My cousin had Parkinsons for 13 years and passed away at the age of 91. and the little RADAR Gary Burghoff. Watching the series day in and day out it is hard to remember that the surviving actors are in their eighties. passed away today and it is already posted. MASH always has been one of my fave shows. "It was a very freeing, positive experience," she told Dick Cavett in a 1970 TV interview. I like the Trapper John Years the best. I USED TO WATCH IT WITH MY DAD WHEN I WAS LITTLE.. Best show ever made.have all 11 seasons and watch it every night on nerflicks, I SIMPLY ..LOVE M A S H . Their will never be a greater conglomerate of characters/actors as this show had. s my favorite character. A memoir was published in 1997: Laughing Matters: On Writing M*A*S*H, Tootsie, Oh, God! 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. Loretta Swit, who played Margaret Hot Lips Houlihan was with the cast of M*A*S*H from its inception to its finale. He was annoying and one-dimensional and the pair was not like Hawk and Trap had been. Better be proud of what you do, it could be around forever. It was at that moment my entire understanding of his character took on new clarity. On the stage, he co-starred with William Christopher in a production of The Odd Couple in 1997; temporarily replaced Frank Gorshin as George Burns in Say Goodnight, Gracie in 2004; starred in a production of Tuesdays with Morrie in 2011; and starred in a productions of The Last Romance in 2013 and 2014. Long live MASH! My wife and I still enjoy watching reruns on MeTV in San Antonio. I didnt kmow David ogden had died . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. While Robert Urich was famous for doing battle with tough foes on the screen. God bless to the cast members that have passed ! ", "Sally Kellerman was radiant and beautiful and fun and so great to work with," Maron said on Twitter Thursday. I think every day should end with laughter, it takes away all your cares in the world and had I known MASH was on TV I would have been watching that long ago! He felt he had taken the character as far as he could. set on dvd. Like most of you have echoed its sad to see another great actor that has passed away. M*A*S*H. Has brought me many laughs it rases my spirit I what it every time it comes on Ive seen every episode 1,000,000 times and I will wach them all 1,000,000 more time. still watching and still laughing. Only drawback is the canned background laughter. 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 . I watch MASH all the time. R.I.P Wayne Rogers.. The show reminds me of happy days when i was in my prime of life instead of the old git i am now. I have loved mash from its earliest days right up to today I usually watch at least four shows a day just for the laughs at you guys. They played the final show again the other day and still got tears in my eyes when the whole crowd had to say their farewells. We're going to see which Mash cast members who have died an. 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. Havent found anything comparable with it,. Below are their current ages, birth dates, death dates, and how old they were when their episodes aired. I have always maintained that Radar is to M*A*S*H as Sgt. I really dont think anyone can watch the episode when Henry dies and Radar tells the operating crew and not get choked up. I AM SO GLAD MASH IS ON ME-TV. My wife and I grew up in and around Ottumwa, Ia. I was in high school when Mash first came on TV. Thank you to all the actors who made the characters come to life. Thanks to everyone who made special programme. Love it. I was not aware we had lost Charles Emerson Winchester the 3rd). ( A real legend !). Mash Is my favorite show ever. I watch Mash every afternoon. I served 30 years on Active Duty! Kellye Nakahara, who played Lieutenant Nurse Kellye on "M*A*S*H," has died . Now I dont see it on t.v. Farr is the oldest living cast member from the show followed by Alan Alda 82 who played Capt. I thought Id hate it because it would remind me of a painful experience. MASH brought humor, pathos and sorrow to the screen, but always with a laugh. when he passed I cried.such a good actor,also I watch him dragnet.also major Margret houlihan radar and kilger. Over the years, Farrell has lent his name and support to a number of social and political causes. 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. My family enjoys this show and I love to fall asleep show he was too much but I hope he is well. MASH to my husband and is the best show that was ever on TV and we are still watching it every weekday on METV and still enjoying it as much as we way back when. Who was your favorite character on M*A*S*H, Hawkeye, Radar, maybe someone else? All the cast and crew were on hand except for McLean Stevenson, who celebrated his permanent departure from the company by not attending. He had a recurring role in Murder, She Wrote from 1993 to 1995. I will miss the cast members who have passed and in a way it makes me feel old. M*A*S*H made a huge impact on American culture back in the 70s and 80s. As we realized it was the end of a very special show. Since then, hes acted sporadically. She is no longer with me but I think of her now that I am watching Mash. Thanks to all the writers and and producers that got it on TV! Weve still got a lot of M*A*S*H stars to pay our respects to. How do you keep your DVD from filling