Here's What You Need To Know About Colonel Flagg From MASH
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- Here is everything that you need to know about the mysterious Colonel Samuel Flagg that showed up on the hit CBS TV sitcom, "M*A*S*H" from time to time. While some people referred to him as "the wind", I thought the guy was just plain funny!
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Was Flagg CIA or CID?
He was CIA - crazy in the army, according to Hawkeye.
At 1 point in the series, Harry Morgan was only a guest star, And he played the eccentric "General Steele" so well, That when McLean Stevenson Elected to leave the show, He was chosen to replace him as "Colonel Potter"
@@j-marie4006I loved the way that the soldiers used flagg To show their disdain for the conflict, By taking out their frustrations on him.
Loved Colonel Flagg. He should have been on more. He and Sidney Freedman were always such a joy to watch. RIP to both.
The wind broke his arm
I'm with the CIA. I thought you were with the NSA. No, I tell people that so they think I'm with DIA.
@@jamesmcleod2505 leg
I liked Sydney Freeman too. He was comical in alot of ways.
I agree. They had such dry humor it was hilarious. 😂
I always found Colonel Flagg to be hilarious and wished they used him more.
I generally feel the same way, but I wonder if he would have been less funny if he'd been in more episodes.
Less is more
I loved when they humiliated him over and over again.
Yes he was the best for a laugh.
@@frocat5163 I think that is a sound judgement myself. As much as we love the absurd characters, it takes very little for the absurd to become dull. I think he might have had one one more appearance before overstaying his welcome, but whatever the case, he was definitely worth every minute he was on screen.
Colonel Flagg was my absolute favorite recurring character. (I loved Sidney, too, but Flagg was outrageously funny. The episode with both of them was awesome.)
I loved Potter's nonchalance regarding Flagg.
Flagg had some fabulous lines written for him and his delivery was unique!
I like Sidney Friedman a lot, too. Liked his world - weary expression. But Flagg was funnier.
Right here shrink!
OH YEAH,, the captain Chandler episode... Captain Chandler was a bombardier who ended up at 4077 because he thought he was Jesus... First flag shows up, saying he wanted Chandler either, and I quote, "up in that b-29 with his finger on the red button",, or sent to Leavenworth... So Hawkeye and Potter decide to call Sidney Friedman, who comes and examines Chandler/ Jesus... I'll save the spoilers lol but, when Friedman comes to the conclusion that Chandler is no longer able to perform his duty, and should be sent home with a section 8 psychiatric discharge,, Flagg starts threatening Friedman in the presence of Hawkeye and BJ and Col Potter... At one point he actually laughs at Flagg,, which wasn't a violation of military protocol by that point since I think Friedman was a colonel by then... Friedman basically closes out his part of the conversation by saying, Flagg, I'd like to talk with you longer, but with your schizophrenia I'd have to charge you double....
@@tomvanriper8084YEAH at first he was threatening Friedman, saying he belonged to left-wing organizations and threatening to have him exposed,, AND "kicked out of the army" at which point Hawkeye and BJ say, which organizations Sydney, I want to join so I can get kicked out and sent home... at which point Flagg gets his brilliant deduction, and says, I see what you're trying to do here, and it isn't going to work ,, we're going to keep you in the army right where Uncle Sam can keep an eye on you, RIGHT HERE shrink, where you can patriotically serve the country that's going to HOUND YOUR EVERY STEP... Flagg makes his grand exit, leaving Potter and BJ and Hawkeye and Sydney standing there bemused and the scene I believe ends with Hawkeye suggesting they get a drink which is the way pretty much every scene with Hawkeye ends...
I loved Colonial Flagg. Re-watching him never got old.
Played that part brilliant.
Im right with you bra..I loved that character
That's because the actors were always the same age. Recorded imiges don't age, even if the subjects in the photo get old.
I have a picture of myself with 49er Gene Washington taken in 1973.
I'm still a little kid in the picture even though I went and got old in the last nearly 50 years.
I think maryleybedford meant (s)he doesn’t gat tired of watching MASH episodes with Flagg.
@@valerietaylor9615.. I got that part but "Colonial Flagg" kinda stood out but it's obvious they meant "Colonel" so to be grammar n*zi over it would be, well,, as neurotic as Col Flagg lol...
I once worked on a movie with Ed Winter and during lunch breaks talked with him a few times - he told that the famous MASH scene where he breaks his own arm to stay at the camp got the highest laugh-rating in the entire series.
