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McLean Stevenson

Edgar McLean Stevenson Jr. (November 14, 1927 – February 15, 1996) was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake in the television series M*A*S*H, which earned him a Golden Globe Award in 1974. Stevenson also appeared on a number of television series, notably The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Doris Day Show and Match Game.

Infobox

Born
Edgar McLean Stevenson Jr.(1927-11-14)November 14, 1927Normal, Illinois, U.S.
Died
February 15, 1996(1996-02-15) (aged 68)Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California, U.S.
Other names
Mac
Education
Northwestern University
Occupation(s)
Actor, comedian
Years active
1962–1993
Spouses
mw- Polly Ann Gordon (m. 1957; div. 1960) Louise Herbert (m. 1969; div. 1971) Ginny Fosdick (m. 1980)
Children
3
Family
Stevenson
Occupations
Actor, comedian

Tables

· Filmography › Film
1971
My Wives Jane
Role(s)
Dirk Bennett
Notes
TV movie
Role(s)
Smallwood
Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones
Role(s)
Minister
Notes
TV movie
1972
This Week in Nemtim
Role(s)
Notes
TV movie
1973
Shirts/Skins
Role(s)
Doctor Benny Summer
Notes
TV movie
1975
Win, Place or Steal
Role(s)
Mr. Hammond
1978
1982
The Astronauts
Role(s)
Colonel Michael C. Booker
Notes
TV movie
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1971
My Wives Jane
Dirk Bennett
TV movie
1971
The Christian Licorice Store
Smallwood
1971
Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones
Minister
TV movie
1972
This Week in Nemtim
TV movie
1973
Shirts/Skins
Doctor Benny Summer
TV movie
1975
Win, Place or Steal
Mr. Hammond
1978
The Cat from Outer Space
Link
1982
The Astronauts
Colonel Michael C. Booker
TV movie
· Filmography › Television
1969
Role(s)
Mr. McKorkle
Notes
Episode: "My Sister's Keeper"
1970
Role(s)
Notes
Episode: "#1.9"
1971
Role(s)
Lt. Miller
Notes
Episode: "Love and the Penal Code"
Role(s)
George Caldwell
Notes
Episode: "One Lonely Step"
1972
Role(s)
Mr. McAdams
Notes
Episode: "The System"
1972–1975
Role(s)
M*A*S*H
Notes
Lt. Colonel Henry Blake
1974
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: #4.17 - February 21, 1974
1973–1981
Role(s)
Match Game
Notes
Himself
1975
Role(s)
Lt. Colonel Henry Blake
Notes
Episode: "#8.22"
The McLean Stevenson Show
Role(s)
Notes
NBC variety show special, 1 episode
1976–1977
Role(s)
The McLean Stevenson Show
Notes
Mac Ferguson
1978
Role(s)
Father Daniel M. Cleary
Notes
9 episodes
1979–1980
Role(s)
Hello, Larry
Notes
Larry Alder
1979
Role(s)
Larry Alder
Notes
3 episodes
1981
Role(s)
Bob Crawford
Notes
Episode: "A Model Marriage"
1983
Role(s)
Captain Donahue
Notes
Episode: "The Captain's Replacement"
Role(s)
James Kirkridge
Notes
13 episodes
1984
Role(s)
Harry Gilford
Notes
Episode: "Reflections"
Role(s)
Michael Borden
Notes
Episode: "The Buck Stops Here"
1986
Role(s)
Andrew Jackson
Notes
Episode: "Davy Crockett"
1987
Role(s)
Theodore 'Ted' Zbornak
Notes
Episode: "Brotherly Love"
1988
Role(s)
Mike Pliers
Notes
Episode: "The Case of the Deceptive Data"
Role(s)
Mike Pliers
Notes
3 episodes
1988–1989
Role(s)
Dirty Dancing
Notes
Max Kellerman
1993
Role(s)
Booter Manigault
Notes
2 episodes, (final appearance)
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1969–1971
The Doris Day Show
Michael Nicholson
33 episodes
1969
That Girl
Mr. McKorkle
Episode: "My Sister's Keeper"
1970
The Tim Conway Comedy Hour
Episode: "#1.9"
1971
Love, American Style
Lt. Miller
Episode: "Love and the Penal Code"
1971
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
George Caldwell
Episode: "One Lonely Step"
1972
Insight
Mr. McAdams
Episode: "The System"
1972–1975
M*A*S*H
Lt. Colonel Henry Blake
71 episodes
1974
The Flip Wilson Show
Himself
Episode: - February 21, 1974
1973–1981
Match Game
Himself
Game Show Participant / Celebrity Guest Star
1975
Cher
Lt. Colonel Henry Blake
Episode: "#8.22"
1975
The McLean Stevenson Show
NBC variety show special, 1 episode
1976–1977
The McLean Stevenson Show
Mac Ferguson
12 episodes
1978
In the Beginning
Father Daniel M. Cleary
9 episodes
1979–1980
Hello, Larry
Larry Alder
38 episodes
1979
Diff'rent Strokes
Larry Alder
3 episodes
1981
The Love Boat
Bob Crawford
Episode: "A Model Marriage"
1983
The Love Boat
Captain Donahue
Episode: "The Captain's Replacement"
1983
Condo
James Kirkridge
13 episodes
1984
Hotel
Harry Gilford
Episode: "Reflections"
1984
The Love Boat
Michael Borden
Episode: "The Buck Stops Here"
1986
Tall Tales & Legends
Andrew Jackson
Episode: "Davy Crockett"
1987
The Golden Girls
Theodore 'Ted' Zbornak
Episode: "Brotherly Love"
1988
Mathnet
Mike Pliers
Episode: "The Case of the Deceptive Data"
1988
Square One TV
Mike Pliers
3 episodes
1988–1989
Dirty Dancing
Max Kellerman
11 episodes
1993
Tales of the City
Booter Manigault
2 episodes, (final appearance)
· Awards and nominations
1973
Role(s)
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy
Notes
M*A*S*H
1974
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actor – Television Series
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actor in Comedy
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
1975
Role(s)
Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Notes
Nominated
Year
Award
Category
Nominated work
Result
1973
25th Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy
M*A*S*H
Nominated
1974
31st Golden Globe Awards
Best Supporting Actor – Television Series
Won
26th Primetime Emmy Awards
Best Supporting Actor in Comedy
Nominated
Best Writing in Comedy
Nominated
1975
27th Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Nominated

