The final episode of "M*A*S*H" airs 1983

The final episode of M*A*S*H aired February 28, 1983.  The series based on the Korean War ran for 11 seasons, 14 Primetime Emmys and 8 Golden Globes.  Alan Alda and Loretta Swit were the only two actors to appear in the first and last episodes.

M*A*S*H episode "Private Charles Lamb" airs 1974

Looks delicious!

Another favorite M*A*S*H episode, Private Charles Lamb (Season 3, Episode 14) aired on December 31, 1974.  A Greek colonel is grateful for the 4077th and their excellent treatment of his men, so he throws a typical Greek celebration for them.  The feast includes lots of ouzo and a lamb for lamb chops. 

Radar (Gary Burghoff) is appalled that the lamb will be slaughtered for the feast, so he manages to secure a release and trip home for "Private Charles Lamb" on Bo-Peep Airline.  To allay any suspicions, Radar manages to create a lamb from Spam for the party. 

Loretta Swit (Margaret Houlihan) does not appear in this episode. 

I could not find a clip of this episode anywhere!  Only the entire episode which costs money. 

Happy birthday, Major Houlihan!

Talented and beautiful Loretta Swit, born November 4, 1937 in Passaic, New Jersey, is best known for her role as Major Margaret Houlihan in the long running show M*A*S*H.  She was nominated 10 times for a Primetime Emmy and won twice.  She was also nominated for 4 Golden Globes for the same role.

Ms. Swit received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in 1989.

She starred in an episode of Murder, She Wrote as a friend of Jessica Fletcher, so as usual, her character was accused of murder.

I really enjoyed her as herself on the Muppet Show.