David Ogden Stiers (Major Charles Winchester) used his musical conductor skills and worked with the entire cast to sing part of “Dona Nobis Pacem” for “Dear Sis.” He arranged the song and assigned parts to the crew.
Father Mulcahey was a Jesuit. I read an article once that talked of what a great debt the Jesuits owed the creators of MASH, but most especially William Christopher for his portrayal of Mulcahey: : gentle, kind, quietly resolute in his faith, a true man of conscience. William Christopher himself was not Catholic, but Methodist On another note, I love that Major Winchester takes off his childhood sledding cap that his sister sent him.
I was just about to comment that he takes the hat off and the nurse to his right looks at him. She gets why he's reacting like that, and that whole little thing is done without any dialogue.
Father Mulcahey was a Jesuit. I read an article once that talked of what a great debt the Jesuits owed the creators of MASH, but most especially William Christopher for his portrayal of Mulcahey: : gentle, kind, quietly resolute in his faith, a true man of conscience. William Christopher himself was not Catholic, but Methodist.
Y'all might not realize it, but American Methodists of every variety derive from the Methodist Episcopal Church, which was established in America in the 18th Century. Which came out of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the U. S. (of A.). Which developed out of the (Established) Church of England. Now, I'm no genealogist, but that means that Methodists are, theologically speaking, cousins of Roman Catholics. So much so that only a generation or so ago the United Methodist Church resurrected the title Bishop for their district superintendents. Of course, many Methodists never dropped the title of Bishop. Also, my understanding is that many Methodists, when finding themselves for one reason or another attending a Catholic Mass, feel quite at home. May we someday find ourselves worshipping together as One Body of Christ. Dona Nobis Pacem.
I never forgave the Emmy's for leaving William Christopher out of the In Memoriam in 2017. He was only in this 11 year run of the show from second episode to its finale. Dear Sis is among my fav. episodes for this scene that always leaves me crying. Thank You Father John Patrick Francis Mulcahy. M*A*S*H* wouldn't have been the same without you.
There are two other episodes with Father Mulcahy that had me crying: The one where he said, "I've never asked you for something like this before & I don't know what you'll think of me for asking it now, but if you are going to take the one boy, please make it fast enough to save the other boy." The other episode is where he said, "of what use am I now (that I can't hear)." I can't watch this episode, or the 2 mentioned above without crying buckets. I can't imagine anyone else playing Father Francis John Patrick Mulcahy but William Christopher.
Full disclosure: I cannot count myself a fan of this show. I stumbled upon this episode... and WooooW! It turns out to be a blessing I didn't know I wanted. So enchanted; I now know that I will never forget it. Suddenly, I found my soul captured, producing a smile that reached my lips & teary eyes. On top of this stellar prayer - "Donna Nobis Pacem" (Give Us Peace) 🧘🏽 we're other jewels... A seemingly small gesture and remembrance that brought a big broad smile to "Charles" when he needed it most: "You lowered a bucket into the well of my despair and you raised me up to the light of day." And, then came their delight, so much like mine when I see flakes gently fall... "All of a sudden this place is pretty."
I keep on coming back to this clip. It's very hard to remember that these are actors reciting lines. They (and us) are back in S. Korea, Christmas 1951. Totally real, totally convincing.
I learned a lot about the Catholic faith from Father Mulchay. Thank you Father. Also, thank you to all the cast, crew and their families for making this wonderful series a reality for me. All I have to do is turn on the TV to get some incredible comedy-drama.
Christmas 1990, somewhere in the Saudi desert, we held a Christmas Eve service (after being told we couldn't), and I couldn't help but bring this episode to mind. Those of us who have been there, know.
Means so much to me that all of you are still out there, treasuring this show, and these moments just like I do. Best of wishes for Holidays and the coming year.
Most actors do. Even if they're not thought of as "a singer", having that club in your bag can be the difference between landing a part and not landing it.
This is where I first heard "Dona Nobis Pacem" - took me a couple of years to "find" it in an "album" of choral music. It will always be one of my favorite pieces. Wonder what year this episode was from?
