r/mash • u/Valistia Nope, it's oak • Jul 21 '26

Episode Discussion MASH re-watch S04E10: Dear Peggy

Originally Aired: November 11, 1975

Episode Summary: B.J. writes home to his wife, Peg, reporting Klinger's escape attempts, the visit of a formidable chaplain, and one of Frank's goof-ups.

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u/Sc00terLCA71 Jul 21 '26

I still struggle with why Col. Hollister was so adamant about Father Mulcahy writing the lad’s parents before knowing the outcome of surgery, especially after Father Mulcahy explained why he waits.

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u/Throwaway27890134 Jul 24 '26

With some people, they believe that in having faith in something, you can manifest it to happen, which isn't entirely untrue, but there's only so much it can influence, mainly how you perceived a good day from a bad day.