Radar

Why Does Radar Always Hide His Left Hand In MASH?

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MASH Radar with Father Mulcahy

I wonder if you ever noticed this about Radar in MASH? Once you do, you’ll never be able to stop noticing it. Radar, played by Gary Burghoff, always keeps his left hand carefully and cleverly hidden. For example, he makes a fist or puts his hand in his pocket. More specifically, he keeps the fingers … Read more

Who Spoke the First Line In MASH?

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Radar in MASH episode 1

Although, admittedly, our beloved MASH TV show became the Hawkeye show in later seasons, he wasn’t the first character to speak in the show. That honor went, fittingly, to the only actor playing a main character who also appeared in the film version. Now, technically, I’m playing fast and loose with the truth if I … Read more