Adrian Cronauer

1938 - 2018

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Biography

Adrian Cronauer was an American radio personality and comedian who served as a disc jockey during the Vietnam War. He became known for his energetic and irreverent morning radio show on Armed Forces Radio in Saigon, which inspired the character played by Robin Williams in the film 'Good Morning, Vietnam'. Cronauer's unique broadcasting style combined humor with music and news, providing a welcome respite for American troops stationed in Vietnam. He later worked in radio and television broadcasting, as well as teaching journalism.