Morgan's first appearance on M*A*S*H was in the show's third season (19741975), when he played the mentally unbalanced Major General Bartford Hamilton Steele in "The General Flipped at Dawn", which first aired on September 10, 1974. That same year, he played the mobster Bugs Moran in an episode of ABC's The Untouchables, with Robert Stack. There is a problem with your email/password. Morgan appeared in the role of Inspector Richard Queen, uncle of Ellery Queen in the 1971 television film Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Against Her Will: An Incident in Baltimore, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, "Harry Morgan, Colonel Potter on 'M*A*S*H,' Dies at 96", "Harry Morgan, Colonel Potter on Landmark TV Show 'M*A*S*H,' Is Dead at 96", Muskegon High School Distinguished Graduates, "Harry Morgan made small roles big in TV, movies", "Actor Harry Morgan Accused of Beating Wife", "Harry Morgan, M*A*S*H's Col. Potter, Dies At 96", "Harry Morgan remembered: Mike Farrell pays tribute to his, The Interviews: An Oral History of Television, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Harry_Morgan&oldid=1138451063, This page was last edited on 9 February 2023, at 19:37. In 1963, he was cast as Sheriff Ernie Backwater on Richard Boone's Have Gun Will Travel Western series on CBS, then worked as a regular cast member on the 196364 anthology series The Richard Boone Show. Learn more about managing a memorial . Despite M*A*S*H's finale in 1983, Morgan went on to star in a short-lived spin-off series AfterMASH (1983), co-starring Jamie Farr and William Christopher, from the original M*A*S*H (1972) series, without series' star Alan Alda.He also co-starred in 2 more short-lived series, as he was over 70, beginning with Blacke's Magic (1986) with Hal Linden and his final role with You Can't Take It with You (1987). His son Charles confirmed his death, saying Mr. Morgan had been treated for pneumonia recently. After Pete and Gladys ended production, Morgan guest-starred in the role of Al Everett in the 1962 episode "Like My Own Brother" on Gene Kelly's ABC drama series, Going My Way, loosely based on the 1944 Bing Crosby film of the same name. Duane only appeared on one episode of "The Walking Dead," the show's 2010 pilot. Sadness and an aching heart, he replied. On the small screen, he played numerous guest roles and was a regular on several TV shows, including Pete and Gladys, December Bride, The Richard Boone Show, Kentucky Jones, The D.A., Hec Ramsey, and Blackes Magic. [3] His body was cremated and his remains were given to his family. Morgan also costarred in a spinoff sitcom, AfterMASH, which was set in a stateside veterans hospital and aired from 1983 to 1984. He was married twice and had four children with his first wife, Eileen. (Morgan later had a cameo in the 1987 Dan Aykroyd-Tom Hanks Dragnet spoof and provided the voice of Gannon for a 1995 episode of The Simpsons.). Also read:From Steve Jobs to Elizabeth Taylor: Notable Celeb Deaths of 2011. She died in 1985 after they had been together for 45 years. Unlike Stevenson's character Henry Blake, Potter was a career Army officer who was a firm yet good-humored, caring father figure to those under his command. He dies a year later, supposedly of heart disease. Known to a younger generation of fans as "Col. Sherman T. Potter" on M*A*S*H (1972). The son of Welsh immigrants, he initially saw service in the French and Indian War as a teamster before putting his marksmanship skills to use as a colonial ranger. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Morgan attended the University of Chicago but left in the 1930s to sell office equipment in Washington, D.C. As a salesman during the Depression he had free time, so he joined a theater group. The son of an auto mechanic, he was born Harry Bratsberg in Detroit on April 10, 1915. (1969) with James Garner, Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971) also with James Garner, Snowball Express (1972) with Keenan Wynn, The Shootist (1976) with John Wayne and Lauren Bacall, The Wild Wild West Revisited (1979) with Robert Conrad, and as Captain Gannon in the theatrical film version of Dragnet (1987) with Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks. He remained a fixture for four seasons. Daniel Morgan (July 6, 1736-July 6, 1802) rose from humble beginnings to become one of the Continental Army's finest tacticians and leaders. Survivors include his second wife, Barbara; his sons Christopher, Charles and Paul; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Morgan lived in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles. In my ignorance, I thought to myself, Hey, this acting business is a great life! Little did I know! You need a Find a Grave account to continue. His parents were Norwegian immigrants. Webb and Morgan were again teamed as villains in Appointment With Danger (1951). ", However, Morgan, who appeared on the anti-war comedy series from 1975 to 1983, notably starred in many hit projects, which earned him awards. In the course of a high-stakes drug case, Harry begins an illicit