Movies and TV "M*A*S*H" star Harry Morgan dies at 96 - Page 7

Deberg_1990 · 12-07-2011, 12:51 PM

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CBS/AP) LOS ANGELES - Harry Morgan, who played the gruff-but-lovable Col. Sherman T. Potter on the long-running series "M*A*S*H," has died. He was 96.

His daughter-in-law, Beth Morgan, says the actor died at his home in Brentwood after suffering from pneumonia.

Pictures: Harry Morgan, 1915-2011

Morgan appeared in mostly supporting roles on the big screen, playing opposite such stars as Henry Fonda, John Wayne, James Garner, Elvis Presley and Dan Aykroyd.

On television, he was more the comedic co-star. His roles included playing Officer Bill Gannon, Sgt. Joe Friday's loyal partner, in the revived version of "Dragnet" from 1967-1970, Pete Porter in both "December Bride" and its spin-off "Pete and Gladys."

But it was his role as Col. Sherman Porter on "M-A-S-H" for which Morgan became best known. He first appeared on the show in 1975, when he replaced McLean Stevenson, until it went off the air in 1983.

In an interview for the Archive of American Television, Mr. Morgan said of his role: "He was firm. He was a good officer and he had a good sense of humor. I think it's the best part I ever had. I loved playing Colonel Potter."

Other shows he made guest appearances on include "The Love Boat," "3rd Rock from the Sun," "Murder, She Wrote" and "The Jeff Foxworthy Show." He also reprised his role as Gannon for an episode of "The Simpsons."

Morgan is survived by his second wife, Barbara Bushman (he was married to Eileen Detchon from 1940 until her death in 1985), three sons from his first marriage and eight grandchildren, according to the New York Times. A fourth son died in 1989

**gblowfish** · 12-09-2011, 12:15 PM

The end of the second Bob Newhart show was the ultimate in mind bending cross-platform show bending.

**Rain Man** · 12-09-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Laverne AND Shirley were on Happy Days. They played dates for Ritchie and Fonzie.

On a different note, I wonder who the most famous unseen television character is. Jenny Piccolo? Bob Saccamano? Carlton the Doorman? Vera Peterson? Maris Crane? This may be worth a poll.

**Rain Man** · 12-09-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

The end of the second Bob Newhart show was the ultimate in mind bending cross-platform show bending.

Yeah, definitely the best series ending ever, and one of the top TV moments ever. If not the very top. It came totally out of the blue.

**gblowfish** · 12-09-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Yeah, definitely the best series ending ever, and one of the top TV moments ever. If not the very top. It came totally out of the blue.

He was a lucky guy. Both his TV wives were hot!

4th and Long · 12-09-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

On a different note, I wonder who the most famous unseen television character is. Jenny Piccolo? Bob Saccamano? Carlton the Doorman? Vera Peterson? Maris Crane? This may be worth a poll.

We got to see Carlton, but only after he had shape shifted into a new form and changed his name.

**Baby Lee** · 12-09-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I love that kind of stuff.

Back in the 1970s, Barney Miller and Taxi were back to back in the lineup. Near the end of one of the episodes of Barney Miller, a group was watching TV when someone else arrived. Dietrich said, "Sit down and watch. Taxi's on in five minutes." I found that exceedingly clever and mind-bending.

Have you seen the snippets of the cast of Cougartown using their hiatus to pop up in the background of a bunch of shows. They're kind of great.

**Baby Lee** · 12-09-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

On a different note, I wonder who the most famous unseen television character is. Jenny Piccolo? Bob Saccamano? Carlton the Doorman? Vera Peterson? Maris Crane? This may be worth a poll.

Ironically, someone created this for you just over a week ago.

**Rain Man** · 12-09-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Have you seen the snippets of the cast of Cougartown using their hiatus to pop up in the background of a bunch of shows. They're kind of great.

I don't even know what Cougartown is, to be honest. So background cameos may be lost on me. Sounds like a good concept, though.

**Baby Lee** · 12-09-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I don't even know what Cougartown is, to be honest. So background cameos may be lost on me. Sounds like a good concept, though.

http://abc.go.com/shows/cougar-town/cameos

**Rain Man** · 12-09-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Ironically, someone created this for you just over a week ago.

Interesting, but George Steinbrenner at #2? He was a bit player for a small part of the series. No way.

Stan of Will & Grace was a good one, and Charlie is a good choice high on the list, too.

blaise · 12-09-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

On a different note, I wonder who the most famous unseen television character is. Jenny Piccolo? Bob Saccamano? Carlton the Doorman? Vera Peterson? Maris Crane? This may be worth a poll.

Jenny Piccolo was seen.

boogblaster · 12-09-2011, 12:52 PM

RIP ... Car 54 where are you ....

**Rain Man** · 12-09-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by blaise

Jenny Piccolo was seen.

She was? Really? When? Where? What'd she look like?

Frankie · 12-09-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

The end of the second Bob Newhart show was the ultimate in mind bending cross-platform show bending.

Yep, that was BRILLIANT!

Frankie · 12-09-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

He was a lucky guy. Both his TV wives were hot!

And both have died.

12-07-2011, 12:51 PM
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