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The character Henry Blake left the show because his discharge papers came through, but sadly on his flight home, his plane was show down over the Sea of Japan. He did not survive the crash. McLean Stevenson, who played the Colonel decided to leave the show because he was tired of his supporting role to Alan Alda and Wayne Rogers. He was also unsure of the success of the show. He admitted years later that he regretted his decision to leave.
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What character did Mclean Stevenson play on TV MASH?
McLean Stevenson played the role of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake, Commanding officer of the 4077th.
What kind of cigars did Henry Blake smoke on MASH?
The cigars that Colonel Henry Blake smoke in M.A.S.H are candela cigars,which are known for their distinctive green color.This color comes from the quick drying process that locks in the natural chlorophyll in the tobacco leaves before it can degrade.
After his final inspection on MASH Col Henry Blake turned to Margaret and?
Kissed her
Who was Henry Blake's girlfriend in the movie MASH?
A Katherine Baumann played a 21 year old girlfriend. In the movie the girlfriend was played by actress Indus Arthur (1941-1984)
Why did Mclean Stevenson leave MASH?
He felt he had done all he could do in the series. He wanted to do other things.
What is Henry Blake's title on MASH?
Lieutenant Colonel
Henry Blake's 'title' on MASH?
Lieutenant Colonel
What was Henry Blake's title in Mash?
Lieutenant Colonel
Who is the second colonel in MASH?
Colonel Potter takes over after Henry Blake.
What was Henry Blake's title on mash?
His title was "surgeon". His rank was Lieutenant Colonel.
Who was the colonel in the mash movie?
Roger Bowen played Lt. Col. Henry Braymore Blake in the 1970 MASH movie.
Name of first colonel in original mash series?
The first colonel, or commander of the M*A*S*H 4077th, was Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Blake.
Who was in charge on the show MASH?
The first one in charge was Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Blake (played by Maclean Stevenson). He was replaced by Colonel Sherman T Potter, played by Harry Morgan.
What character did Mclean Stevenson play on TV MASH?
McLean Stevenson played the role of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake, Commanding officer of the 4077th.
Which MASH character came from but never returned to Bloomington Illinois?
This was Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake, commanding officer of the 4077th, who was killed off as he was on his way home.
Who played the colonel in tv series mash?
McLean Stevenson played Lt. Colonel Henry Blake in 70 episodes 1972-1975. Harry Morgan played Colonel Sherman T. Potter in 180 episodes 1975-1983.
On MASH what was Col Henry Blake's wife's name?
Lorraine.
