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M*A*S*H
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Bug Out

  • Episode aired Sep 21, 1976
  • TV-PG
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
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Alan Alda and Gary Burghoff in M*A*S*H (1972)
ComedyDramaWar

When a rumor for a camp relocation turns out to be real, Hawkeye, Margaret and Radar volunteer to stay behind for a patient who cannot be moved.When a rumor for a camp relocation turns out to be real, Hawkeye, Margaret and Radar volunteer to stay behind for a patient who cannot be moved.When a rumor for a camp relocation turns out to be real, Hawkeye, Margaret and Radar volunteer to stay behind for a patient who cannot be moved.

  • Director
    • Gene Reynolds
  • Writers
    • James Fritzell
    • Everett Greenbaum
    • Larry Gelbart
  • Stars
    • Alan Alda
    • Mike Farrell
    • Harry Morgan
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    725
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gene Reynolds
    • Writers
      • James Fritzell
      • Everett Greenbaum
      • Larry Gelbart
    • Stars
      • Alan Alda
      • Mike Farrell
      • Harry Morgan
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Alan Alda
    Alan Alda
    • Capt. Benjamin Franklin 'Hawkeye' Pierce
    Mike Farrell
    Mike Farrell
    • Capt. B.J. Hunnicutt
    Harry Morgan
    Harry Morgan
    • Col. Sherman T. Potter
    Loretta Swit
    Loretta Swit
    • Maj. Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan
    Larry Linville
    Larry Linville
    • Maj. Frank Burns
    Gary Burghoff
    Gary Burghoff
    • Cpl. Walter 'Radar' O'Reilly
    Jamie Farr
    Jamie Farr
    • Cpl. Maxwell Q. Klinger
    William Christopher
    William Christopher
    • Father Francis Mulcahy
    Richard Lee-Sung
    Richard Lee-Sung
    • Cho Man Chin
    • (as Richard Lee Sung)
    Frances Fong
    Frances Fong
    • Rosie
    Don Eitner
    Don Eitner
    • Captain
    Barry Cahill
    Barry Cahill
    • Helicopter Pilot
    Eileen Saki
    Eileen Saki
    • Korean Woman
    James Carroll
    James Carroll
    • Enlisted Man
    • (as James Lough)
    Roy Goldman
    Roy Goldman
    • Roy
    • (uncredited)
    Jeff Maxwell
    Jeff Maxwell
    • Pvt. Igor Straminsky
    • (uncredited)
    Kellye Nakahara
    Kellye Nakahara
    • Lt. Kellye Yamato, RN
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gene Reynolds
    • Writers
      • James Fritzell
      • Everett Greenbaum
      • Larry Gelbart
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    8Hitchcoc

    Hit the Road, Jack

    This is a two part episode. There is a huge enemy invasion coming and the MASH unit must bug out, that is, pack up everything and move to safe haven. This works reasonably well, considering the general gave false information and put the camp to the test in a much smaller window. The conflict comes when Hawkeye feels it's safe to do a dangerous back surgery on a young soldier (paralysis a possibility) who cannot be moved for 24 hours. He, Margaret, and Radar stay behind, knowing the Chinese can't be far behind. There are some fun things, including Frank being put in command of the departure (of course, he goes all Army on them). Klinger must take his wardrobe with him, and it is traded to some prostitutes for a schoolhouse that is to be used for the hospital. There is a lot tension. It's also nice when people have to work together.

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    • Trivia
      Footage from Bug Out would later be used for Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen. In one shot, Radar can be seen in the background, even though he went home before the series finale.
    • Goofs
      When Hawkeye and Radar are carrying the stretcher-bound wounded soldier to the chopper, it is clearly not Gary Burghoff playing Radar -- the actor is too tall and slender (close to Alan Alda's height and build).
    • Quotes

      Col. Potter: [singing in the shower] I like to go swimmin' with bow-legged women and swim between their legs... swim between their legs... swim between their legs...

    • Alternate versions
      Originally a one hour show, syndicated versions are edited into two parts.
    • Connections
      Edited into M*A*S*H: Goodbye, Farewell and Amen (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Valencia
      (uncredited)

      Music by José Padilla

      Portion hummed by Harry Morgan

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 1976 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 9, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • Runtime
      • 50m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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