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Mash actress Loretta Swit died on May 30, 2025, from natural causes at the age of 97. She was at her home in New York City at the time of her death. Swit rose to prominence with her role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in the war comedy-drama, Mash (stylized as M*A*S*H). She was one of the four cast members who remained throughout the eleven seasons of the show, and one of the two actors who appeared both in the pilot and the finale.

With Swit’s death, there are only a handful of members of the original Mash cast who are alive today. This includes the lead of the show from day one, Alan Alda, who played surgeon Benjamin “Hawkeye” Pierce. Alda is still active in the industry, last appearing in Tina Fey’s recent Netflix outing, The Four Seasons.

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Zach Galifianakis explains why live-action Jumba is missing an accent in Disney's Lilo & Stitch. Dr. Jumba Jookiba is one of the main characters in the original Lilo & Stitch, known as the eccentric scientist who created Stitch and later journeys to Earth with Agent Pleakley to retrieve him. In the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake, Jumba retains a similar role, though the movie makes several changes to the character, including doing away with his vaguely Russian-sounding accent.

During an interview with CinemaBlend, Galifianakis explained why his Jumba doesn't have an accent in the new Lilo & Stitch. The actor suggests that the decision may have stemmed from a desire to avoid a potentially problematic accent, especially given how tricky they can be in today's cultural climate. He also implies that his own limitations with doing voices may have influenced the choice. Read his full explanation below:

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Lilo and Stitch, the early 2000s Disney classic about a lonely girl and her alien dog, is the latest entry in the studio’s storied animated canon to be given the live-action remake treatment. And while it’s easy to bemoan the remakes as cynical cash-grabs, and I definitely have thoughts on remaking this film in particular that we’ll get to later, I prefer to think of them as an opportunity to revisit beloved past works now that they’re fresh on our minds again.

So, let’s take this aforementioned opportunity to look back at the original Lilo and Stitch over twenty years after its original theatrical release. How well does it hold up? Why is it so beloved to so many people, myself included? And what, if anything, can be gained from remaking it? Let’s find out.

And check out our review of Lilo & Stitch (2025) here.

When Disney announced a live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, fans were both excited and nervous. For me personally, though, the original movie holds a very special place, especially for the quirky alien characters Stitch and Pleakley. And while the remake seems to have captured Stitch’s essence well, Pleakley’s look is causing serious concern.

After seeing an image of the character online, I was shocked and not in a good way. Instead of feeling nostalgic, I found myself wondering how the Studios managed to get him so unbelievably wrong. Let’s dive deeper!

Disney’s live-action Pleakley is a disaster (and I’m not surprised anymore)

When I finally saw what Pleakley looks like in Disney’s upcoming Lilo & Stitch live-action remake, I was left absolutely stunned. Not because the studios did a wonderful job on him, but they created something that didn’t match the character we saw in the 2002 original at all.

As Disney gives Lilo & Stitch the live-action treatment more than 20 years later, fans of the original have some questions.

Director Dean Fleischer Camp recently responded to fans who questioned why the alien doesn’t wear a dress as a disguise in the upcoming remake, which premieres May 23 in theaters, after the one-eyed extraterrestrial rocked some gender-bent disguises in the animated version.

“I have had people message me, ‘Why is Pleakley not wearing a dress?'” said Camp as he responded to comments on TikTok. “And I just want to say, I tried… I tried.”

For proof, Camp shared what appeared to be his original concept drawings for Pleakley, wearing a wavy red wig and a blue dress.

In March, the first live-action trailer showed Billy Magnussen and Zach Galifianakis as Agent Pleakley and Dr. Jumba Jookiba, Stitch’s creator. Whereas the animated version of the characters used human clothes to blend in, their live-action counterparts appear to use a device that gives them the appearance of humans.

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After the sneak peek dropped, it quickly became Disney’s second most watched live-action trailer with 158 million views in the first 24 hours. The movie has also posted the best first-day ticket presales for a PG title year to date, tracking to make $120 million over the four-day Memorial Day holiday weekend.

As the live remake of Lilo & Stitch is set to premiere on May 23, viewers may want to watch the original 2002 film. The trailer for live action remake gave viewers a glimpse on what to expect in the film that has a run time of 148 minutes.

