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In an era of testosterone-driven Vietnam movies such as Platoon, China Beach, created by award-winning journalist and Vietnam vet William Broyles Jr. and John Sacret Young, delivered the war from a unique perspective: that of the women, military personnel and civilians who were present during the conflict. Set in the Vietnam locale of China Beach, at the “Five and Dime”, also known as the 510th Evacuation Hospital and R&R center, the cast was made up of US Army doctors and nurses, officers, soldiers, Red Cross volunteers and civilian personnel, either on leave or at the end of their tour of duty.
Original Release
04/26/1988 on ABC
US Release
04/26/1988
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dana Delany | Colleen McMurphy |
| Marg Helgenberger | KC Koloski / K.C. Kolowski |
| Brian Wimmer | Cpl. Boonie Lanier / Boonie Lanier |
| Oliver Theess | The Soldier / Soldier / Soldier in Helicopter / The Gunner / Helicopter Gunner / Oliver Theess / Soldier #1 / Soldier in Chopper / Soldier with Captured Prisoner / Soldier with M - 16 |
| Michael Boatman | Pvt. Samuel Beckett / Samuel Beckett |
| Robert Picardo | Dr. Dick Richard / Dick Richard |
| Concetta Tomei | Maj. Lila Garreau / Lila Garreau |
| Jeff Kober | Sgt. Evan 'Dodger' Winslow / Dodger Winslow |
| Nancy Giles | Pvt. Frankie Bunsen / Frankie Bunsen |
| Troy Evans | Sgt. Pepper / Bob Pepper / Sarge Pepper / Air Force Sergeant at Travis |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Big Bang | Wednesday, 01 March 1995 |
| 2 | She Sells More Than Sea Shells | Wednesday, 08 March 1995 |
| 3 | You, Babe | Wednesday, 15 March 1995 |
| 4 | Escape | Wednesday, 22 March 1995 |
| 5 | Fever | Wednesday, 29 March 1995 |
| 6 | Juice | Wednesday, 05 April 1995 |
| 7 | One Giant Leap | Wednesday, 12 April 1995 |
| 8 | One Small Step | Wednesday, 19 April 1995 |
| 9 | The Call | Wednesday, 26 April 1995 |
| 10 | I Could Have Danced All Night... But Didn't | Wednesday, 03 May 1995 |
| 11 | 100 Klicks Out | Wednesday, 10 May 1995 |
| 12 | The Always Goodbye | Wednesday, 17 May 1995 |
| 13 | Quest | Wednesday, 31 May 1995 |
| 14 | Rewind | Wednesday, 24 May 1995 |
| 15 | Through and Through | Wednesday, 07 June 1995 |
| 16 | Hello Goodbye | Wednesday, 14 June 1995 |
| 17 | Hello, Goodbye (2) | Monday, 22 July 1991 |
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Directors
John Sacret Young, Mimi Leder, Christopher Leitch, Fred Gerber, John Wells, Michael Fresco, Michael Ray Rhodes, Steve Dubin, M.R. Rzeznik, Michael Katleman, Sharron Miller, Tapan Saha, David Soul, Neema Barnette, Kevin Hooks, Diane Keaton, Peter Medak, Gary Sinise , Robert Ginty, Dan Lerner, Bethany Rooney, Michael Toshiyuki Uno
Writers
Carol Flint, John Sacret Young, Lydia Woodward, John Wells, Susan Rhinehart, John Wells, William Broyles Jr., Josef Anderson, Cathryn Michon, Alan Brennert, Patricia Green, Toni Graphia, Paris Qualles, Georgia Jeffries, Dottie Dartland Zicklin, Glen Merzer, Terry McDonell, Fred T. Yakovich, Angela Ventresca, Martin M. Goldstein, Ann Donahue, Neal Baer
Creators
William Broyles Jr., John Sacret Young
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dana Delany | Colleen McMurphy |
| Marg Helgenberger | KC Koloski / K.C. Kolowski |
| Brian Wimmer | Cpl. Boonie Lanier / Boonie Lanier |
| Oliver Theess | The Soldier / Soldier / Soldier in Helicopter / The Gunner / Helicopter Gunner / Oliver Theess / Soldier #1 / Soldier in Chopper / Soldier with Captured Prisoner / Soldier with M - 16 |
| Michael Boatman | Pvt. Samuel Beckett / Samuel Beckett |
| Robert Picardo | Dr. Dick Richard / Dick Richard |
| Concetta Tomei | Maj. Lila Garreau / Lila Garreau |
| Jeff Kober | Sgt. Evan 'Dodger' Winslow / Dodger Winslow |
| Nancy Giles | Pvt. Frankie Bunsen / Frankie Bunsen |
| Troy Evans | Sgt. Pepper / Bob Pepper / Sarge Pepper / Air Force Sergeant at Travis |
| Megan Gallagher | Wayloo Marie Holmes / Amn. Wayloo Marie Holmes |
| Michael J Henderson | Beetle |
| Nan Woods | Cherry White |
| Marcia Magus | Nurse Jody Kass |
| Ned Vaughn | Jeff Hyers |
| Ricki Lake | Holly Pelegrino |
| Elizabeth Lindsey | Mai / Viet Cong Nurse |
| Tim Ryan | Capt. Natch Austin / Capt. Natch Austen |
| Derek de Lint | Dr. Gerard Bernard |
| Haunani Minn | Hang |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John Sacret Young | Executive Producer |
| John Wells | Executive Producer |
| John Wells | Executive Producer |
| Geno Escarrega | Producer |
| Fred Gerber | Producer |
| Mimi Leder | Producer |
| John Wells | Producer |
| Christopher Nelson | Producer |
| Georgia Jeffries | Producer |
| Barbara Marshall | Producer |
| Patricia Green | Producer |
| Lydia Woodward | Producer |
| Carol Flint | Producer |
| M.R. Rzeznik | Producer |
| Darryl Levine | Producer |
| John Lugar | Producer |
| John Wells | Producer |
Trailers
China Beach (Trailer 1)
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1992 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Costuming for a Series | Nominated |
| 1992 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing in a Drama Series | Nominated |
| 1992 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Sound Mixing for a Drama Series | Nominated |
| 1992 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Drama Series | Nominated |
| 1992 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Won |
| 1992 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated |
| 1991 | Golden Globe | Best Television Series - Drama | Nominated |
| 1991 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama | Nominated |
| 1991 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1991 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Costuming for a Series | Nominated |
| 1991 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series | Nominated |
| 1991 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated |
| 1991 | Emmy | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated |
| 1991 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated |
| 1991 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated |
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Television Series - Drama | Won |
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama | Nominated |
| 1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Costuming for a Series | Nominated |
| 1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated |
| 1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Editing for a Series - Single Camera Production | Nominated |
