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Tour of Duty
TV Series (1987 - 1990)
The Tour Of Duty TV show was a war drama series about a platoon of U.S. Army soldiers serving in Vietnam in the late 1960's.
Last Episode
03x21 Payback Aired: Apr. 28, 1990Several months later, McKay -- mostly recovered -- is told that he will never fly again. Bitter, he tries to get a civilian job flying but is … [continue reading]
Series Info
Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Sep. 24, 1987
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
Character Guide
Series Fun Facts
- The first season of Tour of Duty, was filmed at the Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. Seasons 2 and 3 were filmed at the old set of M*A*S*H* in California.
- Helicopter scenes with the character John McKay, were filmed on the ground with the rotors of the helicopter turning.
- Goof (anachronisms): In the pilot episode, with a background of 1967, all of the characters wear helmets with helmet covers issued in 1970s.













