Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Sadness and an aching heart, he replied. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. At 70, he made appearances in two short-lived TV series, "Blacke's Magic" in 1986 and 1987's "You Can't Take It With You.". Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The TV series, starring Alan Alda, had already won an Emmy for outstanding comedy series and had long been declared a smash by The Times. At 27, billed as Henry Morgan, helanded a contract with 20th Century-Fox, where his gravelly voice, pint-sized figure and pug-dog features became familiar in war films such as Crash Dive (1943) and A Bell for Adano (1945), andas cowboy Henry Fonda's pal inWilliam Wellman's The Ox-Bow Incident (1943), caught up in a lynching party. He became a full-time cast member in 1975 after actor McLean Stevenson, who had played commanding officer, left the show. | Photo: Getty Images. Harry Morgan, the prolific character actor best known for playing the acerbic but kindly Colonel Potter in the long-running television series M*A*S*H, died on Wednesday morning at his home in Los Angeles. But to many fans he was first and foremost Col. Sherman T. Potter, commander of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital unit in Korea. He was born Harry Bratsburg, ofScandinavian descent, in Detroit and grew up in Muskegon, Michigan. In an interview for the Archive of American Television, Mr. Morgan said of his M*A*S*H character: He was firm. As Officer Bill Gannon, Morgan would later co-star with Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday in the 1967 revival of Dragnet onTV, which ran until 1970, as well as in the 1987 parody movie. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Portrait of American actors, from left, Alan Alda, as Captain Benjamin Hawkeye Pierce, Mike Farrell, as Captain B.J. SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER, FIRST TAKE, From Steve Jobs to Elizabeth Taylor: Notable Celeb Deaths of 2011. The only actor I ever asked for an auto graph (via fan mail, something Id never ordinarily do) Now I see why I didnt get one. he yells. He then married Barbara Bushman Quine (granddaughter of silent film star Francis X. Bushman) on December 17, 1986. Harry Morgan, who plays next-door neighbor Peter Porter on the comedy series "December Bride," as he poses with his arms crossed, on February 14, 1955. Survivors include his second wife, Barbara; his sons Christopher, Charles and Paul; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He was born in Detroit and raised in Michigan, where he excelled in debates as a high school student. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Character actor best known for playing Col. Sherman T. Potter, Officer Bill Gannon on Dragnet. He left his office equipment job to appear in summer stock. Thanks for your help! The "Support Your Local Sheriff" actor died after a long-standing career at age 96. Kathleen Harris All that I was able to find has said that he was born in Detroit but was raised and went to school in Muskegon. "M*A*S*H'' premiered in 1972, and Morgan made his first appearance (a guest appearance) on the show during its third episode. Morgan had also appeared with Dragnet star Jack Webb in three film noir movies, Dark City (1950), Appointment with Danger (1951) and Pete Kelly's Blues (1955), and was an early regular member of Jack Webb's stock company of actors on the original Dragnet radio show. speaks out against the above mentioned and. Morgan had four sons with his first wife: Christopher, Charles, Paul, and Daniel (who died in 1989). He made his professional acting debut in a summer stock production of At Mrs. Beams in Mount Kisco, N.Y., and his Broadway debut in 1937 in the original production of Golden Boy, starring Luther Adler, in a cast that also included Karl Malden. Unlike Stevenson's character Henry Blake, Potter was a career Army officer who was a firm yet good-humored, caring father figure to those under his command. Duane only appeared on one episode of "The Walking Dead," the show's 2010 pilot. One season was made. [7][8] He appeared in the original production of the Clifford Odets play Golden Boy, followed by a host of successful Broadway roles alongside such other Group members as Lee J. Cobb, Elia Kazan, John Garfield, Sanford Meisner, and Karl Malden. Joe Friday. Morgan was close friends with bandleader Glenn Miller, whom he met while filming Orchestra