Ii am Canadian in British Columbia Canada, at 79 years old MASH IS the only program I watch before going to sleep at nite KEEP IT GOING forever,, its the best,. A classicIt will keep on showing, for 100 years+. . Her appearance in the original "Star Trek" pilot as Dr. Elizabeth Dehner won her cult status among fans. Oops. MASH will forever be the greatest show in the history of TV. Search every scrap, every iinterview, article. A big thank you to all who acted in it and wrote it. i love M*A*S*H*. The list of actors begins with Elliott Gould and Donald Sutherland and includes Robert Duvall, Sally Kellerman, and Tom Skerritt. Harry Morgan passed away in December 2011 at the age of 96. The early 70s were a tumultuous period in U.S. history, and much lIke All in the Family, M*A*S*H gave so many of us an emotional reprieve, not from racial and generational tensions like All did, but from the insanity of the endless war in Vietnam. A memoir was published in 1997: Laughing Matters: On Writing M*A*S*H, Tootsie, Oh, God! I grew up on M*A*S*H ,my Dad said if it wasnt for the crazy ones like Hawkeye ,Trapper ,& B.J. Very informative and up to date. The depth of the characters draws you in. I laugh and cry in equal measures. I also cant forbear to bursting into laughter over what for me was the most funniest moment easy to miss: The role instead went to Pernell Roberts. I loved the episode where Radar gives Potter the horse as a gift, I had tears in my eyes also.A wonderful show,, I concur. You can watch the show on TVLand if you have that channel. I think Alan is so awesome, and I love all of them, I just wish I watched this show while I was in school.God Bless them! Lieutenant Colonel Henry Braymore Blake is introduced in the 1968 novel M*A*S*H and is also a character in the film (played by Roger Bowen) and television series (played by McLean Stevenson ). from a big fan of mash. This was one of the best shows on tv. I had a terrible crush on Alan Alda. and as always, enjoyed each show. It was a great portrayal of life in an Army Mash unit , during the war. Facts Verse Wish he had stuck it out. The humour was very special, life was up there for all to see and I guess it steered me in my own life and how to deal with different situations. I watch it every Evening, and all of the Mash marathons. This show showed all aspects of human emotions, from comedy to drama to the death of a beloved character (Henry Blake). Well done 4077th and Prof. Sanders. I grew up with these characters. Funny and sad sometimes . A calssic and also recorded the 20 and 30th TV reunion shows which were very emotional. Please continue it . Been watching since it originally aired. Harry Morgan: April 10th, 1915 December 7th, 2011. VIDEO CAN BE FOUND HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqENCy2HgKgI didn't include guest actors. My husband says time for the funnies honey. Amazing cast, wonderful messages. Thank you, Mr Stiers for your making an impact on our lives thru your talent. We had a MASHgang club with my friends in eighth grade and I was Trap. Where can I get Hotlips phone number, shes still HOT. A 1995 guest appearance on Burkes Law was his last acting role until 2010 when he co-starred in the film Daniels Lot. Sure didnt take me long to fall deeply in love with it!! McLean Stevenson: November 14th, 1929 - February 15th, 1996 David Ogden Stiers (Charles Emerson Winchester III) She opted to pursue acting and didn't put out any music until 1972, when she released the album "Roll With the Feeling." I totally agree. There are 16 cast members of M*A*S*H that have died and they are Wayne Rogers who was born as William Rogers III who had played Captain Trapper John McIntyre, McLean Stevenson who was born. . It definitely portrayed the ravages of war and yet the reward of living in a very different era. My wife and I still enjoy watching reruns on MeTV in San Antonio. Mash will live on in perpetuity as an important part of Americana. He was a hoot. It has touched my life in so many ways. Nothing compared to the first three glorious years. Giving me something to come home to, giving me something have hope for, giving me something to laugh about. Missed it first time round on UK TV but now enjoying reruns on Freeview 61 True Entertainment. When we do watch broadcast TV 90% of the time we have it on ME TV with the other 10% going to Masterpiece & other PBS shows. Christopher was 84 when he died of Lung Cancer in December of 2016. His role of Charles Emerson Wincester III added a touch of class to the programme. Thank God for reruns! A vocal supporter of animal rights, Swit is a member of Actors and Others for Animals and supports numeroous animal rights organizations. Larry Gelbart felt he had contributed all he could to the show. well written, well acted and meaningful even in this crazy world. Diana played in only four episodes of the first season before falling ill. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and died March 27, 1977, 12 days after the first episode aired. Course all my kid life, I grew up not knowing my wife. Just watched the last episode of MASH Where do the years go? It is wonderful to re-engage with the characters who gave us so much pleasure in the 70s when our boys were growing up. A truly memorable show which transcends age and nationality I think Alan Alda was a drama king and overrated also. MASH is one of those shows that runs with the times. That it stands up in re-runs so many years later is a testimony to its greatness. In 1983, shortly after the series wrapped, he produced The Four Seasons for CBS. Much much better than the stuff on TV today. have watched it since its inception except the last few shows . I dearly love MASH. I started watching and recording MASH 4077 about a month ago after watching THe Golden Girls to dearh, able to recite every mext line. When the show first debut I saw every original episode. My husband and I watched M*A*S*H growing up and loved it, now our kids watch it and love it just as much. Arbuss first major role as an actor was in Robert Downey Sr.s 1972 cult classic Greasers Palace as the messianic figure Jesse. I love mash from beginning to the very last.episode,my family and l grew up with this great great show,and all of the actors what was ever in,at the present moment I am watching an episode 26/11/2016 and its just has fun.y and wonderful has it was back in the late 80.our familey have mostly left home now but my wife and I still get so much happiness watching mash repeats night after night, the show never seems to age. I know that there was only one show of Walter but I wanted it to complete my Mash. Ive been watching this show since I was little girl with mum and dad in South America. We will sorely miss you and your talents. His cause of death was kidney failure, following a urinary. Dont forget Alan Aldas outstanding science work in Scientific American Frontiers PBS, his Institute for Science Communication which educates Doctors and Scientists https://www.aldacenter.org This is brilliantly written. In San Antonio, TX we can watch MASH on MI TV Monday through Friday and on Sunday. Miss Mash but now I believe they are shown on channel 72. Love it. Over 100 million viewers agree: M*A*S*H's feature-length series finale is one of the greatest mic drops in television history.Premiering 40 years ago on Feb. 28, 1983, the two-and-a-half-hour sign . Wendy (Demir), My family never missed M*A*S*H! So what, exactly? He wrote three episodes during the spin-offs first season and directed two. These people will always be my faves. As we realized it was the end of a very special show. My husband and I watch it every day after work. I like to be entertained without all the violence there is these days. I cant believe that so many of the young and vibrant cast have passed on. His character conceived as a different type of commanding officer compared to his predecessor. Gelbart also wrote the screenplays for the feature films Oh, God! Gogglebox star Mary Cook has died in hospital aged 92, it has been announced. And I watched the series when it first began from the pilot episode to Goodbye, Farewell, Amen. Throughout Monroe and Kennedys alleged affair, Lawford supposedly acted as a liaison for the President. Have you noticed, how well he wore those army clothes on the set. Other recent TV appearances include recurring roles on 30 Rock (NBC, 2009-2010), The Big C (Showtime, 2011-2013), and The Blacklist (NBC, 2013-2014). Just this week I have been through so many emotions watching MASH- Colonal Potter giving his horse away- Father Mulcahy doubting his usefulness- brilliant script and brilliant acting- a classic series- I will never tire of watching it. 25.2.15.Irene. In 1997, Christopher co-starred with Jamie Farr in a touring production of The Odd Couple. Harry Morgan: 96, born April 10, 1915 died December 7, 2011. No no no no no no no. God Bless. I remember watching as a little kid, with my dad, every week, and both of us getting misty, when Hawkeye flew over the big goodbye sign, that BJ left for him. As many commenters have said with so much feeling theres been nothing that comes close in decades and theres a good chance there never will be. Thank you for share. He was an optimist by nature. I remember very well my parents letting me stay up til 11 to watch Goodbye, Farewell and Amen. I still wash it every night ( 2016). He rose to stardom out of obscurity however in 1973 when he joined the cast of MASH for the shows second season. Burghoff toured more than 100 cities in 1999 and 2000 starring in Neil Simons play Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Alan Alda (Hawkeye Pierce) The show's star, Alan Alda, is still alive and active in Hollywood despite being 86 years