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.
McLean Stevenson played the role of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake, Commanding officer of the 4077th.
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The cigars that Colonel Henry Blake smoke in M.A.S.H are candela cigars,which are known for their distinctive green color.This color comes from the quick drying process that locks in the natural chlorophyll in the tobacco leaves before it can degrade.
A Katherine Baumann played a 21 year old girlfriend. In the movie the girlfriend was played by actress Indus Arthur (1941-1984)
He felt he had done all he could do in the series. He wanted to do other things.
Lieutenant Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel
Colonel Potter takes over after Henry Blake.
His title was "surgeon". His rank was Lieutenant Colonel.
Roger Bowen played Lt. Col. Henry Braymore Blake in the 1970 MASH movie.
The first colonel, or commander of the M*A*S*H 4077th, was Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Blake.
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.
McLean Stevenson played the role of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake, Commanding officer of the 4077th.
This was Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake, commanding officer of the 4077th, who was killed off as he was on his way home.
McLean Stevenson played Lt. Colonel Henry Blake in 70 episodes 1972-1975. Harry Morgan played Colonel Sherman T. Potter in 180 episodes 1975-1983.
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