• Series: M*A*S*H

• Genre: Comedy
• Movie Type: Sitcom
• Themes: Military Life
• Director: Hy Averback
• Release Year: 1975
• Country: US

Plot

After punching Frank (Larry Linville) in the eye -- accidentally, of course -- Hawkeye (Alan Alda) faces court martial. Placed under house arrest, Hawkeye makes the best of the situation by inviting his friends into his tent for some convivial drinking, conversation, and the screening of the 1945 film masterpiece Leave Her to Heaven (a scratchy black-and-white print, alas). Meanwhile, Frank and his principal witness, Margaret (Loretta Swit), gleefully await the arrival of female army investigator Col. Rachel Reese (Mary Wickes), whom they hope will cart Hawkeye off to Leavenworth. But Reese has a big and not too pleasant surprise in store for the hapless Frank. Originally slated to air on January 14, 1975, "House Arrest" ultimately debuted on February 4th of that same year. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Credit

Hy Averback - Director; Jim Fritzell - Screenwriter; Everett Greenbaum - Screenwriter