up?? Yes, that was because the way he looked. The genius of each of these actors was astounding. My father was a helicopter mechanic and worked on those machines in the 50s and early 60s. It affects me so much. Few tv series will ever top this one. Also in 1991, he helped executive producer Memories of M*A*S*H for CBS. I have now got the box set and I have watched it all 4 times since getting it in 2011 love the show really can beat MASH especially Radar considering the show lasted 3 times longer than the war did. Dinner time. Yes I know they changed nane but thats what it is to me! He told me about picking up the wounded and bringing them for help. HARD AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DO..BUT ONE CAN DREAM !!!!!!!!!!!! He did a wonderful job playing the role. It is truly a timeless work of art and creativity. I dearly love MASH. Larry Gelbart passed away in September 2009 at the age of 81. Moreover, that all of Margarettes personal information was announced over the PA. As all the other people have written, I too enjoyed Mash so much. I doubt if there will be another show this loved. The brilliance of both the writers and actors is something seldom seen today. I do truly miss these wonderful people. On M*A*S*H, he was essentially televisions quintessential priest. My husband and I watch it every day after work. was the only sound I wanted to hear. March 2018 I think. i enjoy the reruns now more than i did when it was popular.it breaks my heart to hear that morgan and linville are gone. More recently, Gregory Itzin, died in July 2022 at the age of 74. My heart goes out to those brave men & women that did. 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. And sometimes bringing the dead back for the families to have someone to burry. I know it was about the Korean War, and I was in during Vietnam, but things werent that much different. Broke and homesick, I looked forward to seeing Mash every week. There will never be a cast as good as they were ever again. This show showed all aspects of human emotions, from comedy to drama to the death of a beloved character (Henry Blake). Thanks to all involved with a great show .I wish I could find AFTERMASH for all of us to enjoy too ! SO SAD TO HEAR SO MANY OF MY FAVS HAVE PASSED AWAY! As I writing this MASH is playing on the TV. In contrast to his predecessor, Winchester was a Harvard-educated and highly skilled surgeon with a deep love for classical music. I did not understand it when it originally aired all of those years ago. Dont ever let it not go on air. Larry Gelbart felt he had contributed all he could to the show. He was also a stage performer. He played the owner of a hardware store trying to juggle his business with his family. And to all the cast members you were and still are the best and will always be remembered ! Alda was one of many cast members and creative contributors to the Emmy-winning series to have fought or at least spent time enlisted in the military. This show reminds me about kindness and how to show it even while living in a brutal world. Hi! The theme song haunts me sometimes and is also an example of its daring. And who can forget Radar who was the absolute backbone of the whole series. ), in June 2009. sorry but here is what i really want to say with google translate help: I would like to say that I regret enormously that killed some of the best I have watched mash 4007, from the first to the last episode, I might add that I cried with the whole family at the end of those episodes, all I can I regret to say is that he had finally best players, who are in love and you will not forget until the day I die, will respect you all and love Gods rest on those who no longer with us. Bless them all for this gift of a show. 2/17/2020 1:08 PM PT. Back in Highschool I watched the mash series every time it was on. Gene Reynolds left M*A*S*H in 1977 after Season 5 but remained a creative consult until the series ended. Your post has been very pleasant and enjoyable. His character looked at the world with a sense of innocence but in no way could he be called dumb. The essence of a quality show. Thanks to all who contributed! We basically have a roommate situation even though we are married. This show was one of my favorite, it was real with people that care about each other. Does anyone know where in Australia I can purchase AfterMASH? We bought the entire CD collection and still enjoy it together when shes home from college. In 1993, he created the CBS sitcom Cutters, which ran for five episodes. I am almost 49 now. Theres too much not to love. She met the man that Radar was based on in Dr.Hookers book (that became the movie, then the series we all love). Then their were times I would say what is going to happen or even their lines and my WIFE would say; ( why do you bother watching this if you know whats going to happen. ) 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. Almost none. Alan Alda was so clever, I adored all the actors and their characters. Today, it is one of the [very few] best programmes on television. I still watch it on occasion and continue to enjoy it. This may sound quite silly but theres a trivia game I play on the phone. Harry Morgan starred in more than 100 feature films and television shows. I am now fully recovered and still watch the marathons. June 20, 2021, 9:06 am, by I didnt cry though, the only time mash made me cry was when radar left the show, Also goodbye winchester, everyone will miss you. We relate to them even today because they are all, like the rest of us, damaged in some way. Job well done. this is still one of my favorite shows. 