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Alan Alda reflects on the Season 1 moment from MASH in the episode Sometimes You Hear the Bullet, where Hawkeye loses a friend on the operating table and is comforted by Col. Henry Blake. He says he dislikes his crying performance in that shot, feeling he overacted, even as the scene is recognized as a turning point that fused tragedy with humor and helped push the series toward its dramatic legacy.
Stevenson quit M*A*S*H after three seasons, citing a desire for center-stage status and telling TV Guide he wanted to be “one of one” as Hawkeye became the series’ focal point. Co-creators Gelbart and Reynolds crafted Henry Blake’s death as a farewell that underscored war’s cold reality. Stevenson later regretted leaving, and his post‑M*A*S*H projects—The McLean Stevenson Show and Hello, Larry—failed to reach the show’s earlier success, cementing the exit as one of TV’s most infamous.
Tina Fey has found a cozy home on Netflix with The Four Seasons, an expanded TV adaptation of Alan Alda’s drama that blends warmth, humor and grief. Season two deepens the story after Nick’s death, anchored by strong performances from Fey, Forte and an ensemble, and Netflix’s early traction to renew beyond season one is supported by solid Rotten Tomatoes scores (78% for season 1; 85% for season 2).
Following the death of Loretta Swit at age 87, her M*A*S*H co-stars, including Alan Alda, Jamie Farr, and Mike Farrell, paid heartfelt tributes on social media, highlighting her talent, friendship, and the close bond they shared as family.
Loretta Swit, beloved 'M*A*S*H' actress known for her role as Major Margaret Houlihan, has passed away at 87. She was praised by co-stars Alan Alda and Jamie Farr for her talent, dedication, and close friendship, and was also recognized for her lifelong commitment to animal rights and activism. Swit's legacy as a talented actress and compassionate advocate is celebrated by her colleagues and fans alike.
Combat boots and dog tags worn by Alan Alda as he portrayed Hawkeye on the TV series "M-A-S-H" were sold at auction for $125,000. Alda decided to sell the items to raise money for his center dedicated to helping scientists and doctors communicate better. The money raised will go to the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University.
Judy Farrell, best known for her role as Nurse Able on the TV series "M*A*S*H," died at the age of 84. The cast of the iconic show, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022, remained close throughout the years. Loretta Swit, who played Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan, said Farrell was "family." The show ran for 11 seasons and 256 episodes before wrapping up with the TV movie finale, "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen," which drew in over 100 million viewers and remained the most-watched television program in American history for 27 years.
Actress Judy Farrell, known for her role as Nurse Able in the TV show "M*A*S*H," has died at the age of 84 following a stroke. Farrell appeared in eight episodes of the show, which ran from 1972 to 1983. She also appeared in several other TV shows and films, including "Get Smart," "The Partridge Family," and "Chapter Two." Farrell was married to her "M*A*S*H" co-star Mike Farrell from 1963 to 1983 and is survived by her second husband, Joe Bratcher, and her two children with Mike.
Hollywood actress Judy Farrell, best known for her role as Nurse Able in the long-running TV series MASH, has died at the age of 84 after suffering from a massive stroke. She also appeared in other popular TV shows such as Get Smart and The Partridge Family. Farrell was married to her MASH co-star Mike Farrell from 1963 until 1983. She passed away in the hospital with her loved ones around her.