Liz Hughes as a civilian entertainer interviewed by Greg Swanborough for 'The sharp end'

Liz Hughes was a civilian entertainer from 30 September 1968 to 1969. Scene 33, Take 1: Describes adventure of going to Vietnam. Sponsored by American promoter Robert Riviera as a go-go dancer. Entertained American military and some Australians in place such as Phu Bai, Da Nang, Chu Lai, Hue, Duc Pho, Binh Tuy, Cam Ranh Bay and Saigon. Deported after four months by American Military Entertainment Bureau at the request of employer as a race-riot risk because she had black friends and spoke to non-whites. Returned and stayed for a further five months. Describes racism and segregation in US military. Scene 33, Take 2: Describes arriving in Vietnam two days before her twenty first birthday and fear of the war. Describes artillery attacks at Chu Lai and at Da Nang Airport. Scene 33, Take 3, roll 74: Describes her show and difference between American and Australian audiences. Scene 33, Take 4: Talks about lasting effects of the war and visiting men in America. Scene 33, Take 5: Paid one hundred dollars per week and fined by Riviera if she spoke to anyone not white. Talks about her lover in Vietnam and friendship with other soldiers. Discusses recognition of entertainers.