Wednesday Video Spotlight: RIP Harry Morgan
Actor Harry Morgan, best known for his roles on the TV series “M-A-S-H” and “Dragnet,” his roles in 50 films and his stint on Broadway, died today after suffering from pneumonia. He was 96.
Born in Detroit in 1915, Morgan was studying pre-law at the University of Chicago when public speaking classes sparked his interest in the stage, according to the Associated Press.
Before long, he was working with a little theater group in Washington, D.C., followed by a two-year stint on Broadway in the original production of “Golden Boy,” with Karl Malden and Lee J. Cobb. In 1942, he made his way to Hollywood.
Morgan appeared in mostly supporting roles on the big screen, playing opposite such stars as Henry Fonda, John Wayne, Elvis Presley and Dan Aykroyd. My favorite film in which he co-starred is “Support Your Local Sheriff,” the uproarious 1969 Western comedy starring Norman native James Garner.
One of his earliest films was “The Ox Bow Incident” in 1943 with Fonda. His other film credits include “High Noon,” ”What Price Glory,” ‘”‘The Apple Dumpling Gang” and “The Shootist.”
Morgan began his television career in 1954 when the medium was in its infancy, according to the AP. He was in 10 different series, but he is best known for playing the fatherly Col. Sherman Potter, who had a knack for colorful idioms and balancing military rules with wartime compassion. He won an Emmy and co-starred in one of the most successful and acclaimed TV series of all time.
Morgan is survived by three sons, Charles, Paul and Christopher; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans.
-BAM
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Rest In Peace Harry Morgan. We pray for your soul to be saved. Severe pneumonia really kills. Condolence for the family. Another star has exploded, this is a big lost in the show business.