M*A*S*H! Remarkable, Memorable Scene! 

Memorial Day! Remembering those that serve to keep us safe and free. Several comments are of those that had or currently serve and family stories of loved ones lost and remembered!

M*A*S*H*, The only show that can start off funny, make you cry and end on a funny note in the span of 30 minutes. This was TV at its finest.

The way his hand shakes just a bit more toward the end of his toast is a testament to the nuances of old school acting. This man was one of the greats.

This scene, Radar giving the news of Henry Blake and Hawkeye on the bus! Powerful moments.

That wasn't Colonel Potter; that was Harry Morgan, pure and simple. He was a damn fine actor.

RIP Harry Morgan, David Ogden Stiers, William Christopher, Wayne Rogers, Kelley Nakahara.

Harry Morgan served in WWII, which makes me wonder if some of this scene might be based on experiences he had irl, hence the strong emotion in the performance, and the fact it took several takes before he got through it without completely breaking down. Whether that's the case or not, it's definitely a powerful scene!

Amazing that Harry Morgan spent so many years before this in so many other excellent roles, and yet made an all-timer out of this one. It isn't too often that somebody does his most iconic role _after_ so many other memorable ones. Can't imagine the show without him. If you were around when it was going on, you know there was no small amount of skepticism about whoever was going to replace the Henry Blake character. In retrospect, the way it happened was so natural and so like real life -- just a different guy with no attempt to pull threads from the previous one at all -- that it just couldn't have been better. Exactly what it would've been like if you'd been under one CO and then the next.

David Ogden Stiers has the perfect reactions in this scene, as the slightly more cultured Maj. Winchester senses the decorum and the formality, as well as the appropriate sentiment. Terrific job of background acting.

"To Ryan, who died in W.W.1 'the war to end all wars'. To Giannelli, who died in the war after that." Brilliant.

2023, i am 65 now and cry like a baby every time i see this, well done mash well done

"...You were the friends of my youth...". That line hits hard when you get older. Cheers Brothers!

The slight quaver in his voice at the end of his toast hits like a hammer.

This felt like a very personal scene. It was a pleasure to watch and was beautifully acted. The writing was brilliant. FYI, Harry Morgan died in 2011. Following Morgan's death, Mike Farrell, who played B.J. Hunnicutt opposite Morgan in M*A*S*H, released a statement. I came across it, so hear it is: *He was a wonderful man, a fabulous actor and a dear and close friend since the first day we worked together. As Alan Alda said, he did not have an unadorable bone in his body. He was a treasure as a person, an imp at times, and always a true professional. He had worked with the greats and never saw himself as one of them. But he was. He was the rock everyone depended on and yet he could cut up like a kid when the situation warranted it. He was the apotheosis, the finest example of what people call a ‘character actor’. What he brought to the work made everyone better. He made those who are thought of as ‘stars’ shine even more brightly. The love and admiration we all felt for him were returned tenfold in many, many ways. And the greatest and most selfless tribute to the experience we enjoyed was paid by Harry at the press conference when our show ended. He remarked that someone had asked him if working on M*A*S*H had made him a better actor. He responded by saying, 'I don’t know about that, but it made me a better human being.' It’s hard to imagine a better one." A wonderful testament to his ability as an actor and his personality as a human being!

You really don't see actors like Harry Morgan anymore. "We were so alive back then." - RIP

Every time I watch this, I feel like I’ve met Colonel Potter’s old WW1 friends. A master class in acting from Morgan.

My father was in the ETO and turned 20 after D-Day. In the late 80s he met up with an old comrade of his from their old unit, they started talking and it was if they never were separated. Somethings bind you to each other in perpetuity.

When a veteran says the friends in front of him mean more than those he served with previously, you know you’re a true friend.

Memorial Day 2021. Here's to our fallen comrades, who gave their all to our country. RIP service men and women.

MASH was a hell of a show. Preached without preaching, lots of emotions and even more laughs.

