In fact,it was a cast vote that endedMASHand CBS.
“They only found this out after Isaacs saw “White Gold” on a re-run.
I was mortified to think wed repeat a story on our watch.
Thats why that episode always bothers me.
Many fans think ours is better than the first.
(I also dont agree.
Nothing we ever wrote was as good as what Larry Gelbart wrote.)
NOBODY, not ONE PERSON said Hey, didnt we already do this story?
“White Gold” and “Preventative Medicine” are perfect contrasts in this regard.
MASH is a drama-comedy series set during the Korean War, centering on the lives of the staff at the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital as they navigate the challenges of wartime medical service with humor and resilience.*
They later spike his drink and remove his appendix - all of which is played for laughs.
“Preventative Medicine” still has laughs, but is a more dour outingthan its predecessor.
The episode sets up how arrogant and dangerous this commander is, with his own men despising him.
Farrell disagreed with this, and he and Alda debated it during a script reading.
