It helps cheers you up. Many actors who played patients went on to distinguished careers, like Patrick Swayze, and Ronnie Howard, who went on to direct after having started his career on the Andy Griffith Show. I live in Perth W.A. I also still watch The Honeymooners, Hogans Heroes, WKRP, The Three Stooges and many more. Love the show, I grew up watching it every night.still watch it once in a while.dont watch much t.v. I liked Frank but my husband preferred Charles because he had some caring moments where Frank had none. I will always enjoy watching the episodes! To whom it may concern I could watch it every nite, sometimes I do. I wish they also had it in reruns as they do MASH. I can say it helped me understand the men who were returning from Viet Nam. Sidney Freedman was a great character because of you. https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clear-vivid-with-alan-alda He has fathered a lasting legacy to medicine and science, So burt Metcalf is my wifes second cousin. It is great to watch my mother and I use to watch it all the time. He felt like he was essentially playing second fiddle to Alan Alda and he couldnt stand that. 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. Thank you to all the wonderful actors of M.A.S.H. He was a medic he liked watching the show but now he is blind. To all who made MASH possible, thank you so much! But I cant remember their real names. Since then, he worked regularly as a voiceover artist, with roles in movies like Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Lilo & Stitch as well as TV shows like Justice League, Lilo & Stitch: The Series, and Regular Show. I suppose I would have to say, that for some reason, MASH is still my All-Time favorite television series. I love this show!! Love it. Francis Mulcahy on the smash sitcom "MASH," has died, CBS Los Angeles reports. fun and human and real. Christopher's son confirmed . I still watch all the re-runs and enjoy each one as if it were the first time I ever watched it! Otherwise I love Mash and everyone else except Klinger. September 14, 2021, 5:02 am, by We salute you. Possess a exclusive type, however, not a ridulous. She starred in the comedy series "Decker" with Tim Heidecker and played comedian Mark Maron's mother on his series "Maron. They dont make them shows like that anymore????? Sally Kellerman, whose long career was best known for her portrayal of U.S. Army Maj. Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in Robert Altman's classic film MASH, died today of dementia complications at. Christopher played Father Francis Mulcahy from 1972 to 1983. Most employees took a break to view the show every week! Seemed to be a stand out over every one else. Take care . Job well done. I think he was sour grapes honestly..so much of what he made before MASH was crap. I found reuns of MASH, and it is the first time I have laughed in the 3 years since my husband died. I enjoyed every one of the episodes that the late Harry Morgan was on. She met the man that Radar was based on in Dr.Hookers book (that became the movie, then the series we all love). ME TV is a great channel! Kellye Nakahara, who played Lieutenant Nurse Kellye on "M*A*S*H," has died . I grew up watching it, it helped me develop an anti authoritarian attitude, and 30 plus years later I still have it and am still in love with this program and all its characters. Should never be taken off air..an absolute classic. MASH never gets old. I will never forget this show. Your post has been very pleasant and enjoyable. 8.9k Views. Hi I am now 72 and watched every episode of MASH right from the first one. Thank you all who served in front and behind the camera of the series, God bless all of those who have passed on, for when we still watch, you remain the same young faces, as ours grow old. My father, who adopted me, retired as a Lt. Col. in the Army and fought in WWII. His interview can be found here. A WHISPER IN GOD'S EAR, from left: Lilian Adams, Alan Alda, Herman rudin, Cricket Theatre, 1962, Ph: Bert Andrews. William Christopher dead: "MASH" actor was 84 - CBS News 50+ Basic Cast Members Facts Every Person Should Know never get tired of seeing this series. I also love watching it when I am depressed, sad, or life has me down. I have always maintained that Radar is to M*A*S*H as Sgt. Alan Alda did participate in both Making M*A*S*H and the 30th Anniversary Reunion Special from 2002. when i was a baby me and my dad use to watch it all the time. sometimes that is all we watch for two or three days in a row. The images for Larry Linville and McLean Stevenson are from Memories of M*A*S*H, which aired in 1991. My frequent snits and outbursts on the set were inevitably (and instantly) followed by guilt feelings over what Id just said or done, Burghoff wrote in his 2009 book To MASH and Back, about his time on set during his grave depression. and a Few Other Funny Things.Gelbart was interviewed for the Archive of American Television in May 1998. yes, i know i have seen each one a million times, but i cant help myself. Actors and Actresses - Who's Alive and Who's Dead Kellye Nakaharas , Gary Burghoffs, and Loretta Swits artworks are viewable on their websites. It was at that moment my entire understanding of his character took on new clarity. My parents were both dying of Cancer in 79. Just this week I have been through so many emotions watching MASH- Colonel 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. and no show is like it, My husband and I watch MASH and have introduced it to our teens. I am now fully recovered and still watch the marathons. Especially when he laughed. After leaving M*A*S*H in 1979, Gary Burghoff made a handful of guest roles on TV shows like Fantasy Island and The Love Boat. Really miss shows of that quality and caliber. Barney MillerBatmanBaywatchBensonThe Beverly HillbilliesBeverly Hills, 90210BewitchedThe Big ValleyThe Bob Newhart ShowBonanzaThe Brady BunchThe Carol Burnett ShowCharlie's AngelsCheersCSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: MiamiDallasDesigning WomenThe Dick Van Dyke ShowDiff'rent StrokesThe Drew Carey ShowThe Dukes of HazzardEverybody Loves All such wonderful actors and what a fabulous show that I miss very much !! He was an executive producer for Memories of M*A*S*H in 1991. Loved it as a teenager, loved it the second time around, and would be willing to watch it all over again. Farrell released his autobiography, Just Call Me Mike: A Journey from Actor to Activist, in March 2007. They remembered him with tremendous affection, as Alan Alda said that. Actually, it did have SOME swear words,, but really, not a lot. 