Gary Burghoff should have gotten an EMMY for his perfect delivery the death of Col. Blake in McLean Stevenson's last episode! The emotional pitch was Emmy-worthy!
The scene Radar walks into the OR without a mask looking distraught and to deliver the news that Col Blake's plane went down was one of the most dramatic scenes in tv I watched when I was young. There was no other actor on that show that could've delivered those lines and project the devastating sorrow like Gary did.
Scene was filmed in a single take Rest of cast were told to look busy in theatre and wait for an announcement from Radar, Gary was handed a note and told to read it out in character Those reactions were all real and unrehearsed
The immediate silence following , a couple of quiet sobs, the refocus to the patients literally under the knife, the instruments clicking. The tears are still there this many years later.
@@347Jimmy This is a myth. Although I do love the story. The truth is, the actors were indeed given the script the day of filming, but not long before the scene. They knew what the script said, and what Radar was going to announce. It is true they did it in one take. If you remember hearing a knife (or some utensil) fall to the floor in the scene, that was off camera, unscripted, but the producer decided to leave it in.
My whole family loved M*A*S*H. I liked the whole cast. All of us shed quite a few tears when Radar left, but we definitely cried a bit harder when Colonel Blake was killed on his way stateside. The way Radar announced Blake's death was what did it. My Mom owns the entire series in the infamous disk collection and I borrow it now and then. One of the best nostalgia devices there is.
@@tundranomad they didn't tell the cast. Only Gary Burgoff and the writers knew about it so the crew gave a genuine gasp because they had no idea it was coming.
I grew up watching M*A*S*H during the 70’s and 80’s with it’s original run and watched the subsequent re-runs ad-nauseam but never grew tired of such a wonderful program. It was the perfect series that showed humour and compassion, and left viewers never forgetting the horrors of war. It was set in Korea but was also a commentary on the Vietnam war. My uncle fought in Korea and my father was in Vietnam, both were tight lipped about their experiences, unlike my grandfather who fought in WWII who would regale me with stories of his time fighting in North Africa, the Middle East, PNG, Borneo, and finally as part of the allied occupation forces in Japan, so watching M*A*S*H was in a way my gaining an understanding of what my father and uncle went through. My favourite was Colonel Potter, but like everyone I also loved Radar O’Reilly.
A heartfelt moment in regards to Radar was when Hawkeye and BJ discover his beloved teddy bear on his bunk following his departure. A symbol that Radar arrived a boy and left a man, as so many other soldiers do in times of war.
The disfigurement to his hand was exactly the kind of thing that would get you labeled 4f (unfit for service) by the Army, so it makes sense they tried to hide it. He absolutely owned the role though.
This comment makes sense. The Army's avoidance of physical problems would be a good reason for Gary to hide his hand, but the disfigurement did nothing to hinder his career. I saw him many times as the original Charlie Brown, live on stage, and the hand was there to see, but Gary's brilliant acting made it invisible or insignificant. He did whatever interested him, including playing the piano! I have seen other productions of "You're a Good Man, CB," including the Broadway revival, and no other actor has even come close to what he did with the role.
Being set during wartime they could of worked it into the show. Have the hand disfigured in a bomb shrapnel incident. Have him wear bandages for a couple of episodes, and then perhaps he wears a glove if he wants (or doesn't). The others then cover for him whenever it's suggested by a visiting higher up that he really should be sent home due to the injury. Might have made for some interesting comedic/dramatic moments. Might have also emphasized the permancy of the effects of war by having one character have such a visible reminder.
I was turned down when I tried to join the Army in 1977, due to a condition called scoliosis (curvature of the spine) I never even knew I had it until I failed the physical. Radar and Col Blake were my favorite characters on MASH. My least favorite was Alan Alda. I really don't know what he was like as a person, but Hawkeye was an arrogant SOB. Frank may have been a jerk, but Hawkeye came across as being just plain mean.
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Radar's announcement of Henry Blake's death could not have been done better by any other cast member. I think every viewer was as devastated as the other cast members. All the cast were so believable and clearly drawn. But Gary's TV portrayal of Walter 'Radar" O'Reilly was so much more than full than in the movie. Brilliant...!
My father, a veteran, said MASH was incredibly accurate. I remember the episode where Radar has alcohol for the first time. “It just makes me numb.” Hawkeye says, That’s the point, Radar.”
@@dawnelder9046For it being a half hour television show, it was incredibly accurate on how they got a lot of military equipment, of the time period, protocols, etc. Somebody really must have done their research?
What I loved about Radar was his assortment of pets that he took care of. I really loved the episode where he and BJ rescued Sophie the mare and gave her to Colonel Potter.
Thanks for this video. Gary was unforgettable as "Radar" in M*A*S*H, yet people forget how perfect he was in the musical, "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown", and just about every other project he worked on during his career. A true multi-talented man.
Something I haven't seen anyone mention here is that Radar is also one of the only characters that can be tied to a real person. Radar was based on the company clerk of the MASH unit that Richard Hooker, the author of the original MASH novel that the film and TV series is based upon, served in when he was in Korea. His name was Don Shaffer, and he was really from Otumwa, IA. Unlike Radar, he made a career in thr military and was later an instructor in the intelligence field. He passed away in 2022 at age 92. You can search on here for some videos about him and also some of him doing speaking engagements.
My favorite Memory of Gary Burghoff was also a Childhood one, My mother and I lived just down the hill from Gary and one day she found his wallet in the Albertson's parking lot, I tagged along to return the wallet to him and we all had lunch- talked about stamps and he showed us some of his new paintings. I always loved seeing him around when he was home- and getting a chance to say hi. Later in life I was able to give him one of my own paintings and though I never got a rare stamp from him I still collect them to this day. Thanks in part to his influence and my mothers encouragement. Big and small stars loose stuff too!
Gary was always my favorite. When I was in my teens I was happy to find out that my aunt and uncle lived next door to Gary. He would come over often and he would often gift them with drawings and paintings. Which have been passed down to me and my siblings. Gary now lives in Florida and unfortunately I haven't spoken to him in quite some time. He was always super nice and very funny especially when talking with my uncle.
This is very interesting to read! I had heard he was a jerk, but he must have liked all of you deeply! (The topic of Gary came up on Reddit, when someone asked which celebrities are nice or which are mean, and so people wrote about their personal meetings with various celebrities.) The subject of Gary was something else. I thought he would be a really nice person, but story after story of people who had met him, or whose family lived by him, well, it was surprising. So, I am glad you had a great experience. Maybe when he knew your family, he wasn't tired of people.
@@BlackSeranna super interesting. All of my experiences with him were very pleasant. I could definitely see him not wanting to interact with people. He did seem like he wanted to be alone. But did not hesitate to allow me to walk up while he was raking leaves and ask him questions. A couple times I did ask about the TV show. Most of the time I asked about his art which he was more than willing to talk about. Him and my uncle had a funny old man banter and I think that's what attracted him to interact with us. Whenever they cooked they would always save a plate for him and at some point in the night he would come over and get it have a couple words. And then be on his way.
I’ve probably watched every episode at least 10 times. I absolutely loved Radar, I was so sad to see him go, it wasn’t the same without him, but I still loved the show afterwards. When I was very sick for a few years, MASH reruns kept me sane. It will forever hold a special place in my heart ❤️
I would argue, Hawkeye admitting his actions led to the death of child were more heartbreaking, as some so dedicated to saving life, he felt personally responsible for the death of someone so innocent was up there as one of the most heartbreaking scenes in MASH.
@@Spazilton1 I agree also...I just watched the last episode of MASH last night. Charles sees the musicians being taken away for an exchange for US POWs then the next day he is has to operate on one of them after the truck was blown up..he was the only one who made it out but he massive chest injuries.
I practically live just down the road from where Gary Burghoff has lived for many years, in Citrus county Florida, I won't mention the town out of respect for his privacy, though it is common knowledge around here. I live one county south of him in Hernando county and I can tell you he is just as well liked now as he was then. He is living the life he worked so hard for and deserves. Take care and God Bless from Florida.
