Forever in viewers’ hearts. Whether it’s drama, comedy or something in between, TV show writers have never been afraid to surprise audiences with a memorable character death.Back in March 1975, M*A*S*H became a TV death pioneer when Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake (McLean Stevenson) died in the season 3 finale.
The character was headed home after being honorably discharged from the army, but before he could make it, he was killed by enemy fire.The death was so unexpected that series producers Gene Reynolds and Larry Gelbart received more than 1,000 letters from irate fans.
CBS, the network that broadcast the show, and 20th Century Fox, which produced it, were also displeased with the M*A*S*H bosses for offing a fan favorite.“Naturally, CBS
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