#hilly hicks

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Gray Lady Down, Spanish lobby card. 1978

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Happy Birthday to Actor Hilly Hick 🎂

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Hilly Gene Hicks Sr. (Born May 4, 1950) is a character actor. He was born in Los Angeles.

The role for which he is known is Lewis Harvey (the younger son of Alex Haley’s second great-grandfather Chicken George) in Roots. He appeared in the programs Adam-12, The Rookies, The Bill Cosby Show, Night Gallery, Hill Street Blues, M*A*S*H, Roll Out!, the TV movie Friendly Fire, and the theatrical movies Gray Lady Down and Raise the Titanic. He appeared in Barnaby Jones. He starred as Robbie Robertson in the 1977 television movie pilot for The Amazing Spider-Man and did voice work in the Godzilla TV cartoon. He played Brent in the period film and mini-series Louisiana.

He has been pastor of New Beginnings United Methodist Church North Campus in San Bernardino; Emmanuel United Methodist Church in San Bernardino; and Crenshaw United Methodist Church in Inglewood.

He is the father of playwright Hilly Hicks, Jr. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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"Halls of Anger" (1970) is a film that approaches the topic of desegregation in an alternative form. And until this movie, I never thought to ask myself, "Did white people integrate into black schools?" I don't know if that ever happened, and I never thought about that being a possibility. So that is a mental paradox for me. However, whether true or not, "Halls of Anger" explores the topic of white students integrating into a black school. The film features Calvin Lockhart, who was well into his acting career and was peaking as a dedicated actor. Alongside "Halls of Anger" in 1970, he also finished filming "Cotton Comes to Harlem," "Leo the Last," and "Myra Breckinridge." And all four of those films were utterly different roles where he had to adjust his performance style. Nevertheless, it showed his versatility as an actor, and in "Halls of Anger," he put on his usual powerful presence on screen. More so in this film because he was responsible for leading a complex issue. The movie's cast is a mixture of seasoned actors and actors emerging into their careers, such as Janet MacLachlan, James A. Watson Jr., Jeff Bridges, Rob Reiner, and Dewayne Jessie. Dave Grusin is responsible for the title theme, "Reaching Out To You," with vocals by Maurice Miller. Overall, the movie tackles race relations, philosophies, and prejudice among a generation going through a considerable change. Although the plot is straightforward, I enjoyed this movie and the message. Therefore, I recommend it for viewing. Director: Paul Bogart Writers: John Herman Shaner, Al Ramrus Starring Calvin Lockhart, Janet MacLachlan, Jeff Bridges, James A. Watson Jr., Dewayne Jessie (Otis Day), Edward Asner, John McLiam, Rob Reiner, Patricia Stich, Gary Tigerman, Ta-Tanisha, Paris Earl, Christipher Joy, Hilly Hicks, Randy Brooks Storyline The court-ordered desegregation of an inner-city Los Angeles high school brings 60 white students into the predominantly African-American student body. Ex-basketball player Quincy Davis (Calvin Lockhart) returns home as the school's vice principal to take on this challenging job. https://www.daarac.ngo https://www.daaracarchive.org/.../halls-of-anger-1970.html Available on DVD and streaming services. https://www.amazon.com/Halls-Anger-Calvin.../dp/B0062KME3S

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They might not all be household names, but you’ll recognize every cast member of Larry Gelbart’s Roll Out (1973-1974)

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W A T C H I N G

My mom said she wanted to see it for many years, but my grandfather didn't allow it. He was a fairly bigoted person.

I only ever saw pieces of it throughout the years on history channel or whatever it was.

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Jessica Jones

Season 3, “A.K.A Hero Pants“

Director: Sanford Bookstaver

DoP: Manuel Billeter

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Women conductors you should know

Today, March 31st, is the last day of Women’s History Month in the USA. With that in mind, here are some women conductors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list, nor does inclusion here constitute an endorsement of the conductor’s work. The point that I’m trying to make is that women in this field are no longer the jaw-dropping novelty that many in the non-music press would have you believe. They aren't really a new phenomenon.

