I was in conversation yesterday with “Adam” regarding “Colonel Blake or Potter” and it got me thinking.  I have always preferred Potter personally.  I liked the contrast of stern authority and his apparent love for his wife Mildred.  He was also quite the painter.

However, Blake was hilarious as Colonel - always trying to be a friend before authorative figure (although he could be pushed too far in some situations).  My thought is that in times of war there definitely needs to be someone in control leading the troops, but at the same time, in a M.A.S.H facility, where everything is revolving around life and death, the need for a sense of humor in times of strain was a great human reaction to the situation - and Blake definitely had that.

So I am effectively torn - thanks Adam.

I’m curious to know the thoughts of others.  Are you strictly Blake, Potter or both?  And your reasons?

Enlighten us M.A.S.H fans if you will!