@Brian's Place Think so to. The satirical bite in the movie had been put on to strong. On the other hand that was the ZEITGEIST back then with the VIETNAM WAR going on strong. Also very comparable to MASH the movie BATTLE CIRCUS with Humphry Bogart as a physician in a MASH unit in Korea. Example: Battle Circus (Preview Clip); put on the Net by warnerarchive. Alsn Alda must have seen this movie. A couple of his scenes remind very much at the performance of Humphrey Bogart in this one.
Who are the 5 people who gave this a thumbs down? Get the Hell out of MY country. I will give you each a one way ticket out. Good luck. No...just get out and don’t come back.
David Ogden Stiers (Major Charles Winchester) used his musical conductor skills and worked with the entire cast to sing part of “Dona Nobis Pacem” for “Dear Sis.” He arranged the song and assigned parts to the crew.
Beeeeeautiiiifulllll Note. Thank you. ❄️🎶❄️
Father Mulcahey was a Jesuit. I read an article once that talked of what a great debt the Jesuits owed the creators of MASH, but most especially William Christopher for his portrayal of Mulcahey: : gentle, kind, quietly resolute in his faith, a true man of conscience.
William Christopher himself was not Catholic, but Methodist
On another note, I love that Major Winchester takes off his childhood sledding cap that his sister sent him.
I wonder if Pope Francis has ever watched M*A*S*H*, considering that he's a Jesuit as well.
Winchester taking off his hat. Such a nice touch. Very moving, this.
I was just about to comment that he takes the hat off and the nurse to his right looks at him. She gets why he's reacting like that, and that whole little thing is done without any dialogue.
Say what he will, Charles respected Father Malachy
I just noticed that
Some of my favorite MASH episodes feature Father Mulchay. RIP William Christopher, and thank you.
Father Mulcahey was a Jesuit. I read an article once that talked of what a great debt the Jesuits owed the creators of MASH, but most especially William Christopher for his portrayal of Mulcahey: : gentle, kind, quietly resolute in his faith, a true man of conscience.
William Christopher himself was not Catholic, but Methodist.
Y'all might not realize it, but American Methodists of every variety derive from the Methodist Episcopal Church, which was established in America in the 18th Century. Which came out of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the U. S. (of A.). Which developed out of the (Established) Church of England. Now, I'm no genealogist, but that means that Methodists are, theologically speaking, cousins of Roman Catholics. So much so that only a generation or so ago the United Methodist Church resurrected the title Bishop for their district superintendents. Of course, many Methodists never dropped the title of Bishop. Also, my understanding is that many Methodists, when finding themselves for one reason or another attending a Catholic Mass, feel quite at home. May we someday find ourselves worshipping together as One Body of Christ. Dona Nobis Pacem.
Few actors have ever "owned" a role the way that William Christopher did with Father Mulcahy.
I never forgave the Emmy's for leaving William Christopher out of the In Memoriam in 2017. He was only in this 11 year run of the show from second episode to its finale. Dear Sis is among my fav. episodes for this scene that always leaves me crying. Thank You Father John Patrick Francis Mulcahy. M*A*S*H* wouldn't have been the same without you.
There are two other episodes with Father Mulcahy that had me crying:
The one where he said, "I've never asked you for something like this before & I don't know what you'll think of me for asking it now, but if you are going to take the one boy, please make it fast enough to save the other boy."
The other episode is where he said, "of what use am I now (that I can't hear)."
I can't watch this episode, or the 2 mentioned above without crying buckets.
I can't imagine anyone else playing Father Francis John Patrick Mulcahy but William Christopher.
Thank you. More episodes to look for out here !
Full disclosure: I cannot count myself a fan of this show. I stumbled upon this episode... and WooooW! It turns out to be a blessing I didn't know I wanted. So enchanted; I now know that I will never forget it.
Suddenly, I found my soul captured, producing a smile that reached my lips & teary eyes.
On top of this stellar prayer - "Donna Nobis Pacem" (Give Us Peace) 🧘🏽 we're other jewels... A seemingly small gesture and remembrance that brought a big broad smile to "Charles" when he needed it most:
"You lowered a bucket into the well of my despair and you raised me up to the light of day."
And, then came their delight, so much like mine when I see flakes gently fall...
"All of a sudden this place is pretty."
The trick, I guess, is to just keep moving. Thank you for this.
I keep on coming back to this clip. It's very hard to remember that these are actors reciting lines. They (and us) are back in S. Korea, Christmas 1951. Totally real, totally convincing.
