Trapper John, M.D. The Good Life (Season 4, Episode 9)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

Trapper John, M.D.

The Good Life (Season 4, Episode 9)

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

Gonzo and Shoop send Trapper on vacation to Geneva Springs. While Trapper substitutes for a small-town doctor, Riverside is fired and a former patient of Trapper's needs heart surgery.

Director

Michael Caffey

Writers

Don Brinkley (developed for television by) | Frank Glicksman (developed for television by) | Deborah Gilliland | Robert Sonntag

Producer

Don Brinkley

Composer

John Carl Parker (as John Parker)

Cinematographer

Frederick Gately

Casting Director

Gary Shaffer

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 28, 1982

Release date

Nov 28, 1982 (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)
Kenneth Mars Dr. French (as Ken Mars) Dr. French (as Ken Mars) See fewer	Young Frankenstein (1974)
Mary Wickes Hazel Hazel See fewer	White Christmas (1954)
Alan Fudge Paul Spencer Paul Spencer See fewer	The Natural (1984)
Cliff Emmich Norm Norm See fewer	Halloween II (1981)
Bibi Besch Sharon Vance Sharon Vance See fewer	Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Tom Ewell Earl Tendermeyer Earl Tendermeyer See fewer	The Seven Year Itch (1955)
Simon Scott Arnold Slocum Arnold Slocum See fewer	Cold Turkey (1971)
Nicky Katt Scott Spencer Scott Spencer See fewer	Boiler Room (2000)
Haven Earle Haley Minister Minister See fewer	Casino (1995)
Elizabeth Fox Blonde Blonde See fewer	Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
Ron Ray Dr. Albright Dr. Albright See fewer	Homicide (1964)
Chris Hutson Nurse Nurse See fewer	Medical Center (1969)
Bebe Kelly Nurse Clover Nurse Clover See fewer	Then Came Bronson (1969)