Aw, I can't watch it again. It shreds me. One of these best scenes in a show with memorable scenes. Just incredible.

To anyone who wonders why that television show earned so many Emmys, let me direct you to.....ANY episode.

I teared up when I was 5 yrs old in 1980 and I teared up again tonight at 45 yrs old watching this episode again. What an amazing episode . Nothing else will ever follow this show.

"To Ryan, who died in WWI: the War to End All Wars. To Gianelli, who died in the war after that." Ouch!

Got the opportunity to be a real life “Col Potter” in a USAF combat surgical hospital in Iraq. This character was a good model for a medical commander. Hope that, in the eyes of my medics, I at least partially, lived up to it.

This hits hard now. 52 years after my time as a young Marine in I Corps, Vietnam. Our unit reunions are getting more and more sparse. Still talk to the surviving members of my unit thanks to modern media. Have a bottle of old great whiskey, back in the darkest corner of the kitchen cabinet I believe. Colonel Potter, different wars, different times but I think I'll go and join you.

The photo of Mildred on Col. Potter's desk was of his actual wife Eileen.

What was really cool was after my father died, my family and I got to share in a tontine. My Dad was a paratrooper with the 507th PIR, 82nd Airborne and jumped outside of Grainges, France on D-Day. After the war, raising kids, and working for years he finally retired quietly in northern Wisconsin. It was somewhere on about 30 years ago an old Army buddy got a personalized bottle of brandy with his name, rank, medals, etc. After he received it, he got the idea to have his family, and any other buddies that could make it, to his gravesite on the day of his burial to have a drink and a toast to our lives together. In November 2020 that day came after 99 years of life. At his gravesite, the brandy came out as a small Army squadron flew overhead while one of them pretended to "bail out." It was all on the local news in Minneapolis, MN. We all toasted him there except for me, who saw it all on Zoom. It was COVID time then, and I live 1500 miles away and was considered at risk. But I saw the whole thing and it was quite moving. Last July, on what would have been his 100th birthday, I was able to fulfill the tontine that made his life, for me, complete.

Harry Morgan was such an underappreciated actor.

I’ve been a huge fan of Harry Morgan since Dragnet. But his portrayal of Col. Potter was genius. Rest In Peace Harry Morgan. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Hell of an actor. Hell of script.

Col. Potter brought to light the emotions and thoughts I, and all who served in our armed forces. We laughed, we cried, we went through some things best forgotten but, whatever the situation goddamm it we went through them together. I could count on them and, though unspoken, they could count on me. I can't honestly say if my own family would do that without judging. I have never been as close to anyone as I was to them. I swear I will never forget them. I loved you all then and still do today. God love and keep you and yours safe. Stay Calm. Be Safe. "Wiener"

What a phenomenal actor. Harry Morgan was surrounded by fine actors in this scene who must have been blown away by his performance.

Anyone who has been in the military knows, ultimately you will have to say good bye to your buddies and probably never see them or hear from them again. It's a sad experience whether you were a lifer or a draftee. Colonel Potter's speech and his toast was outstanding.

Harry Morgan's performance here is so sincere and heartfelt that he had to be recalling real old friends that had moved on.

The line…”the war to end all wars…..and for the one after that” indeed….

He gave a terrific speech here I felt his emotions.

You can see the passion in everyone's eyes during this scene. David Ogden Stiers is pretty close to crying. One of the best scenes ever on this show.

Harry Morgan was an AMAZING actor but I think this goes beyond acting. They all cared about each other a lot.

One of the best shows on television. I watched every episode. They're never make shows like that again. So many were tearful, and some were hard to watch, but we watched them. Proud to be a Boomer.

When my father entered into the final stages of dementia, the only thing he’d watch and pay any attention to was M*A*S*H. Even non-verbal, his eyes would be fixed on this show. As a career officer in the Navy, he connected somehow to this show. Thank you cast members, for giving my Dad that. May God grant peace to all of you. You gave him a glimpse into his past! Thank you for that.

