She was much better for that role than Loretta Swit ever was.
Maj. O'Houlihan > Maj. Houlihan.
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Everything about the movie was better than the TV show.
RIP, Ms. Kellerman.
Awww
It occurs to me that I've never seen the movie. I'll have to fix that.
APEowner said:It occurs to me that I've never seen the movie. I'll have to fix that.
Read the book, too. Despite immense popularity and long running length, the TV show is far and away the weakest of the three. Especially after the first season or two.
Duke said:APEowner said:It occurs to me that I've never seen the movie. I'll have to fix that.
Read the book, too. Despite immense popularity and long running length, the TV show is far and away the weakest of the three. Especially after the first season or two.
I did read the book but it was a long time ago. I might have to read it again.
We did the stage production in high school. I was General Hardington (sic)? The guy who commands the other football team. I was horrible. Better left to back stage work!
I always watch the movie when it's on. TV wise, I just never could get around Alan Alda, although the first couple of years were ok.
The book was great, because it really helped to understand the movie.
Jimmyjax said:That's a bummer. I loved watching MASH when I was younger. Great show.
Different actress on the show.
Streetwiseguy said:I always watch the movie when it's on. TV wise, I just never could get around Alan Alda, although the first couple of years were ok.
Yeah, the first season or two had MacLean Stevenson and Wayne Rogers to buffer Alda's ego a little. But after they left I couldn't take his condescending delivery any more.
Ms Swit had a place down on Grand Cayman, met her when down there diving. She was a very nice lady
Toebra said:Ms Swit had a place down on Grand Cayman, met her when down there diving. She was a very nice lady
Loretta Swit is still very much alive. Sally Kellerman is the one who died. As several folks have pointed out. 
I must admit I haven't seen the MASH movie, either. It's on my list of shame. I mostly know Sally as Rodney Dangerfield's love interest on "Back to School".
Radar is the only one that made the TV series from the movie.
I used to really like the movie when I was younger but as I've aged the misogyny that runs through it, and Kellerman's character in the movie, rubs me the wrong way now. I've not read the book. I thought the show was quite good, especially mid-series when it was less slapstick and more serious.
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