TV Guide: William Christopher

Listing: Lend a Hand

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:30:00 -0400

Thu Jul 9 10:30 PM ION Hawkeye clashes with a know-it-all surgeon (Robert Alda) and then must work with him under fire at an aid station. Jarvis: Antony Alda. Sgt. Herbert: Daren Kelly. Nurse: Shari Saba. B.J.: Mike Farrell. Potter: Harry Morgan. The episode was written and directed by Alan Alda, and starred his father, Robert, and brother, Antony.

Listing: None Like It Hot

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:30:00 -0400

Thu Jul 9 07:30 PM HALMRK Hawkeye and B.J.'s bathtub is a hot item during a heat wave, and Klinger tries to sweat his way out of the army. Meanwhile, Radar has his tonsils taken out and craves ice cream. Rhoden: Ted Gehring. Igor: Jeff Maxwell. Zale: Johnny Haymer. Private: Mic Rodgers. Radar: Gary Burghoff. Klinger: Jamie Farr. B.J.: Mike Farrell.

Listing: The Billfold Syndrome

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0400

Thu Jul 9 07:00 PM HALMRK Charles gives Hawkeye and B.J. the silent treatment; Sidney (Allan Arbus) is summoned to talk to a shell-shocked medic (Kevin Geer). Charles: David Ogden Stiers. Hawkeye: Alan Alda. B.J.: Mike Farrell. Directed by Alda. The episode received ACE and Emmy Award nominations for editing (Stanford Tischler and Larry L. Mills).

Listing: Our Finest Hour

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400

Thu Jul 9 06:00 PM HALMRK Part 1 of two. Clete Roberts returns as a TV correspondent, who interviews the staff. Filmed in black and white, the show has flashbacks to previous episodes. Alan Alda, Mike Farrell. Potter: Harry Morgan.

Listing: Morale Victory

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:30:00 -0400

Thu Jul 9 04:30 PM ION Charles counsels a patient (James Stephens) with a very special gift; Potter puts B.J. and Hawkeye in charge of morale. Rizzo: G.W. Bailey. Igor: Jeff Maxwell. Nurse: Connie Izay. Charles: David Ogden Stiers. B.J.: Mike Farrell. Hawkeye: Alan Alda.

Listing: Old Soldiers

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400

Thu Jul 9 04:00 PM ION While the camp treats a number of Korean refugees, Potter returns from Tokyo in a foul mood after visiting a sick friend. Betty: Jane Connell. Rita: Sally Imamura. Fudge Boy: Jason Autajay. Potter: Harry Morgan. Hawkeye: Alan Alda. Margaret: Loretta Swit.

Listing: The Korean Surgeon

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:30:00 -0400

Thu Jul 9 05:30 AM TVLAND Hawkeye finds a fine addition to the 4077th's surgical staff---the only trouble is he's a North Korean POW. Dr. Paik: Soon-Teck Oh. North Korean Soldier: Robert Ito. North Korean Soldier: Larry Hama. Hawkeye: Alan Alda. Frank: Larry Linville. Potter: Harry Morgan.

Listing: Temporary Duty

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:30:00 -0400

Wed Jul 8 05:30 PM HALMRK An exchange program with the 8063rd brings a boorish doctor (George Lindsey) and a fun-loving nurse (Marcia Rodd) for temporary duty. Bigelow: Enid Kent. Margaret: Loretta Swit. Charles: David Ogden Stiers. B.J.: Mike Farrell. Directed by Burt Metcalfe.

Listing: Heal Thyself

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:30:00 -0400

Wed Jul 8 04:30 PM ION When the mumps quarantine Potter and Charles, a crack replacement surgeon (Edward Herrmann) fills in, but the pressure may just leave him cracked. Nurse: Jennifer Davis. Nurse: Gwen Farrell. Potter: Harry Morgan. Charles: David Ogden Stiers. Klinger: Jamie Farr. Directed by Mike Farrell.

Listing: Bottle Fatigue

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400

Wed Jul 8 04:00 PM ION Stunned by his bar bill, Hawkeye goes on the wagon for a week, but his self-righteousness nearly drives everyone else to drink. Meanwhile, Charles is incensed to learn his sister plans to marry someone “beneath” the Winchesters. Mendenhal: Shelley Long. Igor: Jeff Maxwell. Chinese Soldier: David Hirokane. Nurse: Shari Saba. Hawkeye: Alan Alda. Burt Metcalfe's direction earned an Emmy nomination.

Listing: Mulcahy's War

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:30:00 -0400

Wed Jul 8 05:30 AM TVLAND After failing to communicate with a patient whose wound was self-inflicted, Father Mulcahy decides it's time for his own baptism of fire. Fitzsimons: Brian Byers. Sgt. Hodkey: Ric Mancini. Sergeant: Richard Foronjy. Mulcahy: William Christopher. Radar: Gary Burghoff. Frank: Larry Linville.

Listing: Your Hit Parade

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0400

Tue Jul 7 07:00 PM HALMRK When a shipment of records arrives in camp, Radar uses the stacks of wax to help soothe nerves during a lengthy OR session. Gribble: Ronny Graham. Harker: Ken Michelman. Zale: Johnny Haymer. Patient: William Kux. Radar: Gary Burghoff. Potter: Harry Morgan. B.J.: Mike Farrell. Written by Graham.

Listing: Tea and Empathy

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:30:00 -0400

Tue Jul 7 06:30 PM HALMRK An influx of wounded British troops is made worse by the theft of penicillin, and Hawkeye clashes with the regiment's commander (Bernard Fox) over the treatment of his men. Meanwhile, B.J. tries to wean a patient from morphine. Johnson: Neil Thompson. Whitefield: Chris Winfield. Enright: Neil Hunt. B.J.: Mike Farrell. Klinger: Jamie Farr. Mulcahy: William Christopher.

