Tour of Duty

TV Series
1987–1990
TV-14
47m

IMDb RATING

8.3/10

5.1K

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

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IMDb RATING

8.3/10

5.1K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

2,520

246

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 wins & 5 nominations total

Episodes58

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TopTop-rated3 seasons4 years

Trivia
While filming in Hawaii, the show received technical support and many extras from members of the Hawaii Army National Guard.

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

Quotes
Sgt. Zeke Anderson: I think she's gonna have a baby. Anybody know what we oughta do?
Sergeant Marvin Johnson: No idea.
Pvt. Scott Baker: Well, my mother had a baby.
Sgt. Zeke Anderson: Well, I hope so, Baker!

Connections
Referenced in D.C. Follies: Presidential Candidates Selected for Jury Duty (1988)

Soundtracks
Paint It Black
(theme song)
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Performed by The Rolling Stones
(network version)

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Featured review

Realistic, wonderful, just plain, THE BEST!!

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