However, did you know there is a Lilo & Stitch: The Series that Disney Channel created? This show was running from 2003-2006 and has 65 episodes. The show itself was a TV sequel to the 2002 movie Lilo & Stitch.

Viewers should also watch the 2003 film Stitch! The Movie before watching Lilo & Stitch: The Series as the film serves as a prequel to the series. In Stitch! The Movie introduces Dr. Jacques von Hamsterviel, Jumba's old partner at the lab, who wishes to use the other experiments for evil intentions.

Jumba has put over 600 of the experiemnts in dehydrated pod form, which activates on contact with water.

This Memorial Day, Disney will welcome a familiar face to theaters for fans who grew up knowing "ohana means family." Lilo & Stitch are hitting the big screen in live-action on May 23, bringing the titular little blue alien's chaotic ways to a new format for a whole new generation. The House of Mouse has been quickly building hype for its latest remake, with a series of promos once again warping Stitch into the worlds of the studio's other iconic worlds, from Aladdin to Cinderella and, of course, The Lion King. As part of Collider's Exclusive Preview event for summer movies, we can now share another image ahead of the release that further teases the mayhem to come when Stitch is let loose.

Lilo & Stitch will stick close to the story of the 2002 original animated sci-fi comedy, which followed the lonely young Hawaiian girl Lilo (Maia Kealoha) and her sister, Nani...

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Pulse is a medical drama series created by Zoe Robyn. The Netflix series is set in the extremely chaotic and busy Miami trauma center. It follows the personal and professional lives of doctors and hospital staff as they treat injured people during a destructive hurricane. Pulse stars Willa Fitzgerald, Colin Woodell, Justina Machado, Jack Bannon, Jessie T. Usher, Daniela Nieves, Chelsea Muirhead, and Jessy Yates. So, if you loved the intense medical drama, swoon-worthy romance, and compelling characters in Pulse, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Pitt is a medical drama series created by R. Scott Gemmill. The Max series is set in the emergency ward of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital, and it follows a group of doctors, nurses, and medical interns during an intense 15-hour long shift.

Walt Disney Animation created numerous animated movies, many of which have remained relevant despite being decades old. The studio has taken many risks, pushing the boundaries in storytelling and animated visuals.

Some of their films have been very dark, with the grimmest scenes depicting a villain's death. Many of these deaths have left audiences wondering if the films are appropriate for children. Some deaths have been so dark that audiences and even the characters within the film can't help but feel sorry for the villains.

Updated by Jordan Iacobucci on December 20, 2024: Disney may make family movies, but there's nothing family-friendly about its villains' deaths. From horrific demises to fates worse than death, these are some of the darkest endings for Disney villains. This list has been updated to include additional entries and to adhere to Cbr's current formatting guidelines.

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Rotten Tomatoes has updated its reviews of the film The Hunchback of Notre Dame to give the animated Disney classic a Certified Fresh approval rating from critics. This has resulted in the film earning a score of 80% on the website.

The score was tabulated after a slew of reviews from 1996 were officially added to the site, giving the film an updated score. Critics from the era were largely impressed by the movie with several giving The Hunchback of Notre Dame perfect scores. Much of the reviews were particularly complimentary of the movie's animation, with one critic (Jeffrey Westhoff of the Northwest Herald) calling it "Disney's most powerful animated film since Bambi," predicting that the film would "20 years from now... be considered an authentic masterpiece." Indeed, more than two decades later, the film is beloved by many fans of Disney movies, though a lot of its love was there from most critics at the very start.

Walt Disney Pictures has been responsible for some of the greatest children’s movies ever, although the studio's committed fan base is often divided. While some Disney films are undisputed classics beloved by all, there are some releases that audiences have taken issue with, whether due to problematic depictions, outdated stereotypes, or questionable creative decisions. When a studio has so many treasured properties in its catalog, it’s no surprise that fans disagree on many issues.

Even the best Disney movies have divided fans as they debate the merits, themes, and meaning behind cherished animated and live-action releases. Disney’s recent output has led some viewers to wish for a return to the glory days of the Disney Renaissance, while others are more than pleased with the modern CGI-centric approach of the studio's output in the 21st century. As a studio founded more than 100 years ago, it’s no surprise...