Love Gary!! As Radar…but I’ve been lucky enough to know him as a REAL person. I appeared in a Neil Simon play with him in Fayetteville, North Carolina in the 90’s. “ The Odd Couple”. What a great experience to get close to him and see firsthand how intelligent and talented he really is. An excellent drummer! Not childlike at all. Kind, witty, but an entirely different personality than Radar!! Thanks for the memories Gary!😀❤️
There is a funny outtake where Radar is too shy to remove his pants in front of Hawkeye and every time Radar thinks Hawk will see, he pulls up his pants again! Alan keeps breaking into laughter.
It's the episode with the soldier that didn't speak english, he kept yelling chinlee! They were giving him Radar's uniform so he could back to the front.
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I loved bumbling Lt.Col. Henry Blake played by Maclean Stevenson. It was a real tear jerker when Henry's plane was shot down and Radar had the agonizing duty to tell everyone the news. They were all in surgery and nobody could stop to greive. Honorable Mention to Colonel Flagg.
I can relate to MASH as both my deceased Mother & Father were doctors in the army. That is how they met. My Father was like Hawkeye (surgeon) and my Mother was a nurse, like Margaret Houlihan. It is a delight to watch the repeats!
One episode that got me was when Radar's mom sent a family movie reel with everyone in Iowa saying hi and Gary played the role as his mom. He was so good you could overlook him being mom and feel the sadness of them all missing each other.. Everyone in the 4077 Mash unit that watched it with Radar was crying. And Hotlips was my fav character. She was so beautiful and I liked how her character grew over the years
Just saw that episode a few days ago. I still watch the MASH reruns. Still so funny. My dad said it was accurate about Korea. He came back with PTSD my mom said. The military didn't call it that then.
Yes, ALL the characters had their own special talents and their place in the show. For a teenager watching this show in the 1970s, Hotlips Houlihan was a young boy s dream.....
Radar showed the human side of soldiering and the child that we leave behind. As a US ARMY Medic 76-82 I loved this show and watched it with my brothers, back in the day. The MASH song was even played at an awards ceremony. The show is very accurate on every single bit, especially the bonds. Thank you Gary.
wonder if whomever picked that song for the ceremony knew the title and lyrics to the song. (Assuming it was a ceremony while you were in the Army) If it was while you were in the Army it wouldn't surprise me. Mil event coordinators often pick songs they feel are fitting when in actuality they aren't. lol (Retired Army, 89-12)
This show was a part of my relationship with my Dad. We watched this show live and in re-run form for years. After losing my Dad, I did not watch this show for 3 years due to the emotional attachments. I now can finally see them and smile at the show and the memories...except the "Dear Dad" episodes.
I used to watch Mash with my great uncle. He was in Korea. He was a surgeon at a Mash unit. He said it was the worst experience of his life but watching MASH the movie and then the TV shows made his PTSD just about go away. He recorded every single episode every special on VHS commercials and all. Also every DVD imaginable involving Mash. I watch them once in a while so I can remember my Uncle Dave. And I get sad in the episode we're radar leaves and I Cry at the end of the last episode like I'm never going to see my Brothers in Arms Again.....😣😭
Outstanding story! I used to love MASH, but by the end , I couldn't not see their liberal mindset. They are the group who is running and ruining everything today. Liberals destroy everything they get control of. Everything. I still love the show, for the reason you stated. It reminds me of my friends in the military and our time abroad. However, none of them hated the Constitution. like the left does today.
@@3-2-1-. you got that all wrong man the left does don't hate the Constitution. They just want to bend it and warp it to suit their needs. Just like the Republicans do. So here's the deal whether you are a Democrat or a Republican you are the reason why the United States is such a shitty place live. Remember in a fist fight it starts with two people. So Republicans and Democrats are equally to blame for the situation that we're in right now. Because of the Republicans and Democrats if the rest of the world decided to invade the United States because they no longer want to put up with our BS the Republicans and Democrats would argue about what to do for so long that by the time they figured out what to do there'd be no more United States. So before you want to blame the left you need to look at the right to and remember that we are all one person just trying to live and because the left side doesn't like what the right side is doing and the right side doesn't like what the left side is doing you completely ignore what's going on in the middle and not because of people like you this country is going to hell and we're headed for a serious Civil War. And on that day you and I will meet on the battlefield and before you realized why you were just destroyed by me before your last breath I'm going to let you know its because you made me do it. You couldn't just get along coexist work together for the common good instead you had to be selfish and self-centered and because of that the last thing that you're going to see will be my cracked smile staring back at you. That's what the Republicans want and the Democrats are taking steps to try to prevent that but at the same time there's only so much you can do to tell somebody the stove is hot before you just let him touch it to find out for themselves. And all of this that I'm telling you I'd say to a Democrat too. So please don't take it personal. Especially in the off chance that we do meet on the battlefield. But just know I'll see you miles before you even think I'm there. Me and mine were trained to hide in a flat field of grass that looks like it hadn't been mowed in 4 days. So have fun with that one.
👍🏼 And to think that in the 1980s people were saying that shows like MASH made light of war, there was no humor in it, people in a war theater wouldn't make jokes, etc. This was an excellent show, and I loved watching it as a kid (late 70s until it ended).
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My dad ( god rest is soul) worked at ibm for 30 years. He was a quality engineer. But his nickname was Radar, they could pass for identical twins, hair, glasses, teeth. My dad went to a Ft Bragg surplus store cause he was given a 4F when drafted for Vietnam. He had a double jointed trigger finger. He had to buy the the uniform. He went to a look a like contest and they thought he was the REAL Radar !! 😂He had to show them his ID and prove his wasn’t the real Radar. Btw he did win 😂 Yes we quit watching after radar left but I had radar at home. 😂true story … miss you dad
3 years ago, I discovered MASH & it helped me keep my mind off of my depression & suicidal thoughts (it sounds strange, but it worked). I'm now 17 & I still enjoy watching the show today Edit 1: Thank you all for the support. God bless you all! Edit 2, the sequel: I find it just as ironic as you all do that the theme to MASH is "Suicide is Painless" yet it's helping me recover from my depression & suicidal thoughts.
Season 2 “the trial of Henry Blake” when Klinger tries to escape with a hang glider scene made me actually laugh out loud for the 1st time in years. I just saw it a few days ago. Glad you are still fighting.
Stand strong dood. Try to get out of your own head. When you feel bad, turn outward. Volunteer in a soup kitchen, or other such charity. When you work with people who have it worse that you it brings perspective. Worked for me anyway.
I hope u are doing ok today and i a.glad u found something to help u through it. have seen the movie too ? It's really good. I have been watching mash since I was young due to mental health issues too.
Gary's best moment on M*A*S*H was the last scene in Season 3, Episode 24, Abyssinia, Henry. I remember it vividly because it was the first tv show that I felt any real emotion for a fictitious character. His delivery was perfect.
Fun bit of trivia. The reactions to that piece of news about henry blake being killed were real as no one was told that was going to be what happened. not sure about gary but i agree, his delivery of the lines at the end were absolutely spot on and 100% perfect.
He didn't hide his hand because of insecurity... They hid his hand simply because somebody with physical disabilities like that would never be drafted into the Army.
This show holds a special place in my heart i used to hide behind the couch while my parents watched the show, I am 55 yrs old now and have watched the show about 93 % of every night of my life , i watch MASH while going to bed each night.. There is something about each char. and every change in the show that was perfect . I still watch every night it is my going to bed ritual , Thank You MASH for a lifetime of entertainment !!! and god bless the ones who have left us but forever in our hearts.
I heard Mike Farrell speak in 1989, and he said that, when he asked Gary why he would leave MASH, the answer was, "Mike, I'm a 35 year old man, and people still see me as an 18 year old kid."
It was because Gary had severe heart-surgery. My social studies class all chipped in and bought him a blue fuzzy bathrobe, and when the teacher took it into him at the hospital, he couldn't stop crying.
Yeah that’s not why he left the show though. Just sayin. But this is a great story and that’s really cool that all of you pitched in and did that for him.
@Charles I don't think that's the point the person known as" why i" was getting at..Of course, you can spend your money how you like. He was just having a lil fun with you..
MASH has one of the most emotionally devastating lines I have ever seen on TV. When Hawkeye says, "It was a baby!" it just blew me away. It was wonderfully done. Even more devastating when you learn it actually really happened.
That episode traumatized me, I was too young, and I remember thinking a crying baby might someday cost me my life. I've since outgrown it but crying babies brought me great anxiety for a long time.
i was a small kid when i saw that episode and after realizing what really happened i was so upset. Mash was so much more than a comedy , it seems back then shows like mash and all in the family taught lessons and could make u cry as much as laugh.....
