tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2242198036084484844.post2528843194957576452..comments2023-11-03T08:13:12.122-04:00Comments on AfterM*A*S*H: Episode 93 - Smilin' Jackrob!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17556471244882205031noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2242198036084484844.post-27976497896712941202012-06-26T00:42:49.199-04:002012-06-26T00:42:49.199-04:00Like the Parrot, I like Jack and what he brings to...Like the Parrot, I like Jack and what he brings to the episode. A sunny guy who manages the impressive feat of being both likeable and interesting, he sheds a different light on the operations of the 4077 from his position as chopper pilot. Chopper pilots are obviously central to the operations of the unit, and there's even a scene in the movie where the doctors are discussing helicopter flyers of the recent past, but the show only ever focuses on one here.<br /><br />Like Rob says in his commentary, the "Chopper Pilot Of The Year" contest idea doesn't make a lot of sense, esp. as this seems to be taking place in mid-summer with a lot of year left to run. But I like the painful way Potter has to deal with Jack's situation, and the stubborn but ultimately positive way Jack responds.<br /><br />Agree also with Rob that five-in-a-copter stunt was stupid. If two of the wounded were well enough to ride to the hospital seated in the chopper cockpit, they probably could have waited for the next chopper, or even an ambulance.Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2242198036084484844.post-18844823727384145892009-06-23T04:55:04.506-04:002009-06-23T04:55:04.506-04:00While seemingly written as a one-shot, Robert Hoga...While seemingly written as a one-shot, Robert Hogan's Smiling Jack possesses much of the cheery, but purposeful, daring-do reminiscent of the first three seasons. As with Carlye Walton (or, later, Stephen Nussbuam who was purposefully written out of that episode), one wishes that this engaging character might well have become a semi-regular.What the Parrot Sawnoreply@blogger.com