Disney is famous for creating beloved animated classics that audiences want to return to again and again. Many people find a lot of comfort in Disney's style, with its bright colors, iconic music and warm emotional morals. A big part of comfort is nostalgia, so people will all have their own favorites, but there are some Disney animated movies which are better suited to cheering people up in their lowest moments.

A good comfort movie should be easy to engage with. Disney often manages to provide some relatively low stakes drama that still delivers a heartwarming message about family, friendship or life in general. Some of the studio's most comforting classics also have plenty of breezy humor to distract people, and some emotional songs for a cathartic release. The best Disney animated movies can break someone's heart and put it back together again.

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It is not uncommon for TV stars to direct episodes of the series on which they appear. Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan and David Ogden Stiers all directed more than one episode of "M*A*S*H;" Peter Bonerz became a prolific director of television shows and films after directing 29 episodes of "The Bob Newhart Show;" and Penny Marshall might never have brought us such big screen classics as "Big" and "A League of Their Own" had she not started out directing on "Laverne & Shirley."

For the directing curious, the set of a long-running television show is a great place to cut one's teeth, so it's no surprise that two members of the Jeffersonian Institute Medico-Legal Lab found their way behind the camera during the 12-season run of "Bones." The most frequent guest in video village was David Boreanaz, who played the hard-charging FBI Agent Seeley Booth. He...

It's no secret that a large portion of Disney's revenue in recent years has come from rebooting earlier films. From Cinderella to The Lion King and beyond, Disney has been producing live-action remakes of tons of their classic animated films, with even more of these projects currently in the works. However, one must begin to wonder whether straightforward, live-action recreations are really the most effective way for Disney to bring these classic stories back to life. With many of the live-action remakes garnering less-than-stellar reviews, one must start to question whether Disney should consider exploring an alternate path.

Fortunately, one Disney property could open many doors for the company. Back in 2004, Disney made a deal in which they received ownership of the beloved group of colorful performers known as the Muppets. With audiences growing tired of live-action adaptations that don't do much to enhance the original stories, Disney ought to...

There's a good reason Loretta Swit's Margaret looks so moved during her final scene in Mash. The CBS sitcom Mash ran for 11 seasons in total, and arguably no character changed the most during that run than Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan. She was the sworn enemy of Hawkeye (Alan Alda) and Trapper (Wayne Rogers) during the early years and was involved in an affair with the weaselly Frank Burns (Larry Linville). Loretta Swit's favorite Mash episode "The Nurses" featured an emotional breakthrough for her character - which came about from the actress' demand that Houlihan get some proper character development.

Alda and Swit were the only actors to appear in the first and final episodes too. It can't be undersold what a major event the sitcom's finale "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen" truly was back in 1983. Mash's finale is the most-watched scripted episode in TV history, with over 100 million viewers...

Mash's most hated character left the series during a time when the better option would have been to give him some redemption. Many actors exited Mash during its run, which in hindsight, actually helped keep the show on the air. The death of McLean Stevenson's Blake in Mash season 3 changed the series forever, pushing it in a more dramatic direction in later seasons. It helped that Blake's replacement Potter (Harry Morgan) was the total opposite of his predecessor, which shook up the formula.

The showrunners made a choice early on that once an actor left, their replacements would be totally different. When Larry Linville exited as Frank Burns following the fifth series, the weaselly second-in-command was replaced by the snobbish Charles (David Ogden Stiers). The latter was again the polar opposite of Frank; a great surgeon, an intellectual and a professional. In a sense, Frank leaving Mash completed the show's dramedy evolution,...

Although Disney Channel has existed since 1983, its slate of original programming only dates back as far as the late '90s, when the concept of Disney Channel Originals started to rise -- gradually overtaking the syndicated shows that originally took up most of the programming grid. In other words, the story of Disney Channel in the 2000s is the very story of how Disney's official TV hub came into its own as a brand.

