The USO in T2K

[Canadian Army]

Ok, but here is a picture of the Liberty Bells troupe of the Metropolitan New York USO. The one in the middle is Miss USO

[natehale1971]

Originally Posted by Canadian Army

Ok, but here is a picture of the Liberty Bells troupe of the Metropolitan New York USO. The one in the middle is Miss USO

This works great... My idea for a troupe of 'generic' USO Singers that would be the most common type of traveling USO Show to keep up morale. Then you'd have 'big name' USO shows that would have 'bigname' actors, signers and bands who'd be going out and hitting very selected areas.

Having the Liberty Belles doing a series of singing and dancing acts would be prefect for the highly mobile USO shows i'm thinking of using...

the 'big name' USO Shows would have the same organization, with just the addition of the big name talent to the show.

I'm trying to come up with a good modern era host/comedian that would live up to the example set by Bob Hope. I've really been thinking of using Scottish-American comedian Craig Ferguson or Drew Carey.

But if anyone has some good suggestions I'm more than open for them... Because the existance of smaller and highly mobile USO shows would mean alot of different hosts and acts that could easily mean some fictional celebs. .

[natehale1971]

I have been doing some research and think a change out for the motorpool that would have a double duty for the USO show would be two M977 HEMTT cargo trucks with M1076 Palletized Load System Trailers. Not only would the HEMTT cargo trucks be able to carry all of the show's equipment & stage backdrops/sets, and once the trailers are unloaded when they have arrived where the USO show would be set up... They could be used as the stage for the show. This would also have the ability to save resources since the show wouldn't have to keep building stages every time they would set up.

[Matt W]

This article has a good list of those who've performed recently for the USO
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/i...so-cover_x.htm

Comedians for the USO - real-world

There is a real-world group called "Comics on Duty"

Stephen Colbert has recorded his show to a USO audience

Al Franken

Robin Williams

Drew Carey


Other (foreign) candidates that might work in the canon period
Rick Mercer (Canadian. well-known for supporting Canadian troops) http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/174660

Billy Connolly (British & proud veteran of the Territorial Army)

[natehale1971]

i've decided to go with Craig Ferguson as the 'Bob Hope' of the 'Twilight War' in 'Twilight of Innocence'... While Robin Williams is 'Bob Hope' of the 'Twilight War' druing the standard 1st Edition universe of T2K. I think Both men have the comedic talent and ability to pull it off, though, i really, really doubt we'll ever see anyone fill Bob Hope's shoes.

[Rainbow Six]

Originally Posted by Matt W

This article has a good list of those who've performed recently for the USO
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/i...so-cover_x.htm

Comedians for the USO - real-world

There is a real-world group called "Comics on Duty"

Stephen Colbert has recorded his show to a USO audience

Al Franken

Robin Williams

Drew Carey


Other (foreign) candidates that might work in the canon period
Rick Mercer (Canadian. well-known for supporting Canadian troops) http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/174660

Billy Connolly (British & proud veteran of the Territorial Army)

For the British, you could definitely add Jim Davidson to that list

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Dav...es_and_Charity

Maybe accompanied by a bevy of Sun page Three girls? I think it might be a little too early for Jordan (thankfully!)

[Adm.Lee]

Drew Carey, IIRC, was once a Marine Reservist-- he might have gotten mobilized, and dragged into a USO-style operation.

Edit: I just checked his Wikipedia entry, it says he served ~1980-85.

[jester]

After looking at the meaty legs of those USO singers I am glad I never had the chance for any of those shows. The telephones and the chow at their snack counter and jumbo coke was enough.

"Charlie, charlie didn't need no USO. His version of USO was some rice with maybe a little rat meat thrown in."


Another thing that could be done for a USO troupe that would add distinct flavor would be either a long trailer for the stars and starlets, or even a mobile home to provide the enterainers with the creature comforts. <they of course will still bitch at it being so primative, but compared to most in the T2K world it would be a lavish affair>

As for Mr. Carey, yes he was a reservist out of Ohio, and that is where he got the trade mark BC or Birth Control glasses he uses in his comedy programs, they are standard issue.

And since you folks brought up the starlets, well add the twist of the officers always "escorting" them around with prime VIP treatment in an attempt to score some one on one time with the little hotties.

The grunts from the field, they will be more direct, maybe even sneaking into the trailer or mobile home or RV to enjoy some of the plushness it affords but also in their own way attempt to make a connection with the eye candy.