by David Krell | Nov 21, 2016 | David Krell
As Corporal—later Sergeant—Maxwell Q. Klinger on M*A*S*H, Jamie Farr brought laughter to millions and fame to the Toledo Mud Hens as he incorporated his hometown of Toledo, Ohio into the Klinger character. On his web site www.jamiefarr.com, Farr explains the nexus...
by David Krell | Jul 12, 2015 | David Krell
M*A*S*H was a powerhouse show for CBS from 1972 to 1983, depicting the adventures of the fictional Mobile Army Surgical Hospital 4077 staff during the Korean War. Guest stars populated M*A*S*H, later becoming fixtures of other CBS shows. Joan Van Ark and Knots...
by David Krell | May 5, 2015 | David Krell
M*A*S*H had a terrific roster of guest stars during its run from 1972 to 1983 on CBS. Ron Howard. Laurence Fishbone. Andrew Duggan. Rosalind Chao. Dennis Dugan. Blythe Danner. James Cromwell. Leslie Nielsen. Gwen Verdon. George Wendt. Mary Wickes. Susan...
by David Krell | Mar 27, 2015 | David Krell
Major League thrilled movie audiences in 1989 with its classic underdog theme. Focusing on a fictional version of the Cleveland Indians, Major League starred Charlie Sheen as rookie pitching sensation Rick “Wild Thing” Vaughn, Tom Berenger as veteran...
by David Krell | Sep 24, 2013 | David Krell
After CBS canceled Petticoat Junction in 1970, the Hoyt Hotel took the Emma Sweeny for permanent display. Its tenure in Portland was short-lived, however. The Hoyt Hotel went bankrupt in 1972, prompting a sale to businessman Sam Gordon. Gordon used the Emma Sweeny...