About that third M*A*S*H spinoff CBS decided not to pick up because the Pacific and Mountain time zones were broadcasting the '84 Democratic National Convention and Radar wasn't a stooge anymore? Endure:
(Apologies for the distractions in the form of the Cyprus Corners DVD logo and explanation leading off part one, which starts at :27 in).
That Radar sure isn't much of an interview subject, Not many people like "Joe Dirt," but it does have its charm.
Gotta love a Stan Musial joke, though. There's some real classical comedy writing here, and in a way it was one of a last of a dying breed. Parts remind me of Seinfeld as well.
"I got my library card, and I'm taking tap dancing lessons...Walter, the opportunities are endless!"
There's no way this should have been a series, but I think it stands fine on its own, better even than "Lookwell!". I like it!
Posted by: EH | June 06, 2009 at 02:14 PM
You know, I never could understand why they never made a S*P*E*A*R*C*H*U*C*K*E*R series.
Posted by: Listener Ralphine | June 06, 2009 at 02:25 PM
interesting to see a pre-bloat Victoria Jackson as the girl in the pharmacy....
Posted by: doomsday fartshadow | June 06, 2009 at 03:46 PM
The credits say Bill Bixby (TV's Dr. David Banner / The Incredible Hulk) directed this episode.
I wonder if the fact that the show was never picked up made him "angry?"
Posted by: Mark in Helsinki | June 07, 2009 at 07:44 AM
As a big M*A*S*H fan all I can say is at least this better then Aftermash.
Posted by: Heather M | June 12, 2009 at 05:44 AM
i'm gonna go guzzle some moonshine, put on a dress, molest a nurse and perform an amputation with Loudon Wainright III strumming in the background. We should bring back the Korean War. Some truly heartfelt and hilarious good times. ''it's kimchee!!!''
Posted by: lee | June 21, 2009 at 07:45 PM
it had some potential and is better than 2/3 of the shows they make today. you could tell it was a bit "massaged" so he could still have that same M*A*S*H abilities and charm. it needed to feel more natural for him...
Posted by: H | January 30, 2010 at 08:08 PM
I love that Radar's cousin has that strong New York accent...as a cop in Missouri?
Posted by: f | June 18, 2010 at 04:29 PM
golly gee!
I can't understand why CBS never picked up this gem of a show!
Posted by: the beave | June 18, 2010 at 04:49 PM