If you look at the network's original shows from this period, there's a fascinating trajectory from tentative experiments at the turn of the century to more famous, more consolidated hits in the late 2000s, with both the Disney Channel sitcom and the Disney Channel original cartoon taking shape in real time as the institutions they now are. Though it's sometimes held in lower critical esteem than rivals like Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon, Disney Channel put out...

One of Disney's most beloved animated characters of all time is Belle from the 1991 classic, Beauty and the Beast. Now, a popular series of YA (young adult) novels in Japan has recreated Disney's bookish beauty as a shojo-style anime heroine.

Per PR Times, Japan-based publisher Gakken Holdings recently opened preorders for the eighth installment of the bestselling YA book series, Disney's Twisted Tales. Originally written by American author Elizabeth J. Braswell, the Japanese version of Twisted World of Beauty and the Beast features gorgeous new cover illustrations created by Mizutamaridori. As shown below, this gifted illustrator presents Belle with a fresh new design that makes it seem as if she originates from the world of a shojo manga.

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One of the worst Mash episodes tried to force the drama so much that it forgot the show is also supposed to be funny. Fans of this legendary sitcom are divided on how it evolved. Mash ran for 11 seasons in total, and there were some big tonal changes in that time. It transitioned from being a wild sitcom with an anti-war message into a sometimes deathly serious dramedy. The very best outings were able to balance these tones, though Mash's best episode "The Interview" is also borderline gag free.

It ultimately comes down to personal preference, but Mash's various actor exits and its willingness to experiment kept the show a hit for over a decade. Of course, it also ran for over 250 episodes, meaning it had to weather some dud outings. Alda's least-favorite episode from season 1, for instance, involved a silly treasure hunt scheme. The season 4 episode "Hawkeye" is highly divisive too,...

Raava64's Belle Beauty & The Beast cosplay adds a seasonal twist to the beloved Disney princess' iconic gown that makes her ready for the coming winter season. A booksmart girl from a small provincial town in France voiced by Paige O'Hara in 1991's beloved animated movie, Belle finds herself an unwilling guest of the Beast (Robby Benson), but soon learns the tragic mistake that led to his transformation, helping him become more human as time progresses. Emma Watson took on the role of Belle in 2017's live-action Beauty and the Beast, for which she earned generally positive reviews.

With the tale as old as time remaining as iconic as ever to this day, cosplayer and streamer raava64 shared her own twist to the Beauty & the Beast character's most recognizable outfit on Reddit.

Belle is a winter princess (self)by u/raava64 in cosplay

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When one Mash cast member refused to return for the show's spinoff, a jaw-dropping replacement idea was suggested. Mash ran for 11 seasons between 1972 and 1983 and proved groundbreaking for many reasons. From the shocking death of Henry Blake to the record-breaking finale, the impact and legacy of the show are still being felt. It was a Mash cast vote that ended the show, with the ensemble sensing during the tenth season it was time to wrap things up before the quality took a serious nosedive.

Of course, Mash was still a solid ratings success, and CBS wanted to keep it running. It was then suggested that the actors who voted to keep it on the air should front a spinoff instead. On paper, this sounded like a solid pitch, but in reality, AfterMASH was a disaster. Taking place in a Veteran's Hospital, the spinoff may have been better served as a drama instead of a sitcom,...

"Follies of the Living-Concerns of the Dead" features a ghost soldier, Weston, in a poignant and tragic journey to accept his own death. The episode leans more towards drama, exploring the emotional toll and numbness of the main characters amidst war. The ambiguous ending leaves audiences questioning whether Weston's presence was real or just a hallucination of Klinger's.

The only episode of Mash to feature an out-and-out ghost features one of the show's most tragic endings. While the CBS medical dramedy was about as far from a horror show as it's possible to get, it occasionally dipped its toes into the genre. For instance, Mash's divisive "Dreams" explored the fractured and sometimes creepy dreams of the overworked 4077th. This included some haunting imagery, like an armless Hawkeye (Alan Alda) following down a river of prosthetic limbs.

Other episodes like "Trick or Treatment" contained genre elements, but of course,...

Disney's live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch has big shoes to fill, with a strong cast and promises of heartwarming storytelling. The talented voice cast includes Chris Sanders, who reprises his role as Stitch, and Maia Kealoha as Lilo for an authentic portrayal. Fans eagerly anticipate the official design of Stitch in the live-action adaptation, teased by D23's recent reveal.

