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Gary Rich Burghoff (born May 24, 1943) is an American actor who is known for originating the role of Charlie Brown in the 1967 Off-Broadway musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and the character Corporal Walter Eugene "Radar" O'Reilly in the film M*A*S*H, as well as the TV series.
W*A*L*T*E*R is a 1984 American unsold television pilot for the third spin-off of M*A*S*H.It starred Gary Burghoff, who reprised his M*A*S*H character. [1]The episode chronicles the adventures of Corporal Walter "Radar" O'Reilly after he returns home from the Korean War.
Actor Gary Burghoff, best known for the television series M*A*S*H, has Poland syndrome manifesting in brachydactyly on his left hand. It was seldom noticeable throughout the show's run, Burghoff usually putting his hand in his pocket or concealing it under props such as the clipboards carried by his character Radar O'Reilly.
Although Radar has his discharge, the need for a new generator makes him think that the 4077th needs him more than his family does. Ken Levine and David Isaacs received Primetime Emmy and Writers Guild Award nominations for this episode. Note – This is Gary Burghoff's final appearance on the show.
A sequence showing Radar playing drums with the musical band demonstrates Gary Burghoff's drumming talents onscreen. It was Burghoff's idea for him to drum in this episode as it was to pay homage to his drumming idol Gene Krupa, who actually allowed the star to play on his drums.
Mail arrives at the 4077th. Col. Potter learns he's a grandfather, Hawkeye gets his hometown newspaper, Radar gets a home movie from his family, and Frank learns his wife has found out about his affair with Margaret and is asking for a divorce. Note – In the home movie, Gary Burghoff plays his character's mother Mrs. O'Reilly.
During a shift in the operating room, Radar O'Reilly (Gary Burghoff) enters and informs Henry Blake that Blake has received all of the needed Army service points to be discharged and sent home. Henry begins planning his return and places a telephone call to Bloomington, Illinois to inform his wife and family of the good news.
10th episode of the 2nd season of M*A*S*H "The Sniper" M*A*S*H episode Episode no. Season 2 Episode 10 Directed by Jackie Cooper Written by Richard M. Powell Production code K410 Original air date November 17, 1973 (1973-11-17) Episode chronology ← Previous "Dear Dad... Three" Next → "Carry On, Hawkeye" M*A*S*H season 2 List of episodes "The Sniper" is the 34th episode of the M*A*S*H ...