The setting for the show is an island in the South Pacific nearing the end
of World War II. The theme of the show can best be described as a
combination of “South Pacific,” M.A.S.H., and maybe a bit of Willie and Joe.
Show Title:
You’re In The Army Now
Author:
Dick Gilstad
Location:
Highland Senior High School
Date:
April 28, 1979
Headliners:
- Happiness Emporium
- 139th Street Quartet
Other Quartets:
- Great Northern Union
- Class Reunion
- Knights of Harmony
- Night Howls
- Limited Edition
Characters:
- OfficerDick Ahern
- Card PlayersJohn Dixon, Frank Gogins, Warren Pnushka, Dale Teorey
- Letter WritersGeorge Patrin, Bernie Brohaugh
- CustomersTom Arneberg, Bernie Adams, Paul Underwood
- LouieJerry Andrus
- MorrieMax Parks
- SoldierDoug Chapman
- MaggieSusie Arndt
- Young SoldierJohn Barrett
- Company ClerkSteve Gurney
- Radio OperatorDenny Emerson
Chorus Songs:
- Are You Lonesome Tonight
- There is Nothing Like a Dame
- Wiffenpoof Song
- Bring Back Those Days
- Sweet Georgia Brown
- Beer Barrel Polka
- If the Lord Be Willin’
- World War II Medley