The Big Picture "Abyssinia, Henry" was a heartbreaking episode of M*A*S*H that received massive backlash from fans due to the tragic death of Lt. Colonel Henry Blake. The episode showcased the storytelling power of M*A*S*H in attaching audiences to its beloved characters. Despite the backlash, "Abyssinia, Henry" remains one of the show's best episodes and a testament to its enduring popularity.
M*A*S*H is arguably one of the greatest television shows of all time, but its fans haven't always been so happy with the daring decisions the show has made. It's a comedic drama with some episodes leaning one way, and others leaning the complete opposite. Of all the episodes that have favored the dramatic over the comedic, "Abyssinia, Henry" just might be the one to have hit fans the hardest. Not only that, this episode hit viewers so hard that the showrunners and network behind M*A*S*H received backlash, unlike any other period in the show's history. Looking at "Abyssinia" aside from the heat that it took upon airing, more than anything, it's one of the truest testaments to the storytelling power that this show has in attaching audiences to its characters.
If you've ever watched M*A*S*H, then it probably didn't take you long to realize how great this team was at telling stories. It's a strange case of a show that was adapted from an already acclaimed feature-length movie, Robert Altman's 1970 war comedy
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