"She was adorable and brilliant in the part. J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC. WebKellye Nakahara (January 16, 1948 February 16, 2020) was an American actress. Actress Kellye Nakahara Wallett has died. May I ask if he was as nice in real life as he was on the show? WebKellye Nakahara Wallett (1950-) M*A*S*H Watercolor Kellye Nakahara Wallett Follow this Artist ( 1950-) View items sold at auction Kellye Nakahara Wallett Sold at Auction View All Kellye Nakahara Wallett Sold at Auction Prices Kellye Nakahara Wallett (1950-) M*A*S*H Watercolor 1986-2022 Invaluable, LLC. But, you couldn't beat what she was as a person, funnier and warmer and kinder than most people I've known. Event Productions Event Production & Coordination - Community Outreach & Public Relations. David Wallett and Kellye often returned to Hawaii, to visit family members. The actual artist (or artists, as the case may be) has never been identified. In The More I See You he sets up his easel out in the open to a portrait of Radar and later, in his office, paints Klinger holding a discus (or, more accurately, a plate). Awards. It later later seen on the wall to the left of the doors into the office, above Klinger with the discus. Born in in Oahu, Hawaii, but later moving to San Francisco to pursue a career in art, Nakahara soon landed a role as Lt. Kellye Yamato on M*A*S*H in 1973, a series she starred in for its entire run, GFA was filmed in October 1982 during production of Season Eleven. https://entertainment.ha.com/itm/entertainment-and-music/m-a-s-h-screen-used-cast-painting-from-picture-this-20th-century-fox-1982-/a/7182-89010.s?ic16=ViewItem-BrowseTabs-Auction-Preview-SearchResults-120115&lotPosition=0%7C0&fbclid=IwAR07viIOxCaAeUq0Pm31ijkLefBrPTd9X0OLqH7pqU-rJV5oSS65lJljCYc. I was under the (mistaken) impression that he was a painter in his own right. Now if only I could find either the Hawkeye Get Your Gun or Depressing News paintings for my office. Additionally, she appeared in several other television shows, had a small part in the films Clue (1985) as Mrs. Ho, the domestic cook, and in Publicity Listings my husband and I watch it every night also. She was best known for playing Nurse Kealani Kellye in 165 episodes of the television comedy M*A*S*H. She was born in Oahu, Hawaii. Nakahara continued to act, but she also pursued a career as a watercolor artist, painting and exhibiting under her married name Kellye Wallett. I can confirm that my dad did the thumb. WebKellye's ART WOW! She was 72. Its a free sign-up, without cc credentials. to visit the exterior filming site. Graham, Have one of the room last rights kit. It is a goal of mine to one day, make a trip to Malibu State Park in CA. Where? Now that thats settled Harry Morgan did NOT paint Col Potters paintings lets look at the next rumor Did Harry Morgan paint J.J s paintings on Good Times? This is awesome. So was GFA produced during Season Ten? The question of who painted these paintings has intrigued M*A*S*H fans for decades. Im from Holland and am watching from the series daily (stored on my NAS). opps sorry missed the paragraph where you mentioned that. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. | Nakahara died at her Pasadena, California, home surrounded by her loved ones, Coleman told CNN Monday. The U.S. President Potter was painting in Bottoms Up was Theodore Roosevelt. Bob, a native of New England, was a veteran Hollywood studio artist and continued to paint until shortly before his death. She was previously married to David Wallett. Learn how your comment data is processed. I would love to find out anything about the paintings in potters office. M*A*S*H is still on the air here in Australia and Im To anyone who owns a painting I am probably the biggest fan of the show ever. Mash is the best show ever. count how many times weve gone through and it never gets old, we love them all. These portraits were actually painted by Morgan. So, the show and the painting hold a special place in my heart. Nakahara continued to act, but she also pursued a career as a watercolor artist, painting and exhibiting under her married name Kellye Wallett. WebKellye's collection The Gardens of Pasadena , features historical landmarks, gardens and neighborhoods in Pasadena, CA. My favorite episodes are Nurse Doctor, Movie Tonight, A War for all Seasons and any of the episodes with the hilarious Colonel Flagg! I have a painting that was told to me, was a gift from Harry Morgan, that he had painted it. Why? David Wallett is the longtime husband of late actress, Kellye Nakahara -best known for portraying Lieutenant Nurse Kellye on M*A*S*H, Davids wife