It was the episode during 3rd Season called Officer of the Day... where Hawkeye is Officer of the Day (OD Duty) and Radar is taking his pants off when a Korean woman walked in. It took a dozen takes since Gary could not stop laughing. That is what Alan spoke about in the message to Gary.
I figured it would be the sniper episode where RADARwas running through the camp, wearing only a towel. He goes left, a shot rings out. He goes right, another shot. He dashes for the showers, yanks open the door, and his towel falls off as he scrambles through the doorway.....
Actually, I was wondering if it was that episode where Hawkeye insists Major Houlihan give him some kind of conventional injection in his tushie, then Radar walks in as Hawkeye's pants are down, and Hawkeye (in the scene) couldn't stop laughing at Radar's embarrassment al walking in on him. Of course, then his pronouns would have been mixed up
M*A*S*H* was a phenomenon in made for TV entertainment. It's enduring story and characters have yet to be duplicated in my opinion. I was in kindergarten when the show was becoming the big thing and throughout my elementary school years MASH, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, etc were talked about on the playground on a regular basis. There's been some great series to come out since then, but nothing like MASH.
MASH was first and foremost an ensemble cast - or grew into that. It had numerous actors of stellar-level quality, but the thing that really made it work is how the characters bounced off one another, in endless variety and sparkle. For me, picking a favorite would be a disservice to my memories of the show itself. In turn, they scintillated, were uproarious, touching, gentle, quirky, and mischievous. (I'm sure I've left something out.) But they never would have shown so wonderfully if they hadn't been bouncing off someone else all the time. I loved Hawkeye, BJ, and Charles, singly, in pairs, and as a trio. And wasn't Margaret the perfect fourth for bridge in that group! Father Mulcahey. I loved Radar greatly, and his relationship with Potter, and Sophie's stories. But what we would have missed without Klinger at the forefront as he was in the later years! And even some of the one-episoders were truly memorable. Remember the crazy soldier who outdid Klinger at crazy, speaking to Mr. Sock, and shooting down the invisible glider? (The episode's end with his letter to Klinger is for all time!) And I haven't covered the ground. None of these brilliantly written characters would have captured our hearts so entirely if they had not all been acted brilliantly as well. Everyone who participated in making that show has my thanks and lasting gratitude for the marvelous times of enjoyment.
I was working in a Fred Meyer store years ago in Chico, CA and my department was Gardening/plants. I got a call over the intercom that help was needed in the Garden Department. I grudgingly walked over and Gary was standing there. Boy was I nervous. He was friendly and I helped him out and answered his questions. Then I thanked him for the article he had written for Guideposts Magazine. He said that at the time of filming Mash that he was miserable and made everyone else on set miserable, but he had now come to peace with himself. He was very gracious and we carried on a conversation for awhile. A few years later my parents were over on the Norther California coast near Bodega Bay and one of the art galleries was having a showing with Gary's animal drawings. My folks purchased one of his prints and related the Fred Meyer story. Gary signed the drawing for me and made a comment. However, to this day, I can no longer locate the signed print. Sigh.
Col. Potter and Radar are in a jeep. Potter is looking through binoculars which a practical joker has blackened. Gary’s reaction when Harry Morgan’s eyes are ringed with ink is priceless. So genuine! I always wondered if he knew it was going to happen or did they keep him in the dark until the scene was shot? Lol non the less. 😂
I was born in the early seventies and grew up watching Mash. My favorite episode was when they were trying to figure out what he was doing with boxes he was sending home. They x-rayed them and he was sending home an entire Jeep piece by piece 😂😅🤣. I think that episode gave me and my late father our love for Jeeps.
I'm sure others have mentioned it but the scene Alan Alda was referring to was Gary disrobing and taking off his pants and Alan breaking up laughing while sitting on a bench. It is a classic blooper. To this day I still watch MASH reruns. It was and still is a timeless classic none of us will forget. I will never forget all of us in college watching the last episode in 1983. It truly is a great show!
I wondered if it was the episode where that general tries to film a propaganda piece at the 4077th and Trap, Hawk, and Radar drop trough during one scene as a joke. Thanks for the clarification.
@@djtforever1414 You got it right! at about 16:36 is the scene they kept breaking up. As a bonus, it was a another great episode with Col Flagg (Edward Winter)!
Watched MASH reruns with my father growing up throughout the 80s and 90s. That theme song is forever engrained in my mind. One of the few shows that actually deserves being called a classic.
I loved the absolute versatility Gary Burghoff brought to the role, from his acting, his musical ability, to his impressions, his humor, his physicality. Just when you'd think you've seen it all, he'd sneak something else in, like when Frank and Radar we're admiring the Colt 45 and Frank tries to twirl the gun, Radar takes the gun and twirls it perfectly, ha ha.
Some of my favorite childhood memories came from watching M*A*S*H with my dad. Who recently passed from cancer. Never forget his laugh watching the show.
I was deployed in the military when the final episode was released. One of the wives recorded it and sent it over for us to watch. Will never forget that.
I clearly remember seeing him on a program talking with children about disabilities and showing his hand to explain why Radar always had his hand in his pocket. I just can’t remember if it was Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, or an After School Special.
I’ve watched every episode cover to cover several times and always watch it if it comes on flipping through channels. I think there’s something so homey about MASH, something that brings back a comforting feeling of watching when I was a kid. Memories from childhood are always nice
I was assigned to the 46th surgical hospital "Mobile Army Surgical Hospital" at Fort Devin's Massachusetts in the early 70's as the company clerk, Unlike radar I did not sleep with a teddy bear. Unlike the tv mash we did not use tents but rather inflatables which was a hospital and living quarters and mess hall which was all mobile.
I remember a story about when this show first came on. A US Army Korean war veteran got about halfway through the first episode when he took his shotgun and blew up the family TV. After my fifteen months in Korea , U.S. Army '74 -'75 (Yongsan and then 2d ID) I could no longer sit through an episode of M.U.S.H. either. But I still liked my TV....
My Dad served in Korea '73-'75 at the 121 Evac. I wonder if you and he ever crossed paths. Also, thank you for your service. And I mean that sincerely.
I love Allan Arbus! It would always be so comforting when he made an appearance on Mash. He also had one of my favorite lines, "Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice, pull down your pants and slide on the ice!"
Radar was a great character and I don’t think the series would have lasted as long without him. My favorites were Sidney the shrink and Sgt. Rizzo from motor pool.
To me, they ALL made the show GREAT! The dynamics between everyone appearing on the set large and small , the actors that got a debut the heart wrenching moments and the ones that made me smile, thank you Gary, thank you .
What's not commonly known is that René Auberjonois, who played Father Mulcahey in the movie adaptation of mash was offered to reprise the role in the TV series adaptation, but he'd turned it down
Later on, Rene Auberjonois signed on to play the villainous Clayton opposite Robert Guillaume in "BENSON" earning 2 or 3 Emmy nominations for his comedic performance. So it still worked out very well for him.
I love M*A*S*H and watch it still this day. My favorite people are Radar and Alan . I grew up with the show and don’t think I’ll ever stop watching it!!
Gary (Radar) was ALWAYS my favorite character, and I was super upset when he left. I continued enjoying the show, but it just never was the same without him!!! 😢
With an ensemble cast they were ALL my faves. I was endeared by Colonel Potter, touched deeply by radars shining humanity and compassion, Hawkeye an his best buds shenanigans and pranks always had me in stitches. It’s a classic for me through so many years🙏🏻❤️🤔
I've watched MASH since the very beginning and still watch reruns of MASH. Radar was always my favorite he was such a sweet, gentle, kind, soul, he took such good care of his pets, he had dimples and slept with a teddy bear 🧸 I didn't even notice that they hid his hand, I just seen a good and caring person.
Gary and his sons gave me a ride home one afternoon in Paradise, Ca. I was walking home from the store and dumped my little grocery carrier in a road side ditch. They stopped and helpome our and gave me a ride. Very, very nice man.