So cool! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
" is this guy available for kids parties "
The X-ray machine. Great.
Hard to believe Colonel Flagg left such a big impression from so few appearances. The character was played brilliantly.
He's kinda like Ernest T. Bass in that way. Such impressive work in so few episodes. Howard Morris was the genius playing Ernest T. on The Andy Griffith Show in just 5 episodes and, of course, Edward Winter was a genius in his portrayal of Flagg.
Flagg: Isn't it true you had a torrid relationship with Major Houlihan ? - Frank: No sir - Flagg: You wanna see the film? - Hawkeye: I'll get the popcorn.
Ha! Such great writing!
It figures, Flagg would have films of that.
Flagg was my favorite guest, he had such charisma. Still my favorite on the re- runs
Oh HOT LIPS !!
" the wind just broke its leg" episode never gets old. I laugh hysterically everytime knowing what's coming.......
“I’m not leaving until you look away” *everyone hides their eyes*
He had some of the best lines in the whole show. Every episode with him was a joy. I would have loved another couple episodes with him. I was surprised they didn't bring him back for a cameo in the finale.
"I've got secrets I don't even tell myself".
@@joewhite3609 Frank Burns puts his hand on Flagg's shoulder. "My father touched me like that once. To this day he has to wear orthopedic shirts."
He definitely should have been in the series finale. Playing poker with “ Truman” and “ Mac Arthur”.
Flagg wasn’t neurotic, he was psychotic. Probably a paranoid schizophrenic.
How this guy managed to get through his lines without cracking up shows what a great actor he was
Absolutely!
he did it by watching one hundred hours of the 3 stooges and every time he felt like laughing he jabbed himself with a cattle prod.
Flagg was so memorable it is hard to believe he was in so few episodes, but that pays tribute to how well he was portrayed.
“If you can’t find scorpions, get two snakes and a rat!” Hawkeye: “Why stop there? Why don’t we just drop an atomic bomb?” Flagg: “Hey, don’t try to make friends with me!”
i thought the reply was "it's a gift for a friend"
@@colleenpell2817 Ah. That's when he asked for a box of scorpions. A dozen, at least.
Love it!
"My father touched my shoulder like that once...to this day, he has to wear orthopedic shirts!"
I say this quote about once a week. It is my favorite Flagg quote.
There's many a gold nugget from the man!
@@DesertPackrat I've used it quite a bit myself. His dialogue was so over the top...it was awesome. Props to the writers.
that's the one I think of first.
Must have been so much fun to write for that character.
Between him and Sidney, they were the best. Sidney: You're a victim too, Flagg. But you're such an unbelievable example of walking fertilizer, it's hard for me to care.
I have quoted this MANY TIMES to people on comment boards who think their PATRIOTISM means they can't be questioned! Sadly so many are so SET in that "REICH-WING MIND SET" they have no sense of IRONY or even HUMOR... I always tell them it's not their FAULT!
Or when Sidney refered to flagg haveing schizophrenia🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@SF-pq3sq I DVR'd all the episodes with Flagg cause they're the best episodes.
@@SF-pq3sqI'm not schizophrenic and niether am I .
Flagg was a brilliantly portrayed character, very funny & all the time a deadpan face! RIP Edward & thanks for the laughs!
Dear August September, In Flirtation Walk Dick Powell says, Don't try to be funny. The more serious you play the
Part the funnier it is." (I'm paraphrasing but that was the gist of it) . And it's true
In Ed Winter's case. When he said , I am the
Wind" and disappeared it was very funny.
Always very funny.
I loved the episode when he beat himself up (breaks phone over his head, charges into a wooden cabinet). That circus-like music playing made it even funnier.
That was excellent.
I listen that music over and over still!
He was the first Fight Clubber! ;)
the black market loves that " white gold "
I think that was in the episode about a medic from another MASH unit who was caught stealing penicillin from the 4077th. At the end of the show, Hawkeye and Trapper were about to remove Flagg’s appendix ( they put something in his coffee to give him stomach cramps.) Flagg said, “ If I get an infection, remember I’ve got plenty of penicillin.” Trapper, “ We’ve got plenty of penicillin.” “ Hawkeye: “ You’ve got plenty of nothin’ .”
How do we know Flagg wasn't on M*A*S*H more, he WAS a master of disguise. I bet he was, we just didn't notice. 😁😁👍
Good point... 😊😊😊😊😊
I always wondered about that red headed nurse . Her hair always looked loose on her head.