is said to have died following a short battle with cancer. Kellye Nakahara in Hey, Look Me Over (Season 11) Kellye Nakahara in Goodbye, Farewell and Amen (Season 11) In addition to acting, Nakahara was an accomplished painter. Productions website or the Facebook page for the Kellye Wallett Studio. Wow, I was just looking around for info on the Potter Paintings and here it says nobody knows where they are? WebKellye's ART WOW! If do really have one Im am more than interested. Productions website or the Facebook page for the Kellye Wallett Studio. And in February 2002, he made a succinct post in response to a question about whether Harry Morgan actually painted the paintings: >Just wondered if Harry Morgan reall DID paint them Born January 16, 1948. The 50th Anniversary Episode Poll: Pick The Best Episode from Season 3. The wife and I own the complete series and we watch several episodes each night before bed and when we end we just start from the begining again. Her collection of paintings,The Gardens of Pasadena, features historical landmarks, gardens and neighborhoods in Pasadena. Both David Wallett and his wife, were active supporters of the Ronald McDonald House. Web2104: Kellye Nakahara Wallett (1950-) M*A*S*H Watercolor. Born in in Oahu, Hawaii, but later moving to San Francisco to pursue a career in art, Nakahara soon landed a role as Lt. Kellye Yamato on M*A*S*H in 1973, a series she starred in for its entire run, appearing in 167 episodes through 1983. INOUT, anyone can submit information to IMDb, so it is not always accurate. The actress, who was best known for her role on the TV series M*A*S*H, died on Sunday at the age of 72, according to multiple reports. In The More I See You, Potter is seen working on two paintings. She was previously married to David Wallett. I love it. In addition to acting, she is also a noted watercolor artist. She was born in 1947 in Oahu, Hawaii. Glimpse & Peeks of Past, Recent or Upcoming Events! Wallett shared an update regarding her health saying his wives cancer was in remission. Died February 16, 2020 (72) Add to list. Still enjoy the show as much as ever. Lets suppose I have the original on-air Radar painting right in front of mewhat would be the proper course of action at this time? I only have 5 seasons on DVD but watch them in a continuous loop when nothing else is on TV (which quite a lot of the time these days). I too, am a huge fan of the show. Kellye was commissioned She was an actress, known for Clue (1985), M*A*S*H (1972) and Doctor Dolittle (1998). A photo for a March 2001 Rafu feature shows Kellye Nakahara Wallett in her studio at her home in Pasadena. His at ease pose what the thinker. I paint for a profession so these shouldnt take me too long to finish up. However in 2018 he also shared she was struggling with chemo. She was 72. Has anyone heard of him painting off of MASH? Im painting them for myself, lll post pics when im done if you want the original ill sell it to you, or if you just want a copy ill send you one. She moved to San Francisco to establish herself as a professional artist, selling her watercolors of the San Francisco waterfront through the It was not actually Harry Morgan, although he obviously faked the act of painting many times. A cursory Google search regarding the paintings brought me to another site where someone asked the same question, and they only mentioned that the painting with Hawkeye with his feet on the desk (the one M*I*K*E says he owns) was briefly up on the site. She was an actress, known for Clue (1985), M*A*S*H (1972) and Doctor Dolittle (1998). The painting of Father Mulcahy looks nothing like the original. MASH4077TV.com Copyright 1999-2023 RJ. So Potter got just about all the different greek poses. She died on February 16, 2020 in Pasadena, California, USA. May. I believe whoever has any of the paintings should donate them to the Smithsonian Institution. ", Alda, of course, is not the only one remembering Nakahara. 