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Dr. Thong · 08-14-2005, 07:30 PM

Just saw the 1974 episode where William Christopher (Father Mulcahy on M*A*S*H) played a guest role as an army doctor(!) at an induction center where J.J. was taking a physical.

This would have been during M*A*S*H's second or third season, so it appeared that William Christopher was moonlighting. Of course, he wasn't a full cast member on M*A*S*H at that point - he was still a recurring character - so he probably worked other jobs to bring in the bucks. I wonder if him playing a doctor was a tongue-in-cheek little jab at M*A*S*H.

Ireneparalegal · 08-14-2005, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

Just saw the 1974 episode where William Christopher (Father Mulcahy on M*A*S*H) played a guest role as an army doctor(!) at an induction center where J.J. was taking a physical.

This would have been during M*A*S*H's second or third season, so it appeared that William Christopher was moonlighting. Of course, he wasn't a full cast member on M*A*S*H at that point - he was still a recurring character - so he probably worked other jobs to bring in the bucks. I wonder if him playing a doctor was a tongue-in-cheek little jab at M*A*S*H.

If I am correct, it was M*A*S*H that has the distinction of being the first t.v. sitcom to kill off a leading character. Played by McLean Stevenson. Good Times has the second distinction of being the second t.v. sitcom to kill of a leading character. Is it karma or what that a character from MASH appeared on GOOD TIMES? Spooky or what?

Dr. Thong · 08-14-2005, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

If I am correct, it was M*A*S*H that has the distinction of being the first t.v. sitcom to kill off a leading character. Played by McLean Stevenson. Good Times has the second distinction of being the second t.v. sitcom to kill of a leading character. Is it karma or what that a character from MASH appeared on GOOD TIMES? Spooky or what?

I never even thought of that angle.

Now I'm scared.

Ireneparalegal · 08-14-2005, 07:50 PM

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I never even thought of that angle.

Now I'm scared.

LOL LOL

08-14-2005, 07:30 PM	#1
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	*Guest Appearance by MASH's "Father Mulcahy"** Just saw the 1974 episode where William Christopher (Father Mulcahy on MASH) played a guest role as an army doctor(!) at an induction center where J.J. was taking a physical. This would have been during MASH's second or third season, so it appeared that William Christopher was moonlighting. Of course, he wasn't a full cast member on MASH* at that point - he was still a recurring character - so he probably worked other jobs to bring in the bucks. I wonder if him playing a doctor was a tongue-in-cheek little jab at MASH*.
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