I’ve given each conductor’s country of birth; this isn’t necessarily where she ended up, and please note that some were born long enough in the past, in parts of the world that have seen great political tumult, that their native countries no longer exist.

Marin Alsop, USA

Jessica Bejarano, USA

Gisèle Ben-Dor, Israel

Victoria Bond, USA

Nadia Boulanger (1887-1979), France

Antonia Brico (1902-1989), Netherlands

Sylvia Caduff, Switzerland

Sarah Caldwell (1924-2006), USA

Daniela Candillari, Yugoslavia

Karina Canellakis, USA

Joana Carneiro, Portugal

Elim Chan, Hong Kong

Han-Na Chang, South Korea

Mei-Ann Chen, Taiwan

Avril Coleridge-Taylor (1903-1998), UK

Catherine Comet, France

Jessica Cottis, Australia

Odaline de la Martinez, Cuba

Alondra de la Parra, Mexico

Sian Edwards, UK

Laurence Equilbey, France

JoAnn Falletta, USA

Alice Farnham, UK

Nicolette Fraillon, AM, Australia

Dame Jane Glover, UK

Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, USSR

Emmanuelle Haïm, France

Barbara Hannigan, Canada

Sara Hicks, Japan

Margaret Hillis (1921-1998), USA

Imogen Holst (1907-1984), UK

Apo Hsu, Taiwan

Monica Huggett, UK

Jeri Lynne Johnson, USA

Julia Jones, UK

Karen Kamensek, USA

Vítězslava Kaprálová (1915-1940), Austro-Hungarian Empire

Eun Sun Kim, South Korea

Carolyn Kuan, Taiwan

Jeanne Lamon (1949-2021), USA

Anne Lundy, USA

Oksana Lyniv, USSR

Susanna Mälkki, Finland

Joana Mallwitz, Germany

Ariane Matiakh, France

Gemma New, New Zealand

Tomomi Nishimoto, Japan

Eva Ollikainen, Finland

Nicole Paiement, France

Eve Queler, USA

Andrea Quinn, UK

Stephanie Rhodes Russell, USA

Speranza Scappucci, Italy

Barbara Schubert, USA

Anna Skryleva, Russa

Jeannette Sorrell, USA

Nathalie Stutzmann, France

Anu Tali, Estonia

Keri-Lynn Wilson, Canada

Diane Wittry, USA

Jenny Wong, Hong Kong

Simone Young, Australia

Jiemin Zhang, China

Xian Zhang, China

Zheng Xiaoying, China

[wildwood-faun]

1. favourite place in your country?

My heart is soft for Dalsland where my gran lived when I was a tot. The accent is one of those hick accents that people make fun of but I think is absolutely beautiful. The landscape is forested, hilly and chock full of lakes. If you've ever watched the original Ronia the Robber's Daughter, parts of it (up on the mountain where the castle is!) were filmed very close to my part of Dalsland.

7. three words from your native language that you like the most?

kotte - means pinecone. Feels incredibly good to say and is for that reason my go to fave word

andedräkt - breath, but literally 'spirit garment'

fan - swear word referring to the devil which is fun and all but what's really cool is that it's the only (I think??) example of a long a (the version of /a/ normally reserved for short vowels - as opposed to ɑ which is normally used for long vowels) in standard Swedish!! (hope I'm not botching my linguistic notation there, it's been a while)

16. which stereotype about your country you hate the most and which one you somewhat agree with?

I'm kind of over blond airhead Inga from Sweden whose main character trait is that she's good in bed.

We want to Talk About It. Be it a workplace decision, our sex life, or what washing machine to buy, it will be subjected to clinical (some might say cold) scrutiny with the aim of finding the most reasonable solution.

(Mine and F's conversational style might colour me here but I have heard it from outsiders as well so I think it's in fact a Thing)

Also, fika (coffee break - but it's a whole ritual) is sacred.

24. what other nation is joked about most often in your country?

Our Nordic neighbours, nay siblings! At the moment I feel like most of the jokes I hear are about Danes and Denmark but that might be because I'm so close to the border.

Traditionally, Swedes tell a lot of jokes about stupid Norwegians which sounds insensitive if you're aware of our history but part of the joke is that they tell the exact same stories about us.

