Season 7 (1978 - 1979)145. Commander Pierce (T-404) September 18, 1978 Written by Ronny Graham Directed by Burt Metcalfe Guest Stars: James Lough, Andrew Massett, Jan Jorden Hawkeye undergoes a drastic change when he becomes temporary commander of the 4077th and learns about the tedious bureaucracy and accompanying headaches that Colonel Potter deals with daily. 146. Peace On Us (T-401) September 25, 1978 Written by Ken Levine and David Isaacs Directed by George Tyne Guest Stars: Kevin Hagen, Hugh Gillan Hawkeye becomes so disgusted with the stalled Panmunjon peace talks that he impulsively takes matters into his own hands and goes to the meetings to lend a hand. 147. Lil (T-406) October 2, 1978 Written by Sheldon Bull Directed by Burt Metcalfe Guest Stars: Carmen Matthews, W. Perren Page Colonel Potter strikes up a warm friendship with the visiting Eighth Army head nurse, Colonel Lil Rayburn (Carmen Matthews), a regular Army type of his own age and interests. But Radar reacts huffily, thinking his commanding officer has more than just friendship on his mind. 148. Our Finest Hour (T-408-409) October 9, 1978 Written by Ken Levine and David Isaacs, Larry Balmagia, and Ronny Graham Directed by Burt Metcalfe Guest Stars: Clete Roberts Newscaster Clete Roberts, reprising an earlier interview appearance, returns to update Korean War conditions when he conducts a series of tele- vision talks with the leading characters of the 4077th. (1 hour, Black & White) 149. The Billfold Syndrome (T-405) October 16, 1978 Written by Ken Levine and David Isaacs Directed by Alan Alda Guest Stars: Kevin Geer, Allan Arbus Charles becomes so irate over a turndown for a future medical position at home that he refuses to talk to anyone in the unit, until Hawkeye and B.J. send him a false telegram from home. Meanwhile, a young soldier (Kevin Geer) can't remember his own identity, so Sidney Freedman (Allan Arbus) is called for help. 150. None Like it Hot (T-410) October 23, 1978 Written by Ken Levine, David Isaacs, and Johnny Bonaduce Directed by Tony Mordente Guest Stars: Ted Gehring, Johnny Haymer, Jan Jorden The oppressive Korean heat gets to everyone, especially Klinger, who responds to the conditions with an ingenious scheme to effect a discharge. Meanwhile, Hawkeye and B.J. are secretly gloating over their newly arrived remedy for the weather, a collapsible bathtub, until they realize that if word gets out it could spoil their fun. 151. They Call the Wind Korea (T-407) October 30, 1978 Written by Ken Levine and David Isaacs Directed by Charles S. Dubin Guest Stars: Tom Dever, Paul Cavonis, Randy Stumpf A strong windstorm affects the M*A*S*H personnel in varying ways: Hawkeye and most of the unit busy themselves securing items that could blow away, Radar prepares his animal hutch for the worst, while a dis- gusted Charles switches his Tokyo-leave transportation from air to ground and runs into a difficult medical situation en route to Seoul. 152. Major Ego (T-412) November 6, 1978 Written by Larry Balmagia Directed by Alan Alda Guest Stars: Greg Mullavey, David Dean, Frank Pettinger, Phyllis Katz Charles assumes heroic proportions after reviving a dying patient with heart massage, and he becomes more insufferable than ever when a photojournalist from Stars and Stripes (Greg Mullavey) arrives to pub- licize his medical prowess. 153. Baby, It's Cold Outside (T-403) November 13, 1978 Written by Gary David Goldberg Directed by George Tyne Guest Stars: Terry Wills, Teck Murdock, David Dramer, Jan Jorden While everyone is complaining about the record cold snap, Charles becomes the most unpopular man in camp when his parents send him a winterized polar suit that he insists on flaunting in front of the freezing medical personnel. 154. Point of View (T-415) November 20, 1978 Written by Ken Levine and David Isaacs Directed by Charles S. Dubin Guest Stars: Brad Gorman, Marc Baxley, Edward Gallardo, Jan Jorden, Hank Ross, David Stafford, Paul Tuerpe In this unique episode, the camera becomes the eyes of a young wounded soldier. It records his sensory responses to being wounded, flown by helicopter to the 4077th, examined, operated on, and treated in post-operation. 155. Dear Comrade (T-413) November 27, 1978 Written by Tom Reeder Directed by Charles S. Dubin Guest Stars: Sab Shimono, Larry Block, Robert Clotworthy Hawkeye and B.J. discover that Charles is living the life of Riley thanks to the attentions of his menially paid Korean servant (Sab Shi- mono), a man of unusual skills. He has an important contribution to make--a native remedy for a seemingly insoluble medical problem. 156. Out of Gas (T-411) December 4, 1978 Written by Tom Reeder Directed by Mel Damski Guest Stars: Justin Lord, Byron Chung, Johnny Haymer Heavy casualties are arriving, creating severe problems for the M*A*S*H unit because they are nearly out of pentothal. Mulcahy takes up a collection from everyone--including a case of wine from Charles' private supply--and he and Charles take the jeep to make a trade with the black marketeers for pentothal. 