Jeff Maxwell Movies
When a quintet of college classmates take summer jobs, their adventures lead to comic consequences. Max (Paul Reiser) gets a job working for the Cabrizzi Brothers moving company. Dwight (Robert Townsend) and Byron (Paul Provenza) become caddies, while Woody (Scott McGinnis) waits tables and Roy (Rick Overton) sells vacuum cleaners door-to-door. When all five get fired from their jobs, they combine forces to form a moving company in direct competition with the Cabrizzi Brothers. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Paul Reiser, Robert Townsend, (more)
At the suggestion of Charles (David Ogden Stiers), Margaret (Loretta Swit) prepares to bury a time capsule at the 4077th. Hawkeye volunteers to help collect souvenirs for the capsule, but Margaret turns him down, worried that he will turn the whole ceremony into joke. Before Hawk inevitably proves that his intentions are honorable, Klinger (Jamie Farr) develops a fondness for Soon-Li Hahn (Rosalind Chao), a wounded Korean woman suspected of being an enemy sniper. Originally telecast as the next-to-last installment of M*A*S*H (though actually filmed after the series' celebrated feature-length finale), "As Time Goes By" is dedicated to the memory of the series' late technical advisor Dr. Connie Izay. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1983
It is Charles' (David Ogden Stier turn to handle the collection charities, an assignment he devoutly wishes to dodge. As he tries to pass his responsibilities along to others, things inevitable come full-circle back to him. And on a less amusing note, a GI (Craig Wasson) resents the fact that the North Korean soldier (Dereck Wong) who wounded him has been placed in the bed next to his. A morbid twist results in an outpouring of guilt feelings from a most unlikely source. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1983
Margaret (Loretta Swit) has a new phonograph but no records. Charles (David Ogden Stiers) has a huge record collection, but a lousy phonograph. Obviously, one of these people is going to try to curry favor with the other--and B.J., caught in the middle of the intrigue, tries to play both ends down the middle. Meanwhile, Col. Potter (Harry Morgan) must confront the possibility that his old WW1 buddy, Col. Woody Cooke (John McLiam), is a dangerously incompetent military leader. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1983
Stern military strategist General Collins (John Anderson) has no qualms about "playing" with the lives of the men under him. Even when Collins' own son turns up as a patient at the 4077th, Collins is unrepentant. Elsewhere, Margaret (Loretta Swit) anxiously awaits a visit from her idol, Dr. Steven Chester (James Karen)--only to come down with a sudden attack of laryngitis. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1982
Sentimental Colonel Potter (Harry Morgan) wants to assemble his staff for a family portrait of the 4077th. Alas, this may never come to pass, thanks to a battle royal ranging amongst tentmates Hawkeye (Alan Alda), B.J. (Mike Farrell) and Charles (David Ogden Stiers), with Hawk storming off to find his own private living quarters. In trying to get the boys to kiss and make up (so to speak), Margaret (Loretta Swit), Klinger (Jamie Farr) and Father Mulcahy (William Christopher) succeed only in making things worse. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1982
The titular "kid" is a nanny goat, purchased by Klinger (Jamie Farr) in hopes of cornering the milk business in the 4077th. Instead, the goat eats the camp's payroll, leaving temporary paymaster Hawkeye (Alan Alda) in debt to the tune of $22,340. Elsewhere, Charles (David Ogden Stiers has problems of his own after getting his mitts on a rare vase. This was the final episode of M*A*S*H's 10th season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1982
In the opening episode of M*A*S*H's 11th and final season, Margaret (Loretta Swit) drives the nurses of the 4077th mercilessly while her own superior officer, the notoriously severe Colonel Buckholtz (Peggy Seury), conducts an inspection. In the process, Margaret learns to fully appreciate the women in her command. So does Hawkeye (Alan Alda), as he witnesses an act of effortless efficiency and unexpected compassion performed by the hitherto taken-for-granted Nurse Kellye (Kellye Nakahara). This episode was directed by veteran actress Susan Oliver. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1982
En route to an aid station on the frontlines, Hawkeye (Alan Alda) is pinned down by a heavy barrage of enemy gunfire. As the shelling increases, Hawk becomes convinced that his number is finally up. Thus he begins to draw up his last will and testament, bequeathing all sorts of strange and sometime sentimental paraphernalia to his colleagues at the 4077th. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1982
It is up to Charles (David Ogden Stiers), Hawkeye (Alan Alda) and B.J. (Mike Farrell) to do determine who among the 4077th's enlisted men is due a promotion. As everyone in camp jockeys for approval from the three-headed promotion board, Colonel Potter (Harry Morgan) is profoundly affected by the plight of a wounded soldier. Without saying any more, this is the episode in which a certain corporal becomes a certain sergeant. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1982
With temperatures rising and supply shortages abounding, the last thing the 4077th needs is an official prohibition on alcoholic beverages. As thirsty as the next man, Hawkeye (Alan Alda) are B.J. (Mike Farrell) nonetheless determined to keep up the camp's morale. This leads to their planning a special screening of Otto Preminger's once-notorious movie The Moon is Blue (Imagine somebody saying the word "virgin" on the big screen! Disgraceful!) ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1982
