Trapper John, M.D. Thanks for Giving (Season 4, Episode 8)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

Trapper John, M.D.

Thanks for Giving (Season 4, Episode 8)

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

On a foggy Thanksgiving, Slocum hits Trapper with his car. As John fights for his life, staff members recall (in flashbacks) reasons they have to be thankful for his friendship and help.

Director

Michael Caffey

Writers

Don Brinkley (developed for television by) | Frank Glicksman (developed for television by) | Phyllis Wapner | Nancy Bond

Producer

Don Brinkley

Composer

John Carl Parker (as John Parker)

Cinematographer

Frederick Gately

Casting Director

Gary Shaffer

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 21, 1982

Release date

Nov 21, 1982 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
12 cast members

Name	Known for
Pernell Roberts Trapper John McIntyre Trapper John McIntyre See fewer	Bonanza (1959)
Gregory Harrison Dr. George Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates Dr. George Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates See fewer	Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
Madge Sinclair Ernestine Shoop, R. N. Ernestine Shoop, R. N. See fewer	Coming to America (1988)
Christopher Norris Gloria 'Ripples' Brancusi, R.N. Gloria 'Ripples' Brancusi, R.N. See fewer	Airport 1975 (1974)
Brian Stokes Mitchell Dr. Justin 'Jackpot' Jackson (as Brian Mitchell) Dr. Justin 'Jackpot' Jackson (as Brian Mitchell) See fewer	The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Charles Siebert Dr. Stanley Riverside II Dr. Stanley Riverside II See fewer	And Justice for All (1979)
Sarah Cunningham Nurse Andrews Nurse Andrews See fewer	The Cowboys (1972)
Catherine Ferrar Jackie Jackie See fewer	Days of Our Lives (1965)
Sally Hampton Actress Actress See fewer	Knight Rider (1982)
Chris Hutson Nurse Nurse See fewer	Medical Center (1969)
Clifton James Lewis Lewis See fewer	Live and Let Die (1973)
Simon Scott Arnold Slocum Arnold Slocum See fewer	Cold Turkey (1971)