Larry Gelbart on killing off "Henry Blake" on "M.A.S.H" - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG
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Mac wanted to leave the show after four years, leading to changes by producers, and when Wayne Rogers left, legal issues arose but the character's exit was meaningful. Henry's character was scripted to die in a farewell episode, with the cast kept in the dark until just before filming, resulting in genuine shock and emotional performances captured in two takes.
Insights
- Mac expressed his desire to leave the show after the fourth and fifth year, leading to adjustments by the producers.
- The decision to include Henry's death in the show's tag was a mature and sensible choice, despite initial backlash from viewers.
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Recent questions
Why did Mac want to leave the show?
Desire to leave after fourth and fifth year.
What legal issues arose when Wayne Rogers left?
Legal issues when Wayne Rogers left.
How did the cast react to Henry Blake's death scene?
Informed just before filming, genuine shock and emotion.
Why was Henry's death scene shot twice?
Second take captured raw, emotional performance.
How did viewers initially react to Henry's death in the show's tag?
Initial backlash despite mature and sensible choice.
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"Emotional Departures and Impactful Decisions in M*A*S*H"
- Mac expressed his desire to leave the show after the fourth and fifth year, leading to adjustments by the producers.
- Legal issues arose when Wayne Rogers left the show, but the producers decided to use the character's departure meaningfully.
- The decision was made for Henry Blake's character to die in a goodbye episode, with the script kept secret from the cast to maintain genuine performances.
- The cast was informed of Henry's death scene just before filming it, leading to genuine shock and emotional performances.
- The scene of Henry's death was shot twice, with the second take capturing a raw and emotional performance from the actors.
- The decision to include Henry's death in the show's tag was a mature and sensible choice, despite initial backlash from viewers.
