This probably wouldn't have played well in the fifties. I'm sure racism was rampant at that time. World War II helped with that, segregating units. In this episode, a major has a high rate of casualties, particularly among his black soldiers. After they are wounded, he does what he can to get them sent home. A young soldier played by a baby faced Laurence Fishburn makes it known what is going on. Upon investigation his version of things is true. It's up to the boys to figure out a way to deal with this jerk. Meanwhile, Charles, who is amazingly frightened of dentists, finds himself with a horrific toothache. He does everything to avoid seeing a dentist until all forces begin to move in on him. This is a pretty well done offering with that sharp edge.
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Larry Fishburne and Jason Bernard star in this sombre episode about racism
safenoe26 February 2020
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A young Laurence Fishburne plays a soldier in this episode, who is unfortunately at the receiving end of his CO's hatred of African-Americans. Jason Bernard, who was memorable in V, ensures the CO gets his just desserts. Colonel Potter does a fine job at the end (well acted by Harry Morgan) to nail the CO big time and send him packing.
Gone with the Weems
kellielulu1 November 2022
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A seemingly compassionate Major turns out to be a virulent racist. A young Laurence Fishburne and Father Mulcahy give Hawkeye clues but it's BJ that points him in the right direction about Major Weems . With the help of Potter they get rid of him.
The subplot is focused on Charles in bad need of a dentist but denying it until Potter solves that problem too. The two plots actually dovetail and is well played by all as even Charles is willing to attest to Major Weems practice of getting a much higher casualty rate among African American soldiers.
Potter explains he knows the type he's seen it for too long and knows how to handle them.
It's interesting too that Charles in a desperate move for him was even willing to seek out a local healer for a tea that would decrease his pain. Another episode had his scoffing at acupuncture until it helped.
Look for the ending when Charles once again finds himself apologetic to the dentist.
The subplot is focused on Charles in bad need of a dentist but denying it until Potter solves that problem too. The two plots actually dovetail and is well played by all as even Charles is willing to attest to Major Weems practice of getting a much higher casualty rate among African American soldiers.
Potter explains he knows the type he's seen it for too long and knows how to handle them.
It's interesting too that Charles in a desperate move for him was even willing to seek out a local healer for a tea that would decrease his pain. Another episode had his scoffing at acupuncture until it helped.
Look for the ending when Charles once again finds himself apologetic to the dentist.
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