Trapper John, M.D. Cause for Concern (Season 3, Episode 23)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

Trapper John, M.D.

Cause for Concern (Season 3, Episode 23)

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

A rumor that Trapper may be leaving SFM for a hospital in Boston has several other staff considering new positions. After 72 hours on duty and the loss of a patient, Stanley is displaying psychotic symptoms, and ends up in jail.

Director

Michael Caffey

Writers

Don Brinkley (developed for television by) | Frank Glicksman (developed for television by) | Kay Bender (written by)

Producer

Don Brinkley

Composer

John Carl Parker (as John Parker)

Cinematographer

Edward R. Plante

Editor

John McSweeney Jr. (as John McSweeney)

Casting Director

Gary Shaffer

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 18, 1982

Release date

Apr 18, 1982 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
22 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)
Jayne Meadows Melissa Melissa See fewer	City Slickers (1991)
Michael O'Hare Jensen Jensen See fewer	Babylon 5 (1993)
Norman Alden Coach Coach See fewer	Back to the Future (1985)
Richard Schaal Dr. David Sandler Dr. David Sandler See fewer	The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)
John Matuszak Joe McGurski Joe McGurski See fewer	The Goonies (1985)
Simon Scott Arnold Slocum Arnold Slocum See fewer	Cold Turkey (1971)
Cliff Emmich Fat Drunk Fat Drunk See fewer	Halloween II (1981)
Billie Hayes Mrs. Landers Mrs. Landers See fewer	The Black Cauldron (1985)
Michael Masters Brute (as Mike Masters) Brute (as Mike Masters) See fewer	Combat! (1962)
Sally Hampton Girl Girl See fewer	Knight Rider (1982)
Greg Brinkley Sandy (as Gregory Brinkley) Sandy (as Gregory Brinkley) See fewer	Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
William R. Long Dr. Fogarty (as William Long) Dr. Fogarty (as William Long) See fewer	Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
Gary Faga Jailer Jailer See fewer	Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
Burt Marshall Driver #1 Driver #1 See fewer	The Dead Pool (1988)
William Darr Driver #2 Driver #2 See fewer	Meteor (1979)
Chris Hutson Nurse Nurse See fewer	Medical Center (1969)