Episode 4— Chief Surgeon Who?
Aired October 8, 1972 · 25 min
Synopsis
Frank Burns is upset by what he perceives as Hawkeye Pierce's lack of respect, but his frustration grows when Colonel Henry Blake unexpectedly names Hawkeye chief surgeon. The 4077th celebrates Hawkeye's promotion while Frank and Margaret Houlihan express their disapproval to General Barker. During his visit, Barker observes the unit's blend of humor and efficiency through camp activities, a poker game, and a surgery session.
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Alan Alda
as Capt. Benjamin Franklin 'Hawkeye' Pierce
Wayne Rogers
as Capt. 'Trapper John' McIntyre
Mclean Stevenson
as Lt. Col. Henry Blake
Loretta Swit
as Maj. Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan
Larry Linville
as Maj. Frank Burns
Gary Burghoff
as Cpl. Walter 'Radar' O'Reilly
Sorrell Booke
as Gen. Wilson Spaulding Barker
Timothy Brown
as Capt. Oliver Harmon 'Spearchucker' Jones
John Orchard
as Capt. 'Ugly John' Black
Jamie Farr
as Cpl. Maxwell Q. Klinger
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