Tournament Round One: M*A*S*H vs. 3rd Rock from the Sun - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

icecream · 10-29-2021, 05:27 PM

The series finale of M*A*S*H will always hold the record for highest rated non-sports telecast on TV with 106 million viewers. M*A*S*H was based on the movie, but the TV show was much better. It lasted 11 seasons from 1972-1983 on CBS. Set in the Korean War at the 4077th mash unit, starring Alan Alda as Captain Hawkeye Pierce who quickly became chief surgeon. The only other cast member who was in all 11 seasons was Loretta Swit, Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan the head nurse. Her boyfriend at the start of the show was Major Frank "Ferret Face" Burns (Larry Linville), who was from my city of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Frank could not handle her getting engaged and married to someone else. At the start of season 6 Major Charles Winchester (David Ogden Stiers) replaced Major Burns. Starting cast members who left at the end of season 3 were Captain Trapper John McIntyre (Wayne Rogers) and Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake (McLean Stevenson). Henry was dramatically killed off in the season 3 finale, to make for a rawer show the cast did not get their scripts until right before. Replacing him was Colonel Sherman Potter (Harry Morgan), who had guest starred in a different role as a general. Replacing Trapper John was Captain B.J. Hunnicutt (Mike Farrell). Gary Burghoff played Corporal Walter "Radar" O'Reilly the first 7 seasons, leaving early in season 8. Jamie Farr started out as recurring Corporal Max Klinger, who wore dresses and other dodges trying to get a section 8 discharge. Klinger became a regular and later replaced Radar as the company clerk. William Christopher played Father Francis Mulcahy, also starting as recurring and becoming a regular.

These aliens were scared of Jell-O. 3rd Rock from the Sun aired 6 seasons on NBC from 1996-2001. John Lithgow stars as the high commander Dick Solomon, who is a college professor. Kristen Johnston is the lieutenant, his sister Sally Solomon. French Stewart plays the dim-witted receiver, their brother Harry Solomon. Joseph Gordon-Levitt got his start here as Dick's teenage son Tommy Solomon, the information officer. Jane Curtin is Dick's co-worker and sometimes girlfriend Dr. Mary Albright. Simbi Khali is their assistant Nina Campbell. Wayne Knight recurs as Sally's police officer boyfriend Don, and Elmarie Wendell is the aliens' landlady Mrs. Dubcek.

Heenan Fan · 10-30-2021, 03:10 AM

Anyone who picked 3rd **** From The ẞon is an idiot.

AMackII · 10-30-2021, 10:09 AM

M*A*S*H wins overall over 3rd Rock from the Sun

icecream · 10-30-2021, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Heenan Fan

Anyone who picked 3rd **** From The ẞon is an idiot.

That is going too far. 3rd Rock from the Sun fans don't deserve to be called idiots.

GentlemanJim · 10-30-2021, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Heenan Fan

Anyone who picked 3rd **** From The ẞon is an idiot.

My only regret is that I did not get the chance to vote against B Positive in that poll before it closed.

Heenan Fan · 10-30-2021, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by icecream

That is going too far. 3rd Rock from the Sun fans don't deserve to be called idiots.

I didn't say 3rd Rock From The Sun fans are idiots. I just simply said anyone who honestly thinks and votes for that unfunny show that doesn't even make syndication anymore, over MASH, needs to have their head examined.

icecream · 11-03-2021, 12:51 PM

This is still a close race. Voting ends tomorrow at 5:28PM.

icecream · 11-04-2021, 05:56 PM

M*A*S*H edges out 3rd Rock from the Sun 7-6 and will advance to the 2nd round.

Heenan Fan · 11-06-2021, 10:08 PM

Should of been a squash though.

View Poll Results: Which Show Do You Prefer?
MAS*H	7	53.85%
3rd Rock from the Sun	6	46.15%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

10-29-2021, 05:27 PM	#1
icecream Cat-tastic and Whiskerlicious Forum Celebrity Join Date: Sep 01, 2006 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 20,867	*Tournament Round One: MASH vs. 3rd Rock from the Sun** The series finale of MASH will always hold the record for highest rated non-sports telecast on TV with 106 million viewers. MASH was based on the movie, but the TV show was much better. It lasted 11 seasons from 1972-1983 on CBS. Set in the Korean War at the 4077th mash unit, starring Alan Alda as Captain Hawkeye Pierce who quickly became chief surgeon. The only other cast member who was in all 11 seasons was Loretta Swit, Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan the head nurse. Her boyfriend at the start of the show was Major Frank "Ferret Face" Burns (Larry Linville), who was from my city of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Frank could not handle her getting engaged and married to someone else. At the start of season 6 Major Charles Winchester (David Ogden Stiers) replaced Major Burns. Starting cast members who left at the end of season 3 were Captain Trapper John McIntyre (Wayne Rogers) and Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake (McLean Stevenson). Henry was dramatically killed off in the season 3 finale, to make for a rawer show the cast did not get their scripts until right before. Replacing him was Colonel Sherman Potter (Harry Morgan), who had guest starred in a different role as a general. Replacing Trapper John was Captain B.J. Hunnicutt (Mike Farrell). Gary Burghoff played Corporal Walter "Radar" O'Reilly the first 7 seasons, leaving early in season 8. Jamie Farr started out as recurring Corporal Max Klinger, who wore dresses and other dodges trying to get a section 8 discharge. Klinger became a regular and later replaced Radar as the company clerk. William Christopher played Father Francis Mulcahy, also starting as recurring and becoming a regular. These aliens were scared of Jell-O. 3rd Rock from the Sun aired 6 seasons on NBC from 1996-2001. John Lithgow stars as the high commander Dick Solomon, who is a college professor. Kristen Johnston is the lieutenant, his sister Sally Solomon. French Stewart plays the dim-witted receiver, their brother Harry Solomon. Joseph Gordon-Levitt got his start here as Dick's teenage son Tommy Solomon, the information officer. Jane Curtin is Dick's co-worker and sometimes girlfriend Dr. Mary Albright. Simbi Khali is their assistant Nina Campbell. Wayne Knight recurs as Sally's police officer boyfriend Don, and Elmarie Wendell is the aliens' landlady Mrs. Dubcek.
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10-30-2021, 03:10 AM	#2
Heenan Fan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 19, 2016 Posts: 6,001	Anyone who picked 3rd **** From The ẞon is an idiot.
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10-30-2021, 10:09 AM	#3
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,230	MAS*H wins overall over 3rd Rock from the Sun

11-03-2021, 12:51 PM	#7
icecream Cat-tastic and Whiskerlicious Forum Celebrity Join Date: Sep 01, 2006 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 20,867	This is still a close race. Voting ends tomorrow at 5:28PM.

11-04-2021, 05:56 PM	#8
icecream Cat-tastic and Whiskerlicious Forum Celebrity Join Date: Sep 01, 2006 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 20,867	MAS*H edges out 3rd Rock from the Sun 7-6 and will advance to the 2nd round.

11-06-2021, 10:08 PM	#9
Heenan Fan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 19, 2016 Posts: 6,001	Should of been a squash though.