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. Is this something that was included only in certain additions of the M*A*S*H dvds? Its hard to find another show that compares to the writing and acting four decades later. I was young during its glory years and, I feel like I grew up with the show. In May 2007, Farr hosted the Hallmark Channels M*A*S*H Bash 07: Klinger Edition marathon. He is what I believe the most genuine character and greatest actor on the show. I am 54 now, and have recently Marathon Watched ALL of the Episodes. Thanks to all of them for bringing humor into my life! Rock stars are infamous for their insatiable appetites for all things in excess. He died peacefully in his sleep on December 7, 2011, in Los Angeles home at the age of 96. So I felt it was only right to use Radar as my Facebook photo. Her interview can be found here. His most recent TV appearances were a February 2007 episode of The War at Home in February 2007 and an episode of Bella and the Bulldogs in April 2016. Sally Kellerman, an elegant, sultry-voiced actress and singer who earned an Oscar nomination for playing the strait-laced Army nurse Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in Robert Altman's movie "M.A.S.H.," died Feb. 24 at an assisted-living home in the Woodland Hills section of Los Angeles. January 27, 2023, 7:28 pm, by Loretta Swit appeared in a number of TV shows, made-for-TV movies, and feature films following the end M*A*S*H, but has not had a credited acting role since 1998. 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. Not only that, the Vietnam war was still going on during the first three years of MASH and they did several shows that dealt with Vietnam war issues. But even with all of the cast changes the show still had amazing writers and fresh ideas and thats such a difficult thing to be able to pull off, especially with a sitcom. He also had NO clue that Korea took place when we were known as The Great 48 (no Alaska or Hawaii yet). Well, here we are once again at the end of another facts-filled video but dont be sad, weve got plenty more videos for you to enjoy, so make sure you give this one a like and subscribe to our channel. I am glad to see that so many members of the cast are still with us and having successful careers after MASH., Iam 23 i got hooked to m.a.s.h when i was 14 that year i got deesher all got a mentell dessebillte and some more things it hellp me so much so much that i can manig i wouldet be here iam carrentlly on my 3 set of DVDs of sirres thank evry one involved in m.a.s.h of what thay done and acheved u hellp me throw the tufthtime Thank you All so much, Sad to learn Harry Morgan died last month. MASH is still one of my favorite shows but the best were the first three years. Thank you for your service and I loved Harry Morgan too! From 1978 to 1979 he played Major General Kevin Kelley on NBCs Grandpa Goes to Washington. David you joined the army? Nakahara I have always been fascinated by her like loved her on the show still watch it really like the one where she got to hawk eye and proved she was the nurse he should be chasing, I started watching M*A*S*H after it was over but, just cant get enough of it! The genius of each of these actors was astounding. I watch MASH every evening MASH always has been one of my fave shows. When I bought it my friend said hey your car reminds me of MASH (because of the headlights) a bulb went on over my head. We also cant forget Nurse Kellye (Kellye Nakahara), who passed away recently, I loved watching as a teenager, still do today, their should be more shows like Mash and Andy Griffin today. Throughout the 11-year run of M*A*S*H, some regular cast members left. January 19, 2022, 6:17 pm, by He worked in a MASH unit as a cook.He said that it was just like what you are on the show.GREAT WORK.I am planning on buying the series soon. I was a BJ, he and Potter and Klinger are my heros. They made a good quality show that will continue on through several generations! Being able to see the show in sequence now is wonderful. The first unit I served in was a medical field unit not unlike the old MASH units! in television comedy or drama. And dont go anywhere yet. One thing for sure, MASH will be around for many generations to enjoy. What a excellent show loved it still do . But various other main characters departed and joined the program over the years with numerous guest stars joining the cast on a regular basis. I retreat to my room to watch TV. I grew up watching this show through a rough childhood and its funny how these characters became like close friends to me. I was delighted to find that on the True Entertainment Channel in the UK they are running repeats of MASH. They now play all the reruns on ( metv) with the time warner network. Still watching m a a h everyday love it and loretta swit. I will miss the cast members who have passed and in a way it makes me feel old. The years have caught up and passed those no longer with us. Cheers from Australia. I watch MASH daily . Thank you very much Miss Dana Glass. Thanks to all of you for making the KING of all tv shows. Thanks to all the characters of M*A*S*H, T*H*A*N*K*S!!!!!!!! It was the biggest role that Stevenson ever had. The writers got rid of his character after only the fifth episode of. Loved the show and missed poor little radar so sad it isnt still running. If you live in little ol Waldport Oregon, you can see David Ogden Stiers at the grocery store, post office, video store. They could pull off the whole range of emotions. Meant Joining the Army not joking the Army! Thanks to all the cast , directors & writers that made each show touch our hearts.. Benjamin Franklin portrays the character of the chief surgeon in the series. I still watch MASH weeknights on METV. I watch the reruns every day like clockwork. I still watch to this day & always will. Been in love with Alan Alda for 40 years . I loved the show grew up on it. By the way we like it. (2003). Love Hawkeye but Harry Morgan was my favorite too. She retired from acting in 1998 after starring in Beach Movie but returned to the screen once again in 2019 in the obscure Christian film Play the Flute as the character Mrs. Kinkaid.