Doesn't take much acting when you have a real love for the actor you're working with. The entire cast loved Harry Morgan and it showed.

Given that Harry Morgan served in the military during WWII, I can't help but wonder if there was a little bit of reality subtext behind Potter's toast.

I'm 76, lost my last high school riding buddy, lost veteran friends and family. getting thin out here. Stay in the moment, live life, remember with pride and love.

It’s a whole different feeling knowing all the boys who marched off to war in WW1 and came limping back are all gone and laid to rest. To fade into memory and memory into legend and legend into history.

When I first saw this scene years ago I thought this was an award winning performance. The subtlety of Morgan chocking back the tears as he gets to the end of his solo toast. The actual release of tension by all the other actors when they learn the Colonel is not sick. Those things are not easy to pull off and yet this was IMHO flawless.

Im 64, Have out lived many dear friends. But, im lucky, I ve made new friends, Young ones that i admire deeply

I absolutely love this scene as I have gotten older I can appreciate it where Col Potter is feeling and coming from

Hard to watch that scene without tearing up . Age is both a curse and a blessing . Hard to remember that when it aches just to get out of bed every day . Thanks for posting .

Give that man a cherrute, twisted cigar. Great writers.

One of the most profound scenes in the history of television. Harry Morgan is just breathtaking.

This was definitely a shining moment for Harry Morgan. He made it all so REAL.

Brilliant. I miss quality network television.

There will never be another show like MASH. It is a classic that stands the test of time. The writing, the stories, the actors. All magnificent. I watched it religiously with my parents every week, and it is good to revisit those memories now that they are gone too. Not many of the cast left alive today. Thank you for everything, all of you.

Harry Morgan's Colonel Potter was my favorite character, salty, down to earth, smart, tough, kind, human & sweet. RIP Harry & thank you.

I feel so honored to have grown up watching MASH. Seeing Klinger and Charles just as loyal as the rest of the crew full of love is beautiful!

I had never heard the word "tontine" until I saw this terrific episode. This was one of the best.

M*A*S*H, the only TV show that shared how the majority of us felt about war, crooked leadership and loss. It also taught us how to rise above it and laugh at it through the support and love for one another, no matter what walk of life you came from. Best show ever!

Harry Morgan was a great actor. The scene certainly shows that, and makes me tear up.

I remember watching this episode the night it first aired. I thought it very sad then. Now that I'm only 3 years younger than Potter was in the series (he was 62) I think it's heartbreaking because now I've known loss. A LOT of it.

MASH will always be a cherished classic. no other TV can duplicate the sincerity or quality of the writing and cast. MASH will never be forgotten.

It says a lot about M.A.S.H. that after 40 years it's still on our Radar.

Every time... EVERY episode Harry Morgan gets that quiver in his voice in an emotional scene, I can feel tears forming. I don't think it's just the material he was given; his acting was always dialed to the right percentage, whether the scene was sad, funny or heated.

This episode triggered a lot of tears. I remember watching the series finale while I was still in college. The TV viewing room in the front lobby of my dorm was packed. Not a word was uttered and quite a few tears. For me, it was a personal connection in that both my parents were teenagers who barely survived the Korean War and thank God it only lasted 3 years and not the 11 years M*A*S*H ran on TV. Too many people died in those 3 years. My parents both became doctors out of the ashes of that war. They eventually emigrated to the States and became American citizens. They passed in 2017 and 2021 and everytime i see a M*A*S*H episode i think of them.

I was a Cavalry Officer in Vietnam, and don't wear my Stetson much. But seeing this episode and watching my fellow Troopers slowly pass away makes me wonder who our last survivor will be. There aren't many of us old Dinosaurs left.

I remember watching this scene as a teenager, or maybe a "20 something". Now as a "60 something", I really understand it.

Toasting lost brothers in arms. Hits me hard.

I'm the last of five friends from high school (1965) and the last member of a parenting class (1974) The hard part is there is no one who knows or understands the things we said and did. Sometimes, I catch myself laughing or crying over the old days.

