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Mike Farrell: From MAS*H to 'Make America Normal Again'

2/4/2026

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Mike Farrell, known for Captain B. J. Hunnicutt on M*A*S*H, wore a "Make America Normal Again" hat.
The 86-year-old actor is a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump and supports anti-death-penalty causes.
In 1983, after M*A*S*H ended, Farrell assisted in guerrilla fighter surgery in El Salvador, which was successful despite a power outage.
Last week, Farrell returned to TV with a guest role on 9-1-1 after a nine-year hiatus.

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Mike Farrell, known for Captain B. J. Hunnicutt on M*A*S*H, wore a "Make America Normal Again" hat.
The 86-year-old actor is a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump and supports anti-death-penalty causes.
In 1983, after M*A*S*H ended, Farrell assisted in guerrilla fighter surgery in El Salvador, which was successful despite a power outage.
Last week, Farrell returned to TV with a guest role on 9-1-1 after a nine-year hiatus.