MAS*H
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play by Gary Burghoff , Corporal Walter " Radar " O’Reilly became a staple of theMASHfranchise , delivering some of the show ’s good lines . MASHran for 11 seasons , though Radar only appeared on eight before making his exit . While Burghoff was one of severalactors to leaveMASH , his legacy went beyond just the show . Burghoff appeared as Radar in the film , also titledMASH , which preceded the drollery drama . He was the only actor to dally a substantial character in both project . In 1984,a Radar - centric spinoff was pitched and produced , though it was never filmed beyond the pilot .
For the series , Radar was developed into a diffused and more tender character , with many other lineament pointing that out as one of his most admirable trait , especially during a war . Because of his innocence and upbeat demeanor , Radar is deliberate one of the mostlikable characters onMASH . He ’s also extremely quotable , with some with child wisecrack that are delivered in an unaware manner , capitalizing on the character ’s naiveness . Even with this report , though , Radar also has many groovy , heartfelt line .
10"The V.I.P. Tent Will Be Ready As Soon As I Move My Animals Out."
MASH Season 7, Episode 6: “The Billfold Syndrome”
When a medic becomes amnesic without augury of a heading trauma , the squad calls in a specialist and psychiatrist , Major Freedman , to help assess the causa . As Hawkeye and Hunnicutt work on on their strategy to get Charles to talk after he swears not to speak to anyone at the 4077 anymore , they loop Radar in on their plans . Radar jibe to give Charles a bastard telegraph in exchange for an raunchy magazine .
When he comes into the tent to rescue the telegraphy , he sees Major Freedman and becomes more schematic . He tells Freedman that his collapsible shelter will be ready shortly after he remove his animals . While this isa rather passive remark from Radar , his casual attitude amplifies the humor . radio detection and ranging does n’t see the satire that the V.I.P. tent would be a home for animals , showing his ingenuousness . It also exemplifies his caring and empathic nature , since he touch to the animals as his own , revealing he has been taking care of the creatures .
9"If You Want A Drink, Sir, – Compliments Henry Blake – Brandy, Scotch, Vodka. And For Your Convenience, All In The Same Bottle."
MASH Season 2, Episode 13: “Deal Me Out”
As Radar welcomes Major Freedman to the 4077th , he shows off his cordial reception . After lead the Major into a tent , he offers him a drink , courtesy of his superscript , Blake . Without a tip of irony , he tell that the drink is a brandy , scotch , and vodka intermixture .
Throughout 11 seasons and 40 years since leaving the air , MAS*H has proven that its mix of clowning and heartbreak can stand the test of sentence .
He exact it ’s to make it easier to drink them all at once , which is perhaps what Blake tell him when he himself ask what the confection was . Radar proves his naturalness and naivety , offering the liquor as if Freedman were a distinctive drink . Though Freedman pauses , shortly aghast , he thank Radar , who still has an businesslike smile and love being hospitable .
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8"I Know Where Everything Is."
MASH Season 5, Episode 16: “38 Across”
Radar rushes into Potter ’s power to tell him about Klinger ’s latest discharge attempt . This time , the graphic symbol is rifle to prove himself to be mad by eating a Jeep , piece by piece . After a quick exchange about what type of Jeep Klinger is consume ( " the one with the squeaky seats"),Potter and Radar rush out to discontinue the soldier .
As Potter gets up , Radar dodges him to get out of his room and allow for maximum efficiency . Potter asks the Corporal how he can see through such dingy glass . Radar but says , " I know where everything is , " as he follows Potter outside . This scene and exchange show the allegiance and seriousness with which Radar address his chore . He ’s serious enough at what he does that he could do it blind , which it seem he might be .
7"No, Sir. I’m Just Thinking."
MASH Season 5, Episode 10: “The Korean Surgeon
When Hawkeye and Honeycutt desire to plough an injured opposition into a Dr. , they draw close Radar for advice . They find him alone in the dining hall , break up at his food . In one ofHawkeye ’s snarky quotes , he aver : " Radar , you appear pondering , " to which Radar reply , " I ’m just reckon . “The irony is that Radar does n’t cognize what pensive mean , discover himself as a synonym of the word .
Hawkeye and Honeycutt then attempt to butter Radar up for advice , phone him " naive yet wise , gentle but unattackable . " He ’s suspicious that they desire something , which they do . When they ask how to get someone to be a raw doctor , Radar is full of administrative advice , present his knowledge of the job and the army . Though he ’s not always the shining , Radar prove he is a ripe worker and knows his caper well .
6"Attention! By Command Of The New Commanding Officer, All Officers Report To The Commanding Officer’s Office, Sirs!”
MASH Season 4, Episode 2: “Change of Command”
Being part of the administrative team at the 4077,Radar often makes the announcements over the P.A. organisation . While there are plenty of examples of comedicMASH’sPA announcement , this one exemplify Radar ’s personality the best . Radar habituate the intercom , though he has issues getting the microphone to figure out , with a bunch of loud feedback over the speakers , which he apologizes for , saying , " Sorry encampment . "
MASH is widely affect as one of the best telly shows in chronicle , but not all of its elements have maturate well after more than five decade .
He come up all the officers to meet Col . Potter , the new Commanding Officer . radiolocation delivers this in the human body of a clapper tornado , partially written and partially due to his flustered land . This is also a expectant illustration of the clever and tight written material inMASH .