My brother and I were turned onto MASH by our parents when we were young. Interestingly enough we are only in our 20's and 30's now so not many our own age even knew what this show was. We watched it so many time we still now as a family can recall almost every episode. For me radar wasn't my favorite but one of them. And although it started out being a humorous piece on war, it taught me a lot about people and human suffering and what war is capable of doing. As a child I can say it taught me humanity and for that I'll always be grateful.
Another reason for Gary to hide his left hand is that his character would likely never have been allowed in the military with his digit difference. Hiding his hand kept from puncturing the illusion.
I also agree, but there's still solid stuff in the later seasons. I like how BJ and Hawkeye's relationship grows pretty organically. Winchester was a great replacement for Burns, and Potter's folksy demeanor was also pretty welcome. The show dips more heavily into the drama as the show goes on and while the show overall gets less funny as time goes on, it still keeps that heart that it started with. My real decline is Radar being replaced by Klinger, imo but the last episode will always be an incredible send-off to a long running show that could still be genuinely emotional at times.
There's a TT trend where people binge the entire MASH show. The emotional rollercoaster they go through brings back so many memories. I was a teenager when the last episode aired. Our entire town shut down like it was a holiday. Restaurants and bars had TV's all tuned in. The next day it was like a funeral. I remember everyone was quiet. One of my teachers began crying when the subject came up. It was such a powerful show. It was truly great theater.
I got to meet his wife and daughter in 1983, as we lived in the same neighborhood. I was around the same age as his daughter and would go to her house occasionally. She even invited me to her birthday party it was at a miniature golf place. She was a really great friend, unfortunately, I had to move and never kept in touch with her. All I have now are my memories of that year I spent with friends. There was like 5 or 6 of us. I forgot to add that I joined the Army and retired with 20 years of service.
This was incredibly well done and informative. Thank you so much for making this video. This show has such a deep impact on my family, my millenial kids included. This show and it's humor will always be enjoyed by every generation to come. My wife and I watched this show for decades before someone mentioned to us about Gary's hand. WE NEVER NOTICED!! That's a credit to both Gary and the show's DP. Surely the Army would not have accepted a draftee with such a detriment, though not a detriment for Gary.
Tough question. I liked them all. I think the script writing made the characters compelling but the interaction between them all made it seem almost real. BJ Honeycutt, Hot Lips, Radar, Col. Potter, Frank Burns, and Charles Winchester are real stand-outs for me. Honorable mentions are Father Mulcahey, Col. Blake, Klinger, Trapper John, Dr Stanley Freedman, and Col. Flagg. Hawkeye was my all around favorite though.
I have always been a huge MASH fan. As a soldier, always far from home, it really resonated with me. There were fun times, but our jobs were serious and the underlying emphasis on humanity was never lost on us. I can't say I have a "favourite" Radar moment, but I loved the fact the writers allowed his character to grow and the audience could really empathise with his portrayal of a young and innocent man in an impossible situation
They all hold a special place in my heart, but Radar sorta grew up over there. He went over a lil boy at heart and came home a man..... thats why he left his teddy bear. It was so heart breaking that episode.
I loved Radar!! He always reminded me of Charlie Brown, so it was cool learning he did the voiceover for him!! And yes, I kept watching after he left, but I also always missed him. I cried when he left (especially with the teddy bear scene🥺), and I cried when the show ended, as well as when McLean Stevenson's character died. That was AWFUL!!!!!
I watch it, whenever it's on TV, it was on earlier this year, where I live. I still laugh at most of the episodes, there are a few that I still cry over. I think it will be around, for many more years.
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Hi there. Gary was that fresh breath of air in an otherwise rough society. You could always depend on him to lift your spirits no matter how down you were. Life is rough and we all needed a boost to get out of that hole and Gary was there to do the trick. I want to thank him for warming my heart when I needed it. I hope his current life is comfortable and happy. He deserves it. If he ever comes back to the screen, big or small, I will welcome him with open arms. Stay safe out there. Take care and God bless.
Still watching a couple of episodes every night. Always sends me to bed with a smile on my face. Loved them all, but the early series was the best with Henry, Trapper and of course Radar. Frank Burns despite being an obnoxious character was also a very funny, and I still fancy Hotlips all these years later !
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Who is your favorite MASH character? 🤔
Radar of course
Loved the show. Radar was wonderful. 💖💖💖
Hawkeye was always my favorite
Col Flag
I liked BJ. He had a good sense of humor and was very dedicated to his wife and daughter.
Gary Burghoff should have gotten an EMMY for his perfect delivery the death of Col. Blake in McLean Stevenson's last episode! The emotional pitch was Emmy-worthy!
The scene Radar walks into the OR without a mask looking distraught and to deliver the news that Col Blake's plane went down was one of the most dramatic scenes in tv I watched when I was young. There was no other actor on that show that could've delivered those lines and project the devastating sorrow like Gary did.
Scene was filmed in a single take
Rest of cast were told to look busy in theatre and wait for an announcement from Radar, Gary was handed a note and told to read it out in character
Those reactions were all real and unrehearsed
absolutely
The immediate silence following , a couple of quiet sobs, the refocus to the patients literally under the knife, the instruments clicking. The tears are still there this many years later.
@@347Jimmy This is a myth. Although I do love the story. The truth is, the actors were indeed given the script the day of filming, but not long before the scene. They knew what the script said, and what Radar was going to announce. It is true they did it in one take. If you remember hearing a knife (or some utensil) fall to the floor in the scene, that was off camera, unscripted, but the producer decided to leave it in.
Nobody was told. Gary was told the lines just before heading out the door.
My whole family loved M*A*S*H. I liked the whole cast. All of us shed quite a few tears when Radar left, but we definitely cried a bit harder when Colonel Blake was killed on his way stateside. The way Radar announced Blake's death was what did it. My Mom owns the entire series in the infamous disk collection and I borrow it now and then. One of the best nostalgia devices there is.
From what I heard, Radar ad libbed that scene where he announced Col. Blake's death.
Bro same. We used to watch together and my mom has all seasons on dvd.
@@tundranomad they didn't tell the cast. Only Gary Burgoff and the writers knew about it so the crew gave a genuine gasp because they had no idea it was coming.
I grew up watching M*A*S*H during the 70’s and 80’s with it’s original run and watched the subsequent re-runs ad-nauseam but never grew tired of such a wonderful program. It was the perfect series that showed humour and compassion, and left viewers never forgetting the horrors of war. It was set in Korea but was also a commentary on the Vietnam war. My uncle fought in Korea and my father was in Vietnam, both were tight lipped about their experiences, unlike my grandfather who fought in WWII who would regale me with stories of his time fighting in North Africa, the Middle East, PNG, Borneo, and finally as part of the allied occupation forces in Japan, so watching M*A*S*H was in a way my gaining an understanding of what my father and uncle went through. My favourite was Colonel Potter, but like everyone I also loved Radar O’Reilly.
reckon u might be an aussie. what units did yr grand pappy fight with ?
congrats on belonging to a family of true blue fighting patriots..
Yup, I got "Mashed" every friday night. 😏
Watched it when it originally aired too. We absolutely all knew it was about the Vietnam War. Mom's brother fought and came home with severe ptsd.
A heartfelt moment in regards to Radar was when Hawkeye and BJ discover his beloved teddy bear on his bunk following his departure. A symbol that Radar arrived a boy and left a man, as so many other soldiers do in times of war.
Yeah, but that was his 4F brother's, so they should have sent it back for him.
@@RHCole Radar left it behind intentionally and, if you recall, it was eventually placed into that time capsule the unit did in a later episode.
@@hellogoodbye4061 that episode was on last night. Hawkeye said radar gave it or left it to him
I remember that!
That was an homage to the episode, where Dr. Sidney Friedman tells Radar that he wouldn't need his Teddy bear anymore once he left.
The disfigurement to his hand was exactly the kind of thing that would get you labeled 4f (unfit for service) by the Army, so it makes sense they tried to hide it. He absolutely owned the role though.
This comment makes sense. The Army's avoidance of physical problems would be a good reason for Gary to hide his hand, but the disfigurement did nothing to hinder his career. I saw him many times as the original Charlie Brown, live on stage, and the hand was there to see, but Gary's brilliant acting made it invisible or insignificant. He did whatever interested him, including playing the piano! I have seen other productions of "You're a Good Man, CB," including the Broadway revival, and no other actor has even come close to what he did with the role.