In recent years, the lovable, genetically engineered alien Experiment 626, better known to the world as Stitch, has become a huge moneymaker for Disney even more now than when the animated movie Lilo & Stitch was released back in 2002. With a live-action remake currently filming, the popularity of the fuzzy blue-and-purple character will be a huge part of the movies success, and those awaiting the first look at Stitch can now get one, up close and personal. Disney revealed their CGI stitch for the live-action movie on Friday at D23; check it out below.

Alan Alda and co-star Mike Farrell argued over the ethics of a surgery scene in Mash season 7, which was written into an episode. Farrell argued his character B.J. wouldn't take part in an unnecessary surgery, even if it involved saving lives. This clash between Farrell and Alda added tension and moral complexity to "Preventative Medicine."

A classic Mash episode was improved by a genuine argument between Alan Alda and a co-star over the ethics involved in a key surgery sequence. Many Mash actors exited the show during its early years, despite the medical sitcom becoming a runaway hit for CBS. These exits accidentally added to the show's longevity, since the ensemble was periodically refreshed with great new characters like Potter (Harry Morgan) or Major Winchester (David Ogden Stiers).

Wayne Rogers' Trapper left Mash following season 3, with the actor feeling his role kept being diminished by the increasing focus put on Alda's Hawkeye.

B.J. cheated on wife Peg during "Hanky Panky" episode of Mash. This storyline is controversial, with some fans finding B.J.'s actions completely out of character. Farrell's B.J. had another close call with temptation in season 8, but ultimately reaffirmed his love for his wife.

Mash's B.J. Hunnicut was always shown to be hopelessly devoted to his wife Peg, but did he cheat on her as one controversial episode suggests? Many Mash actors exited the acclaimed dramedy during its run, but that's one reason it lasted so long. While many shows during this era made the mistake of replacing a departing character with somebody who was virtually identical, Mash opted to do the opposite. A key example is Winchester (David Ogden Stiers) replacing Burns (Larry Linville), with the former being a refined snob while the latter was a cartoonish coward and hypocrite.

When Mike Farrell's B.

Quick Links Burghoff Needed A Break From Radar and to Spend Time With His Family Burghoff's Exit From the Show Radar Returned Gary Burghoff left M*A*S*H to spend time with his family after feeling burned out from playing Radar. Burghoff's final episode in M*A*S*H, titled "Good Bye, Radar," is considered one of the best in the series. Despite leaving M*A*S*H, Burghoff returned to reprise his role as Radar in the spin-off series "After M*A*S*H" for two episodes.

M*A*S*H is one of the most iconic and critically acclaimed television shows. Airing from 1972 to 1983, it is a spin-off adaptation of the 1970 film M*A*S*H, which in turn was an adaptation of the 1968 novel Mash: A Novel About Three Army Doctors by author Richard Hooker. The series follows a team of doctors and support staff stationed...

Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett were among the key creatives behind Batman: The Animated Series. The 90s animated series was a major hit and set the foundation for several other DC projects that eventually took the shape of the fan-favorite Dcau. Since then, the duo has continued working on DC properties, with and without each other.

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In 2003, Burnett worked on the animated film Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman without the involvement of Timm. Burnett chose to recast the role of Penguin in the film with a different voice actor from the previous Dcau installments made under him and Timm. Here is how Timm felt about the recasting as he shared his true thoughts on the matter.

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Mash thrived by embracing cast exits, creatively refreshing the show every few years. Trapper's exit allowed his replacement B.J. to shine, balancing Hawkeye's dynamic. Radar's departure during season 8 is one of Mash's most moving scenes.

Mash had several high-profile cast exits throughout its run, which is why it had such longevity. Following on from the success of Robert Altman's 1970 movie, few could have predicted the success of the spinoff show when it arrived on CBS. Indeed, Mash came close to being canceled after season 1, since the initial ratings were so poor. Instead, Mash ran for 11 seasons, with its mixture of drama and comedy influencing other series for decades to come. The show was also held together by a terrific ensemble, led by Alan Alda as motormouthed surgeon Hawkeye.

