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Harry Morgan, Colonel Potter on ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 96
NY Times ^
| 12/07/11
| Michael Pollack
Posted on 12/07/2011 9:18:42 AM PST by Borges
Harry Morgan, the prolific character actor best known for playing the acerbic but kindly Colonel Potter in the long-running television series “M*A*S*H,” died Wednesday morning at his home in Los Angeles. He was 96. His son Charles confirmed his death.
In more than 100 movies, Mr. Morgan played Western bad guys, characters with names like Rocky and Shorty, loyal sidekicks, judges, sheriffs, soldiers, thugs and police chiefs.
On television, he played Officer Bill Gannon with a phlegmatic but light touch to Jack Webb’s always-by-the-book Sgt. Joe Friday in the updated “Dragnet,” from 1967 to 1970. He starred as Pete Porter, a harried husband, in the situation comedy “Pete and Gladys” (1960-62), reprising a role he had played on “December Bride” (1954-59). He was also a regular on “The Richard Boone Show” (1963-64), “Kentucky Jones” (1964-65), “The D.A.” (1971-72), “Hec Ramsey” (1972-74) and “Blacke’s Magic” (1986).But to many fans he was first and foremost Col. Sherman T. Potter, commander of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital unit in Korea. With a wry smile, flat voice and sharp humor, Mr. Morgan played Colonel Potter from 1975 to 1983, when “M*A*S*H” went off the air. He replaced McLean Stevenson, who had quit the series, moving into the role on the strength of his performance as a crazed major general in an early episode.
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KEYWORDS: decemberbride; detroit; dragnet; harrymorgan; hollywood; mash; michigan; obit; obituary; peteandgladys; rip
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To: Borges
When Father Mulcahy was passed over for promotion, Colonel Potter made a phone call to the senior chaplain. While the phone was ringing, Sherm said, "The man answers his own phone. Must be a Unitarian."
I still use that line. Rest in peace, Harry.
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posted on
12/07/2011 8:51:33 PM PST
by
Thrownatbirth
(.....Iraq Invasion fan since '91.)
To: Bobalu
How The West Was Won - my FAVORITE movie of all time ...
142
posted on
12/07/2011 9:44:21 PM PST
by
Lmo56
(If ya wanna run with the big dawgs - ya gotta learn to piss in the tall grass ...)
To: RushIsMyTeddyBear
“Horse feathers!” He actually used to say, "Horse Hockey" [like to Klinger] ...
143
posted on
12/07/2011 9:46:24 PM PST
by
Lmo56
(If ya wanna run with the big dawgs - ya gotta learn to piss in the tall grass ...)
To: knittnmom
We have the entire M*A*S*H series on DVD, and have been re-watching some of them in the last week or so, too. Watch the early episode where he played a senile general - this was BEFORE Maclean Stevenson left ...
He was a HOOT as a demented old geezer in that episode ...
144
posted on
12/07/2011 9:49:29 PM PST
by
Lmo56
(If ya wanna run with the big dawgs - ya gotta learn to piss in the tall grass ...)
To: GonzoGOP
One of my favorite Harry Morgan parts was from Support Your Local Sheriff. He played the counterpart to James Garner’s smooth talking hustler perfectly. He was OUTRAGEOUS as Sheriff Slade in the Flim Flam Man with George C. Scott ...
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posted on
12/07/2011 9:51:32 PM PST
by
Lmo56
(If ya wanna run with the big dawgs - ya gotta learn to piss in the tall grass ...)
To: Interesting Times
Harry Morgan with James Garner in "Support Your Local Sheriff" Don't forget his role in "Support Your Local Gunfighter" ...
I would discuss this with you more - but, basically I'm on my way to Australia ...
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posted on
12/07/2011 9:54:57 PM PST
by
Lmo56
(If ya wanna run with the big dawgs - ya gotta learn to piss in the tall grass ...)
To: doublecansiter
Lots of big name stars in this one. Don't forget Richard Widmark, Carol Baker, Lee J. Cobb, Carolyn Jones, Robert Preston, Eli Wallach, John Wayne, Andy Devine, Raymond Massey, Agnes Morehead, Russ Tamblyn, Harry Dean Stanton, Lee Van Cleef, and last [but not least] Stanley Livingston [Chip on My Three Sons] ...
Thats all I can remember - you might be able to tell that HTWWW is my FAVORITE movie of all time ...
FYI: Spencer Tracy narrated the film ...
147
posted on
12/07/2011 10:08:01 PM PST
by
Lmo56
(If ya wanna run with the big dawgs - ya gotta learn to piss in the tall grass ...)
To: Borges
RIP, Mr. Morgan. Loved him in MASH, Dragnet and lots of great old movies...
148
posted on
12/07/2011 10:10:12 PM PST
by
nutmeg
To: crazydad
149
posted on
12/07/2011 11:00:11 PM PST
by
smokingfrog
( sleep with one eye open ( <o> ---)
To: smokingfrog
150
posted on
12/07/2011 11:20:58 PM PST
by
Lmo56
(If ya wanna run with the big dawgs - ya gotta learn to piss in the tall grass ...)
To: hoagy62; Borges
“Never insult seven men when all you have is a six shooter”
“Mule muffins!”
“What in the name of Beelzibub”
“Pigeon pellets!”
“Great Caesar’s Salad”
“What in the name of Marco Blessed Polo”
“Where in the name of Carrie’s Corset”
“Holy hemostat”
“What in the name of George Armstrong Custer”
- Sherman Potter
To: Lmo56
"Horse Hockey"Lots of this type of interjection from Potter. See #151
To: Thrownatbirth
I still use that line.as do I...8^)
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posted on
12/08/2011 12:05:58 AM PST
by
Tainan
(Cogito, ergo conservatus sum)
To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas
"Mule muffins" and "road apples" sound like they should be on that list also.
154
posted on
12/08/2011 12:08:51 AM PST
by
Tainan
(Cogito, ergo conservatus sum)
To: Borges
“Support Your Local Gunfighter” with Harry Morgan and James Garner JUST came on ThisTV OTA.
If you have cable, check your cable listings for ThisTV ...
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posted on
12/08/2011 12:13:24 AM PST
by
Lmo56
(If ya wanna run with the big dawgs - ya gotta learn to piss in the tall grass ...)
To: Tainan
Befitting his death:
“See ya in the funny papers”.
To: SevenofNine
“Last weekend THIS TV network was showing that movie Support your local gunfighter”
Is that the one where he said his goofy daughter went insane after she entered pooberty?
To: Lmo56
“Harry Morgan with James Garner in “Support Your Local Sheriff”
“Don’t forget his role in “Support Your Local Gunfighter” ...
Two of my all time favorite movies.
To: Springman; sergeantdave; cyclotic; netmilsmom; RatsDawg; PGalt; FreedomHammer; queenkathy; ...
MICHIGAN PING LIST
Please freepmail me if you wish to be added or dropped from the mitten ping.
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posted on
12/08/2011 5:33:21 AM PST
by
grellis
(I am Jill's overwhelming sense of disgust.)
To: Tainan
“Mule Muffins” was in my post #151.
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