It is remembrance day here in Australia today. Lest we forget.

When families sat down in the living room and watched television together

My Father took me to his Navy reunion shortly before the Pandemic happened. When we arrived at the hotel we found that there was only about 3 dozen of his ship mates left. When we found out that, and we got to our room he started to cry. My Father has always been a very stoic man, and never showed emotion at any time. We both cried in the room, and then we went to hotel bar he stood up and made a toast very similar to this. Little did he know I had a printed copy of Vera Lynns song "We'll meet again". I walked up and took the mic and sang it. By the time I got done there was not a dry eye in the room. Anchors Away Gentlemen! We will meet again some sunny day!

I am one of the last surviving members of my high school class. This scene did bring me to tears. I very seldom cry at anything anymore.

How can a "sitcom," send chills down your spine? Good writing and a hell of an actor, that's what.

If a Television performance could be given an Oscar it should be this one, I don't know if you could call this acting since it is so sincere and heartfelt.

Damn that hits, doesn't it? My Grandfather was a Territorial British Soldier, then later in the 2nd SAS during WWII. About 15 years ago my Father was passing away in a hospital bed and my Grandfather came to say goodbye to his Son. He kept a stiff upper lip but told my Dad that he loved him. He and I were alone in the hospital lift on the way back down when he turned and said "I suppose you think me a hard man for not shedding a tear, but I've just lost so many". His eyes glassed over as I comforted him that everyone deals with grief in their own way. His Mettle came back to him and his composure returned. It must be so hard being an ageing Soldier. We asked and still ask so much. Lest we forget...

Powerful scene. Those seem like genuine emotions.

This scene, and the Henry Blake announcement are some of the best scenes out of the 4077.

I've watched this many times. Love the emotion on Winchesters face. Pure, not acting. RIP David Ogden Stiers.

Col Potters speech hits different when you’ve served and lost buddies. I can’t watch this without tearing up. Its my favorite episode though

Some of the best television ever. Harry Morgan was an inspiration and my favorite. What stories and incredible actors. “You were the friends of my youth…”

The older I get the more I appreciate this show!

Harry Morgan was one of the best damn actors to ever grace the screen. God rest his soul.

Anyone who thinks M*A*S*H is a show about a war, missed the humanity in it.

True passion Morgan gave his all to each and every role and it shows. I love M*A*S*H and it's cast to those who passed know you will live forever in our hearts.

Watching this scene as a teenager it was fine acting. After my military service this scene causes tears. My buddies are still alive and well, but I know the Grim Reaper is coming ever closer to all 3 of us.

This is my grandfather’s story. I’m proud of him, i hope he’s proud of me.

I have no idea who wrote this part of the script, but he just rewrote Shakespeare re We Band of Brothers, We happy Few. And Harry Morgan delivers it perfectly. Those of us who wore uniform, served and grew loving mateship and a special relationship will know this so well. This is what we were all about.

"I love you fella's, one and all", that line gets me everytime

This made me cry on this Memorial Day 2024.

to all the men and women who didnt come home alive or never came home at all thank you and rest in peace

When a scene hits home it's real! Even when acting!

If you can watch this without getting teary eyed there must be something wrong with you.

That fact that Winchester is so choked up gets me even more. Maybe be because his walls are coming down and he is letting these people in. Makes me tearful.

This scene is one of the many reasons that Hawkeye and BJ give Colonel Potter a genuine salute in the final episode...it was a remarkable show of respect from them... and it never fails to leave me teary-eyed.

Damn this show had some heart.

Henry Morgan's portrayal of Colonel Potter is so expertly done, as a Marine Sgt. Vet I would follow him. He plays it so real.

This, Hawkeye's bus ride, when Margeret finally breaks down, and the entire last episode...

As much as I love the zaniness of the first three seasons, I think MASH actually improved with the addition of Potter and later Charles. It had much more of a heart.

This was one of the best serious moments in the whole series

Listening to a tale by a WWI veteran, such as this one, leaves me speechless.