4F!!! Of course He would hide His hand in that role! Great observation! i wish i'd thought of it !:-)
Being set during wartime they could of worked it into the show. Have the hand disfigured in a bomb shrapnel incident. Have him wear bandages for a couple of episodes, and then perhaps he wears a glove if he wants (or doesn't). The others then cover for him whenever it's suggested by a visiting higher up that he really should be sent home due to the injury. Might have made for some interesting comedic/dramatic moments. Might have also emphasized the permancy of the effects of war by having one character have such a visible reminder.
I was turned down when I tried to join the Army in 1977, due to a condition called scoliosis (curvature of the spine) I never even knew I had it until I failed the physical. Radar and Col Blake were my favorite characters on MASH. My least favorite was Alan Alda. I really don't know what he was like as a person, but Hawkeye was an arrogant SOB. Frank may have been a jerk, but Hawkeye came across as being just plain mean.
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Radar's announcement of Henry Blake's death could not have been done better by any other cast member. I think every viewer was as devastated as the other cast members. All the cast were so believable and clearly drawn. But Gary's TV portrayal of Walter 'Radar" O'Reilly was so much more than full than in the movie. Brilliant...!
My father, a veteran, said MASH was incredibly accurate. I remember the episode where Radar has alcohol for the first time. “It just makes me numb.” Hawkeye says, That’s the point, Radar.”
Yes. My father was stationed there for a year. Canadian military. He drove a truck delivering supplies to the front. He said it was very true to life.
@@dawnelder9046For it being a half hour television show, it was incredibly accurate on how they got a lot of military equipment, of the time period, protocols, etc. Somebody really must have done their research?
What I loved about Radar was his assortment of pets that he took care of. I really loved the episode where he and BJ rescued Sophie the mare and gave her to Colonel Potter.
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@@trevorjennings72 that's not creepy at all dude, not one bit.....
"Here's the keys." Hands over the reins :)
Hawkeye helped too!!
@@Kristiemiller1969 It's been a while since I saw that episode I forgotten that Hawkeye was involved too.
Never get tired of re-watching Mash.
Thanks for this video. Gary was unforgettable as "Radar" in M*A*S*H, yet people forget how perfect he was in the musical, "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown", and just about every other project he worked on during his career. A true multi-talented man.
He delivered the conversation with Colonel Potter about the characters' private "war against the war" like someone who had ezperience. Superb work!
Something I haven't seen anyone mention here is that Radar is also one of the only characters that can be tied to a real person. Radar was based on the company clerk of the MASH unit that Richard Hooker, the author of the original MASH novel that the film and TV series is based upon, served in when he was in Korea. His name was Don Shaffer, and he was really from Otumwa, IA. Unlike Radar, he made a career in thr military and was later an instructor in the intelligence field. He passed away in 2022 at age 92. You can search on here for some videos about him and also some of him doing speaking engagements.
My favorite Memory of Gary Burghoff was also a Childhood one, My mother and I lived just down the hill from Gary and one day she found his wallet in the Albertson's parking lot, I tagged along to return the wallet to him and we all had lunch- talked about stamps and he showed us some of his new paintings. I always loved seeing him around when he was home- and getting a chance to say hi. Later in life I was able to give him one of my own paintings and though I never got a rare stamp from him I still collect them to this day. Thanks in part to his influence and my mothers encouragement.
Big and small stars loose stuff too!
Gary was always my favorite. When I was in my teens I was happy to find out that my aunt and uncle lived next door to Gary. He would come over often and he would often gift them with drawings and paintings. Which have been passed down to me and my siblings. Gary now lives in Florida and unfortunately I haven't spoken to him in quite some time. He was always super nice and very funny especially when talking with my uncle.
This is very interesting to read! I had heard he was a jerk, but he must have liked all of you deeply! (The topic of Gary came up on Reddit, when someone asked which celebrities are nice or which are mean, and so people wrote about their personal meetings with various celebrities.) The subject of Gary was something else. I thought he would be a really nice person, but story after story of people who had met him, or whose family lived by him, well, it was surprising. So, I am glad you had a great experience. Maybe when he knew your family, he wasn't tired of people.
@@BlackSeranna I think that Alan Alda would be the jerk
@@BlackSeranna super interesting. All of my experiences with him were very pleasant. I could definitely see him not wanting to interact with people. He did seem like he wanted to be alone. But did not hesitate to allow me to walk up while he was raking leaves and ask him questions. A couple times I did ask about the TV show. Most of the time I asked about his art which he was more than willing to talk about. Him and my uncle had a funny old man banter and I think that's what attracted him to interact with us. Whenever they cooked they would always save a plate for him and at some point in the night he would come over and get it have a couple words. And then be on his way.
So call him up, or go see him!
@@coryburns9161 me too!! Arrogant & egotistical.
In 1995, GB played the delightful Liam Conners in "Behind the Waterfall". He co-starred with his daughter, Gena Gale Burghoff.
I’ve probably watched every episode at least 10 times. I absolutely loved Radar, I was so sad to see him go, it wasn’t the same without him, but I still loved the show afterwards. When I was very sick for a few years, MASH reruns kept me sane. It will forever hold a special place in my heart ❤️
Radar has the most heartbreaking scene in MASH history when he announced Col Blakes plane being shot down.
But he laughed for hours after they yelled "Cut!"
I would argue, Hawkeye admitting his actions led to the death of child were more heartbreaking, as some so dedicated to saving life, he felt personally responsible for the death of someone so innocent was up there as one of the most heartbreaking scenes in MASH.
@@Spazilton1 I agree also...I just watched the last episode of MASH last night. Charles sees the musicians being taken away for an exchange for US POWs then the next day he is has to operate on one of them after the truck was blown up..he was the only one who made it out but he massive chest injuries.
That just hurt..
@@Spazilton1 Especially after it was revealed on the Cher show the following night that Blake had escaped pretty much unharmed.
Mash was one of the few American comedies that was truly funny, but still had an underlying serious side. I loved it!
I practically live just down the road from where Gary Burghoff has lived for many years, in Citrus county Florida, I won't mention the town out of respect for his privacy, though it is common knowledge around here. I live one county south of him in Hernando county and I can tell you he is just as well liked now as he was then. He is living the life he worked so hard for and deserves. Take care and God Bless from Florida.
Love Gary!! As Radar…but I’ve been lucky enough to know him as a REAL person. I appeared in a Neil Simon play with him in Fayetteville, North Carolina in the 90’s. “ The Odd Couple”. What a great experience to get close to him and see firsthand how intelligent and talented he really is. An excellent drummer! Not childlike at all. Kind, witty, but an entirely different personality than Radar!!
Thanks for the memories Gary!😀❤️
There is a funny outtake where Radar is too shy to remove his pants in front of Hawkeye and every time Radar thinks Hawk will see, he pulls up his pants again! Alan keeps breaking into laughter.
It's the episode with the soldier that didn't speak english, he kept yelling chinlee! They were giving him Radar's uniform so he could back to the front.
@@kkampy4052 I remember that, it was in the kitchen and the soldier had a meat cleaver . He was Greek i believe
@@kkampy4052 No, it was the episode Officer of the Day from Season 3.
Yes. Officer of the Day
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I loved bumbling Lt.Col. Henry Blake played by Maclean Stevenson. It was a real tear jerker when Henry's plane was shot down and Radar had the agonizing duty to tell everyone the news. They were all in surgery and nobody could stop to greive.
Honorable Mention to Colonel Flagg.
Hey I have permission to die if necessary
I can relate to MASH as both my deceased Mother & Father were doctors in the army. That is how they met. My Father was like Hawkeye (surgeon) and my Mother was a nurse, like Margaret Houlihan. It is a delight to watch the repeats!
One episode that got me was when Radar's mom sent a family movie reel with everyone in Iowa saying hi and Gary played the role as his mom. He was so good you could overlook him being mom and feel the sadness of them all missing each other.. Everyone in the 4077 Mash unit that watched it with Radar was crying. And Hotlips was my fav character. She was so beautiful and I liked how her character grew over the years
Just saw that episode a few days ago. I still watch the MASH reruns. Still so funny. My dad said it was accurate about Korea. He came back with PTSD my mom said. The military didn't call it that then.
