It broke TV taboos too, includingthe death of McLean Stevenon’s Blake inMASHseason 3.
“Blake” then waves to the audience and states “Hey guys, I’m OK!
I’m OK!”
It also feels like reports of a scene where Blake lived may have originated from this sketch.
Even then, they had a backup plan ready in casepeoplereallyhated the ending.
But we acceded to that condition.
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Of course,CBS was correct about Blake’s demise sparking an angry response.
Even so, some recognized it as a bold, brave move onMASH’spart.
According to Gelbart, at least one rebroadcasting ofMASH’sseason 3 finale dropped the tag.
