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Harry Morgan, Colonel Potter on ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 96

Posted on 12/7/11 at 11:35 am
Posted by dr smartass phd
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Posted on 12/7/11 at 11:35 am
Harry Morgan, the prolific character actor best known for playing the acerbic but kindly Colonel Potter in the long-running television series “M*A*S*H,” died Wednesday morning at his home in Los Angeles. He was 96. His son Charles confirmed his death.

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Posted by Fletch F Fletch
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Member since Jan 2009
6474 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 11:40 am to
Sad to hear. I grew up with Dragnet (on nick at night, of course) and love love love M*A*S*H.

also, Dragnet: The Movie
Posted by dr smartass phd
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Member since Sep 2004
20387 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 11:43 am to
quote:

I grew up with Dragnet (on nick at night, of course)


I grew up watching Dragnet during the original run.
Posted by alajones
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Member since Oct 2005
34487 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 11:46 am to
I liked him better than Henry Blake.

I'll be the first one to say it...

He was still alive?
Posted by JescoWhite
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Member since Jul 2011
766 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 11:49 am to
quote:

Dragnet (on nick at night, of course)


And Get Smart brah
Posted by Tiger JJ
Member since Aug 2010
545 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 11:50 am to
AfterMash opening credits

Just watch the first 5 seconds - that CBS Special graphic. The random nostalgia hit me like a strong gust of wind. I felt 8 years old.
Posted by Fletch F Fletch
The Seat of Caddo Parish
Member since Jan 2009
6474 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 11:51 am to
quote:

He was still alive?


i heard he wasn't doing very well for a long time, Alzheimers or something similar...
Posted by Bankshot
Member since Jun 2006
5375 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 12:41 pm to
Sad to hear that. But he did have a long life and some very memorable roles.
Posted by LordSaintly
Member since Dec 2005
38918 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 12:58 pm to
quote:

He was still alive?


I remember watching Dragnet on Nick at Nite in the mid 90s. I was surprised then.
Posted by Mo Jeaux
Member since Aug 2008
58856 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 1:15 pm to
I fondly remember him in The Apple Dumpling Gang and The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again.

R.I.P.
Posted by Tchefuncte Tiger
Bat'n Rudge
Member since Oct 2004
57252 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 1:25 pm to
quote:

I grew up watching Dragnet during the original run.


Same here...and "Adam 12."


Posted by dr smartass phd
RIP 8/19
Member since Sep 2004
20387 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 1:33 pm to
quote:

Same here...and "Adam 12."



You can't leave out Squad 51.
Posted by White Shadeaux
In the nicest parts of hell
Member since Jan 2006
24114 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 2:27 pm to
R.I.P. Colonel Potter


I was very concerned who was going to replace Blake, and Harry Morgan did a great job.
Posted by busbeepbeep
When will then be now?
Member since Jan 2004
18353 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 3:23 pm to
thought this thread was about Dexter's father

Posted by Buck Magnum
Springdale
Member since Dec 2003
11613 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 4:10 pm to
RIP Sherm.
Posted by sms151t
Polos, Porsches, Ponies..PROBATION
Member since Aug 2009
139848 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 7:10 pm to
I always remember him as Officer Bill Gannon, Col. Harry Potter, and few remember him as the judge in Inherit the Wind (original)
This post was edited on 12/7/11 at 7:11 pm
Posted by ornagestorm
Oregon
Member since Jun 2008
5105 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 8:57 pm to
Loved it when he shoots his jeep after Frank ran over it with a tank.
Posted by LuckySo-n-So
Member since Jul 2005
22081 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 9:17 pm to
quote:

that CBS Special graphic


Damn.

You knew something good was coming on if you saw that intro.
Posted by Tiger JJ
Member since Aug 2010
545 posts
Posted on 12/7/11 at 10:15 pm to
quote:

Damn.

You knew something good was coming on if you saw that intro.


It's so weird how you can not see something for 25 years, and then it's immediately familiar and invokes all kinds of memories and feelings the second you see it.
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