jrc@ritcv.UUCP (James R Carbin) (11/03/83)
What long-time personality on M*A*S*H appeared in a single episode in a cameo appearance as a different "single episode" character before he joined the cast as a regular? Obviously it could not have been Hawkeye, Hot Lips, or Father Mulchahey. a] What is the stage name of the actor or actress? b] What cameo appearance did they make in that single episode? (A description of the character is sufficient. I can't even remember their M*A*S*H name, but the nature of the character is unforgettable as they were central to that M*A*S*H episode.) c] What ultimate *major* role did that individual permanently fill? At the time of the cameo appearance, I doubt anyone anticipated that this individual would later have a major regular role in M*A*S*H. It is a little disconcerting however when you see this individual in the rerun of this old M*A*S*H episode. Of course, it may turn out that I learn some more M*A*S*H trivia if turns out that more than one M*A*S*H regular predated his permanent role with a cameo appearance as a different character. a M*A*S*H fan forever, j.r. {allegra,seismo}!rochester!ritcv!jrc p.s. Hope this is not repetitious, but I just recently subscribed to net.tv.
wkh@hou5a.UUCP (W Homren) (11/03/83)
I'm not sure if there were others, but Harry Morgan appeared as the lunatic General Steele, before he returned as Sherman Potter. "He made me polish the bottom of my boots!"