Yep. He was the wind. Gone in a sec.
That rubbish bin outside the mess tent turned up in a lot of episodes...
Edward Winter (1937-2001)
Actor
Edward Winter was born on June 3, 1937 in Ventura, California, USA as Edward Dean Winter. He was an actor, known for Porky's II: The Next Day (1983), M*A*S*H (1972) and The Greatest American Hero (1981). He was married to Linda Foster, Sandra Frances Ward and Ronda Faye Moe. He died on March 8, 2001 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California. See full bio »
Born: June 3, 1937 in Ventura, California, USA
Died: March 8, 2001 (age 63) in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
1973-1979 M*A*S*H (TV Series)
Col. Samuel Flagg / Capt. Halloran
- Rally 'Round the Flagg, Boys (1979) ... Col. Samuel Flagg
- The Abduction of Margaret Houlihan (1976) ... Col. Samuel Flagg
- Quo Vadis, Captain Chandler (1975) ... Col. Samuel Flagg
- White Gold (1975) ... Col. Samuel Flagg
- Officer of the Day (1974) ... Col. Samuel Flagg
- A Smattering of Intelligence (1974) ... Col. Samuel Flagg
- Deal Me Out (1973) ... Capt. Halloran
www.imdb.com/name/nm0935719/
That's how.
Great episode, Dave. Maybe the greatest testament to Edward Winter's huge talent is the fact he took a mere 6-7 episodes in which to create one of the most iconic characters in TV history.
I remember him saying "If it wasn't for war, you wouldn't know what peace was."
"Hey close up you're a guy!" "Far away too..."
Ed Winter was playing a different character on that episode.
@@mcmax571 That was Capt Halloran. Similarly right wing to Flagg, but a bit more easy going. For example when Hawkeye says the patient gave away no classified info when under anesthesia, Halloran shrugs it off. Flagg wouldn't have. He'd have put em all in the stockade until he finished his investigation.
Flagg: Let me tell you something. I have a complete record on you. I know every move you make, everything there is to know about you, so watch your step, Hunnicut!
Hawkeye: I'm Pierce!
Flagg: Fine. You want to call yourself Pierce, I can play that game too
Hahahah I remember that.
@Sativa Rommola His timing was terrific.
"And don't try to play dumb, you're not as good at it as I am"
One of my favs, lol.
LMAO!
A good twist would have been for Hawkeye to challenge Flagg to discover what BJ stood for. If BJ was telling the truth and it didn't stand for anything then Flagg strikes out. If Flagg actually finds valid information, then Hawkeye finally finds out.
"Don't play dumb! You're not as good at it as I am!"
"An uncle of mine once touched me like that. To this day he has to wear orthopedic shirts."
-Col. Flagg
I thought it was, "Don't play dumb with me, I'm better at it than you are!" 😂
I believe it was “You might think you’re smart, Friedman, but you’re dumb, you’re really dumb. But you’ve met your match in me”
I'm a 30 year high school teacher, and I've used that line countless times.
That was my favorite. Line from him!
Flagg: "You're dumb, very dumb, but you've met your match in me!"
....is that a reference to Tar👣Hole fans???....fellow Wolfpacker here, class of '85....
I think he said that to Maj. Freedman in the episode "Quo Vadis, Captain Chandler?".
I think so, too.
Flagg was a brilliant addition to the MASH universe. Edward's deadpan deliver, over the top intensity and absurd paranoia made Flagg one of the most hilarious recurring TV characters ever. Definitely would have liked to see at least one more appearance from him.
The closest Flagg ever got to any sort of warmth or humor or ANY real emotion besides weirdness was when they were I think discussing The disappearance of Margaret and Flagg was saying he wanted to send in a regiment of rangers after bombing the hell out of some place with artillery, and Hawkeye says incredulously, well why don't we just drop the bomb, and Flagg ALMOST smiles and says all patronizingly and I quote,,
"Hey - DON'T try to make friends with me."
Cut to Hawkeye doing a double take...
Edgar played his character to perfection. An actor who consistently left the audience wanting more.
I loved his deadpan delivery. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
@@harperstacey9604 In a different universe, I think he could have played Detective Frank Drebin on Police Squad. Similar dry delivery & great comedic timing to Leslie Nielsen.
