Col. Potter of MASH dies

[Capt Worley PE]

Harry Morgan, the prolific character actor best known for playing the acerbic but kindly Colonel Potter in the long-running television series “M*A*S*H,” died Wednesday morning at his home in Los Angeles. He was 96. His son Charles confirmed his death, saying Mr. Morgan had been treated for pneumonia recently.

More: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/08/arts/television/harry-morgan-mash-and-dragnet-actor-dies-at-96.html

 

[snickerd3]

RIP!!!

 

[Ble_PE]

RIP! I honestly thought he was already dead because he seemed fairly old when the show ended. He lived a nice, long life.

 

[Wolverine]

"Sherman Teee Potterrr";

"Sherman Teee Potterrr";

"Sherman Teee Potterrrr";

Sometimes, I can still hear Kilnger talking to himself as he practiced forging Sherman T. Potters name, while using a Sherman T Potter voice.

Radar had it down, no practice needed.

 

[Road Guy]

 

[Master slacker]

Meh. Just another person I never knew.

 

[Master slacker]

Not at this rate.

 

[Road Guy]

It was a really good show, I believe the intent was to show that war has bad consequences for those involved, but it didn't have an anti military theme like the stuff they make today.

Final episode was pretty powerful showing the strong friendships made by our servicemen.....

 

[Slugger926]

I watched that show every night growing up. I spent three weeks in the hospital when I was 10 years old, and the nurses couldn't believe that I would stay up to watch that show every night. I could relate to Hawkeye Pierce, and Col Potter seemed like many of the older guys in my small town.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

I don't recall ever seeing a complete episode of that show. I recognize most of the faces, but never knew any of the character names.

 

[Road Guy]

damn i really am one of the old people on this board....

 

[snickerd3]

We watch MASH reruns at least once a week. I think sunday on tvland or some channel like that has sundays set aside for MASH.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

I used to watch at least two episodes a day throughout college. I can't watch them now, as I pretty much remember everything that happens.

I was disappointed greatly by the finale. i think they built it up way too much. probably would have enjoyed it a lot more if they hadn't.