I also loved Alan Arbus and the man who played Col Flagg. This was an excellent episode. Hawkeye's evolution from player to more dimensional guy was wonderful.

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Did he do anything after the Hillbillies & Green Acres were cancelled?.

With the passage of time, I think people have forgotten what is perhaps the primary legacy of MASH -- they LITERALLY invented a new genre of TV show: The 'dramedy.' Before MASH, shows were either comedies or dramas, but MASH was the first to combine the two elements masterfully in a riveting and entertaining presentation. If I recall, that term was actually invented in response to MASH.

As I have commented in other MASH related videos, the first three seasons seemed to carry more humor than seasons 4 through 11. I mean yes there was humor in the latter seasons, but it seemed like the characters in the first three seasons were a bit more animated. Major Burns and Houlahan for example. They were definitely over the top. Then Burns was gone, and Houlahan became more serious. The comedy that came from that character was not over the top anymore. But for whatever the reasons, MASH worked. Each character became a household name, with viewers loving, or loving to hate the characters. I don’t think there had been any show beforehand that had such dramatic changes in casts, and still survived. The loss of Blake and Trapper, was so unfortunate, then later Burns and Radar, but yet the dynamics were pretty much the same. I can’t say for anyone else who loves the show, but as for me, I never tire of it. The comedic timing, the interaction of the cast, and the way the topic of war was handled, made this the best long running show in history. And as actors pass on, we are reminded, that we can never get that kind of show again. Each cast member was brilliant and made MASH the show it is today. May MASH live in our hearts forever. And thanks Mr. Alda for your contribution.

I am a theater techie who got dragged into acting, and I totally get Alan's comment about just showing up to inhabit the role, and not really thinking about the audience. When I have a big technical show to rehearse up and do, all I can do is just rehearse my best and rely on my fellow cast and crew on the night. Not that I'm any good, but the actors that I do know, and respect, are just the same. Some productions I've been in have been reasonably successful, and it is palpable to speak a line and realize from the silence that the entire theater is holding its breath. But that just comes out of the work, it's something to aim for, but if you spend all your time thinking about it, you'll never hit your mark.

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The Ball was a great episode, particularly for its writing.

This show was not really about war, at least, not in the later years. It was about promoting a liberal and feminist agenda, which is not what the Korean War was about. I guess you could say Alda was 40 years ahead of his time, for better or for worse.

Astounding talent.

At times I thought Alan was a tad overbearing as Hawkeye the wisecracker. Now I think he is so intelligent, real and a kind person.

I wish he'd had his brother & father on more... RIP TONY

MASH was a BFD!

Australia shut down to watch the last show just like the U.S.A. . Beloved characters orchestrating humour and pain. They just don't make them like that anymore.

The last show was great

Malabu doubles wonderfully for Korea.

"Grooming" is what the far right complains about these days. How can they even use that word without laughing hysterically?

So-called "Alan Alda" isn't even his real name. He sold-out his birth name of Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo to 'Hollywood'.

The Hooterville of Petticoat Junction is 180 degrees from that of Green Acres.In the former show,it was a idealistic backwoods town.In the latter,it was a place where inmates ran the asylum.

Well ,was it a baby... or was it a chicken?

It's the 30th dec 2023 and I've just completed the 11 season of mash and the movie good bye farewell amen

Paul Henning insisted on being the star & playing Jed. When they said no, he wanted to play Jethro. When they said no, he said he wanted to play Granny. Well, Irene Ryan beat the cwap out of him & left him on the floor a bloodied heap. Only then did he acquiesce, heh heh heh, TO BE THE WRITER, BEHIND THE SCENES!! UH HUH!!

The only character that appeared in every episode of M*A*S*H

Sue Ellen ???

His voice hasn't aged, wth.

Great to hear Archie's voice

What did this have to do with them switching to color?! Would someone reply to me on this...?

Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice. Pull down your pants and slide on the ice...

Remember when Alan Alda told us Maui can light on fire?

they had to make the final episode 3 days long so they could cram it full of psychobabble until they were exhausted.

I really enjoyed watching MASH. It was one of the best sitcoms I ever watched. Hawkeye Pierce is a hero. He is a truly iconic character who brings a perfect blend of wit, humour, and compassion to the show. His quick wit and sharp sense of humour not only provide much-needed comic relief in the midst of the chaos of war but also reflect his ability to cope with the difficult situations he faces. Live long and prosper Alan!

This guy has charisma to spare

No offense but I enjoyed the 1st 5- 6 years but towards the end of its run they were running out of ideas and continued the episode from the last episode etc.but I still watch the earlier episodes. Critics didn't like it but the cast were good.

He makes mention of George Burns, who was perhaps the most overrated and unfunny people in the history of showbiz. FACT.

Mash used to come on every night after dinner they was always chores to do but mom will let us wait and we would all sit down as a family and watch mash my mom's been dead for going on fifteen years mash was a part of our household and a part of our lives I have the last episode on DVD too hard for me to watch and to know that most of them are and that Alan will soon be leaving us my favorite episodes were Hawkeye get your gun and the episode where Hawkeye gets flash burns on his eyes and him, cutting up and being it clown in post opp to the members of mash thank you

Half the country at home virtually when it aired. Says it all.

Everybody in Hooterville was a good person, except Uncle Joe.

Loved the comment about inviting the characters into your home. That's so different from today. Modern writers spit on the fans at times.

Mel Brooks tells only slightly different versions of these same stories, so they are essentially true. Two geniuses. Was there ever a more remarkable writing staff than the writers of 'Your Show of Shows'? Only certain eras of SNL continue the tradition.

That's amazing history! Talking about legendary comedy from the 1930/40s, so happy he told us about it. Beverly Hillbillies later!

I like when George breaks the 4th wall. Great old TV show still.

It’s a strange feeling missing someone you never met… I wish I met this man in life. Such a one of a kind man. My favourite Hollywood actor, Carroll O’Connor

Gracie would deliver the craziest lines and then the sensible neighbor, Bea Benederet, wouldn’t say a word. Bea’s facial expressions said it all.

What a great man.

“Floyd, how much pressure we runnin?” “I don’t know,Charlie. The needle’s up where there ain’t no numbers”

Was so glad Alan Arbus (Sidney Friedman) had a pretty big role in the show finale, he was perfect casting and just had this aura when he was on an episode, it would be a good one… He and Colonel Flagg were on here and there, but were welcomed cast members!

People can be really stupid. It was a TV show, make believe. Did they think it was real?

So cool his voice sounds the same.. it is somehow soothing to hear it again... if that makes sense.😊

I used to love the way Oliver and Lisa would read along with the opening credits as they came across the screen. That show had so many great characters it's impossible for me to pick a favorite, though I was always partial to Arnold Ziffel.