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oh ya by the end of the series she had evolved from the blonde foil to an officer with feelings a heart and who struggled with the demands of rank
Yes, ALL the characters had their own special talents and their place in the show. For a teenager watching this show in the 1970s, Hotlips Houlihan was a young boy s dream.....
Margaret post divorce was great. Prior to that her grating voice and personality got on my nerves.
Radar showed the human side of soldiering and the child that we leave behind. As a US ARMY Medic 76-82 I loved this show and watched it with my brothers, back in the day. The MASH song was even played at an awards ceremony. The show is very accurate on every single bit, especially the bonds. Thank you Gary.
wonder if whomever picked that song for the ceremony knew the title and lyrics to the song. (Assuming it was a ceremony while you were in the Army) If it was while you were in the Army it wouldn't surprise me. Mil event coordinators often pick songs they feel are fitting when in actuality they aren't. lol (Retired Army, 89-12)
@@oif3vetk9 I know the tittle. The show was very popular. AFN didn't have many that were. Thank you for your service, you 20+ yr guy.
I was an Army Medic from 85-96 and served my first three at Walter Reed. MASH was a big influence on me in my choice of MOS.
Did they know it is a song about suicide?
@@oif3vetk9 Maybe they had their own maj burns is why they played it.
Colonel Potter was my favorite. The episode with the sleeping pill and Margaret's butt rash had me in stitches.
I grew up watching M*A*S*H in the 90s with my parents. They still play it all on TV and we still watch it at dinner time. I love that show.
This show was a part of my relationship with my Dad. We watched this show live and in re-run form for years. After losing my Dad, I did not watch this show for 3 years due to the emotional attachments. I now can finally see them and smile at the show and the memories...except the "Dear Dad" episodes.
Nobody can replace DEAR DAD.
I used to watch Mash with my great uncle. He was in Korea. He was a surgeon at a Mash unit. He said it was the worst experience of his life but watching MASH the movie and then the TV shows made his PTSD just about go away. He recorded every single episode every special on VHS commercials and all. Also every DVD imaginable involving Mash. I watch them once in a while so I can remember my Uncle Dave. And I get sad in the episode we're radar leaves and I Cry at the end of the last episode like I'm never going to see my Brothers in Arms Again.....😣😭
Outstanding story! I used to love MASH, but by the end , I couldn't not see their liberal mindset. They are the group who is running and ruining everything today. Liberals destroy everything they get control of. Everything. I still love the show, for the reason you stated. It reminds me of my friends in the military and our time abroad. However, none of them hated the Constitution. like the left does today.
@@3-2-1-. you got that all wrong man the left does don't hate the Constitution. They just want to bend it and warp it to suit their needs. Just like the Republicans do. So here's the deal whether you are a Democrat or a Republican you are the reason why the United States is such a shitty place live. Remember in a fist fight it starts with two people. So Republicans and Democrats are equally to blame for the situation that we're in right now. Because of the Republicans and Democrats if the rest of the world decided to invade the United States because they no longer want to put up with our BS the Republicans and Democrats would argue about what to do for so long that by the time they figured out what to do there'd be no more United States. So before you want to blame the left you need to look at the right to and remember that we are all one person just trying to live and because the left side doesn't like what the right side is doing and the right side doesn't like what the left side is doing you completely ignore what's going on in the middle and not because of people like you this country is going to hell and we're headed for a serious Civil War. And on that day you and I will meet on the battlefield and before you realized why you were just destroyed by me before your last breath I'm going to let you know its because you made me do it. You couldn't just get along coexist work together for the common good instead you had to be selfish and self-centered and because of that the last thing that you're going to see will be my cracked smile staring back at you. That's what the Republicans want and the Democrats are taking steps to try to prevent that but at the same time there's only so much you can do to tell somebody the stove is hot before you just let him touch it to find out for themselves. And all of this that I'm telling you I'd say to a Democrat too. So please don't take it personal. Especially in the off chance that we do meet on the battlefield. But just know I'll see you miles before you even think I'm there. Me and mine were trained to hide in a flat field of grass that looks like it hadn't been mowed in 4 days. So have fun with that one.
👍🏼 And to think that in the 1980s people were saying that shows like MASH made light of war, there was no humor in it, people in a war theater wouldn't make jokes, etc. This was an excellent show, and I loved watching it as a kid (late 70s until it ended).
I have all the mash on my DVR it was a once in a generation TV show.
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I was so influenced by this show as a teen, that after high school, I joined the military and became a surgical tech.
I always loved Gary. Such a sweet innocent portraying person. He is such a memorable person ❤
My dad ( god rest is soul) worked at ibm for 30 years. He was a quality engineer. But his nickname was Radar, they could pass for identical twins, hair, glasses, teeth. My dad went to a Ft Bragg surplus store cause he was given a 4F when drafted for Vietnam. He had a double jointed trigger finger. He had to buy the the uniform. He went to a look a like contest and they thought he was the REAL Radar !! 😂He had to show them his ID and prove his wasn’t the real Radar. Btw he did win 😂 Yes we quit watching after radar left but I had radar at home. 😂true story … miss you dad
3 years ago, I discovered MASH & it helped me keep my mind off of my depression & suicidal thoughts (it sounds strange, but it worked). I'm now 17 & I still enjoy watching the show today
Edit 1: Thank you all for the support. God bless you all!
Edit 2, the sequel: I find it just as ironic as you all do that the theme to MASH is "Suicide is Painless" yet it's helping me recover from my depression & suicidal thoughts.
I am glad you have decided to stick around as a fellow depressive with intrusive suicidal thoughts. Stay strong.
Season 2 “the trial of Henry Blake” when Klinger tries to escape with a hang glider scene made me actually laugh out loud for the 1st time in years. I just saw it a few days ago. Glad you are still fighting.
Stand strong dood. Try to get out of your own head. When you feel bad, turn outward. Volunteer in a soup kitchen, or other such charity. When you work with people who have it worse that you it brings perspective. Worked for me anyway.
Watch flying high. That movie will.make you laugh.
I hope u are doing ok today and i a.glad u found something to help u through it. have seen the movie too ? It's really good. I have been watching mash since I was young due to mental health issues too.
Gary's best moment on M*A*S*H was the last scene in Season 3, Episode 24, Abyssinia, Henry. I remember it vividly because it was the first tv show that I felt any real emotion for a fictitious character. His delivery was perfect.
Fun bit of trivia. The reactions to that piece of news about henry blake being killed were real as no one was told that was going to be what happened. not sure about gary but i agree, his delivery of the lines at the end were absolutely spot on and 100% perfect.
He didn't hide his hand because of insecurity... They hid his hand simply because somebody with physical disabilities like that would never be drafted into the Army.
I grew up watching MASH. Seeing some of the RUclips videos is really bittersweet. There will never be another show like it.
This show holds a special place in my heart i used to hide behind the couch while my parents watched the show, I am 55 yrs old now and have watched the show about 93 % of every night of my life , i watch MASH while going to bed each night.. There is something about each char. and every change in the show that was perfect . I still watch every night it is my going to bed ritual , Thank You MASH for a lifetime of entertainment !!! and god bless the ones who have left us but forever in our hearts.
I heard Mike Farrell speak in 1989, and he said that, when he asked Gary why he would leave MASH, the answer was, "Mike, I'm a 35 year old man, and people still see me as an 18 year old kid."
I hope Mike told him " Its because you're such a good actor"
Still watching it now with the repeats. Radar always was and still is my favourite. Miss him very much.
It was because Gary had severe heart-surgery. My social studies class all chipped in and bought him a blue fuzzy bathrobe, and when the teacher took it into him at the hospital, he couldn't stop crying.
That doesn't sound logical for why he left mash he was a young man...
Yeah that’s not why he left the show though. Just sayin. But this is a great story and that’s really cool that all of you pitched in and did that for him.
Do you chipped in to buy a millionaire a robe There were probably better charities available
@@whyi8343 people have a right to spend their money on whatever they want. You earn it, its yours.
@Charles I don't think that's the point the person known as" why i" was getting at..Of course, you can spend your money how you like. He was just having a lil fun with you..
MASH has one of the most emotionally devastating lines I have ever seen on TV.
When Hawkeye says, "It was a baby!" it just blew me away. It was wonderfully done. Even more devastating when you learn it actually really happened.
Yep, I watched that episode last night.
I remember that episode in the bus. Was really heartbreaking.
