Watch China Beach 25th Anniversary Reunion: Cast and Creators at PALEYLIVE

On November 13, 2013, the iconic series China Beach celebrated its 25th anniversary with a reunion featuring cast and creators at PALEYLIVE. The show, which originally aired from 1988 to 1991, focused on the women and men serving as doctors, nurses, and support personnel at an evacuation hospital during the Vietnam War. The reunion featured stars Dana Delany, who played head nurse Colleen McMurphy, and Marg Helgenberger, who played K.C. Koloski, a journalist stationed in Vietnam. The actresses were joined by other members of the cast and crew, including co-creator and executive producer John Sacret Young, co-executive producer and writer Carol Flint, and several writers and directors.

The evening began with a screening of a montage of clips from the show, highlighting some of the most memorable moments from the series. After the screening, the cast and creators took the stage for a panel discussion and Q&A session with the audience.

One of the recurring themes of the discussion was the groundbreaking nature of the show, which was one of the first to depict women in non-traditional roles on television. Delany spoke about the responsibility she felt playing a strong female character during a time when female nurses were not always respected or valued.

Helgenberger talked about the challenges of playing a journalist in a war zone, and the importance of bringing attention to the stories of those affected by the war. She also discussed how the show tackled difficult topics like PTSD and drug addiction, and the impact those storylines had on viewers.

The creators and writers of the show also talked about the challenges of depicting the Vietnam War in a way that was both accurate and respectful. They discussed the research that went into the show, including interviews with veterans and medical personnel who served during the war.

One of the more emotional moments of the evening came when the cast members talked about the friendships they formed during the show's run. Delany and Helgenberger both teared up as they spoke about the bond they formed, and the support they received from their fellow actors during difficult scenes.

Throughout the evening, the cast and creators also took time to answer questions from the audience, many of whom were die-hard fans of the show. Some audience members asked about specific episodes or characters, while others asked the cast members about their experiences working on the show.

Overall, the China Beach 25th Anniversary Reunion provided a fascinating look back at one of the most important and influential shows of the late 1980s and early 1990s. The cast and creators showed that they still had a deep love and passion for the show, and that the themes and issues it addressed are still relevant today.

China Beach 25th Anniversary Reunion: Cast and Creators at PALEYLIVE is a 2014 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 6 minutes.