Trapper John, M.D. Old Man Liver (Season 5, Episode 7)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

Trapper John, M.D.

Old Man Liver (Season 5, Episode 7)

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

A 119-year-old man, seemingly in good health, says that he has come to the hospital to die. He changes his mind after media attention makes him feel important again, but Trapper discovers an aortic aneurysm that may kill him after all.

Director

Earl Bellamy

Writers

Don Brinkley (developed for television by) | Frank Glicksman (developed for television by) | Stewart Moss

Producer

Don Brinkley

Composer

John Carl Parker (as John Parker)

Cinematographer

Frederick Gately

Editor

Michael McCroskey

Casting Director

Gary Shaffer

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 13, 1983

Release date

Nov 13, 1983 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
19 cast members

Name	Known for
Pernell Roberts Trapper John McIntyre Trapper John McIntyre See fewer	Bonanza (1959)
Gregory Harrison Dr. George Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates Dr. George Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates See fewer	Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
Madge Sinclair Ernestine Shoop, R. N. Ernestine Shoop, R. N. See fewer	Coming to America (1988)
Christopher Norris Gloria 'Ripples' Brancusi, R.N. Gloria 'Ripples' Brancusi, R.N. See fewer	Airport 1975 (1974)
Brian Stokes Mitchell Dr. Justin 'Jackpot' Jackson (as Brian Mitchell) Dr. Justin 'Jackpot' Jackson (as Brian Mitchell) See fewer	The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Charles Siebert Dr. Stanley Riverside II Dr. Stanley Riverside II See fewer	And Justice for All (1979)
Whitman Mayo D.L. Browne D.L. Browne See fewer	Sanford and Son (1972)
Nita Talbot Admissions Clerk Admissions Clerk See fewer	Hogan's Heroes (1965)
James Staley Hospital Public Relations Rep. Hospital Public Relations Rep. See fewer	Vacation (1983)
Lori Hallier Dr. Elizabeth Amber Dr. Elizabeth Amber See fewer	My Bloody Valentine (1981)
Simon Scott Arnold Slocum Arnold Slocum See fewer	Cold Turkey (1971)
Sarah Cunningham Nurse Andrews Nurse Andrews See fewer	Jagged Edge (1985)
Herman Poppe Biker #2 Biker #2 See fewer	The Rocketeer (1991)
Peter Harrell Pete Pete See fewer	Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
Patrick Burke Patient Patient See fewer	Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
Wydell W. Hughes Parade Official Parade Official See fewer	Hart to Hart (1979)
John McKenzie Delivery Boy Delivery Boy See fewer	The Fall Guy (1981)
Peter Naar Biker #1 Biker #1 See fewer	Matt Houston (1982)
Chris Hutson Nurse Nurse See fewer	Medical Center (1969)