Noon Optimist Travelogue Series: Vietnam: A Land of Surprises

Monday 03/14/11 7:00 PM

Buddy Hatton cannot remember a time he was not in show business. At an early age, he created, starred in, and produced his own radio and television show in San Francisco with fellow teenager, Johnny Mathis, as one of his regular featured guests.

His high energy and love for the entertainment industry had him expanding his knowledge and expertise in every phase of the business: record producer, talent manager, and commercial spokesman for numerous major corporations.

Television was the next aspect to challenge. He made an indelible mark in that field as well, as show host receiving, in the process, not one, but two prestigious “Percy” Awards as Canada’s Television Male Entertainer of the Year - an unheard achievement for an American.

And, always, there was his career in radio through which his sharp wit and down-to-earth wisdom earned him a large, faithful following of radio listeners in San Francisco.

With his love for people and excitement in discovering new places, plus his professional experiences before the camera, becoming a travelogue producer and lecturer was a natural progression.

Combines with creative scripting and editing, his touching cinematography and warm stage presence continues to delight audiences everywhere. His winning combination of talent and ability are winning over new audiences to the travel film industry.

Vietnam is fast, slow, traditional, cutting edge, exotic and familiar, and most of all...accessible. Experience the incredible diversity of Vietnam from the orchards of the Mekong Delta to the tropical beaches of Nha Trang, from bustling Saigon and Hanoi to the enchanting port town of Hoi An and finally the majesty of Halong Bay with its thousands of limestone islands. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the heart and soul of Vietnam, the economic capital and cultural trendsetter. An amazing journey combining remote areas, minority villages as well as the country’s popular highlights

$ 8.00