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05-13-2022, 08:39 PM
https://www.looper.com/862750/the-untold-truth-of-hawkeye-from-mash/
BY SAMUEL STONE/MAY 13, 2022 1:57 PM EDT
"M*A*S*H" is one of the most enduring and hilarious sitcoms in television history. Based on Richard Hooker's 1968 book, "MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors," the series is actually its second adaptation, having been preceded by the 1970 film. The public fell in love with the show, which ran for a whopping 11 seasons from 1972 to 1983. At the heart of its story is Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce, memorably portrayed by Alan Alda, who won five Emmy Awards for his performance. Given "M*A*S*H" is blessed with a plethora of incredible actors, the fact that he still manages to stand out truly says it all.
This carousing, hard-drinking, wisecracking army doctor with a heart of gold has earned millions of fans worldwide. But for all his fame, many viewers don't know some of the most intriguing details of the character's history. From his real-world origins to the subtle changes made to his personality over the course of the series, this is the untold truth of Hawkeye Pierce, the heart and soul of "M*A*S*H."
BY SAMUEL STONE/MAY 13, 2022 1:57 PM EDT
"M*A*S*H" is one of the most enduring and hilarious sitcoms in television history. Based on Richard Hooker's 1968 book, "MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors," the series is actually its second adaptation, having been preceded by the 1970 film. The public fell in love with the show, which ran for a whopping 11 seasons from 1972 to 1983. At the heart of its story is Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce, memorably portrayed by Alan Alda, who won five Emmy Awards for his performance. Given "M*A*S*H" is blessed with a plethora of incredible actors, the fact that he still manages to stand out truly says it all.
This carousing, hard-drinking, wisecracking army doctor with a heart of gold has earned millions of fans worldwide. But for all his fame, many viewers don't know some of the most intriguing details of the character's history. From his real-world origins to the subtle changes made to his personality over the course of the series, this is the untold truth of Hawkeye Pierce, the heart and soul of "M*A*S*H."