old. 1. I really feel as though I know these people! Rogers appeared in numerous made-for-TV movies during the 1980s, including I Dream of Jeannie: 15 Years Later in 1985. July 2, 2021, 6:38 am, by And while Williams sadly is no longer with us, Pam Dawber is still alive and well. Prolific character actor Harry Morgan, who appeared in more than 100 films but was best known for his role as Colonel Sherman Potter in the popular television series MASH, has died at his Los . But I was in my 40s when M.A.S.H. Rock stars are infamous for their insatiable appetites for all things in excess. I have always loved the episode of Hawkeye and his Longhorns and the one about Adams Ribs. Got the box set but still watch it at 7pm to 8pm every night. And that how she got her name. Now he is 16 and him and his friends cant get enough mash, they watch it erery day . Having served in the military, I just make myself at home as I watch each program. I agree with you about Loretta. It is a relaxing experience from beginning to end This is the video that M*A*S*H fans have been waiting for, so stick around. Benjamin also doubles up as the team captain, and he is famously known as Captain Hawkeye Pierce. when i was a baby me and my dad use to watch it all the time. People should realize that wars will always happen, no matter how hard we try to prevent them, and no amount of comedy and humor will make them disappear. I have always been a huge fan of MASH, due in part, to the fact I had served in Korea on the DMZ in the US Army (1973-74) and had experienced so many of the same sorts of situations and characters that the show portrayed. I will never forget this show. I believe the show contributed to my becoming an RN and joking the Army! September 14, 2021, 5:02 am, by 7 pm M-F. and we ran the first Mash on TV in 1972. I had surgery summer of 2017 and spent all summer in recovery watching Mash reruns. I particularly enjoyed the one where Radar is told that he is being sent home, the scene where he and Hawkeye are arguing about Radar not wanting to go is great. Just for the heck of it! I love this show so much. He went on to star in TV movies like The Lady From Yesterday and One Terrific Guy where he proved that he could embody many different kinds of roles. I watched when I was alone, or with love one- I Watch the show during the best of times and the worst time of my life. She was later discovered to have breast cancer while she was the director of nurses training at Gaston Memorial Hospital in Gastonia, N.C. and after being let go likely because she would not let the head of the hospital have a key to the narcotics locker she continually traveled to Bethesda in MD for chemotherapy in its initial stages, which was extremely toxic then, but because the cancer had metasticized throughout her body she finally succumbed after about 15 years of that. We are both Disabled Veterans USARMY. A credit to all characters , production staff and extra who made a truly remarkable TV show. Regards All tho I have the whole series,I had rather watch it on tv. I just watched Dear Sigmund from Season V. The evolution of all these characters so realistic. Wonderful. god bless those actor that are still with us and also those who have passed. I laugh so hard.the writing was superb; and the actingwell their timing was just great. Its still showing on FTA down here in OZ. My wife has learned to love it to..Flagg was a favorite. When I got married my wife and I would watch the repeats of reruns, of reruns, etc. . Dont forget the crusty. I said why do YOU watch ELVIS PRESLY if you know whats going to happen? After joining the cast, he quickly rose to stardom as M*A*S*H became one of the most popular shows on television seemingly overnight. A wonderful, hilarious show, demonstrating the terrible sides of war with a brilliant script and a handful of wonderful actors. I really love watching the show when I get very depressed. The smartest written tv series on tv I was in high school when Mash first came on TV. Burns, a much-respected showrunner and comedy writer, died last January at 85.. And when he finally when home we couldnt be happier and sadder at the same time. Its hard to find another show that compares to the writing and acting four decades later. The main 8 characters have become family now Never tire of the repeats. It brings back childhood memories and the humor is clean! Thank you so much for the re-runs that are so precious. McLean Stevenson: November 14th, 1929 February 15th, 1996. We record them all and enjoy them nightly. God bless all the characters (actors).Thank you. Stoll dont tire of watching it, though! All Rights Reserved. There were times youd want to hang with BJ & Hawkeye in the Swamp; listen to some wisdom from Father Mulchay, Henry Blake or Colonel Potter; hear about Ottumwa from Radar or Toledo from Klinger; or laugh at Frank making