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That episode traumatized me, I was too young, and I remember thinking a crying baby might someday cost me my life. I've since outgrown it but crying babies brought me great anxiety for a long time.
i was a small kid when i saw that episode and after realizing what really happened i was so upset. Mash was so much more than a comedy , it seems back then shows like mash and all in the family taught lessons and could make u cry as much as laugh.....
It was the episode during 3rd Season called Officer of the Day... where Hawkeye is Officer of the Day (OD Duty) and Radar is taking his pants off when a Korean woman walked in. It took a dozen takes since Gary could not stop laughing. That is what Alan spoke about in the message to Gary.
I figured it would be the sniper episode where RADARwas running through the camp, wearing only a towel. He goes left, a shot rings out. He goes right, another shot. He dashes for the showers, yanks open the door, and his towel falls off as he scrambles through the doorway.....
Yep, I've seen the outtakes and they both lose it pretty good
Actually, I was wondering if it was that episode where Hawkeye insists Major Houlihan give him some kind of conventional injection in his tushie, then Radar walks in as Hawkeye's pants are down, and Hawkeye (in the scene) couldn't stop laughing at Radar's embarrassment al walking in on him. Of course, then his pronouns would have been mixed up
M*A*S*H* was a phenomenon in made for TV entertainment. It's enduring story and characters have yet to be duplicated in my opinion. I was in kindergarten when the show was becoming the big thing and throughout my elementary school years MASH, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, etc were talked about on the playground on a regular basis. There's been some great series to come out since then, but nothing like MASH.
MASH was first and foremost an ensemble cast - or grew into that. It had numerous actors of stellar-level quality, but the thing that really made it work is how the characters bounced off one another, in endless variety and sparkle. For me, picking a favorite would be a disservice to my memories of the show itself. In turn, they scintillated, were uproarious, touching, gentle, quirky, and mischievous. (I'm sure I've left something out.) But they never would have shown so wonderfully if they hadn't been bouncing off someone else all the time.
I loved Hawkeye, BJ, and Charles, singly, in pairs, and as a trio. And wasn't Margaret the perfect fourth for bridge in that group! Father Mulcahey. I loved Radar greatly, and his relationship with Potter, and Sophie's stories. But what we would have missed without Klinger at the forefront as he was in the later years! And even some of the one-episoders were truly memorable. Remember the crazy soldier who outdid Klinger at crazy, speaking to Mr. Sock, and shooting down the invisible glider? (The episode's end with his letter to Klinger is for all time!) And I haven't covered the ground.
None of these brilliantly written characters would have captured our hearts so entirely if they had not all been acted brilliantly as well. Everyone who participated in making that show has my thanks and lasting gratitude for the marvelous times of enjoyment.
I was working in a Fred Meyer store years ago in Chico, CA and my department was Gardening/plants. I got a call over the intercom that help was needed in the Garden Department. I grudgingly walked over and Gary was standing there. Boy was I nervous. He was friendly and I helped him out and answered his questions. Then I thanked him for the article he had written for Guideposts Magazine. He said that at the time of filming Mash that he was miserable and made everyone else on set miserable, but he had now come to peace with himself. He was very gracious and we carried on a conversation for awhile. A few years later my parents were over on the Norther California coast near Bodega Bay and one of the art galleries was having a showing with Gary's animal drawings. My folks purchased one of his prints and related the Fred Meyer story. Gary signed the drawing for me and made a comment. However, to this day, I can no longer locate the signed print. Sigh.
I am glad that Gary burghoff was friendly towards you because some celebrities are rude to their fans. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
That’s cool
Thanks for the info on the Guidepost article. I hope I can find it!
It's amazing how well and natural it looked, just putting his hand in a pocket. I never realized that he was hiding it. It just fit the character.
The funny moment Alan Alda was referring to was an outtake from the episode Officer of the Day.
Hawkeye, Trapper, and Radar were simply superb...
Love 💕💕💕
Col. Potter and Radar are in a jeep. Potter is looking through binoculars which a practical joker has blackened. Gary’s reaction when Harry Morgan’s eyes are ringed with ink is priceless. So genuine! I always wondered if he knew it was going to happen or did they keep him in the dark until the scene was shot? Lol non the less. 😂
Radar fell out of the jeep i think
One of my favorites!
That was pretty funny. Especially when he gets so tickled that he falls out of the jeep.
I still wonder about the infamous Pinstripe suit of Trappers. The laughter from Alda and Gary just seemed like first reaction and true blue laughing.
@@J_Lee712 That was hilarious!
I'm watching S6 & laughing & shaking my head in amazement at the brilliant writing. I'm also crying alot. So so good🥇
had the great plesure of meeting him many tears ago when i worked security at Nv. palace it was nice getting to talk to him
I was born in the early seventies and grew up watching Mash. My favorite episode was when they were trying to figure out what he was doing with boxes he was sending home. They x-rayed them and he was sending home an entire Jeep piece by piece 😂😅🤣. I think that episode gave me and my late father our love for Jeeps.
I got a Jeep ad when this video ended. 🤔
I'm sure others have mentioned it but the scene Alan Alda was referring to was Gary disrobing and taking off his pants and Alan breaking up laughing while sitting on a bench. It is a classic blooper. To this day I still watch MASH reruns. It was and still is a timeless classic none of us will forget. I will never forget all of us in college watching the last episode in 1983. It truly is a great show!
Yes. That was S5E1 "Bug Out"
@@oregonwanderer It was season 3 episode 3 Officer Of The Day.
I wondered if it was the episode where that general tries to film a propaganda piece at the 4077th and Trap, Hawk, and Radar drop trough during one scene as a joke. Thanks for the clarification.
@@djtforever1414 You got it right! at about 16:36 is the scene they kept breaking up. As a bonus, it was a another great episode with Col Flagg (Edward Winter)!
@@RHCole OMG! How could I forget about that one! LOL
Watched MASH reruns with my father growing up throughout the 80s and 90s. That theme song is forever engrained in my mind. One of the few shows that actually deserves being called a classic.
I loved the absolute versatility Gary Burghoff brought to the role, from his acting, his musical ability, to his impressions, his humor, his physicality. Just when you'd think you've seen it all, he'd sneak something else in, like when Frank and Radar we're admiring the Colt 45 and Frank tries to twirl the gun, Radar takes the gun and twirls it perfectly, ha ha.
"MY BEAR WENT OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" LOL
I loved Radar. He seemed like the one who kept everything together. He always knew what to do. They all came to him for answere.
Hello Suzette, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus??
" I'm not as think as you drunk I am "
After Hawkeye gave her a shot
" and I didn't get you anything "
My favorite lines.
Some of my favorite childhood memories came from watching M*A*S*H with my dad. Who recently passed from cancer. Never forget his laugh watching the show.
I was deployed in the military when the final episode was released. One of the wives recorded it and sent it over for us to watch. Will never forget that.
Just re-watched that today...still most watched episode on TV.
I think Roots might be #2, as people watched it over the Super bowl in 76.
I clearly remember seeing him on a program talking with children about disabilities and showing his hand to explain why Radar always had his hand in his pocket.
I just can’t remember if it was Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, or an After School Special.
His hand got stuck in Major Houlihan's kitty.
I’ve watched every episode cover to cover several times and always watch it if it comes on flipping through channels. I think there’s something so homey about MASH, something that brings back a comforting feeling of watching when I was a kid. Memories from childhood are always nice
I was assigned to the 46th surgical hospital "Mobile Army Surgical Hospital" at Fort Devin's Massachusetts in the early 70's as the company clerk, Unlike radar I did not sleep with a teddy bear. Unlike the tv mash we did not use tents but rather inflatables which was a hospital and living quarters and mess hall which was all mobile.
I remember a story about when this show first came on. A US Army Korean war veteran got about halfway through the first episode when he took his shotgun and blew up the family TV.
After my fifteen months in Korea , U.S. Army '74 -'75 (Yongsan and then 2d ID) I could no longer sit through an episode of M.U.S.H. either. But I still liked my TV....
My Dad served in Korea '73-'75 at the 121 Evac. I wonder if you and he ever crossed paths.
Also, thank you for your service. And I mean that sincerely.
Allan Franklin Arbus was my favorite,
known for his role as psychiatrist Dr. Sidney Freedman .
