 24-25,27
Colwell, K.C. First Asst Director 18
Connor, John J. Dir of Photography 1-17,19-23
Connors, Tom First Asst Director 0
Corman, Todd Second Asst Director 44
Crocitto, Ed Second Asst Director 41,43
Dartland, Dottie Story 39
Davies, Tom First Asst Director 1,3-4
Dell'Amico, Deborah First Asst Director 9,12-13,15,17,59-60
Donahue, Ann Writer 3
Story Editor 4-5
Dubin, Steven Director 13,33,53
Dumbrille, Erwin Editor 0,2,4,8,12,14-17,19,
21-23,26-28,30,34-35,38,
40-41,43,47-48,53,56,58
Dunn, Stephen First Asst Director 18
Dunne, Mathew Second Asst Director 46
Escarrega, Geno Associate Producer 0
Co-Producer 1-28
Producer 29-45
Line Producer 46-55
Second Unit Director 7-8,17,20-22
Music 37-38
Fallick, Morty Editor 49-51
Flint, Carol Story Editor 7-23
Exec Story Editor 24-45
Producer 45-61
Writer 9,15,20,25,37,43,60
Co-Writer 5,30,59
Teleplay 47
Story 55
Co-Story 46-52,61
Fresco, Michael Director 19,29,45,55
Galvao, Kurt [P.] Assistant Editor 23,37
Editor 44
Gaulin, Leslie Troy Editor 32-33,37,39,42,45
Gerber, Fred Unit Prod Manager 4-15,17-26,28-31,33-40,
42-45
Coordinating Producer 7-23
Co-Producer 24-26
Producer 27-45
Director 16,27,32,41
Giallanza, Cara First Asst Director 46
Ginty, Robert Director 54
Glick, Mark Second Asst Director 47-61
Goldstein, Martin M. Co-Teleplay 39
Graphia, Toni Writer 29,42
Green, Patricia Supervising Producer 7-23
Writer 11,21
Grumman, Francis Dir of Photography 26-28,30,34-35,37,
39,42,44-45
Guresky, Joe Assistant Editor 18
Hall, Michael Assistant Editor 23,34,53
Hillshafer, Beth Director 2
Holcomb, Rod Supervising Producer 1-6
Director 0,1,3-4
Horowitz, Howie First Asst Director 48-49,52,54
Jeffries, Georgia Supervising Producer 24-44
Writer 32-33
Jewett, Eric Second Asst Director 1,3,5-6
Kanaskie, Mindy Interview Coordinator 59
Katleman, Michael Unit Prod Manager 16
First Asst Director 7-8,10-11,14,19-20,22-23,
28,30,34-35,37,39,42,45
Director 44,52
Keaton, Diane Director 50
Knutsen, Janet First Asst Director 56
Leder, Mimi Production Consultant 22
Producer 24-45
Supervising Producer 45-61
Director 9,14-15,25,28,34,40,42,
47-48,56,59-60
Leitch, Christopher Director 6,20,35,37,49
Lerner, Dan Director 8
Levine, Darryl Associate Producer 56-61
Lowe, Bill Assistant Editor 0
Lugar, John Producer 1-6
Mann, Sharon First Asst Director 2,6
Marks, Paul Second Asst Director 7-15,17,19,22-23
First Asst Director 16,21,26,29,31,33,36,38,
40,43
Unit Prod Manager 27,32,41,45-61
Marshall, Barbara Associate Producer 45-55
Co-Producer 56-61
McDonell, Terry Writer 4
Medak, Peter Director 12
Merzer, Glen Writer 16
Michon, Cathryn Co-Writer 54
Teleplay 55
Co-Teleplay 48
Miller, Sharron Director 10
Minsky, Charles Dir of Photography 0
Morgan, Randy [Jon] Editor 10,13,18,20,22-23,25,
36,45
Supervising Editor 24,26-35,37-44
Morris, David Burton Director 31
Nelson, Christopher Supervising Editor 0-6,53
Editor 1,6-8,54,59,61
Co-Producer 7-23
Film Consultant 46-51
Associate Producer 54-61
Newport, James William Production Designer 0-6
Paik, Irvin Assistant Editor 50
Editor 52,54-55,60
Parra, George Second Asst Director 18
Qualles, Paris Teleplay 49
Co-Writer 54
Rhinehart, Susan Writer 2,14,28,56
Co-Writer 5
Co-Teleplay 13,48
Story 13
Rhodes, Michael Director 17,21,24,26
Ritenour, Scott Production Designer 7-9
Romare, Deborah Editor 51,59
Romero, Rory Second Asst Director 2,4-5
Rubinstein, John Original Music 0
Theme 1-60
Music 61
Shorr, Amy Assistant Editor 18,23,36
Editor 44
Shulman, Kim 2nd Second Asst Dir 61
Sinise, Gary Director 57
Soul, David Director 38
Stover, Garreth Art Director 57
Thorpe, Richard Photographer 24-25,29,31-33,36,38,
40-41,43,45-61
Toberen, Jacque Editor 3,5,9,11,14-17,19,21-23,
46,50,52,55,57,60
Turley, James Second Asst Director 0
Uno, Michael Toshiyuki Director 30
Ventresca, Angela Co-Teleplay 58
Vucelich, Chip Second Asst Director 16,20-21,24-39,40,42,45
First Asst Director 41,44,47,50-51,53,55,
57-58,61
Walker, Shirley Music 33,42-43
Wang, Nathan Music 37-38
Wells, John Producer 7-23
Supervising Producer 24-45
Co-Exec Producer 45-61
Writer 10,22-23,26,34,40,53
Co-Writer 59
Teleplay 46,61
Co-Teleplay 13
Co-Story 46-52,61
Co-Continuity 18
Wood, Joe Art Director 38-56
Woodward, Lydia Exec Script Consultant 7-45
Producer 45-61
Writer 12,19,27,35,41,57
Teleplay 50
Co-Story 46-52,61
Wooley, Dennis Assistant Editor 0
Yakovich, Fred T. Writer 45
Young, John Sacret Exec Producer 0-61
Director 5,7-8,18,22-23,36,43,
46,51,58,61
Writer 0,36
Co-Writer 7-8
Teleplay 51
Co-Teleplay 58
Story 58
Co-Story 6,46-52,61
Co-Continuity 18
Zsigmond, Vilmos Photographer, Special
Interview Sequences 18,36