a fool off himself. Sad to hear of some passings. I had surgery summer of 2017 and spent all summer in recovery watching Mash reruns. Loved it as a teenager, loved it the second time around, and would be willing to watch it all over again. THIS SHOW ROCKS!!!! I started to look at the show when it started in south africa and have it on tape and are going thru it now again 59 years old. hope you are well . I watch it everyday I can My wife can recite lines that are coming up in any episode before the scene happens. MTV. The only other show I liked as much as MASH was Northern Exposure. This wonderful show! Which MASH Cast Members Are Still Alive Today. Francis Mulcahy on the smash sitcom "MASH," has died, CBS Los Angeles reports. What a excellent show loved it still do . Look foreword to watching each night during the week. for many years until the channel changed the format to reruns of Cheers. As a child I grew up with a stiff older man who reminisced of younger days. My father was a helicopter mechanic and worked on those machines in the 50s and early 60s. Greatness never dies,this is the tops as far as i am concerned,i am 63 from Leeds in England.and i had tears in my eyes,as each one of them left,this show will never be beaten. For fourteen months I lived next door to the original Mash, I was in the 51st Signal Bn. I watch mash on tv land every night and I love the show I dont know of this dog but I am for the first time watching the series in order which is a lot of fun. He was also . Colonel Blake). Thankyou MASH for letting me remember the good ole days. I was born in the 70s and I was only a small child when M.A.S.H was first aired. The theme song haunts me sometimes and is also an example of its daring. I really dont think anyone can watch the episode when Henry dies and Radar tells the operating crew and not get choked up. Only one thing about this article.Linville was present at the closing of the 43rd Mobile Army Surgical Hospital the inspiration for M*A*S*Hs 4077th You see my brothers were in Nam at the time and I remember how the show made me feel closer to them! Thanks for sharing what they are doing today. From 1985 to 1987 she appeared on Broadway in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Before starring in Maude , Bea Arthur made a couple of appearances on All in the Family as . Such a wonderful show that gives anyone that watches a touch of reality that we did not live through. I watch this show every night, it is without any doubt my favorite. Dawn Anchorage AK. My favorite episodes are with Harry Morgan as Col. Potter. And, I Always WILL! Its always a great pick me up after a rough day in the ROK or the USA ;-). From 1989 to 1990, Metcalfe helped produce FM, a sitcom that aired on NBC. M*A*S*H made a huge impact on American culture back in the 70s and 80s. Later it was my youngest daughter Katrina. Needless to say, I will always be able to say that it is one of my all-tune favorite programs and will remain as a favorite program~~. Mash is the best show. I never get tired of watching the MASH episodes, they will never dry out! I loved all the characters I beleave these people were ment for the parts they played and no one will ever take there place in my heart So to the cast Thank you for all laughs M A S H was my touch stone threw out the years thank you . I fell in love with hot lips, she would have be been a great pinup. YES!! Larry Gelbart passed away in September 2009 at the age of 81. Yes I know they changed nane but thats what it is to me! Besides MASH, Arbus also enjoyed numerous guest and recurring roles on shows like Law & Order, LA Law, Matlock, and Judging Amy. I felt very empty inside after watching goodbye, farewell, amen. I use to enjoy seeing the television series entitled, M-A-S-H. Those were some good times during my childhood. after comming on this site I have learnt that there was a series called after MASH which I am yet to see. Cold Blakes YO! I remember seeing Harvey Korman (who also made a big mistake by leaving a hit show-in his case THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW) and he said .whenever I feel sad I call McLean Stevenson and we talk about our careers andhave a good cry. (he said that last part laughingly), I watched it faithfully when it came on TV in 1972 and still watch at least 2 episodes everyday. I am in the process of watching all the shows, over 200 of themthen I can watch them again having netflix. The first "Hot Lips," Sally Kellerman (who originated the role in the classic 1970 Robert Altman film the series would be based on), died in 2022 . They could pull off the whole range of emotions. Felt more saddened about Wm. MASH is one of the most enduring series , I am watching the re runs now and never tire of them , such great acting. My favorite character became Charles over the years. They dont make shows like that and many more these days. Medical procedures and tricks they tried to save soldiers lives when they just didnt know what to do anymore. Fortunately, a few cast members are still alive. the comma after sorry. Your words were priceless to me as I just lost both my parents only a year agohard to find a show today that people can identify with and that can bring them together. The t.v. It was just a program that our family enjoyed.We should have discussed some of the issues that the program brought forth. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP He also served three terms as First Vice President of the Screen Actors Guild, beginning in 2002. Back in Highschool I watched the mash series every time it was on. Also in 1991, he helped executive producer Memories of M*A*S*H for CBS. Facts Verse I Remember when I watched the Episodes When I Was A Child Back In The Day Of The 80s . I watched every episode of MASH and as a american comedy/drama it was the best tv series ever produced not like the rubbish that they make today(i am a kiwi by the way).The cast were outstanding as were the writers and they blended the stupidity of war and black humor perfectly.I doubt that another series will ever equal it. I am so crazy about the re runs on True Entertainment UK that I have even bought a box set just incase I miss an episode. Who was your favorite character on M*A*S*H, Hawkeye, Radar, maybe someone else? I have to start checking spelling before hitting send. Like most of you have echoed its sad to see another great actor that has passed away. Many of the folks involved with MASH were also talented artists, musicians, and activists. I dont think there is or was another TV show that can replicate these emotions. When an LLC owner dies, the transfer on death of the LLC membership interest can get more complicated. His final regular TV role was Dirty Dancing on CBS from 1988 to 1989. I loved the political justice and the closeness of the characters. Kellerman died of. I just hope you did not use Maj. Frank as your role model. Dont let going to separate rooms for TV watching. Best show ever! David Ogden Stiers in the series is simply the best. I am sure I did not see all the originals back in the day but even if I remember some it is good to watch them again. I grew up with the cast of M*A*S*H being as Close as Family could be, without realizing it until many years later. Like many of his cohorts, he got his start in theater before making the jump to television in 1976 when he played Kojak on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. My husband and I watch every day for 1 hour and LOVE the show and characters. Watched as a young teenager and they just dont make good clean family shows like mash and the Waltons. As you watch the show you sense the camaradarie between the cast membersthis is what made the show so wonderful. My wife Gerda and I just watched a MASH updated reunion special (we have viewed them before)! Popular, by He felt as if the writers had failed to develop his character as much as he would have liked so he made his exit. Much love to all fellow mash lovers and I hope to so someday run into one of living members of mash so I can shake their hand. Despite his many years in the service, Potter was a relatively laid-back commanding officer who occasionally engaged in a little bit of shenanigans and hijinks to boost the morale of his comrades. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/factsverse?sub_confirmation=1 Or, watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkXAntdjbcSKgHx6EQVOwNKVz1cR2hKVwThe series was developed by Larry Gelbert as a spin-off series from the 1970 feature film of the same name, which in turn was based upon the 1968 novel MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors by Richard Hooker.Hawkeye, Father Mulcahy, Maxwell Klinger, and Margaret were the primary characters of the series throughout its 11 season run but various other main characters departed and joined the program over the years with numerous guest stars joining the cast on a regular basis.Not only was it a show that was expertly written, but it also benefited from having a killer ensemble cast of characters. Great story line, great acting,great everything! When I was younger I thought how can they joke about while young men are wounded and dying in that place Thats all seek from any type of TV show, etc, does it entertain me? The first episode with Wincester is one of my all time favourites from this programme. The fact that Mash is still running on a couple of channels attests to its relevancy even today. Happy Days cast member Pat Morita, who played the first owner of Arnold's drive-in, Matsuo "Arnold" Takahashi, died in Nov. 2005. And yes I tear up watching the finale. Sorry folks that should have read God bless them all.. Actually, although it was fiction, he was really close to