I love Allan Arbus! It would always be so comforting when he made an appearance on Mash. He also had one of my favorite lines, "Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice, pull down your pants and slide on the ice!"
I read he just passed away recently... 😔
Radar was a great character and I don’t think the series would have lasted as long without him. My favorites were Sidney the shrink and Sgt. Rizzo from motor pool.
To me, they ALL made the show GREAT! The dynamics between everyone appearing on the set large and small , the actors that got a debut the heart wrenching moments and the ones that made me smile, thank you Gary, thank you .
I went into the Army at 17 and watching Mash always reminded me of the men and women that I served with.
What's not commonly known is that René Auberjonois, who played Father Mulcahey in the movie adaptation of mash was offered to reprise the role in the TV series adaptation, but he'd turned it down
Big mistake !
@@funnyfaceaz Depends on what your looking for in life dude.
Later on, Rene Auberjonois signed on to play the villainous Clayton opposite Robert Guillaume in "BENSON" earning 2 or 3 Emmy nominations for his comedic performance. So it still worked out very well for him.
@@chazarcola7639 yeah he was funny in that. Exchanges between him and Benson had tears going down my face from laughing so hard. It was funny.
@@iamalive.1255 LOL. I agree with you.
Benson and Clayton and Kraus. LOL.
I love M*A*S*H and watch it still this day. My favorite people are Radar and Alan . I grew up with the show and don’t think I’ll ever stop watching it!!
It's videos like this... That makes me so happy I found this channel! Thank you
I met him briefly at a hardware store several years ago he was nice and I heard from others that he has helped the community generously .
I have two favorite actors. McLean Stevenson and Gary Burghoff. Those two alone cracked me up every single time.
Gary (Radar) was ALWAYS my favorite character, and I was super upset when he left. I continued enjoying the show, but it just never was the same without him!!! 😢
With an ensemble cast they were ALL my faves. I was endeared by Colonel Potter, touched deeply by radars shining humanity and compassion, Hawkeye an his best buds shenanigans and pranks always had me in stitches. It’s a classic for me through so many years🙏🏻❤️🤔
I've watched MASH since the very beginning and still watch reruns of MASH. Radar was always my favorite he was such a sweet, gentle, kind, soul, he took such good care of his pets, he had dimples and slept with a teddy bear 🧸
I didn't even notice that they hid his hand, I just seen a good and caring person.
Gary and his sons gave me a ride home one afternoon in Paradise, Ca.
I was walking home from the store and dumped my little grocery carrier in a road side ditch. They stopped and helpome our and gave me a ride. Very, very nice man.
Thank you.
My brother and I were turned onto MASH by our parents when we were young. Interestingly enough we are only in our 20's and 30's now so not many our own age even knew what this show was. We watched it so many time we still now as a family can recall almost every episode. For me radar wasn't my favorite but one of them. And although it started out being a humorous piece on war, it taught me a lot about people and human suffering and what war is capable of doing. As a child I can say it taught me humanity and for that I'll always be grateful.
Another reason for Gary to hide his left hand is that his character would likely never have been allowed in the military with his digit difference. Hiding his hand kept from puncturing the illusion.
Early tv series mash with Henry Blake and Wayne Rogers were funnier than later episodes IMO
Absolutely. Got to preachy also.
Agreed.
I also agree, but there's still solid stuff in the later seasons. I like how BJ and Hawkeye's relationship grows pretty organically. Winchester was a great replacement for Burns, and Potter's folksy demeanor was also pretty welcome. The show dips more heavily into the drama as the show goes on and while the show overall gets less funny as time goes on, it still keeps that heart that it started with. My real decline is Radar being replaced by Klinger, imo but the last episode will always be an incredible send-off to a long running show that could still be genuinely emotional at times.
There's a TT trend where people binge the entire MASH show. The emotional rollercoaster they go through brings back so many memories.
I was a teenager when the last episode aired. Our entire town shut down like it was a holiday. Restaurants and bars had TV's all tuned in. The next day it was like a funeral. I remember everyone was quiet. One of my teachers began crying when the subject came up. It was such a powerful show. It was truly great theater.
I just finished. Took me over a month.
I got to meet his wife and daughter in 1983, as we lived in the same neighborhood. I was around the same age as his daughter and would go to her house occasionally. She even invited me to her birthday party it was at a miniature golf place.
She was a really great friend, unfortunately, I had to move and never kept in touch with her. All I have now are my memories of that year I spent with friends. There was like 5 or 6 of us.
I forgot to add that I joined the Army and retired with 20 years of service.
This was incredibly well done and informative. Thank you so much for making this video. This show has such a deep impact on my family, my millenial kids included. This show and it's humor will always be enjoyed by every generation to come. My wife and I watched this show for decades before someone mentioned to us about Gary's hand. WE NEVER NOTICED!! That's a credit to both Gary and the show's DP. Surely the Army would not have accepted a draftee with such a detriment, though not a detriment for Gary.
I liked radar. He was funny & always knew what someone needed/wanted. Miss him.
Thank you 👍
I loved Mash as young boy, joined the Army at 18. Not what I thought, but would not change a thing. My service maid me what I am today.
I loved Radar!! We need more folks like him in this world!!
Tough question. I liked them all. I think the script writing made the characters compelling but the interaction between them all made it seem almost real. BJ Honeycutt, Hot Lips, Radar, Col. Potter, Frank Burns, and Charles Winchester are real stand-outs for me. Honorable mentions are Father Mulcahey, Col. Blake, Klinger, Trapper John, Dr Stanley Freedman, and Col. Flagg. Hawkeye was my all around favorite though.
I have always been a huge MASH fan. As a soldier, always far from home, it really resonated with me. There were fun times, but our jobs were serious and the underlying emphasis on humanity was never lost on us. I can't say I have a "favourite" Radar moment, but I loved the fact the writers allowed his character to grow and the audience could really empathise with his portrayal of a young and innocent man in an impossible situation
They all hold a special place in my heart, but Radar sorta grew up over there. He went over a lil boy at heart and came home a man..... thats why he left his teddy bear. It was so heart breaking that episode.
All the characters were good, but my favorite will always be Colonel Flagg.
Colonel Flagg and his deadpan humor. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
Love Colonel Flagg!!!
"Nobody goes until I do and I never do!" "You took a yellow red before a white American and that's pretty pinko."
I loved Radar!! He always reminded me of Charlie Brown, so it was cool learning he did the voiceover for him!!
And yes, I kept watching after he left, but I also always missed him. I cried when he left (especially with the teddy bear scene🥺), and I cried when the show ended, as well as when McLean Stevenson's character died. That was AWFUL!!!!!
I watch it, whenever it's on TV, it was on earlier this year, where I live. I still laugh at most of the episodes, there are a few that I still cry over. I think it will be around, for many more years.
@@jennysmith38 You can find some full episodes on RUclips plus clips
@@UserUser-ww2nj thank you.
@@jennysmith38 you are welcome
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thank you for this.
Very much , Loved "Radar", still watch the Show💖
Hi there. Gary was that fresh breath of air in an otherwise rough society. You could always depend on him to lift your spirits no matter how down you were. Life is rough and we all needed a boost to get out of that hole and Gary was there to do the trick. I want to thank him for warming my heart when I needed it. I hope his current life is comfortable and happy. He deserves it. If he ever comes back to the screen, big or small, I will welcome him with open arms. Stay safe out there. Take care and God bless.
I like the first few seasons when Henry Blake was on it
I also like the first seasons when trapper played by Wayne Rogers was on it, too. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
Yeah I liked him too and Frank Burns and hot lips hulahan and raidar but then when they started leaving one by one it wasn't that funny anymore.
@@sharonmatthews1237 Hello Sharon, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the Virus??
Still watching a couple of episodes every night. Always sends me to bed with a smile on my face. Loved them all, but the early series was the best with Henry, Trapper and of course Radar. Frank Burns despite being an obnoxious character was also a very funny, and I still fancy Hotlips all these years later !
Favorite Frank and Hotlips. She calls him names due to cheating on his wife and slaps him. He slaps her back, looks stunned and says, "Oh, Frank!"
Very nice tribute. The pants scene I believe you’re referring to is the one from the episode of “Yankee Doodle Doctor “
Glad to learn he was not the jerk the TV guide made him out to be. He was indeed my favorite on MASH