R.I.P. Harry Morgan

When I was a kid, one of the few T.V. shows I looked forward to was M.A.S.H. Harry Morgan, as Colonel Sherman T. Potter, was a great addition to the cast in the 4th season of the show... though that wasn't his first appearance on M.A.S.H. He had previously played an air-headed character (Major General Bartford Hamilton Steele) in the previous season. He replaced the popular McLean Stevenson, who left the show because he wanted to be the star instead of being part of an ensemble.

One of my favorite scenes is when Klinger attempts to persuade the newly appointed Colonel that he needs a Section 8. Morgan's character relies "Horse hockey!" and sets Klinger straight on where the line is under his command. I've been tempted to use that line here a few times.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Morgan

 

Don't forget he was in Dragnet too but I'll always remember him as Shernan T. Potter as well.

 

Always enjoyed him. Too bad, but he had a long and, from what little I know, enjoyable, productive live.

BTW, clembo, I doubt IQless1 knows what Dragnet you are talking about. He ain't old enough.

 

So sorry to hear of his passing. I enjoyed him on M*A*S*H and on Dragnet.

 

Another wonderful actor gone I loved his portrayal of Col Potter Heck I loved MASH

 

Dragnet wasn't my thing. M.A.S.H. was darker, yet maintained a strong comedic aspect, the combination was what I liked about the show... as well as the cast.

 

Loved MASH. And he was great as Potter.

 

He was in many significant movies such as

• The Ox-Bow Incident (1943)

but I also remember him in the Apple Dumpling Gang.
Wonder what the Mrses. would say.

Came across as a real person and actually liked him without even knowing him because of it.