what I did. And one of his most notable roles outside of MASH was that of Private Lester Hummel on Gomer Pyle USMC. Every series has a message. on my fourth repeat and enjoying it as much as the first time. Those great memories left with all of us fans and I give many thanks to all of the many persons that brought Mash to us. My Sense of Humor, along with Many of my Principles of Morality, were Developed by Watching the Show through my teens and ALL through my Life. Thank you. They are the funniest, sad, happy mementoes In 1985, he played Congressman Sam Greene on the blockbuster CBS miniseries North & South. He reprised that role on the spin-off series AfterMASH from 1983 to 1985. June 20, 2021, 8:52 am the ENTIRE CAST. The $25,000 pyramid, and several other popular game shows. Thank you for letting me leave my comments. I was sad to hear of the passing of three of the beloved Now, comedy central been showing the same and i ensure i watch it come what may. William Christopher co-starred in AfterMASH on CBS from 1983 to 1984 alongside Harry Morgan and Jamie Farr. Humourous, happy-sad & every emotion beyond. I still watch it to this day! klinger is a cross dresser to try and get a sec 8 and the nurses never get any rest but very funny show i like father malcahey what ever happened to him i think gary burgoff was on Hollywood squares. I think it has the most recognizable musical score. My dad was there in the war. Which MASH character was the most recent to die in 2018?. I dont have a favorite, they are all good. Potter was from Hannibal, Missouri, and is one-quarter Native American from the Cherokee Tribe. Bless you all!!!!! It just showed that war was not the answer and they were there just too do a job. According to the Internet Movie Database, Morgans episode never aired. I saw the movie M*A*S*H when it came out in 1970. It is great for a pick me up. I watched MASH with my late mom and dad when it originally aired. The best show ever made these people were like therapy for me if I was having a bad day it is like having some good friends come over to cheer you up. It would be great if the actors could return to the site where where it was filmed and dig up the time capsule they buried in one of episodes. Watching the re runs on true entertainment. who gave such great enjoyment.. If he did it was brilliant, he should have done it more! One of the best in my lifetime. My wife pokes fun at me but Ive watched the series a dozen times or more and have never been able to watch the last one. I love this tv show. He would roar with laughter at He was 84. Linville made guest appearances on shows like CHiPsThe Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Airwolf, Night Court, Nurses, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, and Murder, She Wrote. The greatest thing about well writtenTV programs like MASH and the unforgettable and talented Actors, and the believable characters they created, who came to visit you in your home each week never disappointing you. I would say that for the first 39 years I always looked forward to watching, now I say with a heavy heart that are getting old and boring. Rather watch MASH than anything on thats new in the sitcom genre. Can you imagine the treat it would be to have had a bit part in an episode of M*A*S*H, so your grandkids could see it? Sad to hear, they added the perfect glue during their cameos. And she was a regular in Altman's films, appearing in 1970's "Brewster McCloud," 1992's "The Player" and 1994's "Ready to Wear. As any war! January 19, 2022, 6:17 pm, by I just finished watching the last show.I cant believe how long it has been.it brought tears to my eyes again. I wish thye would make a movie where they all meet in the states. Priceless. While she was in Korea I as a high school kid drove her 52 Pontiac Chieftan. The focus on life, duty, responsibilities and just being people are just as spot on today as they were when originally done in each episode. M*A*S*H is my favorite show out of all of them, and even with todays 21st century TV shows, M*A*S*H is still my #1 favorite. I remember sitting on the floor in the Living room watching MASH as a family every week. Possess a exclusive type, however, not a ridulous. Yelchin died tragically in a freak automobile accident on June 19, 2016. Frank an Kilinger keep me laughing. It ran for 13 episodes on NBC from February to May 1976. I still cry at the end of that episode when radar comes in and reads that telegram, I think mash was the best show and i have the completset there is not another show that could beat mash i whis they would try to have more army or merains show make people wake up to what the armforce is realyabout, i love mash i think its a fantastic programme, Mash was one of a kind, it mad us laugh and touched our hearts like no other show.
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