I read that they asked Rene Auberjonois, the original Mulcahy in the movie, if he wanted to continue in the role but he declined. He didn't think the TV show would go anywhere! That's why Gary Burghoff's the only original actor to continue in the TV show. And yeah, Mulcahy's one of the best characters! I don't mind Rene Auberjonois, but I think William Christopher was the better one for the role, as you said early in this video. (MASH is one of my very favorite shows so I know every scene you were talking about!)
Fr. Mulcahy was always my favorite character! Nice podcast.
I read that they asked Rene Auberjonois, the original Mulcahy in the movie, if he wanted to continue in the role but he declined. He didn't think the TV show would go anywhere! That's why Gary Burghoff's the only original actor to continue in the TV show. And yeah, Mulcahy's one of the best characters! I don't mind Rene Auberjonois, but I think William Christopher was the better one for the role, as you said early in this video. (MASH is one of my very favorite shows so I know every scene you were talking about!)