Jeff & Ryan welcome Executive Producer and Head Writer, John Rappaport to MASH Matters! We trace John’s illustrious career from his early radio days with the legendary Gary Owens to writing for All In The Family, The Odd Couple, and Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. Along the way, we discuss the comedy stylings of Joe Namath, the origin of Private Igor’s last name, and that one time when he tried to kill off Trapper John!
(Center, with Alan Alda’s arm around his neck)
M*A*S*H Notes
Gary Owens doing his thing… from beautiful downtown Burbank.
Here’s a clip from NBC’s 1978 Fall Schedule Promo … featuring Waverly Wonders!
Enjoy Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in its entirety.
The Pilot episode of TRAPPER JOHN MD features some familiar scenery at the 1:00 mark.
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