"m\*a\*s\*h" The General Flipped At Dawn(1974) Apr 2026

The unit's CO who struggles to follow the General's "el wacko" orders. WO Martin "Marty" Williams The helicopter pilot and key witness during the trial. Jamie Farr Cpl. Maxwell Q. Klinger

In an attempt to be "economical," Steele orders the entire unit to move closer to the front lines to save fuel for helicopters, despite the lethal danger to the medical staff and patients. "M\*A\*S\*H" The General Flipped at Dawn(1974)

The episode reaches its climax during the hearing when Steele, clearly detached from reality, demands the witness (a Black helicopter pilot) sing "a number" for the court. Steele then breaks into an impromptu, racist rendition of the song dancing out of the tent and effectively ending the trial as everyone realizes he is mentally unfit. Cast and Notable Guest Stars Significance Alan Alda Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce The defendant in Steele's attempted court-martial. Harry Morgan Maj. Gen. Bartford Hamilton Steele The unit's CO who struggles to follow the