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" The General Flipped at Dawn " is the premiere episode of the third season of , originally airing on September 10, 1974 . Written by Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum and directed by Larry Gelbart, it is famous for featuring Harry Morgan in a guest role as an eccentric, unstable general—a performance that later led to him being cast as the series regular Colonel Sherman T. Potter . Episode Summary

When Hawkeye (Alan Alda) defies an order to keep a helicopter grounded for the General's use—instead using it to transport a critically ill patient—Steele charges him with insubordination and orders a formal court-martial. "M\*A\*S\*H" The General Flipped at Dawn(1974)

Guest starred as the "nutty" general; nominated for an for this role. McLean Stevenson Lt. Col. Henry Blake " The General Flipped at Dawn " is

The 4077th prepares for an inspection by (Harry Morgan), a strict, high-ranking officer known for his obsession with military protocol and "waste". Upon arrival, Steele begins terrorizing the camp with bizarre demands: Episode Summary When Hawkeye (Alan Alda) defies an