Like any long-running show, several cast members exited over the years to pursue different projects. By the time the finale "Goodbye,...

Disney movies like Beauty and the Beast and Fantasia showcase creativity and innovation in storytelling and animation. Classic films like Cinderella and Snow White set the foundation for Disney's rich legacy in animation. Modern films like Moana and Zootopia prove that Disney continues to evolve, offering diverse and meaningful narratives.

Disney has been key in developing film and television since it was first formed by Walt Disney in 1923. The studios have rolled out a plethora of projects that explore new themes and new ways of creating movies. Though the company has had to learn from its mistakes over the years through productions that don't meet appropriate criteria in today's world, there are plenty of movies that fans have continued to support.

Rotten Tomatoes has compiled a list of the top-ranked animated Disney movies. The top 10 consist of a real variety of animations, including old classics and animal-based narratives. The array...

Michelle Forbes first played Dara in Star Trek: Tng before becoming the popular Ensign Ro Laren in season 5. Ro Laren's flaws and troubled past brought a refreshing dynamic to Tng, culminating in a shocking betrayal in season 7. Ro Laren may make a comeback in upcoming Star Trek projects, potentially revealing her survival after a shuttle explosion.

Before she played Ensign Ro Laren, Michelle Forbes played an entirely different character in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Ensign Ro Laren was created by Michael Piller, and introduced in Tng season 5. Discussing the character of Ro in the Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion, Rick Berman said that the character originated from a desire to feature "character with the strength and dignity of a Starfleet officer but with a troubled past, an edge." Michelle Forbes was cast as Ensign Ro and joined the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation on a recurring basis.

Gary Burghoff's Radar superhero script was rejected, but it was later partially recycled in Mash season 8. Burghoff believes "Radar's Dream" was rejected because he was viewed as too young and naive to write and direct. Mash episode "Dreams" was divisive and reused parts of Burghoff's dream concept.

Gary Burghoff once had a great idea for a Radar-focused episode of Mash that turned the character into a superhero, and a later outing recycled part of his idea. As is often pointed out in Mash trivia, Burghoff's Radar is the only actor from the movie to return for the show. Of course, the Robert Altman film was darker and more adult than the CBS sitcom was allowed to be. This can be reflected in the changes made to Radar himself; in the movie, he's a more cynical, opportunistic figure, while in the series, he's sweet and naive.

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Disney's live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch has big shoes to fill, with a strong cast and promises of heartwarming storytelling. The talented voice cast includes Chris Sanders, who reprises his role as Stitch, and Maia Kealoha as Lilo for an authentic portrayal. Fans eagerly anticipate the official design of Stitch in the live-action adaptation, teased by on-set images shared online.

In recent years, the lovable genetically engineered alien Experiment 626, better known to the world as Stitch, has become a huge moneymaker for Disney – even more now than when the animated movie Lilo & Stitch was released back in 2002. With a live-action remake currently filming, the popularity of the character is something that is going to be a huge part of the movie’s success, and those awaiting the first look at the movie can now see a tantalizing glimpse of what to expect after a set video found its way online.

A new set video offers a first look at the Disney characters in live-action for the Lilo & Stitch remake. The video shows crew members preparing a shot in Hawaii for the remake. Maia Kealoha plays Lilo in the video, alongside an adorable stand-in for Stitch in the car.

Following various setbacks to its production, a new set video from the Lilo & Stitch remake has offered the first look at the Disney characters in live-action.

Nearly a year after filming was first set to begin, TikTok user @paulinapullara revealed a set video from the live-action Lilo & Stitch remake. The video shows various crew members working on a public street in Hawaii, preparing a shot for which the titular young girl and alien are driving around in a ride-on convertible car. The video also reveals the first look at Maia Kealoha as Lilo, while Stitch can be seen represented with an...

Wild audition stories are a dime a dozen in Hollywood, but McLean Stevenson's "M*A*S*H" casting is one of the stranger bits of classic sitcom mythology. According to casting director Eddie Foy III (per MeTV), the actor who would go on to play beloved buffoon Colonel Henry Blake for three seasons of the long-running series first earned the part in an especially roundabout way. The casting department didn't simply have Stevenson audition but instead put him in an entirely different TV movie to get him on executive producer Gene Reynolds' radar.

