M*A*S*H Fans: Did Father Mulcahy Ever Once Say...?

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My friends used to quote from MASH like some quote the bible. One of our running jokes was imitating Father Mulcahy saying “jocularity, jocularity”. But, did he himself ever say that that line or phrase???

Most recently, my wife and I were watching our MASH DVD. There is an episode entitled “Movie Night” where the gang sings and jokes around. They all take turns imitating the Father. I don’t recall seeing this episode from start to finish, although I recall their silly song about “Army Life”.

So, did Father Mulcahy claim this? Or, is it perhaps a common phrase preachers would preach, like “turn the other cheek”?

What’s the scoop?

  • Jinx, The Old Dope :wink:
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Fr. Mulcahy did use the word in at least one ep, but the “jocularity, jocularity” phrase was only from the impersonation (done by Col. Potter IIRC).

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Father Mulcahey exclaims apropos of nothing “Jocularity! Jocularity!” at a bachelor party for Donald Penopscot in an earlier eisode.

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This episode I guess:

  1. Margaret’s Marriage (U-820)
    March 15, 1977
    Written by Everett Greenbaum and Jim Fritzell
    Directed by Gene Reynolds
    Guest Stars: Beeson Carroll, Judy Farrell, Lynne Marie Stewart,
    Ray Poss, Kellye Nakahara

Prompted by pressure from Frank, Hot Lips sets a date for marriage with
Lieutenant Colonel Donald Penobscott. When Donald (Beeson Carroll) arrives
in camp for the wedding, a bridal shower and bachelor party are given. When
he has passed out drunk, Hawkeye and B.J. place Donald in a body cast and
convince him that he has broken his leg. The ceremony is performed and
Donald and Hot Lips leave for a week’s honeymoon in Tokyo.

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I think it was Radar.

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No, wait. I think it was Potter.

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Your second answer was correct - Potter. But, Radar did the best imitation, IMHO. He really sounded like the Father almost as much as the Father did!

FYI: “Margaret’s Marriage” is the last episode of that season; hence the “Movie Night” episode came first!

  • Jinx
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But wait, production numbers show that Episode 117 Movie Tonight (U-824) was shot after Episode 120 Margaret’s Marriage (U-820) so can I still have a cigar?

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Look, honey, MAS*H nerds! Quick, take a picture!

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What, you’d rather have another gaggle of Star Trek geeks? :wink:

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Did you know that Larry Linville (Frank Burns) had a recurring role on the show Paper Dolls which starred Jonathan Frakes (William Riker - ST:TNG) and Terry Farrell (Dax ST:DS9).

Bow to the Geek of Two Worlds!

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I remember Radar doing a lot of impressions in the show and he seemed to be very talented at it.

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It’s still fun to say, “Aaahhhhh… Bach.”

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Ah, but did you know that Linville was featured in the short-lived sitcom Checking In, which is notable for being a spin-off of a spin-off?

15

It’s a good way to get slaked.

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Yes, majestic herds of them, thundering across the SDMB. What a picture they present!

Now for this word from Mutual of Omaha…

Regards,
Shodan

17

I saw Wayne Rogers recently on CNN or one of the other news channels, giving investment advice.

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I wonder if he was even offered the part of Bobby Knight in ESPN’s movie, A Season on the Brink. Especially after Rogers got older and greyer, I’d find the resemblance between them to be striking. Better than Brian Dennehy.

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I prefer:
“Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice, pull down your pants and slide on the ice.” - Dr. Sidney Freedman
:slight_smile:

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My hands-down favorite Father Mulcahy moment was when he just flipped out on Hawkeye, punched him in the neck, and called him a c*cksucker.