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1978 ALERTA ROJA, NEPTUNO HUNDIDO. Gray Lady Down. David Greene spanish lobby card

[plantparenthood]

everyone in the U.S. is like: OMG CALIFORNIA *HEART EYES* SO BEAUTIFUL I WANNA LIVE THERE OMG  and i’m like .............. the state that gets yearly wildfires?? THE STATE THATS ON A FAULT LINE??? THAT STATE??? nah i’m ok i’ll be safe in hick ass ohio, we don’t even get tornadoes here because i’m in the HILLY PART 

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Cult Cartoon Essentials: Godzilla (1978)

Cult Cartoon Essentials: Godzilla (1978)

“Up from the depths, thirty stories high, breathing fire – his head in the sky!

Godzilla! – Godzilla! …and Godzooky!”

Debuting on September 9th 1978 Godzilla (which nowadays is referred to as Godzilla: The Original Animated Series) was developed by Dick Robbins and Duane Poole for Hanna-Barbera. It ran for two seasons (26 episodes) and followed a team of scientists who lived on the Calico, a…

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    Après avoir percuté un cargo norvégien, le sous-marin atomique américain le Neptune s’écrase sur un récif à des centaines de mètres de profondeur. Le capitaine Blanchard et son équipage, 41 hommes au total, sont toujours vivants, mais n’ont que 48 heures d’oxygène. Leur seul espoir : deux inventeurs marginaux, qui vont essayer de débloquer l’écoutille de secours à l’aide d’un sous-marin expérimental…

    Origine du film : États-Unis Réalisateur : David Greene Scénaristes : Frank P. Rosenberg, James Whittaker, Howard Sackler Acteurs : Charlton Heston, David Carradine, Stacy Keach, Ned Beatty, Stephen McHattie, Ronny Cox, Dorian Harewood, Rosemary Forsyth, Hilly Hicks, Charles Cioffi, Christopher Reeve, Melendy Britt Musique : Jerry Fielding Genre : Catastrophe, Drame Durée : 111 minutes Date de sortie : 22 mars 1978 (France) Année de production : 1978 Sociétés de production : The Mirisch Corporation Distribué par : Universal Pictures Titre français : Sauvez le Neptune Notre note : ★★★☆☆

    “Gray Lady Down”, ou “Sauvez le Neptune” pour la distribution française, est un film catastrophe dramatique américain datant de 1978, réalisé par David Greene, à qui l’on doit également “Hard Country” (1981). Les acteurs principaux sont Charlton Heston, qu’on a pu voir dans “Midway” (1976), David Carradine, qu’on a pu voir dans “Kill Bill, Volume 1” (2003), Stacy Keach, qu’on a pu voir dans “Cell” (2016), Ned Beatty, qu’on a pu voir dans “Shooter” (2007), Stephen McHattie, qu’on a pu voir dans “Death Wish” (2018), Ronny Cox, qu’on a pu voir dans “Beyond the Reach” (2014), Dorian Harewood, qu’on a pu voir dans “Assault on Precinct 13” (2005), et Christopher Reeve, inoubliable Superman (1978, 1980, 1983). Le métrage est basé sur le roman “Event 1000” de David Lavallee.

Le Capitaine Paul Blanchard (Charlton Heston) vient d’effectuer sa dernière tournée sous-marine à bord du submersible Neptune et fait surface pour rentrer au port. Un cargo norvégien vient heurter le sous-marin dans un épais brouillard. La salle des machines se retrouve inondée et la propulsion est en panne. Le Neptune sombre à une profondeur de 442 mètres, en équilibre sur un récif instable. Le Capitaine Hal Bennett (Stacy Keach) envoyé sur place pour coordonner les secours se rend rapidement compte que les glissements de terrain ont recouvert la trappe de secours, empêchant le sous-main de secours d’entrer en action. Le Capitaine Benneth fait alors appel à un petit sous-marin expérimental, le Snark, conçu et dirigé par le Capitaine Don Gates (David Carradine), afin de libérer la trappe du Neptune. Cependant, les glissements de terrain se font de plus intenses, rendant la stabilité de submersible accidenté très critique, risquant de sombrer à tout moment dans les abîmes de l’océan…

