Big Mac (M*A*S*H) Big Mac (M*A*S*H) "Big Mac" is the 21st episode of the third season of "M*A*S*H", and was first aired on February 25, 1975. The 4077th is chosen for a great honor: A personal visit from General MacArthur, who wants to commend them on their medical successes. MacArthur's aide Colonel Whiteman comes to the camp to brief the M*A*S*Hers on what to expect. Radar doubles for MacArthur during practice ceremonies, while the VIP tent is prepared for the General's arrival. Corporal Klinger wants to greet "Big Mac" in his own special way, with a flower girl or geisha outfit just for
Alan Alda in "M*A*S*H". His wife and daughters lived in New Jersey, and he did not want to move his family to Los Angeles, especially because he did not know how long the show would last. Alda's father, Robert Alda, and half-brother Antony Alda appeared together in an episode of "M*A*S*H", "Lend a Hand", during season eight. Robert had previously appeared in "The Consultant" in season three. During the first five seasons of the series, the tone of "M*A*S*H" was largely that of a traditional "service comedy", in the vein of shows such as "McHale's Navy". However, as the original writers gradually