In one of the most unforgettable moments in TV history, the death of Colonel Henry Blake in MASH stunned audiences and changed the trajectory of the beloved series. A character who had been the lighthearted heart of the show was taken from us unexpectedly. But why was this death so emotionally powerful? And what made it such a game-changer for MASH* and its viewers?

Colonel Henry Blake, played by McLean Stevenson, was one of the original characters who helped define MASH* in its early seasons.
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