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Why did henry leave mash?
McLean Stevenson (11/14/27 - 02/15/96) played COL Henry Blake in the CBS television comedy M*A*S*H from 1974-75. He left the show at the Season 3 finale. He wanted more of a starring, instead of a supporting, role in the series, and he thought he could do better because "everyone loved Henry". Unfortunately he was right -- everyone loved Henry, but not necessarily McLean Stevenson.
Why did McLean Stephenson leave mash?
He maintained that he was denied simple comforts for himself and caste whilst on location. He wanted to be the star of the show but felt oppressed by other actors, particularly Alan Alda.
What cast members die on the show mash?
Out of the main/consistent characters only one dies. Colonel Henry Blake (Mclean Stevenson) is discharged from the army and his transport plane home was "shot down somewhere over the sea of Japan" it is arguably and consistently said to be the saddest moment in television history, and is even referenced as a joke in another FOX show "Family Guy" Non-directly Radar's uncle dies which is the cause of his hardship discharge and leaving of the show.
Who was in charge on the show MASH?
The first one in charge was Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Blake (played by Maclean Stevenson). He was replaced by Colonel Sherman T Potter, played by Harry Morgan.
Why did John McIntyre leave MASH?
The actor was upset over the attention that Alan Alda was given and wanted off the show.
Famous for a series of flops after he left the show what MASH actor had wanted to play Hawkeye but instead played Col Henry Blake?
McLean Stevenson
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The McLean Stevenson Show - 1976 Say It Isn't So 1-12 was released on: USA: 1977
What are the release dates for The McLean Stevenson Show - 1976 Money Troubles 1-10?
The McLean Stevenson Show - 1976 Money Troubles 1-10 was released on: USA: 2 March 1977
What are the release dates for The McLean Stevenson Show - 1976 Grandma's Secret 1-9?
The McLean Stevenson Show - 1976 Grandma's Secret 1-9 was released on: USA: 23 February 1977
What are the release dates for The McLean Stevenson Show - 1976 Oldie But Goodie 1-2?
The McLean Stevenson Show - 1976 Oldie But Goodie 1-2 was released on: USA: 8 December 1976
What are the release dates for The McLean Stevenson Show - 1976 Mac's Fatal Charm 1-4?
The McLean Stevenson Show - 1976 Mac's Fatal Charm 1-4 was released on: USA: 29 December 1976
What are the release dates for The McLean Stevenson Show - 1976 Mac and Big Mac 1-7?
The McLean Stevenson Show - 1976 Mac and Big Mac 1-7 was released on: USA: 9 February 1977
Why did henry leave mash?
McLean Stevenson (11/14/27 - 02/15/96) played COL Henry Blake in the CBS television comedy M*A*S*H from 1974-75. He left the show at the Season 3 finale. He wanted more of a starring, instead of a supporting, role in the series, and he thought he could do better because "everyone loved Henry". Unfortunately he was right -- everyone loved Henry, but not necessarily McLean Stevenson.
Why did colonel Henry Blake leave mash?
The character Henry Blake left the show because his discharge papers came through, but sadly on his flight home, his plane was show down over the Sea of Japan. He did not survive the crash. McLean Stevenson, who played the Colonel decided to leave the show because he was tired of his supporting role to Alan Alda and Wayne Rogers. He was also unsure of the success of the show. He admitted years later that he regretted his decision to leave.
Why did McLean Stephenson leave mash?
He maintained that he was denied simple comforts for himself and caste whilst on location. He wanted to be the star of the show but felt oppressed by other actors, particularly Alan Alda.
Why Henry Blake left mash?
The character Henry Blake left the show because he had earned his points and was sent home. Unfortunately, his character died when on his flight home, his plane was shot down by the enemy. The actor who played Henry, McLean Stevenson, left the show because he wanted to pursue other acting opportunities.
Mclean stevenson died on February 15 1996 the next day roger bowen died both men had played the same character bowen in a movie and stevenson in a tv show based on the movie what character is th?
Henry Blake?
