The episode reaches its climax during the hearing when Steele, clearly detached from reality, demands the witness (a Black helicopter pilot) sing "a number" for the court. Steele then breaks into an impromptu, racist rendition of the song dancing out of the tent and effectively ending the trial as everyone realizes he is mentally unfit. Cast and Notable Guest Stars Significance Alan Alda Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce The defendant in Steele's attempted court-martial. Harry Morgan Maj. Gen. Bartford Hamilton Steele
He orders daily 6:00 AM calisthenics and critiques soldiers for minor infractions, such as "nostril" hair or lack of shine on a chaplain’s cross. "M\*A\*S\*H" The General Flipped at Dawn(1974)
Guest starred as the "nutty" general; nominated for an for this role. McLean Stevenson Lt. Col. Henry Blake The episode reaches its climax during the hearing