MASH is a drama-comedy series set during the Korean War, centering on the lives of the staff at the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital as they navigate the challenges of wartime medical service with humor and resilience.*
5"Well, I Don’t Mind, And I Figured As Long As One Of Us Is Reasonable.”
MASH Season 1, Episode 4: “Chief Surgeon Who?”
This installment is an first-class example of how rowdy and unruly the 4077 can be , even if everyone is usually good at their jobs . General Barker comes to jaw and sees the hospital is go without much superintendence . As he see for Colonel Blake , he take care Radar in Blake ’s office , smoking a cigar and drinking alcoholic drink while looking through a cartridge holder . When he ask Radar if Blake let him do this , he replies thatBlake is against this behavior but physical body that they can tally to disagree .
MASH was one of the most learn show in the universe during its trial , but it nearly did n’t make it to a second time of year due to pitiable ratings .
Radar then follows up the backtalk by saying that people only sleep at the 4077 when they are working , mean that they do n’t deal much about their caper . This isa rare instance of Radar goofing off at study , smoking a cigar and drinking alcoholic drink . Being an early sequence in the serial , it is clear Radar ’s theatrical role was still make grow , as he would never dare to comport this way in former seasons , especially not after Blake ’s death .
4"I Can’t Answer That, Sir. You’re The One That Signed Them, I Didn’t."
MASH Season 1, Episode 3: “Requiem for a Lightweight”
Radar enters the federal agency and pullulate a cup of coffee , which Blake smile at , thinking it ’s a nice gesture for him . Instead , Radar wassail the coffee tree himself and hands Blake a stack of newspaper to sign . It ’s revealed the papers are blank and that Radar is request they be signed now so that they can be used for next situations and do n’t have to be sign afterward . He considers it an groundbreaking way for Blake and himself to cut down on their workloadand get ahead .
When Blake interrogation if it was wise to be giving his theme song out without context , Radar reply in earnest that he does n’t fuck what the context would be either , but it was Blake ’s choice to sign them , acting as though it was n’t his estimation . Blake protests and tide rip the paper , mouth off while Radar plunk up the headphone and talks to General Barker . While Blake is on the earphone with the General , Radar hands him another stack of blank newspaper publisher , and Blake sign up them without suppose . This move proves thatRadar might not be as clueless as he seems .
3"Good Night, Supermen."
MASH Season 3, Episode 2: “Rainbow Bridge”
After an exciting day of operation and a P.O.W. exchange , Radar raves about Hawkeye and Trapper ’s work . He talks a petty about himself , suggest he might want to be a doctor when the war is over . His appreciation for the two jokesters is plain as he applauds their power to ride out calm and relaxed in the facial expression of danger . It ’s quite a touching monologue , nonchalantly drive home as Radar helps pack their bagful for an approaching trip to Tokyo .
When Radar become to see what the human race are doing , they ’re both revealed to be asleep after a long day ’s work . alternatively of waking them or being upset that they were n’t listening , Radar tucks the men inand even takes a martini glass out of Hawkeye ’s hand . He then wish the men goodnight , calling them " supermen . "
2"Get Away From Me Before I Get Physically Emotional!"
MASH Season 8, Episode 4: “Goodbye Radar Part I”
This two - part episode marked the character ’s last appearance on the show , asRadar left duringMASH ’s 8th season . In the two - part episode , Radar trains Klinger to take over his character , having been tell there was a family emergency and that he should come back home as before long as possible . Radar goes back and forth throughout the episode , debating if he should go home or not , and trade with the guilt he feels about depart his friends behind .
MASH was not novel to character exits by the time that Gary Burghoff left the series , but Radar ’s departure was almost awful because of the actor .
Radar gets more and more frustrated with Klinger , who he believe will not take the occupation severely . After Radar enters his power to see papers strew everywhere , he yells at Klinger , who does n’t have a near defence . He tells Klinger to leave , threatening him by saying he might get " physically emotional . " ThoughRadar does n’t typically get violent , this shows how badly he take in his roleand adds to the drama of the installment as he becomes less sealed the 4077 will be able-bodied to function without him .
1"Ahh, Bach"
MASH Season 1 Episode 14: “Love Story”
In this early episode , Radar try out to seduce one of the nurses at the camp after receiving a Dear John alphabetic character from his fiancé back home . radiolocation decides to get some advice fromAlan Alda ’s Hawkeye — the 4077 ’s resident womanizer , alongside Trapper . Though Radar is unable to bring the same familiarity to his parole as Hawkeye does , he still hold meticulous notes . Hawkeye tells him to playact educated , devote him gobs of studying material and pointer . He specifically enunciate that if she bring up euphony to say " Ahh , Bach , " showing familiarity with the composer .
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As in any great comedy , Radar ’s interaction with the nurse does not go exactly as plan , with him misuse all the canned phrase he teach . The nursemaid is confused by Radar ’s manner of speaking , and even Hawkeye evidence him to reel it back . However , the nanny stay the conversation , teaching Radar more about Bach and proving Hawkeye right wing . Though it does n’t last with Radar and the nurse , the line remain one of Radar ’s most memorable quotes fromMASH .
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MAS*H is a drama - drollery serial adjust during the Korean War , centering on the lives of the staff at the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital as they pilot the challenges of wartime medical service with humor and resiliency .
