M*A*S*H (TV Series)
The Winchester Tapes (1977)
David Ogden Stiers: Maj. Charles Winchester
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Quotes
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Charles : Finally, a peaceful moment to conclude this tape. The would-be lothario Pierce is fast asleep, and the 38-hour day is done. Now, Mother and Dad... I will put this as eloquently... and succinctly as possible...
[opens tea kettle and pulls out a rubber chicken]
Charles : Get me the hell out of here!
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[describing Klinger and Maj. Houlihan]
Maj. Winchester : There is a transvestite corporal with dreadful taste in clothes and a head nurse who is part seductress and part Attila the Hun.
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Charles : As I was saying, sir, I feel I could be more useful in Tokyo or even the states.
Col. Potter : Not to me, commissioner.
Charles : This meatball surgery of yours is causing my skills to deteriorate. They're wasting away!
Col. Potter : Don't change the color of your face! I'm out of umber.
Charles : And I'm out of patience! This place is driving me mad!
Col. Potter : Cool off, Winchester.
Charles : How can I cool off in this God forsaken pest hole.
Col. Potter : You're here so get used to it!
Charles : You haven't lifted a finger to get me transferred.
Col. Potter : That's right and I don't intend to.
Charles : I certainly think you ought to consider...!
Col. Potter : [shouting] Not again, Major! I've had enough of your beefing! I need you here and you'll stay here like the rest of us! Here, your face is finished.
[presents a painted portrait of Charles shouting]
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Maj. Winchester : Our spiritual advisor through this Oriental purgatory is a cock-eyed optimist who sounds like Dennis Day.
[describing Father Mulcahy]
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Maj. Winchester : Father, you must know someone influential who can get me out of here. Talk to Senator Griswold. After all, you paid good money for him.