Tired of having his lackluster practical jokes compared to the legendary japes concocted by his predecessor Trapper John, B.J. (Mike Farrell) announces that he will pull a series of surprise gags on everyone in camp over a 24-hour period--and if he doesn't succeed in this undertaking, he will perform a striptease in the mess tent. As the days pass, everyone falls victim to B.J.'s comic assault. Only Hawkeye (Alan Alda) has thus far been spared--but could Beej be saving the best joke till last? Don't reveal the trick ending of this one, or B.J. may be coming after you next. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
Can it be? Corporal Klinger (Jamie Farr), after so many herculean efforts to win a Section 8 out of the army, has re-enlisted for six more years? The answer to this phenomenon lies in a terse message from Klinger's ex-wife. Meanwhile, a highly trained male Army nurse (Sam Weisman) is fed up with patronizing attitudes of his colleagues. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
Everybody is anxious to hear news from home, but the only member of the 4077th in possession of stateside newspapers is Charles (David Ogden Stiers). To be sure, Charles will share the papers with his colleagues--but only after he reads them himself, from cover to cover, one edition at a time. The rest of the 4077th tries to hatch a scheme to wrest the precious papers from Charles' ink-stained clutches. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
B.J. (Mike Farrell) learns to his dismay that his wife Peg is working as a waitress back home to make ends meet. So profound is Beej's depression that he may adversely affect the outcome of a crucial poker game. Meanwhile, old Cavalry man Col. Potter (Harry Morgan) is obliged to undergo a remedial course in Driver's Ed--with Klinger (Jamie Farr) as the instructor. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
When the aide to a prominent general shows up at the 4077th, everyone thinks that the man is recruiting for a new MASH unit. It also appears that Colonel Potter (Harry Morgan) will be wooed away to the new unit as chief surgeon. Fearful of losing Potter, his "loyal" staff works overtime to undermine his chances--while Charles (David Ogden Stiers) jockeys to become the general's personal physician and Hawkeye (Alan Alda) and B.J. (Mike Farrell) struggle with the possibility that they may be separated. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
A young corporal who swapped his dog tags with a friend is consumed by guilt when that friend dies in battle. As the doctors of the 4077th wrestle with this problem, they must also deal with the crestfallen recipient of a "Dear John" letter. And friendly enemies B.J. (Mike Farrell) and Charles (David Ogden Stiers) joins forces to challenge a wheeler-dealer GI securities salesman who threatens to bankrupt the camp. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
Sweltering through another nocturnal Korean heat wave, the men and women of the 4077th seek out ways to keep cool--at least mentally. Charles (David Ogden Stiers), for example, labors over his income taxes, while Klinger (Jamie Farr) tries to repair the PA system. Alas, poor Margaret (Loretta Swit) is suffering from a prickly-heat rash--and before long, the whole camp is apprised of Margaret's embarrasingly itchy plight. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
To boost morale on the day after Christmas, Col. Potter (Harry Morgan) adopts the "Boxing Day" strategy popularized in the British military. For 24 hours, the officers of the 4077th will trade places (and ranks) with the enlistees, and vice versa. Naturally, the officers have less fun than their subordinates, but an eleventh-hour emergency enables everyone to appreciate the wisdom of Potter's temporary switcharound. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
In episode one of M*A*S*H's last two-part story, the 4077th is visited by a group of Military Policemen. It seems that the area has been hit with a petty crime wave, and the MP's are determined to nab the culprit. Thus, things look bleak for poor Klinger (Jamie Farr) when he is caught with the instant camera stolen from Hawkeye (Alan Alda) and B.J. (Mike Farrell). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
Hawkeye (Alan Alda) is profoundly touched by a terminally ill GI (well played by a young Patrick Swayze) who is more concerned about the plight of his wounded pal. Unfortunately, the fact that Hawkeye can do nothing for the dying soldier exacts quite an emotional toll. All this occurs while a nervous Father Mulcahy (William Christopher) prepares for a visit from no-nonsense Cardinal Reardon (Ray Middleton). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
By rights, Col. Potter (Harry Morgan) should be cheered by an upbeat letter from former company clerk Radar O'Reilly. Alas, Potter can't read the missive, thanks to a pair of misplaced glasses and a clumsy Klinger (Jamie Farr). Meanwhile, an unexpected bounty of fresh vegetables makes life at the 4077th temporarily more tolerable than usual. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
Diagnosed with high blood pressure, Col. Potter (Harry Morgan) is advised to lighten his work load. The rest of the camp finds out about this, and bends over backward to make the Colonel's life easier. As a result of his colleagues' well-meaning interference, the fed-up Potter's blood pressure soars meteorically to the boiling point. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
Gail Strickland guest stars as Helen Whitfield, one of the 4077's best nurses. What head nurse Margaret (Loretta Swit) doesn't know--but, alas, will soon find out--is that Helen is a closet drinker. As for the doctors, Hawkeye (Alan Alda) is cold-shouldered by the camp after one of his practical jokes humiliates Charles (David Ogden Stiers) in the operating room. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