@@nicholashylton6857 Edward Winter who played Colonel Flagg on mash, had appeared in many TV shows. He was a good comedic and dramatic actor. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
Col Flagg was a tremendous addition to the MASH series. We didn’t see him nearly enough....such a piece of work!! Thanks “Flagg”.
"Burns, you interrupt me again and I'm gonna drop a grenade down your shorts!"
"A couple of Cutie Pies, aren't you?"
Frank deserved a grenade down his shorts. And I liked Hawkeye’s and Trapper’s simpers after Flagg’s “ cutie - pies” line.
I've seen the "AfterMASH" episode with Col. Flagg. He testified at Klinger's trial, who'd been arrested for assaulting a shady real estate agent. When asked by the judge what government agency he worked for, Flagg hinted, "It has initials and we're allowed to carry firearms in our shoes."
Gun in shoes, maybe a predecessor of Max Smart at Control. Oh that was phones not guns
LMAO that’s hilarious.
What, no phones?in shoes, I mean.
I loved it when Klinger assaulted a realtor. I have issues with realtors.
Someone to Flagg : "Hey, I know you. You're from Army Intelligence."
Flagg: "I have nothing to do with intelligence."
Yes Flagg wasn't a bright bulb
@@johnfic4751: He might've been bright, but as he explained, nobody could extract information from him because he kept himself in a constant state of utter confusion. Not even a Number 8 would've been successful!
Flagg's answer seems to be from the scene where Major Frank Burns says "I try to avoid things that involve intelligence." This was logical. He wasn't in G-2 (Now S-2) & had no need to know what G-2 was up to.
@@leondillon8723 It is still "G-2" as well as "G-2" and even "J-2."
Frank Burns said this line.
Colonel Flagg was one of my favorite characters on my favorite show of all time! Each and every one of Edward Winter's appearances was nothing short of comedic genius! Takes a lot of acting talent to play a funny role with such seriousness and downright lunacy. He played the role to perfection and made the character positively and hilariously unforgettable! RIP, Mr. Winter!
Edward Winter should have won an Emmy for his performance on the show. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
One of the best and most memorable characters ever on TV.
Frank: "That's just my Reader's Digest!"
Flagg: "You drop the third, fifth, and sixth letters and you've got Red's Digest, Comrade."
I quote that line at least once per month.
Shit I do remember that one. Thanks for that, gave me a laugh
I JUST *LOVED* the scene that followed:
Colonel Flagg: You were insanely jealous of her engagement. You were furious at being rejected. You were capable of murder!
Hawkeye: That's right! So you hit her over the head with a blunt instrument.
B.J.: A saxophone.
Hawkeye: Then you hypnotized her and told her she was Johnny Ray.
B.J.: Then you performed plastic surgery on her, made her look like Johnny.
Hawkeye: The rest is obvious. You stuck her in a trunk, you mailed her to Las Vegas, and now she's doing two shows a night at The Sands.
B.J.: Three on Saturdays.
Colonel Flagg: There's only one flaw in that theory.
Hawkeye: Only one?
Colonel Flagg: They don't do three shows a night on Saturday at The Sands.
Hawkeye: How do you know?
Colonel Flagg: I was a showgirl for six weeks.
CLASSIC Flagg!
@@davegreenlaw5654: He's like a modern day conspiracy theorist, who has all kinds of information in his head, but as he says, keeps himself in a constant state of utter confusion. :)
@@davegreenlaw5654 Perfect writing--superb execution!
POTTER: "Making yourself at home, Flagg"
FLAGG: "I have no home...I'm the wind"
PIERCE: ( to B.J.) "I told you he was the wind, you said he was the stars."
B.J. (to PIERCE) " No, i said he was the moon"
Didn’t the wind break his leg?LOL
Hahah "I'm the wind" and "no home" The writing was phenomenal and his portrayal couldn't have been better, seriously. Nothing phased Flagg. He lived in own little world and nothing and I do mean nothing could enter that world and have ANY affect on him. Very funny character.
Then Potter asked the wind to blow your butt out of my chair.
@@michaeltardi3179 That was when he jumped through the window at the end of the episode..."The wind just broke his leg"
My favorite was when Potter asks Flagg about his disguise, "Is your clown outfit at the cleaners?" 😂
The best short-lived guest star, in my opinion, was Colonal Flagg. He should have visited more often. Hiding in the trash can, and the next soldier walks out of the mess hall and empties his tray right on top of Flagg's head. On and on, he continued to assume the worst on certain people in the military. Funny stuff.!!
