For the most part I stopped reporting news that wasn’t directly related to M*A*S*H some time ago. But I’m making an exception today for Alan Alda’s Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series category. He was nominated for his role in an episode of NBC’s 30 Rock (“Mamma Mia”). Alda was actually in two episodes of 30 Rock last season and it was during the second episode (“Kidney Now!”) that a hilarious M*A*S*H reference took place:
Unfortunately, you can probably only see the above video if you live in the United States. But everyone can find a complete list of this year’s Emmy Award nominations here.
Friday, July 19th, 2009 Edit:
The Hollywood Reporter has pages of reactions from nominees, including Alan Alda:
“Here I am associated again with one of the best best shows ever on television. I couldn’t be luckier — or happier,” said Alan Alda, nominated for guest actor in a comedy for “30 Rock.”
Thank you SO MUCH for this! I don’t watch the show, so I only heard he was a guest star after the fact. I had no idea the title of the episode or anything!
I love Alan Alda, I hope he wins!! I love MASH, how come you quit writing about it? I guess you can only write so much(:
I have a great Alan Alda quote if you want to read it(:
http://yovia.com/blogs/kimberly/2009/07/31/todays-thought-spot-9/