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. The show centered around the staff of an Army Hospital during the Korean War as they discovered that laughter really was the best way to deal with their dire situation. I think that Alan Alda at times over-acted. I never tire of it. If I thought Hawkeye and BJ were not real friends I would be upset. I still watch to this day & always will. Totally agree w/you. Yet when his contract was up, Linville got offered a two-year contract deal. It took a character away from the show, yea, McLean Stevenson made a BIIIIG mistake by leaving that. Nehi, was very popular back East, (as was Celery Tonic.) I am so happy mash is on me TV KJWP CHANEL 2 I WATCH MONDAY THUR FRIDAY IT DRIVES MY HUSBAND CRAZY HE CAN NOT BELIEVE I CAN CONTINUE TO WATCH THE RERUNS BUT I LOVE ALL THE ACTORS . out and bought the box set of all shows. I would love to see the remake of the movie from back during the series day, with Alan Alda and either Mike Farrell or Wayne Rogers playing Hawkeye and Trapper John. Jamie Farr played Sergeant Maxwell Q. Klinger on MASH. It is a relaxing experience from beginning to end LOS ANGELES Sally Kellerman, the Oscar and Emmy nominated actor who played Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in director Robert Altman's 1970 film "MASH," died Thursday. I also have the entire series on a media drive and watch an episode once or twice a day. of laughs and memoribilia (for those who remember the FORGOTTON WAR). In Tehran, Iran about 40 years ago when I was teaching English with Language House International, my wife and I watched it on AFRTS TV and on the Iranian international channel. We all sorely missed those who have passed. Alan Alda did participate in both Making M*A*S*H and the 30th Anniversary Reunion Special from 2002. Kellye Nakaharas , Gary Burghoffs, and Loretta Swits artworks are viewable on their websites. TIME. THIS SHOW ROCKS!!!! Hawkeye and the gang were funny as hell. MASH is one of those shows that runs with the times. I own the whole series. currently still tv. The clever word play is hysterical. Like revisiting an old friend. I love you all. I absolutely love MASH. In May 2015, interviews with most of the surviving cast as well as producers and writers were featured in MeTV Remembers the M*A*S*H Finale, a special presentation of Goodbye, Farewell and Amen that has since been repeated several times. I loved M.A.S.H. I dont think I have ever seen an episode of mash where are you bringing I laugh to my lips and joy to my heart. I am 21 now, and used to watch M*A*S*H as a kid all the time. I have been reading about all the cast members who have died and I really felt sad for them. Do they get to see these comments, I wonder. Thank everyone who is keeping this wonder on the air after all these years. Remembering Kellye Nakahara Launch Gallery. All tho I have the whole series,I had rather watch it on tv. I own the entire MASH series. I loved the actors. M.ASH, my favourite program of all times. Also, farewell to Major Charles. David Ogden Stiers: October 31st, 1942 March 3rd, 2018. There is always a little sadness in my heart to think that the show is over, and was over decades ago. I cried when Henry died when radar went home and the final episode when everybody goes home. As my family gets older we appreciate your advice more and more: Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice, pull down your pants and slide on the ice.. The television show follows the members of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, which stationed in Korea during the Korean War. A 1995 guest appearance on Burkes Law was his last acting role until 2010 when he co-starred in the film Daniels Lot. I grew up with these wonderful people and think of them as a very intricate part of my life. we need more morality for the mindless! 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 . After getting homee I accidently caught MASH on TV and changed my opinion drastically. We loved every episode. Funny show and fantastic stories lines, radar just told Henry that the paper he signed was top secret, give up ? M.A.S.H. . That was the best series ever on TV, thats why it lasted so long. Million times better than supposed reality shows. I love this tv show. There is another book Im going to order about the chopper pilots that were with the real Hawkeyes at the MASH unit, that found its way into the series for several episodes too. He appeared in a handful of movies during the late 1980s and the 1990s. It would make another great reunion show. Did he love playing a soldier so much that he begged to come back as a real one? Best Fathers Day gift I could ever receive. And was one of the series most beloved showrunners. Best Regards Richard Smith, You bet, I dont watch much TV but I do try to catch the local news and the world news from 5pm to 6 pm. Wow! THEY MAY BE GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN! I suppose I would have to say, that for some reason, MASH is still my All-Time favorite television series. Keep the reruns coming, I can always use a life lesson or a laugh. Love it.Im glad its on t.v. My Favorite was called The Tooth Shall Set You