Thanks for sharing his memory and his great one-liners.
One of my favorite all time recurring characters. They must have had a lot of takes when he was on because he was hilarious.My favorite was when he took the x-ray machine and re-broke his already broken arm.
In my humble opinion Ed Winter stole the show every time he appeared as Flagg. He played that part to absolute perfection! I have the entire series of MASH and every time I decide to pull out a DVD and watch another episode, it is always a DVD that has at least one episode that Ed Winter appears in. An out and out professional actor!
Flagg: Have you ever heard of the Malaysian Chest Implosion Torture?
Radar: No
Flagg: Good. Because there's no such thing...yet
Col Flagg was the guy who was NEVER NOT funny. Every line, every facial expression, just hilarious. IDK how he did it with a straight face. That's why I would vote to use him more than they did.
Flagg: " I watched 100 hours of the 3 Stooges. Everytime, I felt like laughing, I poked myself with a cattle prod."
@@sparky6086 hahahaha another one of my faves 😂
Five-Point Exploding Heart Technique.
I served in an intel unit in Rvn in 66-67. Flagg was a little over the top, but, not by much. He reminded me of several different officers.
@@oldfartatplay That's a cool thing to imagine! 👍😂 I mean...as long as I don't go too far with it. I hope you didn't have to see any Malaysian Chest Implosions
Every night before he goes to bed, Chuck Norris checks under his bed to see if Colonel Flagg is under it.
Yes! Best Chuck Norris joke ever!
I believe it.
“Flagg, we talked about this. Go home”
Flagg: (speaking about Margaret) We'll get her back
Pierce: Dead or alive?
Flagg: Right
I love the episode where Flagg jumped out the window and Hawkeye says the wind just broke his leg.
Flagg really played a great part. Sure did enjoy this guy.....RIP
How do we know he's dead. Flagg may be flawed but he is very good.
@@camcordernonsense5264 Flagg isn't dead. He's on deep cover, on a mission so secret even he doesn't know what it is.
@@camcordernonsense5264 goofball
@@camcordernonsense5264 goofball
I believe it.
Colonel Flag was hilarious. Some of the funniest television you could watch.
Flagg always brought his A material.
He's not CIA, he's CIC pretending to be CID.
My daughter absolutely loves that episode. Quintessential Flagg logic. She used to work at the Department of Commerce (DOC) building and joked that she told people that so they'd think she was with the DOD (Department of Defense)!
He’s a CPA.
They were going to stitch it on his head. CIA: Crazy In Army.
You skipped over CIB
Flagg: «Can I trust you Piece? I'm with the CID, although I told your boss I'm with the CIA, it throws people off who thinks I'm with the CIC»
I loved every episode Flagg was on. He was perfection in that role.
My dad always came in from his office when Col. Flagg made an appearance - he was my dad’s favorite!
HAWKEYE: (talking to B.J.) "I told you they were alleged wounds, that's why I gave him allege plasma."
FLAGG: "YOU'RE LUCKY I GOT A SENSE OF HUMOR."
"You took a yellow red before a white American which is pretty pinko." - Colonel Flagg
You're even boring in Technicolor. - Hawkeye
I always thought that dialogue could've easily fit in the Gelbart era. Great to hear it in the Winchester period.
AKA: Major Brookes, Captain Goldberg, Lt, Carter, Queen Victoria or a showgirl at the Sands for six weeks....
A master of disguise!
Rabbi......
Or as Col Potter said, the Italian usher.
@@jdsundstrom Winter was also in 13 episodes of the series Herman's Head. He played an executive with just a touch of Flagg in him.
@@agoogleuser4443. Ling Chow, the Chinese double-agent, from «The Abduction of Margaret Houlihan».
Flagg was always a joy to see, and I have to agree with Craig. A final appearance in the series finale would've been the cherry on the sundae.
I remember reading once that the writers didn't want to use him that much because the character was so special and over the top that when he DID appear, it was always a treat. And a final season appearance would have been great. But not in GFA. That episode was perfect.
That card game photo....
Flagg: Hey, close up you're a guy.
Klinger: Far away too.
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣
Loved that exchange !
Best Klinger line of them all!
Best line ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@bauhnguefyische667: No. This is the best: «I don't wanna die. And I don't wanna look at other people while they do it. And I don't wanna be told where to stand while it happens to me, and I don't wanna be told how to do it to somebody else. And I ain't gonna, period, that's it, I'm gettin' out!»