“Gray Lady Down” nous fait sortir du concept traditionnel du film de sous-marin pour œuvrer dans un autre genre, le film catastrophe. On se retrouve rapidement dans le vif du sujet avec l’accident en mer, un cargo envoyant le submersible par le fond. Dans un premier temps, on va suivre la descente du navire, accompagnée par les effets directs de la collision. Compartiments noyés, moyens de communication en piteux état, stabilité précaire du sous-marin. Les blessés sont nombreux, certains dans un état critique, et plusieurs marins ont tout simplement péris.

Dans un second temps, le spectateur va pouvoir suivre la mise en place du sauvetage, les péripéties de la manœuvre, les tensions entre les officiers sur la manière de procéder, bien que ce point ne soit pas vraiment très développé et enfin le sauvetage à proprement parlé, avec les tensions inhérentes à l’insécurité de la situation. Le scénario concocté par un trio composé de Frank P. Rosenberg, James Whittaker, et Howard Sackler se contente d’installer une légère tension due à la situation. Il n’y a pour ainsi dire que peu de tension entre les membres de l’équipage, qui peuvent même apparaître étonnamment calmes en jouant aux échecs, backgammon et autres jeux… En dehors d’un pétage de câble du jeune marin affecté à la radio, on n’observe pas d’énervement, aucune mésentente avec une absence totale d’agitation.

Il n’y a que peu de développement des personnages. Ce qui empêche fortement le spectateur d’éprouver de l’empathie pour qui que ce soit. La photographie présentée par Stevan Larner n’a guère supporté l’épreuve du temps. Les séquences sous-marines apparaissent clairement comme des maquettes guidées par des fils. Le plus flagrant étant tout ce qui entoure le Snark. L’évolution du DSRV (Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle) est un peu plus convaincante, mais les trucages sautent aux yeux. La bande originale orchestrée par Jerry Fielding est exagérément intense dans les moments dramatiques, empêchant encore une fois d’éprouver de l’émotion.

En conclusion, “Gray Lady Down” est un honorable film catastrophe disposant d’une histoire simple, d’une intrigue basique et d’un développement relativement dépouillé. Le rythme est agréable, le récit est fluide, la narration est linéaire. La photographie souffre du poids des années et la bande originale est un peu lourde. Les effets spéciaux apparaissent aujourd’hui comme archaïques. L’édition est bien équilibrée offrant un métrage ni ennuyant, ni captivant. La distribution offre de correctes prestations, très basiques, presque sans réelles dimensions, en dehors d’une ou deux scènes. Un film qui reste sympathique à regarder, mais largement supplanté par les productions plus récentes…

    GRAY LADY DOWN (1978) ★★★☆☆ Après avoir percuté un cargo norvégien, le sous-marin atomique américain le Neptune s’écrase sur un récif à des centaines de mètres de profondeur.

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Most beneficial Horse Names of Perpetuity

There are a whole lot of regulations when it involves calling a steed for instance no obscenities, you can't duplicate the name of a Three-way Crown or Dog Breeders Mug Champion and if a steed is in the hall of popularity Horse his name is off limitations to make sure that forces Horse owners to be creative.

I've scoured the Web; I've called a few of the earliest Horse handicappers I understand searching for the very best, the coolest, the most symptomatic and totally suspicious names we can come up with.

 When I made my choices I asked myself does this name make me grin. Does the name create an effective image in my mind? Can I claim this name before my mother without really feeling uncomfortable? Let's have a look.

 The Past one decade

 The Jockey Club has actually definitely tightened up what they take into consideration appropriate pure-blooded names so the previous ten years are not nearly as vivid as the 100 plus years before. Here are a few of the very best Horse names Farmpally.com of the past 10 years.

 Funny Cide - The 2003 Derby champions name is a play on his daddies name Distorted Humor as well as his moms Belle's Great Cide. But to me the name Funny Cide sounds like a Superman villain some type of Bizarro World version of Jack Kevorkian.