Wives in 1942, until Miller's death two years later. Joe Friday in the show that lionized the Los Angeles Police Department. Aside from Daniel, the movie icon was also father to three other sons. Morgan also costarred in a spinoff sitcom, AfterMASH, which was set in a stateside veterans hospital and aired from 1983 to 1984. Also read:'Laugh-In' Regular Alan Sues Dies at 85, ""He was firm," Morgan said. . Maddie Brown Shares Her Postpartum Journey Weeks after Giving Birth to Third Child, Jamie Lee Curtis Admits 'Saying Goodbye' to James Corden Was Harder than She Thought as His Show Ends, Man Finds Out His Fiance Is Pregnant, Forces Her to Choose between Abortion or Marriage, Harry Morgan Wanted to Be Remembered as a 'Pleasant Person' after 'M*A*S*H' Made Him a 'Better Human', Harry Anderson's Daughter Who Had Hard Time with His Death Got Married & Found Happiness in Her Family, Who Is Morgan Spector? I said I loved Inherit the Wind as the judge in the true life story about the school teacher who, by standing by his convictions, gave all Americans and indirectly to all people, the right to stand by theirs. Reports showed that the Los Angeles police who received Quine's 911 call heard yelling and screaming inside the house, and the officers who arrived at the scene saw Quine limping. In the same year, Morgan appeared in the movie Orchestra Wives as a young man pushing his way to the front of a ballroom crowd with his date to hear Glenn Miller's band play. Mini Bio (1) Christopher Morgan was born on August 31, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Last edited on 25 February 2022, at 21:03, Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Harry_Morgan_(Dexter)&oldid=1073999470, This page was last edited on 25 February 2022, at 21:03. The antiwar comedy, based on the 1970 film starring Donald Sutherland and Elliott Gould, debuted in 1972. Healso appeared as Potter in the spinoff AfterMASH (1983-85), set in a veterans' hospital in the fictional town of River Bend, Missouri. ", Although Morgan starred in a couple of renowned movies, his time playing Colonel Sherman T. Potter led to more fame. He was a wonderful man, a fabulous actor and a dear and close friend since the first day we worked together. The "The Cat From Outer Space" star is survived by three sons and eight grandchildren. He has been married to Elizabeth Morgan since May 1, 1989. After those roles, Morgan ended his contract with both Universal and Mark VII, to sign with 20th Century Fox.Morgan's biggest role was that of a tough-talking, commanding, fun-loving, serious Army Officer, "Col. Sherman T. Potter" on M*A*S*H (1972), when he replaced McLean Stevenson, who left the show to unsuccessfully star in his own sitcom. "M*A*S*H" sure made Morgan a household name, and the star said he loved being an excellent officer with a great sense of humor. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Morgan was charged to court, but the charges were eventually dropped when he agreed to attend anger management classes. While working in Washington, selling office furniture, he joined local troupes and then became a member of the Group Theatre in New York. Harry Morgan will always be. A fourth son, Daniel, died in 1989. Hunnicutt opposite Morgan in M*A*S*H, released a statement:[13]. Morgan's ability to effortlessly assume a dozen characters placed him on high demands even during the early days of his career. | Photo: Getty Images. He grew up in Muskegon, Mich., played high school football despite his small stature and was a member of the schools champion debate team. Morgan also did summer stock at the Pine Brook Country Club located in the countryside of Nichols, Connecticut. However, while Morgan was basking as a movie star, he also enjoyed wedding bliss off the camera. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Against Her Will: An Incident in Baltimore, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, "Harry Morgan, Colonel Potter on 'M*A*S*H,' Dies at 96", "Harry Morgan, Colonel Potter on Landmark TV Show 'M*A*S*H,' Is Dead at 96", Muskegon High School Distinguished Graduates, "Harry Morgan made small roles big in TV, movies", "Actor Harry Morgan Accused of Beating Wife", "Harry Morgan, M*A*S*H's Col. Potter, Dies At 96", "Harry Morgan remembered: Mike Farrell pays tribute to his, The Interviews: An Oral History of Television, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Harry_Morgan&oldid=1138451063, This page was last edited on 9 February 2023, at 19:37. After seven years on December Bride, Morgan appeared opposite Cara Williams in an early 1960s spinoff, Pete and Gladys. His TV career continued with the anthology series The Richard Boone Show and with Kentucky Jones, in which Morgan played a ranch handyman who works for the title character, portrayed by Dennis Weaver. Note: Daniel Howard Morgan has a twin brother, Paul Anthony Morgan. However, on the upside, I can publically share with newer generations what I told him as well as asking for his (above mentioned). Performing on a hotel stage he experienced success in The Front Page and The Petrified Forest.. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. For M*A*S*H, Morgan replaced McLean Stevenson as the commander of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital unit in Korea. According to Matthews, Harry commits suicide three days later by deliberately overdosing on his medication, but not before telling Matthews to look after his children. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He reprised the role for two seasons for the less-successful spin-off AfterMASH. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. We also encourage everyone to report any crime incident they witness as soon as possible. [3][12] His son, Charles, said he recently had been treated for pneumonia. Also read:From Steve Jobs to Elizabeth Taylor: Notable Celeb Deaths of 2011. Previous Next. For the first two seasons, he appeared only in flashbacks to Dexter's childhood. In 1967, the actor starred as officer Bill Gannon on the television crime series "Dragnet.". Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Morgan also was married to Eileen Detchon for 45 years until her death in 1985. American actor Harry Morgan created a rare legacy with his mastery in the entertainment industry. Mr. Morgan lived in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Sadly the couple's relationship was cut off when Eileen died in 1985 after being married for 45 years. Until MASH Morgan was best known for his role as Officer Bill Gannon in Dragnet, a show that he had first appeared on in the 1940s on the radio. Morgan loved his first wife and cherished her memory even after her death. He was also a regular on The Richard Boone Show (1963-64), Kentucky Jones (1964-65), The D.A. (1971-72), Hec Ramsey (1972-74),You Cant Take It With You (1987) and Blackes Magic (1986). As Alan [Alda] said, he did not have an unadorable bone in his body. Morgan died peacefully in his sleep at 3:00a.m. local time in Los Angeles, on December 7, 2011, at the age of 96. From left. Morgans eight-year run on MASH, the pinnacle of his seven-decade acting career, began when he was 60 and had already appeared on the Broadway stage, in dozens of television shows and more than 50 films. In the television series he is portrayed by James Remar. Are there any particular M*A*S*H scenes that come to mind? Morgan is even more widely recognized as Officer Bill Gannon, Joe Friday 's partner in the revived version of Dragnet (1967-1970). Harry Morgan died on December 7, 2011 at 96. Dexter, meanwhile, begins to question Harry's "code", realizing that he is the only one in charge of his "Dark Passenger". That same year, he reprised his role, for a second time as "Off. The private investigator was . Search above to list available cemeteries. Character actor Harry Morgan, beloved for his roles on both M*A*S*H and Dragnet, has died at the age of 96. He dies a year later, supposedly of heart disease. Joe Friday in the updated Dragnet, from 1967 to 1970. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The role landed him an Emmy in 1980 for outstanding supporting actor in acomedy series. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. On television, he played Officer Bill Gannon with a phlegmatic but light touch to Jack Webbs always-by-the-book Sgt. In my ignorance, I thought to myself, Hey, this acting business is a great life! Little did I know! Morgan's major roles included Pete Porter in both December Bride (19541959) and Pete and Gladys (19601962); Officer Bill Gannon on Dragnet (19671970); Amos Coogan on Hec Ramsey (19721974); and his starring role as Colonel Sherman T. Potter in M*A*S*H (19751983) and AfterMASH (19831985). Daniel Morgan (July 6, 1736-July 6, 1802) rose from humble beginnings to become one of the Continental Army's finest tacticians and leaders. Before her death, Morgan and his first wife