References

  1. Sun-Sentinel
    https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1996-02-17-9602160602-story.html
  2. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/17/arts/mclean-stevenson-dies-at-66-star-of-tv-s-m-a-s-h-series.html
  3. Password Plus (All-Star week with Vicki Lawrence, Carol Burnett, Joanna Gleason, and McLean Stevenson)
  4. Stevenson sings in a Ford Motor Company TV commercial entitled "Ford Has Changed." He's in the rear of the singing quart
  5. MASH
    https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-02-17-mn-36952-story.html
  6. Emmy TV Legends: Loretta Swit Interview
    http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/loretta-swit
  7. M*A*S*H: The Exclusive, Inside Story of TV's Most Popular Show
  8. News From Me
    https://www.newsfromme.com/2013/05/14/mac/
  9. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/harry-morgan-roles-dragnet-mash-271108/
  10. Match Game 73 (Episode 51) (McLean Stevenson First Show)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtDq3cVotVE
  11. Match Game 74 (Episode 256) (With Slate) (McLean Stevenson Returns)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoKb59gvLPE
  12. The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present
    https://archive.org/details/completedirector0000broo_c2t3/page/1214/mode/2up?q=stevenson
  13. Yahoo! Entertainment
    https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/dirty-dancing-melora-hardin-looks-back-1988-tv-series-forgot-existed-140056864.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
  14. Broadcasting Magazine
    https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1985/BC-1985-01-14.pdf
  15. Chicago Tribune
    https://www.newspapers.com/clip/61853122/inferiority-complex-is-big-star-at-emmys/
  16. New York Daily News
    https://www.newspapers.com/clip/61853006/caruso-may-sing-blues-if-he-exits-show/
  17. M*A*S*H
    https://www.baltimoresun.com/1990/11/12/life-after-mash-mclean-stevenson-reflects-on-his-roller-coaster-career-15-years-since-leaving-hit-series/
  18. CNN
    https://web.archive.org/web/20051013073924/http://edition.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/TV/9602/stevenson_obit/
  19. M.A.S.H. FAQ: Everything Left to Know About the Best Care Anywhere
    https://books.google.com/books?id=jJ84DQAAQBAJ&pg=PT235
  20. Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory
    https://books.google.com/books?id=ZraJCgAAQBAJ&q=stevenson&pg=PA213
  21. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-02-24-mn-39442-story.html
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