Free., What a great show,I still watch the show,bless all the stars ,pass and present,they are truly missed. Treated myself last Christmas to the complete box set and enjoying watching time and again. Love you all After MASH, he went on to become one of the central characters in the spin-off series AfterMash. Thank God for reruns! My UK FB Friend calls me Hot Lips! Your English maybe good but your punctuation needs some homework. He appeared in a few films in the early 1990s. we were both sadden when Colonel Potter Harry Morgan passed and also when Frank Burns Larry Linville left us both were out standing actors I wish T.V would go back to this style of shows, my son and I both miss the show a lot, and all the smiles it brought, Have watched MASH since it started, I never tire of it, in fact watching it now on Comedy Central, Even got the wife converted. we just love the rerun of mash (channel true entertainment) we watch every morning and evening 2 shows daily and sunday evenings 4shows although hawkeye can be a pain in the derriere!!!!! Why are you people not working, its a TV show? Now it is repeated on another channel than the BBC with the canned laughter It kills the atmosphere some what. Younger generations (Im just beginning my 40s), have NO CLUE who these people are/were much less the ways MASH changed the way sitcoms and series were made following their lead. I wonder if the actors ever thought that their work would live on and be so popular, even after some of the soles passed on? Absolutely brilliant show.No other show can touch it. I also cant forbear to bursting into laughter over what for me was the most funniest moment easy to miss: Very informative and up to date. What about the song / dance Mash Potato. I never did see a doll episode and all of my years of watching MASH they just fit together all of them all of the cast and I still watch it. Alan Alda has remained very active in the three decades since M*A*S*H went off the air. I have watched episodes over and over again and still find that it has been the best series ever produced. It was truly a great show and they all made it so. He was 84. 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. Thanks for those wonderful years cast and crew! In 1998, he had a regular role on the ABC sitcom Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place, although his character was soon phased out. Hawkeye, Father Mulcahy, Maxwell Klinger, and Margaret were essentially the main characters of the series throughout its 11 season run. Full respects to all who made it happen. It is tired, not tried. Colonel Potter wa This was one of the best shows on tv. Loved ever minuet of it. Not as much politically correct stuff in the begging of this series. Heres to those that remain & in memory of those gone. 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. Roughly a quarter million of these unlucky souls sustain injuries so severe that they end up dying. Im crazy about MASH. Its true to life especially the characters. Because of all the characters who still love us, I will chase the series. Watched and cried through the whole of last nights offering showing the end of the War. And have watched reruns ever since, and now with netflix, I watch it a lotwould say have seen every episode over 10 times..agree with past comment, frank better than Charles, trapper better than Bj and Stevenson better than potter..not dogging out the replacement, just think origals were much better! I was a teenager when the show first came on air, used to travel to my late sisters home to watch it over a curry and beer, we laughed, cried and would not have missed a show . M*A*S*H made a huge impact on American culture back in the 70s and 80s. Propaganda makes you hate others and to kill them. Although they are not part of regular cast, the five nurses running for the helio pad. His second book, Of Mule and Man, was published in May 2009. yes, i know i have seen each one a million times, but i cant help myself. I was delighted to find that on the True Entertainment Channel in the UK they are running repeats of MASH. I loves Harry Morgan he gave a real Leader Alan Alda was great Loretta Swit was a doll I loved her role Klinger crazy Radar kept everyone straight and narrow. Just trying to remember the good Old Days. when i was a baby me and my dad use to watch it all the time. The show was so much better after Stevenson and Linville. It is ,indeed, an icon of the television industry, and everyone who ever played a part in it will be forever enshrined in our nations fabric. Who remembers the song Monster Mash? They still have remnants of the site left that is being taken care of by fellow mash buffs replete with the chooper pad and many other wonderful chestnuts. I could watch this show forever and never tire of it. From 1996 to 1999, he voiced Jonathan Kent on the animated FOX TV series Superman: The Animated Series (his wife, Shelley Fabares, voiced Martha Kent). I grew up watching MASH. every night. Hawkeye is my favorite character. He was also in the sequel, North & South, Book II, the following year. Love METV only reason I started watching MASH, Only reason I watch metv is because of M*A*S*H. Me too . and a Few Other Funny Things.Gelbart was interviewed for the Archive of American Television in May 1998. Extremely sad so many of them are gone. Each episode is unique and the development of the characters is never boring. Nice double standard. It is showing here in Australia again, and I do enjoy it. They say we all have a twin but this man was spooky close in every way!! He felt like he was essentially playing second fiddle to Alan Alda and he couldnt stand that. im from romania , and i can say only: MASH is the best show ever. I watched MASH during college after my hours of part-time jobs also. However, many audience members didnt realize that. I loved MASH then just as much now,it pulled me out of some difficult times, love y all of you forever. The show is currently being re-run and yes youve guessed right Im back in front of the TV loving every minute of it. is the best show EVER! 