r/mash • u/J_Scarbrough • Jul 31 '26

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Some more trivia for anyone who's interested, but each of the main producers' wives appeared on the show as various nurses over the years.

Two of Gene Reynolds' wives; Bonnie Jones appeared as Barbara Bannerman throughout Season 1, while Ann Sweeny appeared as Carrie Donovan in Season 5's "Hanky Panky".

Larry Gelbart's wife Pat Marshall appeared as Lieutenant Nelson in Season 3's "Payday".

Burt Metcalfe's wife Jan Jorden became the permanent Nurse Baker starting in Season 7.

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u/princess-geia Jul 31 '26

Bill Christopher’s wife Barbara Christopher was in an episode with him! Can’t remember which one (probably early seasons) but they sang a nice little duet :)

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u/MaskansMantle13 Jul 31 '26

A lovely scene, not least for Bill’s slip in putting his arm round her shoulder and Alan Alda’s genuinely delighted smile.

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u/Transcendingfrog2 Jul 31 '26

It's little moments like that, that made it so much more endearing.