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In reply to the discussion: I just lost a friend. Everybody thinks they knew him. They are SO wrong. [View all]DFW
(55,822 posts)50. Adrian was happy about the film's success, of course
But he always made a point to point out to anyone who would listen that what was portrayed in "Good Morning Vietnam" had virtually nothing to do with what really happened. The film was an entertaining story, but that was the extent of it.
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I'd very much like to hear about the "real" Cronauer.. His portrayal was so absorbed by the
hlthe2b
Jul 2018
#11
I was a DJ in Vietnam a bit later.. Sincere condolences. He was a lifelong Republican, for W. Bush's
Prof.Higgins
Jul 2018
#20
R.I.P. Adrian Cronauer, a radio friend to our troups serving in Vietnam, and your friend.
FailureToCommunicate
Jul 2018
#23
I read a lovely article about him. My condolences. He sounded like quite a man.
nolabear
Jul 2018
#31
K&R! Thanks for this fascinating personal portrait! He also sounds like an amazing friend.
Rhiannon12866
Jul 2018
#36
RIP. I had no idea he lived in Troutville, which is 5 minutes down the road from me. nt
LexVegas
Jul 2018
#42
The thing that's funny is that I liked Williams in his dramatic roles the most
TexasBushwhacker
Jul 2018
#56