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A look at the sad MASH (https://mash.fandom.com/wiki/W*A*L*T*E*R) spin-off (https://www.tvobscurities.com/articles/walter/) show W*A*L*T*E*R (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W*A*L*T*E*R). Did you know the producers of M*A*S*H tried to spin the character (https://www.genaradcliffe.com/home/2018/5/21/tune-in-tonight-walter) of Radar O'Reilly off into his own sitcom? Well, they did... and the patient died on the table. Click the video for a forensic dive into a failed TV pilot for one of television's most revered characters.

'M*A*S*H' Tried to Do a Radar Spinoff, and It Failed Miserably (https://collider.com/mash-radar-spinoff/)

'W*A*L*T*E*R' (https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=315775) fell off our own radar after one episode.

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Discover the bizarre world of MASH spinoffs with me as I dive into the weird and obscure series called WALTER. In this video, I'll be sharing my reactions and thoughts on this rarely talked about show, and exploring what makes it so unique, yet disappointing at the same time. If you're a fan of MASH or just curious about forgotten TV gems, then this video is for you. Get ready for a wild ride as we explore the strange and quirky world of WALTER, and find out why it's considered one of the worst MASH spinoffs ever made.


0:00 Intro
0:44 WALTER open theme
2:57 The Plot?
5:18 Radars wife takes off
6:01 Enter Victoria Jackson
7:52 The famous director
9:57 Wrap Up


Paul Van Scott examines the obscure 1984 pilot Walter, which attempted to transition the beloved MASH character Radar O'Reilly into a rookie police officer in St. Louis. This retrospective explores why this spin-off faced unique broadcasting challenges and examines its bizarre departure from the source material's established tone.