James Lough Movies

The A-Team gets the opportunity to officially represent Law and Order when they're deputized to keep the peace in Rivertown, a small village in the South American republic of San Marcus. The village, built to house the workers from a local power plant, has been plagued by mysterious accidents in which several workers have vanished. Among those missing is the brother of Nikki Monroe (Wendy Kilbourne), who is conducting her own investigation--and placing herself in serious jeopardy as a result. The climax involves a secret missile base and a spectacular mine cave-in, not to mention the muscular heroics of good old B.A. (Mr. T). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Everyone at the 4077th is celebrating Halloween with a lavish costume party at Rosie's bar--everyone but Charles (David Ogden Stiers), who is not only still on duty, but also hates and despises the so-called holiday. Before the inevitable crisis in which the colorfully garbed staffers pack the O.R., a round-robin session of ghost stories has spines a-shivering (even Charles'); Father Mulcahy must contend with a real-life horror; and an anoxeric patient (Richard Lineback) invokes the "ghosts" which haunt his conscience. Watch for comedian Andrew Dice Clay in a small role. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Hawkeye (Alan Alda) is forced into a difficult decision: Should he immediately tend to a wounded American patient, or try to save the life of a more seriously injured North Korean prisoner? Hawkeye's actions arouse the Commie-baiting suspicions of xenophobic CIA agent Colonel Flagg (Edward Winter), and stirs up resentment from the best friend of the wounded American GI. The best moment occurs when mild-mannered Radar (Gary Burghoff) stands up to the obnoxious Flagg (coincidentally, this episode represents the final series appearance of Edward Winter). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In this opening episode of M*A*S*H's second season, Hawkeye (Alan Alda) is temporarily appointed the commanding officer of the 4077th. Now that he has to deal with the many burdens and responsibilities usually shouldered by Col. Potter (Harry Morgan), Hawk undergoes a profound metamorphosis from his self-described "cringing chicken" persona. Trivia buffs will note that this is the episode in which the formerly clean-shaven B.J. (Mike Farrell) finally sprouts his familiar facial hair. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

M*A*S*H inaugurates its sixth season minus the irascible Maj. Frank Burns, who, it is explained, is taking R&R in Seoul to get over the marriage between his longtime sweetie Margaret Houlihan (Loretta Swit). Although Frank is never seen in this episode (actor Larry Linville had left the series for good), the 4077th continually receives reports of his erratic behavior, culminating in a desertion and arrest. Meanwhile, Hawkeye (Alan Alda) and B.J. (Mike Farrell) are having their own troubles adjusting to Frank's temporary replacement: Maj. Charles Emerson Winchester II (David Ogden Stiers), a brilliant and erudite surgeon--and an insufferable Back Bay Bostonian snob. Originally telecast as a 60-minute "special," "Fade Out, Fade In has since been reedited as two half-hour episodes for syndication. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the opening episode of M*A*S*H's fifth season, the 4077th prepares to pull up stakes and move out in the face of a rumored Chinese attack. Unfortunately, Hawkeye is in the middle of a crucial operation and cannot move his patient. B.J. (Mike Farrell) and Margaret (Loretta Swit) volunteer to stay behind and assist Hawkeye--and, hopefully, stay alive in the process. Originally telecast as a 60-minute "special", "Bug Out" has since been reedited as two half-hour episodes for syndication purposes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide