MOVIE AND TELEVISION ACTOR HARRY MORGAN DIES AT 96...........

Harry Morgan, prolific actor of 100 films and 4 television series, two of them that made him a very welcome guest in the homes of viewers, died yesterday, at his home in Los Angeles at age 96.  Morgan, who as a young man first thought of becoming a lawyer, became an actor instead.   Four of his movie appearances were in, 'The Oxbow Incident', with Henry Fonda; 'High Noon', with Gary Cooper; 'Inherit The Wind', with Spencer Tracy and Frederic March; and 'The Shootist', with John Wayne.  On television he appeared in the situation comedies, 'December Bride', and 'Pete and Gladys"; before becoming Jack Webb's sidekick foil, as Officer Frank Gannon, in the return of the television series, 'Dragnet', from January 167 - April 1970.  Then in 1975, he began an eight year role as Colonel Sherman Potter, on the iconic 1972-1983 television series, 'M.A.S.H.'.  As Colonel Potter he became a fan favorite worldwide, which Harry Morgan himself called his favorite acting role of all.  In 1980, Morgan won an Emmy Award as Outstanding Supporting Actor, for his  role as Colonel Potter.  Appearing briefly in two other tv series following the conclusion of 'M.A.S.H.', in 1983, 'After M.A.S.H.', and 'Blacke's Magic'; Harry Morgan's last television appearance was on the 'M.A.S.H. 30th Anniversary Reunion', in 2002.  He is survived by three sons, as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren.  As a beloved, character actor for more than six decades, Hollywood and the public have lost a great contributor to the entertainment enjoyment of fans everywhere.  With Appreciation For His Many Memorable Acting Roles.  God Be Good To Him Forever,   Fr.  Troy