had one son Daniel, who died in 1989. Resend Activation Email. He left his office equipment job to appear in summer stock. Morgan was eventually released, and he didn't make headlines for another domestic mishap. Then, he guest-starred in several shows such as: The Twilight Zone (1985), Renegade (1992), The Jeff Foxworthy Show (1995), for the third time, he also reprised his "Off. In High Noon (1952), Morgan was Sam Fuller, a friend of Gary Cooper's Marshal Will Kane, who deserts him when he most needs help. He made his Broadway debut in 1937 in Clifford Odets's Golden Boy. Harry Morgan as Colonel Sherman Potter on the television show "MASH," late 1970s. Harry Morgan, who played Col. Sherman Potter on TV's M*A*S*H and Jack Webb's detective partner in Dragnet, died Wednesday at age 96. Scopes never actually taught evolution in schools. After Morgan got arrested, police reports revealed Quine had a red, swollen left foot, a one-quarter-inch cut near her right eye, and a bruised right arm. Harry Morgan was a prolific character actor who starred in over 100 films and was a stage performer. [2] Many sources, however, including some family records, list the spelling as "Bratsburg". His son Charles, a lawyer in Los Angeles, confirmed his death. During Morgan's time on M*A*S*H, a photograph of Detchon regularly appeared on the desk of his character. She died in 1985 after 45 years of marriage. He remarked that someone had asked him if working on M*A*S*H had made him a better actor. Morgan made his screen debut (originally using the name "Henry Morgan") in the 1942 movie To the Shores of Tripoli. Charges were dropped after Morgan agreed to attend a six-month domestic violence program. Webb and Morgan were again teamed as villains in Appointment With Danger (1951). Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The TV series, starring Alan Alda, had already won an Emmy for outstanding comedy series and had long been declared a smash by The Times. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. From left. A drawing of a horse, seen on the wall behind Potter's desk, was drawn by Morgan's grandson, Jeremy Morgan. However, the actor remarried but faced other struggles, including controlling his anger. ", John Dennis as Tony, Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Harry Morgan as Officer Bill Gannon on "Dragnet" circa 1970 | Photo: Getty Images. Morgan had four sons with his first wife: Christopher, Charles, Paul, and Daniel (who died in 1989). In 1967, Morgan replaced Ben Alexander as the partner of Jack Webbs Sgt. He initially guest-starred as a crazy Major but Morgan played Colonel Sherman T. Potter from 1975 until the shows big finish in 1983. There was a problem getting your location. Morgan also was married to Eileen Detchon for 45 years until her death in 1985. The intense two-day shooting schedule challenged Morgan, as did Webbs insistence that they speak in a flat monotone so they wouldnt appear to be emotionally involved with the other characters. Morgan's ironically gruff demeanor made him an in-demand character actor for nearly five decades. Survivors include his second wife, Barbara; his sons Christopher, Charles and Paul; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. ). At this time Morgan started using Harry as his first name to avoid being confused with television comic Henry Morgan. No infringement of previously copyrighted material is intended on this site. It was not Morgans first appearance on the program his portrayal of a demented general on the show earned him an Emmy nomination the same year he joined the series. Father: Henry Bratsburg (mechanic . Although he set out to be a lawyer, Morgan fell into acting and stayed. I lived there during his MASH days and we were proud to say Hey, did you know he lived here in Muskegon. Morgan died at his home in Brentwood after a bout with pneumonia, his daughter-in-law, Beth Morgan, told the Associated Press. [4] In his interview with the Archive of American Television, Morgan spelled his Norwegian family surname as "Brasburg". Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Morgan attended the University of Chicago but left in the 1930s to sell office equipment in Washington, D.C. As a salesman during the Depression he had free time, so he joined a theater group. The actor Harry Morgan, who has died aged 96, was best known as Colonel Sherman T Potter, commander of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in M*A*S*H, the wonderfully witty and sharp television series set in an army camp during the Korean war. She died in 1985 after 45 years of marriage. I loved playing Colonel Potter.". cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This account has been disabled. Verify and try again. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Taking to Hollywood after initially working as a salesman, it wasn't long before Morgan's success arrived. Thu 8 Dec 2011 13.20 EST The actor Harry Morgan, who has died aged 96, was best known as Colonel Sherman T Potter, commander of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in M*A*S*H, the. This browser does not support getting your location. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He also lent his voice to an episode of The Simpsons from season seven, where he once again played Bill Gannon; in the episode "Mother Simpson", Gannon and Joe Friday (voiced by Harry Shearer) are FBI agents trying to track down Homer's mother, who is a fugitive from justice. Daniel Morgan was only four when his father - also called Daniel - was killed in the car park of the Golden Lion pub, in Sydenham, south-east London, aged 37. Anexception was his role of Edward G Robinson's superstitious neighbour in All My Sons (1948), the wordy and worthy screen adaptation of Arthur Miller's play. More about: AfterMASH, Blacke's Magic, December Bride, Dragnet, Hec Ramsey, Kentucky Jones, M*A*S*H, Pete and Gladys, The D.A., The Richard Boone Show. 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On the small screen, he played numerous guest roles and was a regular on several TV shows, including Pete and Gladys, December Bride, The Richard Boone Show, Kentucky Jones, The D.A., Hec Ramsey, and Blackes Magic. Privacy Policy. (Morgan later had a cameo in the 1987 Dan Aykroyd-Tom Hanks Dragnet spoof and provided the voice of Gannon for a 1995 episode of The Simpsons.). Mr. Morgan attracted attention almost immediately. Morgan's son, producer Christopher Morgan, confirmed the actor's death in an email to Reuters. We raise awareness about these issues to help potential victims seek professional counseling and prevent anyone from getting hurt. As in the novels, Harry has been dead for many years by the series' main timeline, but remains an important influence on his adopted son. Harry Morgan was an American actor, best remembered for playing the role of Colonel Sherman T. Potter in the war comedy series 'M*A*S*H'. Morgan did have one notable off-screen scandal. Joe Friday in the show that lionized the Los Angeles Police Department. does not support or promote any kind of violence, self-harm, or abusive behavior. With the beginning of the American . Morgan was born Harry Bratsberg in Detroit, the son of Hannah and Henry Bratsberg. He received eight Emmy nominations for the role and won once, in 1980, the same year he was nominated for directing an episode of MASH.. Morgan was later cast in the 1954 movie about his friend, The Glenn Miller Story, playing Chummy MacGregor. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Daniel Howard Morgan I found on Findagrave.com. His parents were Norwegian immigrants. Read Summer For The Gods Morgan maintained his acting career for many years, acting way into his 70s. After appearing in a one-act play in Santa Barbara titled Hello Out There, he was offered a contract with 20th Century Fox and, going by Henry Morgan, promptly made six movies, starting with To the Shores of Tripoli., Morgan went on to appear in such films as High Noon (1953), The Glenn Miller Story (1954), Inherit the Wind (1960), Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969) and his personal favorite, 1943s The Ox-Bow Incident.. Son of the actor Harry Morgan. Morgan also costarred in a spinoff sitcom, AfterMASH, which was set in a stateside veterans hospital and aired from 1983 to 1984. A system error has occurred. On CBS, he played Pete Porter in Pete and Gladys (19601962), with Cara Williams as wife Gladys. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. United States Census for 1930; Census Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 1014; p. 7B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 830.0. CO. Potter to me. In the early 1970s Morgan worked on another Webb creation, the courtroom drama The D.A., and appeared opposite Richard Boone in Hec Ramsey, a western that was part of NBCs Sunday Mystery Movie series. Please try again later. In 1941 he and his actress wife, Eileen, headed for Hollywood, and Morgan did hit a rocky patch of sorts he didnt work for five months. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. In 1963, he was cast as Sheriff Ernie Backwater on Richard Boone's Have Gun Will Travel Western series on CBS, then worked as a regular cast member on the 196364 anthology series The Richard Boone Show. Throughout the next two decades, Morgan was active in films and on television, including the TV movies The Incident (1990), Against Her Will: An Incident in Baltimore (1992) and Incident in a Small Town (1994), inall three of which Walter Matthau, asasmall-town lawyer, and Morgan, as a judge, sparred amiably. He originally used the screen name Henry Morgan but changed it to Harry in the 1950s to avoid confusion with radios Henry Morgan. Anyone can read what you share. He is survived by Bushman; three sons from his first marriage, Christopher, Charles and Paul; and eight. Performing on a hotel stage he experienced success in The Front Page and The Petrified Forest.. Sophie, to whom Colonel Potter says goodbye in the final episode, was Mr. Morgans own horse. Remembering how Morgan was, Farrell said: "He was full of fun, and he was smart as a whip. There were eventually a number of comedies on his rsum, among them John Goldfarb, Please Come Home (1965), with Shirley MacLaine and Peter Ustinov; The Flim-Flam Man (1967), with George C. Scott; Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969), with James Garner and Walter Brennan; and The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975), a Disney movie with Tim Conway and Don Knotts. ", Harry Morgan as Colonel Sherman Potter on the television show 'MASH' as he appears on a cast reunion show, 1991. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Daniel Morgan (219014200)? He starred as Pete Porter, a harried husband, in the situation comedy Pete and Gladys (1960-62), reprising a role he had played on December Bride (1954-59). Mr. Morgan, left, with Alan Alda in the mess tent in M*A*S*H. Mr. Morgan played Col. Sherman T. Potter. A son, Daniel, died in 1989. A son, Daniel, died in 1989. When Juan Ryness, a pimp who murders his own prostitute, is released due to a faulty search warrant, Harry loses his temper and tells Dexter he was right in training him. Those who knew Morgan from films alone might have been surprised by his warm and authoritative performance asPotter. It is also revealed in season four that Harry had slept with many of his informants, not just Laura. He remained a fixture for four seasons. "M*A*S*H" star Harry Morgan lost his first wife after decades-long marriage when he was 44. To relax, the colonel liked to paint and look after his horse, Sophie a sort of inside joke, since the real Harry Morgan raised quarter horses on a ranch in Santa Rosa. Morgan's character, Leonard Blacke, was a semiretired con artist. Except for the tacky love story on the 1st one. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. His screen name later became "Henry 'Harry' Morgan" and eventually Harry Morgan, to avoid confusion with the popular humorist of the same name. [1][2][3] His parents were of Swedish and Norwegian ancestry. From season three onward, the dramatic device of flashbacks was replaced with Harry appearing as representations of how Dexter worked out his problems. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, as a supporting actor, he played runtish bad guys and worms that seldom turned. Harry adopts Dexter, while Brian is sent into a mental facility; Harry believes that the older Brian is permanently traumatized by the event and is "unsalvageable", but that Dexter is still young enough to be "saved". degree, but began acting while a junior at the University of Chicago in 1935. Advertisement Aside from Daniel, the movie icon was also father to three other sons. In the late 1940s, to distinguish himself from a popular radio comic with the same name, he became Harry Morgan and played several nasty little thugs such as Shorty in The Gangster (1947), and a jumpy bank robber inWellman's Yellow Sky (1948). (Harry keeps her in the dark about Dexter's "training".). Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. (1972). The intense two-day shooting schedule challenged Morgan, as did Webbs insistence that they speak in a flat monotone so they wouldnt appear to be emotionally involved with the other characters. 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