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. Always and forever mash. The movie would be turned into a TV series that lasted 11 seasons, with Loretta Swit in Kellerman's role. Hotlips full nickname was Hot vagina Lips. WISH THAT ALLLLLLLLL OF YOU WHO ARE STILL ALIVE COULD COME MEET AGAIN..SOMEWHERESOMETIME..JUSY FOR US TO GREET YOU AND MEET YOU. May be getting a bit over the top when I can recite almost entire episodes from having watched reruns time and again!! I was stationed in korea for two tours in the 80s. I started watching the reruns played on MeTV and fell in love with this programme again. Found out Trapper died today. What started off as a guest role evolved into a regular position after he was asked back for a dozen or so episodes in the second season. I was a very young child when M*A*S*H was on the air and all I can say is; Thank you for the fond memories. I continued rewatching episodes ever since. His facial expressions were priceless. mash was sanctimonious american comedy at its best. It makes me sad, happy, and everything in between! I love Mash . MASH will never get old. Shes still singing and dancing in Branson, Mo, on stage at the HOT HITS THEATRE in her own show, From Broadway to Hollywood! Radar was the hit of Mash. I found the re-runs on METV and taped them all (They were out of order) and my brother told me he had the entire set and loaned it to me. He was my least favorite character. Did Gary Burghoff really play the drums in an episode of mash. MASH portrays every aspect of the human condition between tragedy and humor, and it never fails to entertain. Simply one of the great or maybe the greatest we will all rember god bless and Farrell 4077 mash. Watch it every night hope they never take it off I want have anything to watch . I will be sad when I watch the last one. GARY BURGHOFF / Supplied by Globe Photos, inc./Image Collect. I missed out on the Mash series when I was in the country area of Australia . As an actor Larry Linville played that role excellently. You can watch the show on TVLand if you have that channel. I have been a M*A*S*H fan since the mid-70s and still watch it almost daily. There is nothing that comes close to this show in every way possible. She would work into her 80s, with several acclaimed television performances in her final years. He would end up having to fight an even tougher battle [] More, What could be more mysterious than an island filled with buried treasure? Funny all these years later this episode would being me peace on a personal level. Watching the re-runs on Tru Entertainment which I enjoy. 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. I wish thye would make a movie where they all meet in the states. Just stop watching the show and let the rest of appreciate a great show and good acting. Miss them good ole shows and times. *dyed* not died. God bless them all including the ones who have left us. I grew up watching this show through a rough childhood and its funny how these characters became like close friends to me. Were watching hi-def 35mm prints, which is much better than TV quality. I love mash the show, I love the finale, bless the cast who are gone and still here! this is the best series Ive ever seen in my life enjoy to see everyday. Yes that last scene when Radar left was a tough one, when he went out of the compound in the jeep with the driver. EVERYONE WAS A GAS !!!!!!!!!!! Why leave such a negative comment. He came out of retirement in 2012 to play Father Tobias on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives, appearing in more than 10 episodes. McLean Stevenson: November 14th, 1929 February 15th, 1996. 370.1K. I grew up watching mash with my dad and Im a 80s baby. THANKS FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT SHOW AND FOR BEING AROUND FOR SO LONG. Much appreciated!! most of them are old or died from ill health which is shameful. It saddens me to think that these actors, who were a part of one of the best shows ever made, are and have been dying off with little to no acknowledgement. I am only 16, but when my dad introduced me to this show years ago, I was hooked. Where can I get Hotlips phone number, shes still HOT. Though it has been written some of the characters did not get along well, all of them portrayed nothing but professionalism making each character seem larger than life. It was an honor! He had a recurring role on SundanceTVs The Red Road from 2014 to 2015. Burghoff chose to leave the shows cast after its 7th season following the tragic death of wife and daughter in a California brush fire. This is one show they should NEVER try to redo. Mash is such a classic, great to see the reruns on True Entertainment every evening while having dinner.