M*A*S*H - S01E06: Yankee Doodle Doctor
The 4077th is designated as the setting for the making of an army film on Mobile Army Surgical Hospital units. Hawkeye is chosen as the star while Margaret and Frank compose a screenplay. The Eye Of The Hawk objects to the piece of propaganda that filmmaker Lt. Bricker is producing and, having exposed the original film, reshoots a new one his way, starring himself as Groucho Marx-ish Yankee Doodle Doctor, and poking fun at glorifying doctors while concluding with a rather serious speech about the hell of war.
Director: Lee Philips, Laurence Marks
Cast: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, McLean Stevenson, Loretta Swit, Larry Linville, Gary Burghoff
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M*A*S*H S01E06 Synopsis
M*A*S*H "Yankee Doodle Doctor" is part of the 1337x catalog. Rated 7.2/10, this episode delivers quality storytelling. Originally aired on 1972-10-22, this episode is part of Season 1 of M*A*S*H. Directed by Lee Philips, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, McLean Stevenson among the cast. With a runtime of 25m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this War & Politics and Drama series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The 4077th is designated as the setting for the making of an army film on Mobile Army Surgical Hospital units. Hawkeye is chosen as the star while Margaret and Frank compose a screenplay. The Eye Of The Hawk objects to the piece of propaganda that fi...