 Big Brown - Called after UPS, Big Brown delivered the excellent product placement. UPS contractor Paul Pompa Jr. named his Horse after his biggest customer. Now if only Kit Kat candy bars and Bombay Sapphire Gin would name an equine after me.

 Stevie Wonderboy - Owner Merv Griffin said of his Horse, "My Horse isn't blind he simply uses huge sunglasses.

 Simply Really Great Names

 Tabasco Feline - The 1994 Belmont stakes champion was as fiery as his name ideas. Tabasco Feline put the kid of fitness instructor D. Wayne Lukas in a coma for several weeks after breaking lose throughout a training session.

 Nutzapper - Nutzapper was the name offered to Andy Hillis' gelding Horse until the Jockey Club found out the name had nothing to do with cooking chestnuts in oil. The Horse is currently called Awaiting Justice.

 Ghostzapper - ALRIGHT maybe I such as the name zapper for a horse however Ghostzapper not just had a great name; he has the heart of a lion. After winning the 2004 breeders mug he might have retired to stud, earning a trendy $200,000 per go round (My charges are substantially much less) he came back for one more race easily winning the 2005 Metropolitan Handicap.

 That's a Silly Name for a Horse

 The Belmont Risks has a history of squashing the imagine Triple Crown hopefuls with 20 steeds, consisting of ins 2015 Huge Brown, winning both the Kentucky Derby and also the Preakness stakes before catching the Belmont. During the very early years, the Belmont likewise had an unusual run of winners with strange names, well strange for purebred steeds.

 1875 - Calvin

 1889 - Eric

 1905 - Tanya

 1908 - Colin

 1928 - Vito

 The Preakness Risk had a couple champions named after my auntie as well as uncle.

 1876 - Shirley

 1879 - Harold

 I hope this dark duration in auto racing's history never ever duplicates itself.

 I'm Feeling Tipsy

 The great feature of the Kentucky Derby is all the traditions that come with the very first Saturday of May. The well dressed gents, the females putting on hats they 'd never ever wear beyond Churchill downs and certainly my favorite the Mint Julep. Google the dish, it's a wonderful combination of Kentucky Bourbon, Spearmint, Powdered Sugar and also water. Several recipes will not tell you yet I will allow you know a little key. The secret to highlighting the special preferences of a Mint Julep is to consume it from a metal cup.

 Allow's take a look at a couple alcohol inspired names

 Go with Gin - Mastered a careless track in 1994 to win the 120th Kentucky Derby an offer instructor Nick Zito his second Derby victor in 4 years.

 Not Bourbon - This Canadian victor of the 2008 Queen Plate might be in the competing following year's Kentucky Derby yet his name assurances he'll be dealt with like an outsider in the land of Makers Mark.

 Just How Times Have Actually Changed. Where was Al Sharpton, when we needed him?

 Multiple years means several equines were registered under the same name. You can kind of make an instance for the horses called prior to the elevation of the civil legal rights movement but for the 3 equines registered after 1975 you just have to shake your head.

 Tar Baby (1944, 1975, and also 1985).

 Uncle Remus (1944 as well as 1965).

 Darkie (1950 ).

 Uncle Tom (1950 ),.

 Jungle Bunny (1953 ).

 Blackface Minstrel (1980 ).

 The most egregious example of this lax registration completed 3rd place in the 1911 Preakness Risks. Well let's just claim the name rhymes with bigger and is made use of frequently by Chris Rock and also Dr. Dre.

 Can they claim that on Tv?

 Late Fantastic Comedian Bill Hicks was in advance of his time, his comedy was typically over the heads of his target market, which would certainly result some grumbling as well as some heckles from a quick-tempered target market. Here are some of the most suggestive, sexually suggestive and down best filthy Horse names from the past 150 years.

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Season 3 Episodes, Ranked

So… ALL of these are good. Really. You can start at the “worst” one and just have an amazing time all the way through. As always, feel free to reply with your own rankings if you like!

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24. A Full Rich Day

The Luxembourg colonel riseth from the dead! A murderous Turk must be sedated! And Frank is a dick, little less of a shock there.