I learned a lot about the Catholic faith from Father Mulchay. Thank you Father. Also, thank you to all the cast, crew and their families for making this wonderful series a reality for me. All I have to do is turn on the TV to get some incredible comedy-drama.
I am curious are you Catholic?
He played a great part and did it wonderfully my he find rest in the arms of the Lord
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Christmas 1990, somewhere in the Saudi desert, we held a Christmas Eve service (after being told we couldn't), and I couldn't help but bring this episode to mind.
Those of us who have been there, know.
Means so much to me that all of you are still out there, treasuring this show, and these moments just like I do. Best of wishes for Holidays and the coming year.
Ok, now I'm in tears.
Jesus, get a grip!
The look on Potter's face when he hears the ambulance speaks volumes. The war always manages to intrude.
That last line from Father Mulcahy is one to remember.
Oliver Kahn, germans great goalkeeper say =Weitermachen, immer weitermachen! This is the same spirit I think.
Always loved "Mash"...still see reruns occasionally...my daughter is an army nurse...
Thank you for her service
Merry Christmas 2023
Nurse Kellye was so beautiful!
Rest In Peace, William. You're gone, but not forgotten.
Love the show...
Love this scene...
Love Alan Alda 💖
That's right, Father. The trick is to just keep moving.
This is sometimes sobering and sometimes joyful. Always a message .
This was the perfect sitcom!
The one and only dramcom.
I just watched the episode. Loved the song.
I bought season 7 on dvd just for that episode it gets me every time Christmas or not I just love mash
They did one episode that featured an entire year. Both New Year's Eves, they hoped for peace. RIP Kellye Nakahara!
And hoped to get home before she was over.
A song that could be sung anytime of the year
One of my many favorite M*A*S*H. episodes.
I get the feels when I watch this
Not a person in all the 4077th did not love that man. Father John Patrick Francis Mulchay
I still wonder who hits that deep bass note at the very end of the song.
gothard5 i'd guess potter did. if you watch any other clip of him singing on this show he tends to sing the lower octaves in songs.
Harry Morgan
Harry Morgan had a great voice.
I thought it was one of the nurses having sniffed some Sulphur Hexaflouride
Alan Alda has/had a pretty decent voice.
Most actors do. Even if they're not thought of as "a singer", having that club in your bag can be the difference between landing a part and not landing it.
This is where I first heard "Dona Nobis Pacem" - took me a couple of years to "find" it in an "album" of choral music. It will always be one of my favorite pieces. Wonder what year this episode was from?
1978.
@@pmvonhoffer1 Thank you!
Give us peace
Yeah they had a vote recently and peace lost.
Does anyone know what year this was broadcast plelase ?
Nollaig shona!
Happy Christmas everyone (Christmas eve 2023)
I like the show mash I like watching it on my DVD
Dona Nobis Pacem. Bitte.
My absolute favorite scene.
I have to sing this in Choir
A better war... + something to be treasured,
bestem Dank
Mash was really a great movie. And here they have outdone themselves once more again.
@Brian's Place yes yes...I ment the series!
@Brian's Place Think so to. The satirical bite in the movie had been put on to strong. On the other hand that was the ZEITGEIST back then with the VIETNAM WAR going on strong.
Also very comparable to MASH the movie BATTLE CIRCUS with Humphry Bogart as a physician in a MASH unit in Korea. Example: Battle Circus (Preview Clip); put on the Net by warnerarchive. Alsn Alda must have seen this movie. A couple of his scenes remind very much at the performance of Humphrey Bogart in this one.
I Love you❤
Bugger ya YuTube, y'all got me crying now.
Like everyone knows this song.
🌞
God Bless Fr. Hightower. St. John Bosco pray for us.
Beethoven on MASH?
Sick to the bone
Just kind of advertising for war
try recording from hulu?
Andrew Krug dont have an account...
Is Father Malcahy singing a descant or harmony in the tenor range?
Yes, that actually is a later.verse of the traditional canon. It's meant to harmonize with the other verses.
8 people give thumbs down?
You need a hobby.
Why don’t you go tap dancing in the mine field???
Funny how they again desperately try to hide "Radar´s" crippled left hand fingers.
Who are the 5 people who gave this a thumbs down?
Get the Hell out of MY country. I will give you each a one way ticket out. Good luck. No...just get out and don’t come back.