Mike Farrell "M*A*S*H"

Mike Farrell joins Still Here Hollywood to talk about his unforgettable role as BJ Hunnicutt on MASH*, one of the most beloved television shows of all time. From the moment he landed the role to the emotional final episode that still holds the record for most-watched scripted television broadcast, Farrell shares what it was really like behind the scenes. He opens up about his close bond with Alan Alda, the collaborative culture that made the show so special, and the powerful themes that made MASH* more than just a comedy. Farrell also reflects on his life beyond Hollywood, including the personal experiences that shaped his activism and worldview. This is a conversation about legacy, purpose, and what it means to do work that truly matters.   00:00 Intro 00:50 Landing MASH* 04:30 Getting the role 08:30 First day on set 10:00 The MASH* finale legacy 11:00 Creative process on the show 12:15 Why he doesn’t watch it now 14:30 Wayne Rogers story 29:00 Alan Alda and on-set chemistry 33:00 Life-changing personal experience 38:00 War and comedy balance 39:30 Challenging the writers 46:30 The controversial BJ storyline 49:00 Favorite episode 52:00 Final goodbye and male friendship 53:30 Ending the series 57:00 Final episode moment 1:03:00 What brings him joy         Show CreditsHost/Producer: Steve KmetkoAll things technical: Justin ZangerleExecutive Producer: Jim LichtensteinMusic by: Brian Sanyshyn  https://stillherehollywood.comhttp://patreon.com/stillherehollywoodSuggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.comAdvertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.comPublicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.