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23. Bulletin Board

Trapper’s letter-home show. The muddy tug-of-war at the end is too erotic for my taste.

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22. There Is Nothing Like a Nurse

How DARE they take our nurses away and leave us to mope and sing in the Officers’ Club for an excessive amount of time.

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21. Adam’s Ribs

Did Hawkeye really have to throw the tray?

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20. Payday

OMG Trapper steals from Hawk, I am aghast, but I still can’t resist shows about gambling.

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19. House Arrest

The stuff with ball-busting cougar Colonel Reese is a little misogynistic and gets uncomfortable. However, nothing but respect for Hawkeye belting Frank in the face.

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18. Officer of the Day

Hawk looks terrific in his sheriff outfit. The drama of Col. Flagg trying to execute the patient feels too serious for Flagg’s character.

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17. Iron Guts Kelly

Always here for military stupidity, which is very starkly on display when Colonel Wortman insists on moving Kelly’s body around. If Margaret hadn’t done the same this whole mess could’ve been avoided, AMIRITE?

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16. Big Mac

Radar cosplaying General MacArthur will be a resounding yes from me.

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15. Alcoholics Unanimous

Minus a couple of points since Henry doesn’t appear, this is still great, the booze klatch between Hawk, Trapper and Margaret being a standout moment. Let’s hear it for one of this series’ most beloved, enduring themes: clownish drunkenness.

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14. Springtime

Light fare in a heavy season—sweet, charming. Klinger at his romantic best, looking like a D.H. Lawrence heroine (better than the wedding dress IMO). Even Radar gets a roll in the hay.

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13. The General Flipped at Dawn

The season premiere boasts a funny plot and a good sneak preview of li’l Harry Morgan, vaguely elfin in his gloves and giant helmet.

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12. Life With Father

We waited for a Mulcahy show and we got one! A big +1 for the flamboyant gayness of Piercintyre on the horse.

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11. White Gold

Flagg is back to being cartoonish, and penicillin theft is the name of the game. Hilly Hicks is super as the beleaguered medic. Also features Flagg’s notable “glasses” disguise.

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10. Mad Dogs and Servicemen

Radar isn’t rabid, but it was a nervous couple of days. Love the kindness shown to him here, as well as the languid scene where he and Henry walk the countryside looking for the dog.

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09. Check-Up

Trapper won’t get a proper chance to sign off for good, so it’s here that I have to say bye, Trap. I worship your dropped R’s and your crooked smile and your fairly Olympian body and I’ll miss you, my darling.

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08. Rainbow Bridge

Ooooohhhhh Tokyo. Another time, guys--we have to do a bunch of surgery and then pick POWs up from behind Chinese lines real quick. The folk music here (more than elsewhere) is affecting and informs the atmosphere very well.

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07. Love and Marriage

Hawkeye helps Kwon and his wife form a domestic tableau, while an American G.I. participates in a marriage scam. Nice symmetry in the two stories, both of them engaging and believable.

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06. Private Charles Lamb

Lavish, celebratory, and indulgent. This visually stunning show, teeming with cute animals, is one of MASH’s most joyous, still balanced by the sadness of the boy who shot himself in the leg.

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05. The Consultant

A plum role for Alan’s father, and a bittersweet “student has become the master”-type plot. Also, you know, a pool party.

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04. Bombed

Stunning, terrifying effects and true panic—we’re in a war, everyone. Also the car-crash fascination that is Trap and Margaret in the shed, the love that dare not speak its name.

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03. Aid Station

Even worse and scarier conditions. The first big, open show of tenderness between Margaret and Hawk, platonic of course, the result being effing top-notch teary-eyed feels.

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02. O.R.

So much surgery. Not all of it successful. This and all the attendant emotions are just a day in the life of our brave doctors, here in Korea at the 4077th MASH.

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01. Abyssinia, Henry

Shitfaced bonhomie at the restaurant, Klinger’s Carmen Miranda outfit, the nifty grey suit, and hearts full of love. All for nothing. The last scene may be rough to sit through—it appalled a nation of viewers when it first aired—but that’s only because they did Henry so right.