Legends Podcast #775: Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

Legends Podcast #775: Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

From Legends Podcast by Gonna Geek Network

April 23, 2026 · 1h 1m · Episode 775

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The episode discusses Robin Williams' role in the film 'Good Morning, Vietnam' and its impact on his career.

Robin Williams was already a comedy and TV star based on his stand-up and starring role in Mork & Mindy. He'd also ventured into film with the films Popeye, The World According to Garp, and Moscow on the Hudson as modest successes. It wasn't until 1987 when he starred in a Vietnam War-era comedy that propelled him to mega-stardom. Based on the true-life experiences of Armed Forces Radio Service DJ Adrian Cronauer, Williams heavily improvised much of the on-and-off the air humor as he tries to cheer up the troops from his recording booth in Saigon. For the role, Williams won a Golden Globe and scored his first Oscar nomination, and the film's album won a Grammy for best Comedy Album. Now Legends Podcast waking up early - we're doing it for the troops! - to say: Good Morning, Vietnam! ITHACON 49 is Saturday, April 25th, and Sunday, April 26th, at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY! Tickets available at ITHACON.org For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com You can write to Rum…

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Organizations: Armed Forces Radio Service

Books & works: Good Morning, Vietnam, Mork & Mindy, Popeye, The World According to Garp, Moscow on the Hudson

Places: Saigon

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