“The wind just broke it’s leg”. Look it up. Flagg at his best. My All-Time favorite episode of all the episodes.
One of my favorites as well, Scott!
The best line of the entire series.
Mine too
@Wes McGee That was to fool people who thought he was with the CID.
I love the comments!!! Maybe I’m just getting old but TV went down hill after MASH. The 70s were abysmal on many levels but TV was a way to escape and it shined then. MASH, Rockford, Sanford, All in the family and WKRP was the night cap of the 70’s.. I could go down a long list off really good shows that were fun to watch back in the day. Not like the junk they call entertainment today, which is way we all found TH-cam. Cheer to you all.
Well , now you've made me Sad, I loved Colonel Flagg , what a character , RIP Ed
Ed as Colonel Flagg was just fitting character for him. I wish I could have seen more of this character in more episodes. Rest in peace Edward Winter. We miss you!
Edward Winter appeared on an episode of the golden girls as a blind date for Blanche. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
🙏
One of my favourite lines is from the Flagg episode, “Officer of the Day,” with the original cast. Hawkeye tells him, “We still have one of your microphones in the latrine. We’re putting together an album for you.”
I always thought Col. Flagg was such an interesting character and that he could be the basis for a more substantial character. Futurama has Zapp Brannigan, M*A*S*H has Col. Flagg.
They are the same person. At different times.
@Paul Provenzano: He's currently serving as the 45th president of the United States of America.
Every now and then, a TV show will create a character that is so ridiculously over the top that even a couple episodes is enough to remember that character forever, or the entire show actually begins to revolve around that character. Colonel Flagg (MASH), Harry Mudd (Star Trek), Steve Erkle (Family Matters), Cousin It (Adams Family), Harley Quinn (Batman). The list goes on from there. Colonel Flagg was one of those characters that was so outrageous that he took over the entire show when he was on the screen. The actor, Edward Dean Winter, was so good in that role, and so spectacularly cliched as the military spy guy, you had to admire the man's ability to play that part so straight faced without even the slightest crack of a smile. I have to wonder what he was like when he wasn't on camera. Great character, great actor.
zathrus from babylon 5
What do you mean over the top, the CIA tried to talk to goats.....
...I would add Patrick Warburton as David Puddy on Seinfeld ... Absolutely stole the show when he was on... Very memorable character... Now doing those commercials for National Car Rental....
Ernest T. Bass was only in something like 10 episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, but he is one of the most popular characters of the show.
richard bidinger brilliant observation
Colonel Flagg was my mom's favorite character. So it was no coincidence that the day she passed away the episode of MASH he was on.
Ed Winter also appeared as " the bad guy land developer " in the 1986 John Denver christmas movie, The Christmas Gift as Renfield. just think, if Flagg had a son, he would turn to be this guy. And the age and time line would fit perfectly. I do agree that there should have definitely been more Flagg Episodes. God Bless You Ed. 🙏 Peace Out
Halloran/Flagg: Hey, up close your a guy?
Klinger: Far away too!
Colonel Flagg: "I have you now Pierce. Your butt is in my sling!"
Hawkeye: "Alright, take me I'm yours" (with a smirk)
Colonel Flagg: "I knew it, you're one of those too."
Hawkeye: *rolls eyes*
Colonel Flagg: "I've uncovered evidence that you operated on a yellow red before a white American which makes you pretty pinko!"
Hawkeye: (small pause) "You're even boring in technicolor"
LOL
Colonel Flagg make appearances with Henry Blake, Raider, klinger, and frank burns and these were the best shows ever. Col Flagg should have been in the show a lot more.
@@pamelacoles5371 He was an awesome character
My favorite
"Every kid in America's gonna wish he were me".
😂🤣
How do you spell fat chance?
Col Flagg was a crazy but fantastic character on Mash. I always loved his performance however nutty he was, it’s a shame he didn’t appear more.
I loved Col. Flagg. When he was on the show, I'd yell loudly! To answer your question, the old adage, "Leave the audience wanting more," fits! I certainly would have loved more of him, yet perhaps the producers gave us the perfect amount of Flagg, always wanting more!! Thank you, Mr. Sundstrom, outstanding video, and question!
I watched the original movie MASH with my father, and I love that movie but I could never really get into the television series. But there were some very good episodes that I actually loved.
