Robert Altman's film was brought to the small screen in 1972, and forever changed the face of television. Successfully combining both drama and comedy into a half-hour format, the show took place in the volatile setting of a military hospital just outside Seoul during the Korean War. With an extensive ensemble cast and finely-drawn characters, the show functioned as political satire and sitcom, while achieving a level of very humane drama rarely seen on TV, with ever-evolving characters who learn from their mistakes and are rarely if ever reduced to "types." In this season, Radar is sent home and the hospital is in chaos without him. Klinger takes over his job, assuming more responsibility with often disastrous results as he tries to adjust to his new position. BJ is tempted to have an affair with a beautiful war correspondent, and the doctors must find a home for an orphan of mixed race. Other episodes include "Too Many Cooks," "Nurse Doctor," "Life Time," and "Morale Victory."
Product Identifiers
UPC
0024543173472
eBay Product ID (ePID)
45552046
Product Key Features
Actor
Loretta Swit, Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Wayne Rogers
Rating
NR
Edition
3-Disc Set
Format
DVD
Release Year
2005
Genre
Comedy
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs
3
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Display Format
3-Disc Set
LeafCats
617
Leading Role
Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Mike Farrell, Wayne Rogers