Klinger was the first main character introduced on M*A*S*H not to have appeared in either the original novel or the subsequent film. Trapper spends much of his time on the series engaging in mischief with Hawkeye Pierce, with the two playing practical jokes on Majors Frank Burns and Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan, drinking, and trying to seduce women. [1], Pierce was born and raised in New England, most often mentioning Crabapple Cove, Maine, with a few references (primarily in the early seasons) to Vermont. His mother is deceased and he has a sister (although, like Vermont, they are mentioned in some early episodes), and he is close to his father, whoas mentioned in the later episodesis also a doctor. Henry is a good man and a capable surgeon but an ineffectual commanding officer. A nurse at the 4077th, and Henry Blake's paramour during much of the first season, and is at his side through much of the pilot. He is a board-certified neurosurgeon in the film, and in the episode in which Hawkeye becomes chief surgeon, Spearchucker's specialty is indicated as he struggles to do other types of surgery and when he asks Hawkeye for help, he says, "Anything outside the skull, I'm dead". Sometimes he is a jeep driver. Some of the cast members have died. [31] In the film, the nickname originates from a scene in which she has a tryst with Burns. In the novel, the phrase is first used by Trapper John McIntyre, when he is flirting with Margaret after learning about her affair with Frank Burns. After saying she was recently involved with a colonel named Donald, Margaret comes to conclude he has cheated on her, and she flies into a rage against the nurse. He has a sibling, Kathy, who is a Catholic nun. Although Houlihan's history as a self-proclaimed "army brat" made her more of an antagonist in the show's early seasons, Swit carried through a wide range of compelling emotional arcs by the time "M*A*S*H" concluded. Mike attended grammar school with However, the earliest a soldier in the army was credited towards this award was 1940, and as a physician Potter would have been a commissioned officer and so ineligible for it at the time. He mentions in one episode that he is from Brooklyn, which was the reason he didn't know what people who were heading to California in the late 1840s were looking for when quizzed. after he is kissed by Margaret. Her career has taken a new direction as the head of the "God Is Love in All Forms Christian Church, Incorporated", a cult or sect with the unusual distinction that its entire congregation consists of gay men. But despite his stern military bearing, Potter is a relatively relaxed and laid-back commander, not above involving himself in camp hijinks and understanding the need for fun and games to boost morale during wartime, particularly in the high-pressure atmosphere of a MASH. He was 84. An African American private with a mustache who is occasionally seen in group shots in early seasons. Judy Farrell, known for her role as Nurse Able in M*A*S*H , died on Sunday. Community Zale's name is mentioned for the final time in "Yes Sir, That's Our Baby". He is transferred stateside for psychiatric evaluation, but although the 4077th is delighted to be finally rid of him, Burns has the last laugh. Unbeknownst to them, a hidden PA microphone is broadcasting their conversation to the whole camp, including her growl to Frank, "kiss my hot lips". Perhaps because his appearances are so fleeting, the production staff may have been felt that Troy could be seen without distraction to the audience in settings other than the 4077th. Capt. The series saw a lot of changeover in its eleven years, with popular characters frequently leaving and being replaced by new faces. During his brief run on the show, it was implied that he and nurse Ginger Bayliss (played by Odessa Cleveland) were romantically involved. A nurse introduced as a new transfer in the episode "Requiem for a Lightweight". He was drafted into the South Korean army, subsequently, wounded and sent back to the 4077th for treatment. as his drinking buddy. His first appearance was in the fourth episode, "Chief Surgeon Who? Company clerk Radar can usually anticipate his wishes and turn them into efficient military orders, but Henry often gets flustered when an important decision needs to be made. In the film and the subsequent TV series, Frank Burns' rank is that of major. To raise funds, Trapper grows a beard, poses as Jesus Christ (complete with a cross mounted on a jeep or hanging from a helicopter), and autographs thousands of photos which the Swampmen sell for a dollar apiece. In the first-season episode, "Major Fred C. Dobbs", Ginger is working with Frank in the O.R. He had harsh words with Winchester when the latter, acting as motor pool officer, required him to completely disassemble a jeep's engine and lay it out on white sheets, for no good reason that Rizzo could see. By season seven, Burghoff started