English [9], Stevenson appeared as a guest panelist for several weeks on Match Game in 1973, and again in 1978 on the daytime and nighttime weekly syndicated version. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. She was, without question, a wonderful addition to the show, and it's heartwarming to know that "M*A*S*H" served as such a boost to her acting career. Colonel Henry Blake during M*A*S*H 's first three seasons. Whenever you turn on an episode of "M*A*S*H," you're pretty much guaranteed to see Nurse Kellye Yamato. Edgar "Mac" McLean Stevenson Jr. (November 14, 1927 February 15, 1996) was an American actor and comedian. Morgan's son, Charles, confirmed his death to The New York Times. Perhaps one of the most loving, compassionate, and enduring characters to ever grace the "M*A*S*H" screen was Father Francis Mulcahy, a character who did everything he could to make the world around him a better place think running a 12-mile race to raise money for the local orphanage. "Alan Alda is the hero, the guy people want to be but know they aren't. In the third season finale "Abyssinia, Henry", Henry Blake is sent home, to coincide with McLean Stevenson's departure from the show. In a statement given to The Reporter, it was noted that Christopher's condition had rapidly declined within a two-week period. He spent much of the 60's in the city while performing in nightclubs and comedy spots leaving to work the summers in stock theatre at Warsaw, Indiana. (movie spinoff) He appeared 56 times as host of "The Tonight Show" substituting for Johnny Carson during his absences. He dealt with both chronic traumatic encephalopathy and Parkinson's disease, before succumbing to his health struggles. Colonel Henry Blake, on the CBS television series, Week after week, Larry Linville described to the Hollywood Reporter by co-star Gary Burghoff as "the direct opposite of his character" made Frank a perverse combination of intolerable and delightful. He was responsible for writing a number of musicals himself, including "F. Jasmine Adams," and even wrote music for Broadway stars like Elizabeth Welch and Hermione Gingold. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. After first appearing as 2nd Korean Kim Luc in the Season 3 episode "Officer for a Day," he popped up in a further 10 episodes, each time as a new character. As he told The Baltimore Sun: "I made the mistake of believing that people were enamored of McLean Stevenson when the person they were enamored of was Henry Blake." Bullish, antagonistic, and hypocritical, Sergeant Zelmo Zale makes a great low-stakes adversary: the other characters don't have to defeat him, they just have to figure out how to live with him. Colonel Blake was discharged, only to board a plane that was shot down over the Sea of Japan, killing everyone on boarda development added after scripts were distributed so the show's actors would display genuine emotion. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake in the television series M*A*S*H, which earned him a Golden Globe Award in 1974. We wish we could have seen more of Stevenson over the years, but his work as Henry will definitely live on. based on information from your browser. His father, Edgar, was a cardiologist. The audience appreciated Orchard's work, and MeTV suggests that his reappearance as Muldoon was a gesture towards everyone who missed his presence as Ugly John. Most of Orchard's acting career predated "M*A*S*H," but he was a guest star staple of genre television in the '60s and '70s. Stevenson also appeared on a number of television series, notably The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and The Doris Day Show. She definitely played a nurse, but "M*A*S*H" tended to recycle the names of its nurses: If you pay attention, you'll see an awful lot of Nurse Ables and Nurse Bakers rotate through the camp in particular. Occupation: TV Actor Place Of Birth: IL Date Of Birth: November 14, 1927 Date Of Death: February 15, 1996 Cause Of Death: N/A Ethnicity: White Nationality: American McLean Stevenson was born on the 14th of November, 1927. Having previously written for "Fame" and the TV movie "The Kid fromNowhere," Farrell wrote an impressive 131 episodes of the "General Hospital" spin-off "Port Charles" from 1998 to 2003. Kellye Nakahara's Nurse Kellye was a notable exception her bubbly charisma was too good to keep in the background. When she passed away due to cancer in 2020, Alan Alda offered a heartfelt tribute to her: "She was adorable and brilliant in the part [of Kellye]. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake in the television series M*A*S*H, which earned him a Golden Globe Award in 1974. Only Hello Larry lasted two seasons; all others were cancelled in their first. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. While Stevenson starred in other comedy series, it was "M*A*S*H" that he was known for. McLean Stevenson's affable and hapless Blake a great doctor but a tremendously (and hilariously) inept commanding officer is one of the most lovable characters on "M*A*S*H." His farewell episode "Abyssinia, Henry" is great in its own right, but it hits as hard as it does because Stevenson spent three years making Henry funny, flawed, and lovable. While guesting on various venues, he landed a regular role on the "The Doris Day Show" and simultaneously appeared on "The Tim Conway Comedy Hour." Christopher returned to again play Mulcahy in the show's spinoff, "AfterMASH." Think back to the episodes of "M*A*S*H" that include the following: "Shout air raid." He did a great job for three years. Before "M*A*S*H," Goldman had been on "Hogan's Heroes," in another background role that often went uncredited. Colonel Henry Blake cemeteries found in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He broke into TV as a guest actor on various series such as "Naked City" and "The Defenders." Mr. Stevenson later appeared in "The McLean Stevenson Show," a short-lived series that began in December 1976. He auditioned and won a scholarship to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. He was a man of many talents, who left a rich history behind. I tell you, Im really not what youd call into your basic kink, even though we do live in Hollywood, which is a little bit like living in a box of granola. (McLean Stevenson), No, Im happy doing this. The series had its premiere in January 1979, and ran for two seasons. While sharing the screen with the likes of Alan Alda's Hawkeye, Burns was infuriating a true testament to Linville's phenomenal acting talent. All of these had one thing in common: Major Sidney Freedman, an Army psychiatrist, who was a recurring guest character on "M*A*S*H" who made an enormous impact. He played Ms. Day's boss, Michael Nicholson, for two seasons. He is currently 65 years old. "I love this character," he said. Korean War veteran Richard Lee-Sung was one of them. Lt. Leslie Scorch was a recurring character who frequented Harry Blake's company in the first season of "M*A*S*H," appearing as early as the very first episode. In addition to appearing on "M*A*S*H," Henry graced different television programs including "General Hospital" and "The Six Million Dollar Man." Stevenson died of a heart attack late Thursday at a hospital, agent Robert Malcolm said.Stevenson played Lt. Col. Henry Blake, the womanizing goof-off commanding officer of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, for the first three seasons of "M*A*S*H." Hawkeye was brought to life by famed actor Alan Alda, who, as of this publication, is still living. When she died in 2010, her obituary noted that "her true talent and genius both on and off stage was making people at ease through laughter.". GREAT NEWS! Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Actor McLean Stevenson played Blake, and for the first three seasons of "M*A*S*H," Stevenson's Blake drank, fished, and cheated on his wife. McLean was 68 years old at the time of death. As the series went on, his lovable persona and caring nature showed more than anything. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Try again later. Here is all you want to know, and more! cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. After serving in the Navy, he attended Northwestern University, receiving a bachelor's degree in theater arts. He also appeared frequently on "Hollywood Squares." He was 95. He peacefully died at home with his wife by his side. He wrote the episode "The Trial of Henry Blake," and provided the story for another, "The Army-Navy Game," which earned him an Emmy nomination. As a result, the show wrote him off through a shocking death in the Season 3 . Over the course of its 11 seasons, "M*A*S*H" constantly recycled actors into various roles, be them nurses, villagers, or otherwise. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Mild-mannered, thoughtful, compassionate, and not above getting riled every now and then, Father Francis Mulcahy wasn't just the 4077's chaplain: He was often its heart, too. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Major Charles Emerson Winchester III extremely gifted surgeon and extremely snobbish Boston blueblood was a triumph for the "M*A*S*H" strategy of replacing departed characters with very different counterparts. Arbus' impact on "M*A*S*H" was not just on-screen Alan Alda, who played Hawkeye Pierce, recalled that Arbus was so good at playing a psychiatrist that he would find himself going to Arbus for life advice in between takes. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Freedman was embodied by the lovely Allan Arbus, who sadly died at the age of 95. McLean Stevenson, who played the fumbling commanding officer and chief surgeon of TV's "M*A*S*H," has died, his agent said Friday. McLean performed in public service as the spokesman for USAir and First Alert. "Alan Alda is the hero, the guy people want to be but know they aren't. In 2000, Linville died of pneumonia, a long-term complication from cancer and related surgery. After his "M*A*S*H" work, he could be seen on "Dallas," "The A-Team," "Cagney & Lacey," and "Herman's Head" and for '90s Nickelodeon buffs, heard on both "The Angry Beavers" and "Aaahh!!! "She began as a background performer and worked her way up to playing the lead in an episode I wrote for her," Alda said. We made a pact to give 'MASH' all we had and it bonded us," Alda tweeted. Sadly, after the show's first three seasons, Stevenson asked to be let go of his contract so he could pursue other work. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Though she was a consistent delight in the first season, Lt. Scorch was quickly written out of the series after the Season 2 premiere "Divided We Stand," never to be seen or heard from again. "[citation needed]. He also appeared with Alan Alda, later to star with him on "M*A*S*H," in the series "That Was the Week That Was," for which Mr. Stevenson was a writer. Sadly, Nakahara died from cancer at the age of 73, as noted byThe New York Times. "[6] Although he had played ensemble parts for several years, he has stated that the primary reasons for his departure were systemic problems with 20th Century Fox, especially disregard for simple comforts for cast and crew on location,[7] and the more lucrative opportunities presented to him at the time. "You could not find anyone who ever spoke ill of Mike. "I represent on 'M*A*S*H' the authority figure who can't cope and who caves in under pressure," he said. described to the Hollywood Reporter by co-star Gary Burghoff, Alan Alda even admitted to the New York Times. Alan Alda even admitted to the New York Times that it was difficult to remember that Arbus didn't actually have Sidney's training: "I was so convinced that he was a psychiatrist I used to sit and talk with him between scenes. McIntyre was brought to the screen by actor Wayne Rogers, who embodied the silly surgeon with humor and grace. His manager Barry Greenberg told The Los Angeles Times: "He was wonderfully refreshing and irreverent but always a very talented and professional guy. McLean Stevenson, best remembered for his role as the laconic, reluctant commanding officer and chief surgeon of CBS television's "MASH" in its early years, has died. [10] During the 198889 television season, he returned to a supporting TV role in an ensemble, playing Max Kellerman in the short-lived CBS series adaptation of Dirty Dancing. He was 66. Born November 14, 1927 Died February 15, 1996 Cause of Death Heart Attack Biography Read More Affable comedic actor McLean Stevenson was most widely known for his portrayal of Col. Henry Blake on the wartime ensemble dramedy "M*A*S*H" (CBS, 1972-1983), a ground-breaking show he left in order to pursue a series of his own. Timothy Brown's character, a neurosurgeon rather inappropriately nicknamed "Spearchucker" Jones, is a complex part of the history of "M*A*S*H." He disappears after a handful of early episodes, but he was significant enough especially as the only major recurring Black character on the show that the producers had to explain why he had been written out: The show needed to cut multiple characters for budgetary reasons, and they had reportedly discovered that there were no Black surgeons in mobile hospitals during the Korean War (this was not, in fact, accurate, though the producers may have legitimately believed it). Johnny Haymer, who was also known for his role as Pinkerton in "Madame's Place," played Zale he sadly died at age 69 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 1989, as noted by the Los Angeles Times. "Burn the camp to the ground." Patricia Stevens played Nurse Baker kind of. He is interred in Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills Cemetery in Los Angeles. He was the great-grandson of William Stevenson (brother of US Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson), making him a second cousin once removed of two-time presidential nominee Adlai E. Stevenson II. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. After high school, he joined the United States Navy, and served from January 1946 to November 1947 as a hospital corpsman. Here are the "M*A*S*H" actors we've sadly lost. Try again later. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Instead of an officer's uniform, he wore a fisherman's vest and a fishing hat studded with lures. Family members linked to this person will appear here. A tryout for a comedy series called "M*A*S*H" landed him a leading role as the mythical Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake, commander of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War which became his career highlight and made him an American household name, giving him a Golden Globe Award in 1974. You're not so dead. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. His character was so believable that you just wanted to reach into the screen and slap him, and this exceptional portrayal was thanks to Linville's talent. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. After a couple months of [asking him psychiatry questions] I noticed he was giving me these strange looks, like 'How would I know the answer to that?'". As such, his character was killed, thus not allowing Stevenson to return to the show. Resend Activation Email. He was born in 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Stevenson died of a heart attack late Thursday at a hospital, his. According to IMDb, Meiklejohn died in July 2017 at the age of 73. He worked at a radio station, played a clown on a live television show in Dallas and sold insurance and medical equipment. McLean Stevenson, who played the amiable, slipshod Lieut. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Farrell died in 2023, a week after suffering a massive stroke. Do you think you know a lot about TV? He first appeared as Henry Blake in the premiere episode of "M*A*S*H," on Sept. 17, 1972. He was one of the loveliest men ever to grace this earth," Cheryl Henry, his wife, said of her late husband. Winter made such an indelible impression as Flagg that it's probably still what he's best known for, but he was a tremendously prolific and varied actor. Learn more about merges. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. ", Goldman passed away in 2009. Sadly, Stiers died in 2018 from cancer, as noted by The Hollywood Reporter. Professionally, Wood went by G. Wood and portrayed Brigadier General Charlie Hammond, the steely-eyed leader once romantically attached to Major Margaret Houlihan. Before becoming a star, Stevenson appeared as a contestant on the Password television game show in New York City, winning five pieces of luggage. One of Stiers' closest on-set friends was Mike Farrell, who played Captain B. J. Hunnicutt. The show had to bring him back, as Jamie Farr explained to NPR, because Harry Morgan was probably the single funniest person in the whole cast. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. In Season 1 of "M*A*S*H," Nurse Margie Cutler is a heartthrob of the camp: so cute that at one point Margaret Houlihan (Loretta Swit) even deems her a distraction and decides to send her packing. It worked: Frank's distinctive giggle alone should turn up in acting classes. In 1975 Stevenson decided to leave the show. Additionally, Jeff is a writer at large for Smithsonian Magzine. In 1967, she married David Wallett and moved to Los Angeles where she began a career as an actress. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, he also appeared in TV commercials for products such as Kellogg's, Libby's fruit cocktail, Dolly Madison and Winston cigarettes, in which he was shown sprinting around a parking lot of Winston delivery trucks and painting over the product slogan, replacing the "like" in "like a cigarette should" with the grammatically correct "as. [5], In an interview, M*A*S*H actress Loretta Swit commented that Stevenson wanted to be the star and felt oppressed as one of an ensemble of eight. It's all tied together with Edward Winter's great, fully committed deadpan approach; through all the insanity, he plays Flagg completely straight. From there, he'd continue to be a recurring television presence, showing up as a guest star in plenty of other dramas and sitcoms before he made the jump to the big screen in the 1980s. Farrell recalled that Stiers was similar to his character, Winchester, in that he loved classical music Stiers would often suggest musical pieces for Farrell to listen to in hopes of sharing his passion. Before becoming an actress, Nakahara moved to San Francisco to pursue a career in art. Mulcahy was played by the enduring William Christopher, who sadly died at the age of 84 from lung cancer in 2016, as noted by The Hollywood Reporter. [1] Afterward he worked at a radio station, played a clown on a live TV show in Dallas, became an assistant athletic director at Northwestern, and sold medical supplies and insurance. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. While other versions of Nurse Able appeared in "M*A*S*H," none were as well-loved or consistent as the one played by Judy Farrell, the then-wife of series star Mike Farrell. Please try again later. "She was adorable and brilliant in the part. But somewhere along the line, I remember him saying to me, "This guy says I could have my own. During the 1960s, he worked in night clubs and comedy cabarets, did summer stock theater and some television before moving to Hollywood, where he worked as a comedy writer for Tom Smothers. Speaking of Potter, Morgan said, "I think it's the best part I ever had," and the actor even brought personal touches to the role: Potter's horse, Sophie, belonged to Morgan in real life. I'll miss him very much.". By late 1974, he was chafing at his second-banana role on "M*A*S*H" and asked to be released from his contract. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. As an actor, Henry specialized in action roles, playing Tarzan in several movies and Junior in the three "Smokey and the Bandit" films. Some television shows just stand the test of time. After guest-starring in That Girl with Marlo Thomas, he was cast in The Doris Day Show in 1969, playing magazine editor boss Michael Nicholson until 1971. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Was charged with abusing his wife a year earlier, after a beating left her with injuries to her eye, foot, and arm. Actor McLean Stevenson died on Feb. 15, 1996, and actor Robert Bowen died on Feb. 16, 1996. Gary Burghoff whose Radar O'Reilly had served as Henry's loyal, hyper-competent clerk told Deseret News, "My personal sense of loss is magnified a thousand times by what this kind, funny gentleman has meant to all those who knew him." Despite Margaret's high hopes for their marriage, Donald soon turns out to be untrustworthy, cheap, and unfaithful. His final role was Father Tobias on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives." While a number of characters came and went from the show, "M*A*S*H" primarily followed the experience of Dr. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce, who was drafted as a surgeon and stationed at the 4077 Mobile Army Surgical Hospital. Stevenson has three children. Year should not be greater than current year. As noted by Playbill, Wood died in 2000 at the age of 80 after suffering from heart failure, and he is remembered for far more than just his portrayal of the general on "M*A*S*H.". Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? All four sitcoms were dismissed by audiences and lambasted by critics, and all aired while M*A*S*H was still in production. At the time of his death, Haymer left behind his wife, his two sons, his brother, and two grandchildren. Loretta Swit, who played Major Margaret Houlihan, told The Reporter after his death that "everyone adored" Christopher. He filled in for Johnny Carson as guest host of The Tonight Show 58 times, and as a guest on the program in 1982, he brought his daughter Lindsey onto the set when she was just 16 weeks old. Colonel Flagg is one of the best recurring guest stars "M*A*S*H" ever had: a dazzlingly paranoid, relentless, heartless, and hilariously incompetent intelligence agent. Wood was very involved with the live theater scene in New York City, and throughout his career, "wrote specialty material for revues and acted in New York City and regional [theaters]." He's a great catalyst for the other characters, ratcheting up scatter-brained Henry Blake's nerves and showcasing Margaret's cheerful swooning for high-ranking officers. The documentary revealed that Fujikawa had spent time in a Japanese-American internment camp during the Second World War prior to becoming an actor. Short stints at a variety of jobs followed. Why did Larry Linville leave MASH? Herb Voland did plenty of TV work and even the occasional movie he appeared in "Airplane! Roy Goldman's character also named Roy Goldman was an important part of the background of "M*A*S*H." As an amiable corpsman and orderly, he was another familiar face that made viewers feel like the 4077 was real. She was 84. Shocking TV deaths have turned into an artform in their own right, but few have ever hit as hard as that of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake. His movie appearances were scanty with a small role in "The Christian Licorice Store" and the ET film "The Cat From Outer Space". Their marital problems and divorce are a big part of Margaret's arc through Seasons 6 and 7, so Mike Henry plays an important role in putting a (new) face to a mostly offscreen character. (Yes, we went and looked up clips to see this for ourselves.). "Cockroach races." He also had a regular role on the quirky sitcom "Madame's Place," where he played butler to a puppet. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. He was at the Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center, recovering from a surgery when he suffered from cardiac arrest. "So if you go and do The McLean Stevenson Show, nobody cares about McLean Stevenson. ", As time went on, the show's main star and creative mind Alan Alda (who both wrote and directed episodes throughout the series) recognized Nakahara's dedication, and by Season 11, he wrote an episode solely for her character. We made a pact to give ["M*A*S*H"] all we had and it bonded us. Of the show's revolving guest star cast of generals, he was a noted fan favorite. But nobody made me do it. Quite amusing, we have to say. He is survived by his wife, Ginny; a daughter, Lindsey; a son, Jeffrey MacGregor, and a sister, Ann Whitney. He died from a heart attack following surgery for bladder cancer in Tarzana, California and was cremated, with his ashes being inurned at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills.
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