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[Solus]

Well, we can't complain...I mean, Soupy Sales was in the Navy =)

[Timothy]

I don't know that your list is that accurate Tom!

Allen Sheppard was a Navy Pilot and I don't think Robin Williams ever served in the military, at least not from a quick review!  He graduated from HS in 1969 and attended Julliard from 1973 to 76.  No mention of the years between on wiki..

[tombogan03884]

I don't know that your list is that accurate Tom!

Allen Sheppard was a Navy Pilot and I don't think Robin Williams ever served in the military, at least not from a quick review!  He graduated from HS in 1969 and attended Julliard from 1973 to 76.  No mention of the years between on wiki..

I screwed up on Shepphard, I started from the top of my head, and he came to mind because he's a local boy.
Based on his appearance on "Inside the Actor's Studio" Robin Williams did 4 years in the USMC including one tour in Vietnam reaching the rank of Sgt.
The rest of them, as well as many more are listed here

http://www.usmchangout.com/usmc/misc/famousmarines/b/index.html#.UINw_2e3xnE

You have to watch the whole thing to find the reference


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owGMZ6yJ57o

[Timothy]

Watched about 19 minutes and the only reference was his draft number of 351 and his relief of not being drafted.  He chose to go to college (junior) in a poly sci curriculum instead of enlisting.  The conversation went to his time at Julliard after that.

I like Robin Williams but he was never in the military as far as I can tell.

[tombogan03884]

Later on when he's talking about disciplining his kids he mentions it.
That is, if I got the right show, I don't know how many times he was on it.

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[Timothy]

Watched nearly the whole darn thing and I can't find it...

[santahog]

I don't know if he did or not, but a hitch in the Marines leaves a mark that's hard to hide, and I don't see it on Robin Williams..
I could be biased though.. Every time I see the guy he makes me think that he's out "Alan Alda'ed" Alan Alda.. 

[tombogan03884]

I don't know if he did or not, but a hitch in the Marines leaves a mark that's hard to hide, and I don't see it on Robin Williams..
I could be biased though.. Every time I see the guy he makes me think that he's out "Alan Alda'ed" Alan Alda.. 

I don't know about that, look at Jonathan Winters or Drew Carey, can you visualize either of them in the first half of "Full Metal Jacket" ?  (Which I have to say is the most authentic depiction of Boot Camp I have ever seen, they even had the floor the right color. )