experiencing burnout and decided it was time to quit; he finished season seven, then returned the next season for a two-part farewell episode titled "Good-Bye Radar" in which Radar was granted a hardship discharge after the death of his Uncle Ed to help on the family farm, which he accepted after being satisfied that Klinger could adequately replace him. Captain Augustus Bedford "Duke" Forrest appears in the novel and the film (played by actor Tom Skerritt). He is usually seen serving food in the mess tent and also serving as the foil for the frequent complaints about the unappetizing state of the food. This is a minor error; Rizzo had re-enlisted in the Army in a previous episode. His strength as a commander is his ability to maintain the morale of his unit, which he does through heartfelt talk and indulgence of the lunacy that is a hallmark of the 4077th. Hawkeye remarks, "Watch the cake die of malpractice!". These labels would not leave him, though; as Sidney put it: "From now on, you go through life on high heels." Although his career was in the Horse Cavalry until 1924 when he married, he has told inconsistent stories about being in the Infantry during World War I: During combat in World War I, at the July 1918 Battle of Chteau-Thierry, he was mustard gassed, leaving him blind for a month in a French hospital. So, where are the M*A*S*H cast in 2021? Episode 1/17, "Sometimes You Hear The Bullet." The wedding is cut short by incoming wounded, which leaves Donald in the mess hall, unable to move in his body cast. [26] An example of his childishness was shown when Burns is passed over for command of the 4077th in favor of Colonel Potter; Frank has a temper tantrum and runs away until he gets cold, tired and hungry.[14]. Episode 5/11, "Hawkeye Get Your Gun." A nurse at the 4077th, who at times casually dates both Hawkeye and Trapper. In an early episode, however, before his character becomes more of a buffoon, he demonstrated himself to be an efficient, though again micromanaging, commander. His nickname is probably a carry-over from the days of telegraphy. The next day, Burns is permanently sent away for psychiatric evaluation in a straitjacket, shot full of tranquilizers. In the TV version, the doctors raise funds for him by raffling off a weekend pass to Tokyo with Nurse Dish. Now age 79, he is retired from acting, but his legacy as Radar will endure for decades to come. Judy Farrell, who portrayed Nurse Able on M*A*S*H opposite her then-husband Mike Farrell and later served as a writer on the ABC soap opera Port Charles, has died.She was 84. (Interestingly, on the rare occasions Houlihan is shown wearing her Class A uniform, while her ribbons include the usual Korean War decorations everyone received and commendation medals, she does not have an American Campaign Medal, an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, or a European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, a World War II Victory Medal, or an Army of Occupation Medal. For seven straight years, Burghoff earned annual nominations at the Emmy Awards for his performance as Radar, winning once in 1977. It is sadly inappropriate to give dessert to a child who has had no meal." Fans of the early seasons of "M*A*S*H" will remember the character of Captain Calvin Spaulding, the music-minded doctor played by Loudon Wainwright III who appears in a handful of episodes. ", "Quo Vadis, Captain Chandler? "[citation needed], Hammond is a brigadier general who is in charge of several medical outfits, including the 4077th. Pierce has little tolerance for military red tape and customs, feeling they get in the way of his doing his job, and has little respect for most Regular Army personnel. But he was also a traditional conservative. Classical music is one of his great loves, helping him to maintain his morale. His medical incompetence causes Colonel Blake to instead assign Trapper John as Chief Surgeon. According to his own account he has been in practice 10 years (apparently he went to Medical School at age 14; graduated at 18 and somehow missed service in World War II). Claim: The cast of <em>M*A*S*H</em> did not learn of Col. Blake's death until they were actually filming the scene in which it was announced. (In the final regular episode of the series titled "As Time Goes By", Radar's teddy bear is put into the unit's time capsule to symbolize the soldiers who arrived as boys and left as men.). Burns' replacement, Major Winchester, has a grudging respect for Potter, even though their personalities are often at odds with one another. Potter initially takes a hard line against Klinger's attempts to get discharged but is convinced to let him continue cross-dressing and eventually assigns him to be his new company clerk. Both medals were stolen by Hawkeye and given to people who deserved them: an underage Marine (played by Ron Howard);[25] and a Korean mother and her infant son who had been shot just before she gave birth. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television. The character of B.J. In both the novel and the film, he is a surgeon assigned to the 4077th, who arrives with Hawkeye. Hunnicutt was created to replace him, with the two-part Season Four opener created to explain his absence (the third episode introducing Col. Potter was intended to be the premiere episode). One time he accidentally had an unplanned one-night stand while comforting a nurse, and was also similarly tempted into having an affair with a visiting female journalist. Trapper John, along with The Mary Tyler Moore Show's Lou Grant, thus became one of a handful of 1970s television characters to be successfully adapted from situation comedy to drama. He is responsible for repairing the jukebox in the officers' club after the Marines bust it up. Burns and Hawkeye recount different versions of the events. Comedy. After Margaret becomes engaged, he nearly blows himself up with a grenade in an attempt to prove himself courageous by capturing war prisoners. [34], Early on in the TV series, she is a stern "by-the-book" head nurse but willingly goes against regulations for her gain. Charles Winchester was born in his grandmother's house in the Boston, Massachusetts neighborhood of Beacon Hill, and is part of a wealthy family of Republican Boston Brahmins. In "Comrades in Arms", Margaret receives a letter from Donald that was meant for another womana letter that says unkind things about Margaret and hints at Donald having an affair with the other woman. The name Charles Emerson Winchester was derived from three real street names in the city of Boston. Although his quiet faith in God is unshakable, Mulcahy is often troubled over whether his role as chaplain and religious leader has importance compared to the doctors' obvious talent for saving lives. It is implied he assisted Hawkeye and Trapper in their schemes on the sidelines. Despite Trapper's efforts, however, she becomes romantically linked with Hawkeye in a few episodes. Played by Robert F. Simon. [16] Burns longs for command of the 4077th himself and resorts to underhanded means in attempting to achieve this end, such as filing misleading complaints about Blake and unsuccessfully preventing Hawkeye and Trapper from testifying in Blake's defense. He is a surgeon and the original commanding officer of the 4077th MASH unit. Freedman led Hawkeye to stop suppressing the memory of seeing a Korean mother smothering her crying baby to keep it silent, so a North Korean patrol would not find and kill or capture their group. He is depicted doing this in Hooker's two sequels, M*A*S*H Goes to Maine and M*A*S*H Mania. He was not promoted, but made it clear that he was American "with an American wife and American son, Billy Bubba". Watchlist. In real life, Jamie Farr is a devout Antiochian (Greek) Orthodox. In later seasons, his roles were expanding, making him more of a recurring cast member. The star of the show, both as Captain Hawkeye Pierce and later one of its chief creative forces, Alan Alda is still a big name in Hollywood at age 87. Despite their long-running mutual antagonism, Hawkeye and Margaret came to develop respect and affection for each other, reflected in a long passionate farewell kiss in the final episode. In both the film and the TV series, Hammond is played by G. Wood, making him one of two actors to reprise his film role in the TV show. He alternately claims to be affiliated with the CIA, the CIC, or the CID. However, she faced racial discrimination and he turned to bookmaking, and is only able to escape prison time when Sherman Potter offers a character reference and hires him as his assistant at the veterans' hospital in Missouri where he now works. Radar's lovable, put-upon persona is a key piece of the show for the eight seasons that feature him, and it's hard to imagine anyone else in the role. ", "Dear Sigmund", "Hawk's Nightmare", "War of Nerves" (in which he qualified for a Purple Heart by being wounded while performing therapy follow-up on one of his patients), "The Billfold Syndrome", "Goodbye, Cruel World", "Bless You, Hawkeye", "Pressure Points", and the series finale, "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen". By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. He also has claimed to be in two different theaters of War during World War II: In the summer of 1944 on Guam; in December 1944 in the Battle of the Bulge. As a singer-songwriter, he's probably most famous for his notorious comedy song "Dead Skunk (in the Middle of the Road)"; his most recent studio album, "Lifetime Achievement," was released in 2022. [5] When he is ordered by Colonel Potter to carry his issue pistol on a trip to an aid station and they are ambushed on the road, he fires it into the air rather than at their attackers. Clayton, like Hammond, is in charge of several medical outfits including the 4077th. 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