Listing: The Smell of Music

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:30:00 -0400

Tue Jul 7 05:30 PM HALMRK B.J. and Hawkeye go to extremes to get Charles to give up the French horn; Potter deals with a patient despondent over a facial wound. Saunders: Jordan Clarke. Denver: Lois Foraker. Sang Nu: Richard Lee Sung. Charles: David Ogden Stiers. Potter: Harry Morgan. Margaret: Loretta Swit.

Listing: The Merchant of Korea

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:00:00 -0400

Tue Jul 7 05:00 PM HALMRK When payday is delayed, B.J. and Hawkeye become beholden to Charles, who assumes his generosity entitles him to many small favors. Zale: Johnny Haymer. Charles: David Ogden Stiers. Hawkeye: Alan Alda. B.J.: Mike Farrell.

Listing: Yessir, That's Our Baby

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:30:00 -0400

Tue Jul 7 04:30 PM ION The camp temporarily adopts an abandoned infant of Korean and American blood, but has a tough time finding her a permanent home. Prescott: William Bogert. Maj. Spector: Howard Platt. Chung Ho Kim: Yuki Shimoda. Harper: Elizabeth Farley. B.J.: Mike Farrell. Hawkeye: Alan Alda. Mulcahy: William Christopher. Directed by Alda.

Listing: Stars and Stripe

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400

Tue Jul 7 04:00 PM ION B.J. and Charles go ego-to-ego while collaborating on a medical paper; Margaret gets a visit from a demoted Scully (Joshua Bryant). Igor: Jeff Maxwell. B.J.: Mike Farrell. Charles: David Ogden Stiers. Potter: Harry Morgan. Morgan's direction was nominated for an Emmy.

Listing: Dear Sigmund

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:30:00 -0400

Tue Jul 7 05:30 AM TVLAND Sidney Freedman (Allan Arbus) hopes to cure his depression at the 4077th, where acting crazy keeps everyone sane. Capt. Hathaway: Charles Frank. Pvt. Habib: Bart Braverman. Patient: Sal Viscuso. Alan Alda's direction won Emmy and Directors Guild Awards. Also, Alda's teleplay was nominated for an Emmy, as was William Jurgensen's cinematography.

Listing: Comrades in Arms

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0400

Mon Jul 6 07:00 PM HALMRK Part 1 of two. The members of the 4077th are worried when Margaret and Hawkeye get lost in enemy territory on their way to another unit. Hawkeye: Alan Alda. Margaret: Loretta Swit. Potter: Harry Morgan. Directors Alda and Burt Metcalfe were nominated for Emmy and Directors Guild Awards. Written by Alda.

Listing: The Grim Reaper

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:30:00 -0400

Mon Jul 6 06:30 PM HALMRK Hawkeye is enraged by a ghoulish colonel (Charles Aidman) who seems to love his job---predicting casualties. Meanwhile, Charles and Margaret become ill after eating canned pheasant, and Klinger reminisces with a patient from Toledo. Danker: Jerry Houser. Johnson: David Lyman. Klinger: Jamie Farr. Charles: David Ogden Stiers. Margaret: Loretta Swit.

Listing: Captains Outrageous

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:30:00 -0400

Mon Jul 6 04:30 PM ION The doctors tend bar after a brawl hospitalizes Rosie (Eileen Saki); Mulcahy awaits a long-denied promotion. Muldoon: John Orchard. Turk: Sirri Murad. Sgt. Cutrifiotis: Paul Cavonis. Suni: Momo Yashima. Nurse: Joann Thompson. GI: G.W. Bailey. Charles: David Ogden Stiers. B.J.: Mike Farrell. Hawkeye: Alan Alda. Directed by Burt Metcalfe.

Listing: Dear Uncle Abdul

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400

Mon Jul 6 04:00 PM ION Klinger describes his duties to an uncle; Mulcahy tries to write a war ditty about Korea; a slow-witted soldier comes looking for his buddy. Eddie: Richard Lineback. Dave: Kelly Ward. Hank: Alexander Petale. Corpsman: Bob Hill. Klinger: Jamie Farr. Mulcahy: William Christopher. B.J.: Mike Farrell. Directed by William Jurgensen.

Listing: Rumor at the Top

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0400

Sun Jul 5 08:00 PM ION A visit by a general's aide (Nicholas Pryor) sparks rumors of the 4077's breakup, causing a rash of odd behavior---even by their standards. Igor: Jeff Maxwell. Potter: Harry Morgan. Margaret: Loretta Swit. Charles: David Ogden Stiers.

Listing: Identity Crisis

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:30:00 -0400

Sun Jul 5 07:30 PM ION A trio of wounded GIs brings more than just medical problems, including a corporal (Joe Pantoliano) with an odd confession to make to Mulcahy. Mathes: Dirk Blocker. Rice: Squire Fridell. Igor: Jeff Maxwell. Mulcahy: William Christopher. David Ogden Stiers made his TV-directing debut with this episode.

Listing: Potter's Retirement

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0400

Sun Jul 5 06:00 PM ION Someone is filing critical reports about Potter's command, leading the colonel to consider retirement. Benson: George Wyner. Denning: Ken White. Gen. Webster: Peter Hobbs. Zale: Johnny Haymer. Potter: Harry Morgan. Radar: Gary Burghoff. Hawkeye: Alan Alda.