157. An Eye for a Tooth (T-414) December 11, 1978 Written by Ronny Graham Directed by Charles S. Dubin Guest Stars: Peter Palmer Father Mulcahy takes being passed over for promotion philosophically until he hears of the rapid advancement made by a heroic helicopter pilot. Then his uncharacteristically bold actions stun Colonel Potter and the entire company. 158. Dear Sis (T-417) December 18, 1978 Written by Alan Alda Directed by Alan Alda Guest Stars: Lawrason Driscoll, Patrcik Driscoll, Jo Ann Thomson, W. Perren Page Father Mulcahy writes a pre-Christmas letter home to his sister, who is a nun. His frustration at not being more effective at the 4077th seems to represent the general depression of the unit's personnel as they approach the holiday season thousands of miles away from their loved ones. 159. B.J. Papa San (T-402) January 1, 1979 Written by Larry Balmagia Directed by James Sheldon Guest Stars: Dick O'Neill, Michael Aragon, Chao-Li Chi, Stephen Keep, Johnny Haymer, Richard Furukawa, Shizuko Hoshi B.J. becomes almost the surrogate father to a Korean family. Finding them a substitute for his own absent family, B.J. spends so much time with them that his medical efficiency begins to suffer, and Hawkeye worries about his health. 160. Inga (T-420) January 8, 1979 Written by Alan Alda Directed by Alan Alda Guest Stars: Mariette Hartley, Phyllis Katz, Mark Favara It's instant attraction for Hawkeye when a beautiful Swedish doctor (Mariette Hartley) arrives to observe combat surgery. That is, until she upstages him in the operating room with a superior technique and his ego is bruised. 161. The Price (T-418) January 15, 1979 Written by Erik Tarloff Directed by Charles S. Dubin Guest Stars: Miko Mayama, Yuki Shimoda, Ken Mochizuki The 4077th is confronted by two crises: Colonel Potter's mare, Sophie, mysteriously disappears from her corral, and Hawkeye and B.J. find themselves with a young Korean boy on their hands who is trying to avoid conscription into the Army. 162. The Young and Restless (T-421) January 22, 1979 Written by Mitch Markowitz Directed by William Jurgensen Guest Stars: James Canning A lecture on the latest techniques by a young surgeon from Tokyo and a later demonstration of his surgical skill bring home to the resident M*A*S*H surgeons that they are out of touch with new medical practices. 163. Hot Lips is Back in Town (T-419) January 29, 1979 Written by Larry Balmagia and Bernard Dilbert Directed by Charles S. Dubin Guest Stars: Peggy Lee Brennan, Walter Brooke, Jan Jorden Radar, who is smitten with the cute new nurse (Peggy Lee Brennan) at the hospital, relies on Hawkeye's expertise on how to cope with the situation. Hot Lips, meanwhile, celebrates her just-granted divorce by taking a step that arouses Colonel Potter's ire. 164. C*A*V*E (T-423) February 5, 1979 Written by Larry Balmagia and Ronny Graham Directed by William Jurgensen Guest Stars: Basil Hoffman, Mark Taylor, Charles Jenkins The 4077th evacuation to a nearby cave to avoid U.S. artillery fire on a Chinese target poses another hazard for Hawkeye, who has a claustro- phobia problem that Colonel Potter is unaware of. 165. Rally Round the Flagg, Boys (T-425) February 14, 1979 Written by Mitch Markowitz Directed by Harry Morgan Guest Stars: Edward Winter, Neil Thompson, Bob Okazaki The sinister Colonel Flagg (Edward Winter) pops up at the 4077th again, playing his usual spy games, convinced that Hawkeye is a commu- nist sympathizer. 166. Preventive Medicine (T-416) February 19, 1979 Written by Tom Reeder Directed by Tony Mordente Guest Stars: James Wainwright, Larry Jenkins The number of arriving wounded has increased because of a careless Colonel Lacy (James Wainwright). Hawkeye slips Lacy something to make him ill and removes his appendix under the strong protests of B.J. 167. A Night at Rosie's (T-426) February 26, 1979 Written by Ken Levine and David Isaacs Directed by Burt Metcalfe Guest Stars: Keye Luke, Joshua Bryant, Joseph Di Reda Hawkeye, B.J., and their medical cohorts find a new way to escape the depressing atmosphere of the war, remaining at Rosie's (Eileen Saki) Bar, much to the displeasure of Colonel Potter. 168. Ain't Love Grand (T-422) March 5, 1979 Written by Ken Levine and David Isaacs Directed by Mike Farrell Guest Stars: Kit McDonough, Sylvia Chang, Eileen Saki, Michael Williams, Judy Farrell The impossible happens for the snobbish Charles when he shares an emotional experience with Klinger, who discovers a U.S. nurse (Kit Mc- Donough) who finds him and his bizarre attire attractive, while Charles succumbs to the exotic charms of a Korean girl (Sylvia Chang) he meets at Rosie's (Eileen Saki) Bar. 169. The Party (T-424) March 12, 1979 Written by Burt Metcalfe and Alan Alda Directed by Burt Metcalfe Guest Stars: Burt Metcalfe Talk of a post-war reunion suggests an idea to B.J.: planning a present-day stateside gathering of 4077th families, a scheme he conti- nues to promote even under the duress of "bugging out" in the wake of a Chinese breakthrough.
|