"I remember McLean Stevenson, I got McLean to do [the series]," Foy recalled in an interview with the Archive of American Television. "In fact," he continued, "we snuck him in on a picture called 'Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones,' where he played an eccentric minister, and we showed it to Gene Reynolds. He said, 'I love the guy.

On Monday, Jan. 1, M*A*S*H fans are invited to ring in the new year with M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television, a two-hour special airing on Fox and featuring new interviews with series vets Alan Alda (who played Capt. Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce), Loretta Swit (Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan), Gary Burghoff (Cpl. Walter “Radar” O’Reilly), Jamie Farr (Cpl./Sgt. Maxwell Q. “Max” Klinger) and Mike Farrell (Capt. B.J. Hunnicutt), as well as the late Wayne Rogers (Capt. “Trapper” John McIntyre) and William Christopher (Father Francis Mulcahy).

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Gary Burghoff was so unhappy with how his final scene looked for M*A*S*H that he insisted on having it refilmed.

Per Entertainment Weekly, a clip was released from the upcoming M*A*S*H reunion special, M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television, with Burghoff addressing his role as Radar O'Reilly. He reflected on filming the very last scene for his character's exit, and at the time, the actor thought it may be best for him to let the tears flow. After hating how he looked while crying as the cahracter, however, Burghoff requested to shoot the scene again, and the director was happy to oblige.

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A M*A*S*H reunion special will include all-new interviews with various cast members, including some that were recorded with actors of the show before their deaths.

Set to air on Fox on Jan. 1, M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television is a two-hour documentary special celebrating the classic TV series. The special arrives in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the show's series finale, and it highlights some of the most popular episodes of the show along with its ensemble cast. Speaking about the special with TVLine, executive producer John Scheinfeld confirmed that the special includes interviews about the show with late actors Bill Christopher (Father John Mulcahy) and Wayne Rogers (Captain "Trapper" John McIntyre).

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The upcoming Mash reunion will feature a never-before-seen interview with Wayne Rogers, the actor who played Trapper John McIntyre. Wayne Rogers left the show due to being unhappy with his character's role, but remained tied to the series and participated in a reunion in the early 2000s. Rogers' inclusion in the reunion separates it from a previous impromptu reunion and offers new content from other actors who were on the show.

The upcoming Mash special reunion will debut a never-before-seen interview with Wayne Rogers — the actor who played Trapper John McIntyre. For the 40th anniversary of its iconic finale, "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen," Fox is re-assembling all the surviving cast of the groundbreaking war comedy/drama in a special two-hour broadcast that will air on Fox on January 1. Gary Burghoff (Cpl. Walter “Radar” O’Reilly), Jamie Farr (Cpl./Sgt. Maxwell Q. “Max” Klinger), Mike Farrell (Capt. B.J. Hunnicutt), and Loretta Swit (Maj.

The M*A*S*H reunion special came together after years of planning and collaboration between the executive producers and the original cast members. The special includes interviews with the living cast members and archival interviews with those who have passed away. Despite facing challenges in selling the special to networks in the past, Fox finally decided to produce it, allowing the team to create a compilation of the best clips from the show's 251 episodes.

The executive producer behind the upcoming M*A*S*H reunion special, John Scheinfeld, explains how the event came together decades after the show ended. Beginning its TV run in 1972, the Korean War series lasted 11 seasons during its original run. M*A*S*H featured a leading cast of Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Jamie Far, William Christopher, and Harry Morgan.

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For a television series that ranked in the Nielsen ratings' top ten for nine of its 11 seasons, "M*A*S*H" experienced a surprising amount of cast turnover. McLean Stevenson (Henry Blake) and Wayne Rogers (Trapper John McIntyre) departed after the third season, and these were huge losses (the manner in which Stevenson was written out of the show angered fans and CBS executives alike). But the producers deftly assuaged viewers concerns by promoting Jamie Farr's cross-dressing Corporal Klinger and hiring Harry Morgan to play the gruff but fair Colonel Sherman T. Potter.