Great information on Col Flagg. He was certainly among, if not the most memorable secondary characters on the show. Best moment "I think the wind just broke his leg" - from Hawkeye after Flagg busted the windows to "disappear".
I loved Col. Flagg. He was so rotten you had to love him.
Hawkeye: If Flagg wasn’t mean, rotten and crazy, he wouldn’t have any personality at all.
I still dream of him getting a spin-off called "Flagg!"
My father touched me like that once...to this day he still wears orthopedic shirts.
Nice catch David, with the Ed Windgate correlation. I remember thinking the same thing, always look forward to the episodes that had those two characters in them.
If you don’t close your eyes I’m not leaving.
“I’m like the wind, you never see me come and you never see me go! Now close your eyes or I’m not leaving!” ( lights go out and a loud crash is heard out side the swamp ) Hawkeye: “ I think the wind just broke his leg”
" the wind " broke his leg 😏
The lights didn’t go out, that was in “ Rally ‘ Round the Flagg, Boys.” The last ep with Flagg.
I would not be at liberty to discuss Col. Flagg...if in fact he did exist.
I can neither confirm nor deny the use of the Malaysian Chest Implosion torture...
😂. Perfect.
@@CheezyDee Good, because there's no such thing.....yet.
@@aznluvr7 is that what you were told?
Watched a hundred hours of The Three Stooges. Every time I felt like smiling, I jabbed myself in the stomach with a cattle prod.
I was thinking of that one
Most prophetic Col. Flagg moment ---
Flagg- "The CIA can supersede anyone's orders."
Frank- "Except the President's."
Flagg- "Give us time."
Looks like they’ve done that now too.
Flagg was my favorite visiting character. And he had some of the best lines, like "don't play dumb, you're not as good at it as I am". Always enjoy his appearances on MASH.
You did it again Dave, and thanks! Having the complete MASH series on DVD, I watch an episode a night. I loved the ending in the episode "The Abduction of Margaret Houlihan" where Flagg has everyone close their eyes before leaving Col. Potter's office because, like the wind, no one sees him come or go. With all eyes closed, Flagg jumps through the window in Col. Potter's office. You hear the "crash" of the window and then a moan. Hawkeye looks out the window and states, "The wind just broke his leg."
On a side note, I also have the complete collection of Magnum P.I. and it's amazing how many guest stars from MASH have shown up on Magnum as well, including Edward Winter.
Thanks for the kind words, Steve!
I think a couple appearances per season would have been the right amount to use him. More than that and it would have gotten played out. For security reasons, I will now eat this comment.
Totally agree! And now...I must eat this comment as well!
I hope you guys don’t get indigestion.
I lived in "The Swamp Tent" on location 78-83. Best years of my life! The Sound Stage 9 parties Were The Best! I knew everyone of the Cast n Crew personally. They Cannot be Topped!!! Say, have we met? On location in Agoura, I met more people there, living in "The Swamp Tent" then you could believe! M+A+S+H 4077th 4evr. I sure have sooo many pic's from those days, XLNT! C'ya, CJ4JC4evr
Hey there Dave, how ya doin' these days? 😎 I hope all is grand with you 'n yours! Still 2-cOOl-4-school I bet'cha! Tanks for yer feedback! C'ya later alligator! Still Enjoying all you do on the line! 🏁🏍️💓😎 C'ya!
Post those pics!!! I am a huge MASH fan.
@@BrendenParker Sorry Brenden Parker, I do not know how to post my many tons of photos on line. Kinda duh huh? It would keep "The Fans" busy for hrs. C'ya, CJ4JC
Awesome tribute to the immeasurably hilarious Col. Flagg. Your delivery was like two guys talking at the bar.... reminiscing, laughing, just forgetting about daily stress. I still can't believe it was only 7 episodes. I would have guessed 10+.
Showed up in disguise but you always knew who he was.would like to see outtakes of him trying to be serious. Ever wonder why his name was "Flagg"? Just a thought. Always a treat when he or Sidney showed up. Hats off to both characters & the talented actors who brought them to life
I guess his name was Flagg to sound patriotic. The extra G was there for emphasis.
Flagg: "Captain Perkins, isn't it?" Hawkeye: "Pierce." Flagg: "That's what I said, Captain Pierce." Hawkeye: "Right, Perkins."
Flagg: “Do I know you?” Hawkeye ( pointing to his O.D. armband ) “ Sure, Olivia de Havilland.”
