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Apr 27, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 27 1988 – China Beach Premiered on ABC.

On this day April 27 1988, the television drama China Beach premiered on ABC. Set during the Vietnam War, the series focused on the lives of the medical and support personnel stationed at an evacuation hospital known as China Beach.

Starring Dana Delany, Marg Helgenberger, and Michael Boatman, the show offered a different perspective on the war by highlighting the experiences of the women and civilians who served behind the front lines. China Beach stood out for its emotional storytelling...

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