{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstillherehollywood.com%2Fepisodes%2Fmike-farrell-mash-xnYXqTPf","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Mike Farrell \"M*A*S*H\"","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b8a9b79b-5b00-4a87-8d55-5b196c116de3/64155104-9133-443b-929b-6627c3702cf0/shh-20logo-20kmetko-20pic.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"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.\n\nFrom 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.\n\nHe 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.\n\nFarrell also reflects on his life beyond Hollywood, including the personal experiences that shaped his activism and worldview.\n\nThis is a conversation about legacy, purpose, and what it means to do work that truly matters.\n\n00:00 Intro\n00:50 Landing MASH*\n04:30 Getting the role\n08:30 First day on set\n10:00 The MASH* finale legacy\n11:00 Creative process on the show\n12:15 Why he doesn’t watch it now\n14:30 Wayne Rogers story\n29:00 Alan Alda and on-set chemistry\n33:00 Life-changing personal experience\n38:00 War and comedy balance\n39:30 Challenging the writers\n46:30 The controversial BJ storyline\n49:00 Favorite episode\n52:00 Final goodbye and male friendship\n53:30 Ending the series\n57:00 Final episode moment\n1:03:00 What brings him joy\n\n\n#mash, #mikefarrell, #alanalda, #tvhistory, #stillherehollywood, #hollywoodstories\n"}