MASH was a excellent show. Didn’t realize Flagg was only in 7 of the programs. Col. Flagg was definitely 1 of my favorites & yes, an appearance in one of the last two shows would have been appreciated.
I could have sworn he made more appearances. When I was a kid my family worked at different studios around LA. I was with my uncle and we came across Tom Laughlin in a parking lot. My uncle knew him some way or another. My uncle asked me "Do you know who this is?" I said "Col. Flagg from MASH." I didn't know at the time why, but they got a serious laugh out of it.
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i can see why you were confused they do look alike.
Flagg was played by Edward Winter
Yes, there is a resemblance between Billy Jack and Col. Flagg.
Colonel Flagg was brilliant. You always knew you were in for a good episode when He showed up. My favourite line? Someone get a stretcher. I think the wind just broke it's leg!! Classic even 40 years later.
Flagg was great and added some spice once in a while. I think too many more visits would have stolen his thunder. I think Sydney could have used more shows though. Both played their parts very well and were so much fun.
Sydney Friedman was boring, like watching toast get limp and milk. We had enough of him, but we needed more Colonel Flagg.
Sidney wasn’t boring, I liked him a lot. So world - weary, so compassionate. Also witty.
My favorite Flagg line is, "Nobody tells anybody I'm anywhere... including me."
Our family loved his character! Whenever an episode with Col. Flagg was on a rerun, the kids would shout, “It’s a Flagg!” We would all watch the episode. Maybe he could have made a few more appearances, scattered throughout the later episodes. Not too many, just a few more appearances.
One of the best, funniest, and my personal favorite reoccurring guest character in the entire series run. One more episode would have been great. I could totally see a wink and a nod to set up a spin-off with him after the war as the main character. What a missed opportunity.
Flagg: You took a yellow red before a white American. That's pretty pinko.
Pierce: You're even boring in technicolor
Simply the most Underrated character from M*A*S*H, as his appearance guaranteed some classic gut busting moments, as you fast forward half a century later, and there Commissioned Officers who are Lieutenant Colonels & they somehow still make the rank of Colonel in our Army & they make me think of ole COL Flagg🤦🏽♂️ Thanks for the video. 🍻🇺🇸🙏🏼🇺🇸🍻
I still like his statement ...I don't make little mistakes....
"I'm not leaving until everyone closes their eyes"....everyone covers their eyes
"'The Wind' just broke his leg."
My favorite character
Get me a box of scorpions, big ones! If you can’t find the scorpions, get me two snakes and a rat. A gift for a friend.
Radar: He said he was gonna shove nickels up my nose!
Hawkeye: What song was he going to play?
“I’m a paranoid and I’m okay.”
I think the most important fact about Col Flagg is that he was mad as a box of frogs! Loved every episode he was in.
Flagg was a fantastic character. Honestly, I hadn't thought about him for many years, but the minute I saw your thumbnail, I was like, "Oh yeah - that guy was GREAT!" Totally remember him. I don't think it would have been possible for him to have been done any better.
This is one of the funniest characters on the show. Absolutely hilarious and such a deadpan delivery!
He's the kind of guy our government would pin a metal on, but no one would understand why.
*medal
My family used to quote Col Flagg all the time, and Frank too.
My dad would do the squint and say "I only sit for 2 minutes a day,"
Then my mom would do the Hawkeye line about taking a load off his brain.
Lots of Hogans Heroes quotes around the dinner table...
My favorite Hogans Heroes quote was in the episode where Col. Klink won an award for the best Stalag in all of Germany. He was supposed to make an acceptance speech. Hogan suggested he tell a Pat and Mike joke, adding “You’ll have to change it to the two Bavarians, Hans and Otto.” When Klink made the speech, he said “ That reminds me of the one about the two Bavarians, Pat and Mike.”
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Hogaannn!
I think my favorite quote from Burns occurred when he knocked on Margaret's door. She asked who it was, and he said, "It's your boo-boo-ba-dooper!" What a great dingbat Burns was!
Loved Flagg, the scene where he breaks his arm with the X-ray machine was the best, the look on Hawkeye's face priceless.
Hawkeye: Well, now I can give you a medical excuse.
My dad went to school with him at Roseburg High school. He said that Eddie was a nice guy, although he quite often came to school with a black eye, dad couldn't figure that one out. We loved his character on Mash. Roseburg Oregon, by the way.