relationship with Laura Moser, Dexter's biological mother, to gather information and evidence on the drug lord in question. | Photo: Getty Images, Morgan was in tears in 1983 during a news conference where he reflected on his time on "M*A*S*H." Remembering his time on the show, Morgan said his character made him a "better human being. Biography - A Short Wiki. He was 96. He was a wonderful man, a fabulous actor and a dear and close friend since the first day we worked together. I still vividly remember him in M*A*S*H and many other movies and TV shows. Daniel Morgan's son says he refuses to accept the Met Police's apology after a bombshell report into his father's murder found the force was 'institutionally corrupt'. In the course of a high-stakes drug case, Harry begins an illicit relationship with Laura Moser, Dexter's biological mother, to gather information and evidence on the drug lord in question. English Harry Morgan, original name Harry Bratsburg, (born April 10, 1915, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.died December 7, 2011, Los Angeles, California), American actor best known for his television work, particularly as the gruff but kindhearted Col. Sherman T. Potter on M*A*S*H. He was raised in Muskegon, Michigan. A drawing of a horse, seen on the wall behind Potter's desk, was drawn by Morgan's grandson, Jeremy Morgan. His son Charles, a lawyer in Los Angeles, confirmed his death. In 1996 the couple reportedly got mixed up in an argument, which resulted in Morgan beating up his wife. He received eight Emmy nominations for the role and won once, in 1980, the same year he was nominated for directing an episode of MASH.. With his first wife, Eileen, Morgan had four sons. Afterwards, he retired from show business and lived with his family. Scopes never actually taught evolution in schools. He began acting on stage under his birth name, in 1937, joining the Group Theatre in New York City formed by Harold Clurman, Cheryl Crawford, and Lee Strasberg in 1931. Morgan's ability to effortlessly assume a dozen characters placed him on high demands even during the early days of his career. In the fall of 1937 he went to New York City and appeared in several Broadway productions, using the name Harry Bratsburg. Morgan did have one notable off-screen scandal. Morgan also appeared in several Disney movies throughout the decade, including The Barefoot Executive, Snowball Express, Charley and the Angel, The Apple Dumpling Gang, The Cat from Outer Space (opposite McLean Stevenson) and The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again. Sophie, to whom Colonel Potter says goodbye in the final episode, was Mr. Morgans own horse. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/219014200/daniel-howard-morgan. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He was just a guinea pig to test the law. Thu 8 Dec 2011 05.23 EST 45 Harry Morgan, the actor best known for playing Colonel Sherman Potter in the US television comedy M*A*S*H, has died at his Los Angeles home aged 96. "He was a good officer and he had a good sense of humor. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Daniel Morgan (219014200)? In 1941 he and his actress wife, Eileen, headed for Hollywood, and Morgan did hit a rocky patch of sorts he didnt work for five months. Oops, something didn't work. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. There was an error deleting this problem. In the early 1970s Morgan worked on another Webb creation, the courtroom drama The D.A., and appeared opposite Richard Boone in Hec Ramsey, a western that was part of NBCs Sunday Mystery Movie series. In the 1964-1965 season, Morgan co-starred as Seldom Jackson in the 26-week NBC comedy/drama Kentucky Jones, starring Dennis Weaver, formerly of Gunsmoke . The role of Col. Potter in MASH came along when the fictional surgical unit needed a new commanding officer after McLean Stevenson left the show in 1975. After those roles, Morgan ended his contract with both Universal and Mark VII, to sign with 20th Century Fox.Morgan's biggest role was that of a tough-talking, commanding, fun-loving, serious Army Officer, "Col. Sherman T. Potter" on M*A*S*H (1972), when he replaced McLean Stevenson, who left the show to unsuccessfully star in his own sitcom. SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER, FIRST TAKE, From Steve Jobs to Elizabeth Taylor: Notable Celeb Deaths of 2011. AMC. Morgan's ironically gruff demeanor made him an in-demand character actor for nearly five decades. His son Daniel predeceased him. However, while his career dabbled successfully on TV, the actor endured many tumultuous years in his personal affairs. As Officer Bill Gannon, Morgan would later co-star with Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday in the 1967 revival of Dragnet onTV, which ran until 1970, as well as in the 1987 parody movie. If I had had to struggle at the beginning like most actors Id never have stuck it out. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The role landed him an Emmy in 1980 for outstanding supporting actor in acomedy series. The actor Harry Morgan, who has died aged 96, was best known as Colonel Sherman T Potter, commander of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in M*A*S*H, the wonderfully witty and sharp television series set in an army camp during the Korean war. Reviewing A Bell for Adano (1945), based on John Herseys novel about the Army in a liberated Italian town, Bosley Crowther wrote in The New York Times that Mr. Morgan was crude and amusing as the captain of M.P.s.. Morgan later served as a rifleman in the provincial forces assigned to protect the western settlements from French-backed Indian raids. One of his early TV credits was December Bride, in which he played Pete Porter, the wry-humored, henpecked neighbor who cracked jokes about his wife, the never-seen Gladys. The entertainment icon also once admitted Colonel Potter was the best role he "ever had. (1971), opposite Robert Conrad and Hec Ramsey (1972), opposite Richard Boone. His sharp quips will live long after him, but the man will no longer be among us. On CBS, he played Pete Porter in Pete and Gladys (19601962), with Cara Williams as wife Gladys. In July 1996, he was arrested on domestic battery charges for striking his wife Barbara which caused her to be admitted to the hospital. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. In 1943 he appeared alongside Henry Fonda in "The Ox-Bow Incident;" He acted in "High Noon" with Gary Cooper in 1952, and he was in "The Glenn Miller Story" in 1954 with Jimmy Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bushman, whom he married in 1986; three sons from his first marriage, Christopher, Charles and Paul; and eight grandchildren. [5] [6] Sometime after the war, he purchased a farm between Winchester and Battletown. Status of Cable & Streaming TV Shows (A-D), Starz TV Show Ratings (updated 2/27/2023). Although "M*A*S*H" made him a television icon,Morgan first came to attention for his role as Officer Bill Gannon, Joe Friday's partner on the revived version of "Dragnet," which aired on NBC from 1967-70. During the shooting of the final episode, he was asked about his feelings. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Try again later. Morgan's first marriage was to Eileen Detchon from 1940 until her death in 1985. Harry tells Dexter that he no longer needs him, and bids him goodbye. That will last a long, long time.. Character actor Harry Morgan, beloved for his roles on both M*A*S*H and Dragnet, has died at the age of 96. After Morgan got arrested, police reports revealed Quine had a red, swollen left foot, a one-quarter-inch cut near her right eye, and a bruised right arm. How will you best remember Harry Morgan? Towards the end of his acting career, as he reached 80, he had a recurring role as the older college professor on 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996), opposite John Lithgow. During Morgan's time on M*A*S*H, a photograph of Detchon regularly appeared on the desk of his character. Another great one gone How many more losses shall we suffer in the coming years? Detective Harrison "Harry" Morgan is a fictional character in the Showtime television series Dexter and the novels by Jeff Lindsay upon which it is based. After seven years on December Bride, Morgan appeared opposite Cara Williams in an early 1960s spinoff, Pete and Gladys. His TV career continued with the anthology series The Richard Boone Show and with Kentucky Jones, in which Morgan played a ranch handyman who works for the title character, portrayed by Dennis Weaver. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He was most recognized however for his work on two other series; Dragnet and M*A*S*H. On Dragnet, he played Officer Bill Gannon as slightly less-serious cop when compared to Jack Webbs always-by-the-book Sgt. As in the novels, Harry has been dead for many years by the series' main timeline, but remains an important influence on his adopted son. Family Members . He initially guest-starred as a crazy Major but Morgan played Colonel Sherman T. Potter from 1975 until the shows big finish in 1983. Morgan's 2004 Television Academy Foundation interview below: I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The antiwar comedy, based on the 1970 film starring Donald Sutherland and Elliott Gould, debuted in 1972. He remarked that someone had asked him if working on M*A*S*H had made him a better actor. Harry Morgan was born Harry Bratsburg on April 10, 1915, in Detroit. The son of an auto mechanic, he was born Harry Bratsberg in Detroit on April 10, 1915. Survivors include his second wife, Barbara; his sons. Her sons Brian and Dexter are left in the container for two days, sitting in blood, until Harry and a police team rescue them. From left. In an interview for the Archive of American Television, Mr. Morgan said of his M*A*S*H character: He was firm. Morgan 's first marriage was to Eileen Detchon from 1940 until her death in 1985 was to Detchon. Quips will live long after him, and bids him goodbye FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER, first,... 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