The next significant loss arrived at the end of the fifth season, when Larry Linville exited the series. This left the "M*A*S*H" team with the difficult task of finding an actor capable of playing a pompous walking bulls-eye on par with Linville's Frank Burns. Some of the show's biggest laughs erupted from the company's gleeful tormenting of the humorless surgeon.

Several original cast members of the classic TV series M*A*S*H will reunite once again for an all-new television special.

Per TVLine, it was announced that a two-hour special reuniting M*A*S*H cast members while looking back at the hit show will air on Fox on Jan. 1, 2024. The special will include all-new interviews with Alan Alda (Benjamin "Hawkeye" Pierce) along with several other surviving cast members. That includes Mike Farrell (B.J. Hunnicutt), Gary Burghoff (Walter "Radar" O'Reilly), Jamie Farr (Maxwell Q. "Max" Klinger), and Loretta Swit (Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan). Executive producers Gene Reynolds and Burt Metcalfe will also be included.

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Fox is touting the special as a "definitive" look into the history of M*A*S*H.

The iconic M*A*S*H TV series is being celebrated on New Years' Day. Fox will air an all-new special, M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television, celebrating the groundbreaking comedy with new cast interviews and more. The series aired on CBS for 11 seasons between 1972 and 1983.

Starring Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, McLean Stevenson, Loretta Swit, Larry Linville, Gary Burghoff, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Jamie Farr, William Christopher, and David Ogden Stiers, the series followed those working at the 4077th, a U.S. Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War.

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M*A*S*H reunion happening after 40 years, titled "The Comedy That Changed Television," airing on January 1st on Fox. The show celebrates the iconic sitcom's achievements through interviews with surviving cast members and executive producers. Special pays tribute to deceased cast and crew through clips, archival interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage.

A M*A*S*H reunion is happening on Fox, with the network announcing that the original cast will get together after 40 years for what has been described as the “definitive” reflection on the beloved comedy-drama series. The reunion special, titled M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television, is now all set to air in the new year on January 1st, and promises to bring together Alan Alda, Gary Burghoff, Jamie Farr, and more (via TV Line).

“M*A*S*H is among the most iconic sitcoms in the annals of television history,” said Dan Harrison, Fox’s EVP of Program Planning & Content Strategy, in a statement.

Fox is ringing in the new year by turning back the clock four decades.

The network announced Wednesday that on Jan. 1 it will air M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television, a two-hour special featuring new interviews with surviving cast members Alan Alda (Capt. Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce), Gary Burghoff (Cpl. Walter “Radar” O’Reilly), Jamie Farr (Cpl./Sgt. Maxwell Q. “Max” Klinger), Mike Farrell (Capt. B.J. Hunnicutt) and Loretta Swit (Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan), as well as EPs Gene Reynolds and Burt Metcalfe.

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Fox will celebrate Mash: The Comedy That Changed Television in a new two-hour special set to air Monday, January 1 at 8 pm on the network.

A definitive look at the 14-time Emmy-winning television classic, the special centers around new interviews with original cast members Alan Alda (Capt. Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce), Gary Burghoff (Cpl. Walter “Radar” O’Reilly), William Christopher (Father Francis Mulcahy), Jamie Farr (Cpl./Sgt. Maxwell Q. “Max” Klinger), Mike Farrell (Capt. B.J. Hunnicutt), Wayne Rogers (Capt. “Trapper” John McIntyre) and Loretta Swit (Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan) and series executive producers Gene Reynolds and Burt Metcalfe.

“In these intimate, highly personal remembrances, the creation and evolution of the show’s iconic characters are revealed, alongside rare and never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage, photos and stories,” according to Fox.

Writer/producer Larry Gelbart, as well as additional series stars Larry Linville (Maj. Frank Burns), Harry Morgan (Col. Sherman T. Potter), McLean Stevenson (Lt.

Throughout its eleven season run, "M*A*S*H" was one of the best-written shows on television. The beloved Korean War-set sitcom effortlessly blended genres in a way that was rare for its time, balancing uproarious comedy with gut-wrenching tragedy. The show won an Emmy for its writing and was nominated for eleven more, even taking over two thirds of the nominations in 1974.

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