R.I.P. Larry Gelbart (02/25/28 – 09/11/09)

Author: FanFiltration
Date: 11-Sep-2009, 8:50 PM

Author: FanFiltration
Time: 11-Sep-2009 8:50 PM (Edited)
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Larry Gelbart was the creator (adapted television version), head writer, and a producer (first four seasons) of "M*A*S*H*". Arguably one of the best shows ever produced for American prime-time television. He was also known for being a writer on the films "Tootsie" and "Oh, God!" among others.

May he rest in peace.

“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison

Author: Anchorhead
Time: 12-Sep-2009 12:44 PM (Edited)
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Huge M*A*S*H nerd here - since it first aired. Followed it until the end and never missed an episode. I like all 11 years, but I most definitely prefer the years when Mr. Gelbart was involved. I also have the series on DVD and watch one or two episodes almost every day. Great way to unwind after work - glass of red and an hour at the 4077th.

Rest in peace, sir. My world is richer because of you.

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By coincidence, two weeks ago I finalized plans with a friend of mine to hike out to the old M*A*S*H filming location in the Santa Monica Mountains next month.

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Author: Murry Sparkles
Time: 12-Sep-2009 2:28 PM
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As i am reading this post M*A*S*H is playing on t.v. in the background , i would regard M*A*S*H as the best t.v. show ever and it was at its best when Larry was involved . R.I.P. Mr Gelbart.