Adrian Cronauer is a former U.S. Air Force sergeant and radio personality whose experiences as a popular Armed Forces Radio Service deejay in Vietnam inspired
the 1987 film Good Morning, Vietnam, starring Robin Williams. Cronauer co-wrote
the original story for the film. He was based in Saigon from 1965 to 1966. He called
his program the “Dawn Buster”.

Cronauer earned a master’s degree in Media Studies from the New School for
Social Research in New York City and a law degree from the University of
Pennsylvania. His practice concentrated on information and communications
law. He was also the head of an advertising agency and later worked as a
special assistant to the Director of the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing
Personnel Office. Cronauer will turn 74 in September.

1946

1957

Marilyn Monroe (back to camera) at Madison Square Garden as she
sings to President Kennedy.

At the conclusion of Marilyn’s performance, a large birthday cake was
carried into the hall.

President Kennedy thanking those who attended the party

Pernell Roberts as Ben Cartwright in Bonanza

 

    Pernell Elven Roberts, Jr. (May 18, 1928 – January 24, 2010)

Pernell Roberts was a stage, movie and television actor, as well as a
singer. In addition to guest starring in over 60 television series, he was
widely known for his roles as Ben Cartwright’s eldest son, Adam Cartwright,
on the western series Bonanza, a role he played from 1959 to 1965 and as
chief surgeon Dr. John McIntyre, the title character on Trapper John, M.D.
(1979–1986).

    Frank Russell Capra (May 18, 1897 – September 3, 1991)

Frank Capra was one of the most powerful directors during the 1930s,
winning three Oscars as Best Director. Among his leading films was It
Happened One Night (1934), which became the first film to win all five
top Oscars, including Best Picture. Other leading films included Mr.
Deeds Goes to Town (1936), Lost Horizon (1937), Mr.Smith Goes
to Washington (1939), and It’s a Wonderful Life (1946).