The mood is celebratory and upbeat, seasoned with poignant goodbyes.
There were no survivors."
Even critics were split on the shows stunning turn.
Shales argued fans come to television for comfort and escapism, not heartbreak.
Similarly, Cecil Smith from theLos Angeles Timesquestioned whetherBlakes death was just too bleak for fansexpecting weekly chuckles.
“Abyssinia, Henry” was directed byMASHshowrunner and co-creator Larry Gelbart.
Why Was Blake’s Death SO Controversial?
Radars announcement ofBlakes death wasnt originally included in scripts given to most of the cast.
They expected Radar to report that Blake was safe and sound back in the world.
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.*
Meanwhile, Trapper Johns position was filled by grounded family man B.J.
