Davenie Johanna "Joey" Heatherton is an American actress, dancer, and singer. A sex symbol of the 1960s and 1970s, she is best known for her many television appearances during that time, particularly as a frequent variety show performer, although she also appeared in acting roles. She performed for over a decade on USO tours presented by Bob Hope and starred in several feature films, including My Blood Runs Cold (1965) and The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington (1977).
Heatherton and her father Ray performing on their variety show "Joey and Dad" in 1975
Heatherton dancing on the USS Ticonderoga, December 27, 1965
United Service Organizations
The United Service Organizations Inc. (USO) is an American nonprofit-charitable corporation that provides live entertainment, such as comedians, actors and musicians, social facilities, and other programs to members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. Since 1941, it has worked in partnership with the Department of War, and later with the Department of Defense (DoD), relying heavily on private contributions and on funds, goods, and services from various corporate and individual donors. Although it is congressionally chartered, it is not a government agency.
Actor Mickey Rooney, a World War II Bronze Star recipient, honoring the USO in 2000
Irving Berlin singing aboard USS Arkansas, 1944
Female USO troupe entertaining an American soldier, 1944.
US Coast Guard, 1st show in Vietnam, 1970