48-hr Marathon on Sundance Channel, my normal Sunday routine. In Heal Thyself , while in bed, he works on an unidentified painting. By Allison Schonter Event Productions Event Production & Coordination - Community Outreach & Public Relations. Getting those pictures painted was a fairly routine assignment for a Hollywood propmaster. MASH was around well before my time, yet I have the complete set and watch it just about everyday. POTTER: Not now Major, I want to get out there and paint that sunset. WebKellye Nakahara was born on January 16, 1948 in Oahu, Hawaii, USA. Last updated November 10th, 2013, The one where klinger is throwing the disscus he said I think Ill call this one, Greek Athelete. this is the one where he asked klinger if he was a little cold because his skin was blue, and he told klinger a little more latissamis, his back. I have a painting of the Seine with the Eifel Tower in the background painted by H Morgan. WebRecently Kellye was commissioned to paint the Pasadena Civic Auditorium by the Pasadena Center Operating Company on the occasion of the 85th Anniversary of the Civic Auditorium where it is on exhibit. Kellye was commissioned Her master paintings are on indefinite loan to the City of Pasadena and currently exhibit at the Pasadena Police Her painting Koi was selected by Senator Jack Scott in 2001 to represent his district where it was on exhibit at the State Capitol. My whole family watched the show religiously and I have very fond memories of our time spent together watching the show. Actress Kellye Nakahara Wallett has died. I had no idea there were still so many dedicated fans out there. POTTER: I like to paint in the sky first. The current whereabouts of the paintings is not known. 27, 2016. Please contact me and perhaps we can work out an arrangement. In January 1997, Larry Gelbart confirmed in a post to alt.tv.mash (the M*A*S*H Usenet group) that Burghoff was not the artist: Potters paintings were not the work of Gary Burghoff. It was in the episode called Chief of Staff where most of the contents of Colonel Potters office arrive from Korea. I heard tell that there was a fire on the set and most of the paintings were destroyed in that fire I just heard this from someone I do not know if it is true just wanted to let you know thats what I heard. My guess is whoever painted this people was under appreciated and one of the invisible people that big stars depend on. Picture This group portrait Born January 16, 1948. 22nd Annual AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC Born in in Oahu, Hawaii, but later moving to San Francisco to pursue a career in art, Nakahara soon landed a role as Lt. Kellye Yamato on M*A*S*H in 1973, a series she starred in for its entire run, And after once again watching the episode in which Potter paints a picture of the entire staff the other day I started wondering if I would ever get the opportunity to own one of these paintings. Kellye was commissioned to paint the Maguire Gardens at the Central Library. None are known to have been auctioned off. If anyone should learn of the whereabouts of any of these paintings, please share the info with the rest of us fans! She was born in 1947 in Oahu, Hawaii. I seem to recall seeing the portrait of Father Mulcahy in Potters office when B.J. They were done by studio artisans. Her painting Koi was selected by Senator Jack Scott in 2001 to represent his district where it was on exhibit at the State Capitol. She was previously married to David Wallett. Sell them before the current generations remember. They were not sent to the Smithsonian in July 1983 for used in the Binding Up the Wounds exhibit (read more about the exhibit here). Nakahara died at her Pasadena, California, home surrounded by her loved ones, Coleman told CNN Monday. (1968 -. This site is awesome, Im sure youll enjoy it! Watching the show as I type. Near the end of Season Four, one of Colonel Potters hobbies was introduced: painting. She died on 16 February 2020 in Pasadena, California, USA. The series ended the year I graduated from high school, and there is even a reference to it in my High School year book. Not a scan to allow others to create fakes, just a shot good enough for a fan to print and hang in his office . I was very sad when the series ended, like every other fan of the show, I am sure. (particularly Hawkeye or the thumb). (MARIO GERSHOM REYES/Rafu Shimpo) Nakahara was born on Jan. 16, 1948 on Oahu. Seriously, though, if you have it that is an awesome piece of history. I dont know the present whereabouts sure wish I did of the painting of Colonel Potters thumb, but I do know the artist was Robert A. Woolfe. WebKellye's collection The Gardens of Pasadena , features historical landmarks, gardens and neighborhoods in Pasadena, CA. I was always so frustrated when they didnt show the other paintings. Nakahara died Sunday at her home in Pasadena, California following a battle with cancer, her family confirmed. Plus was given a 1982 copyright commemorative printed dish. The Artisans or Artist would receive a ton of kudos and perhaps many dollar$. Pretty sure it has had a massive impact on my life, I even went to a themed party dressed as Hawkeye, robe and all. Im so sad. Or even a repro would be great, but if the paintings are lost even that seems to be a fruitless wish. Her master paintings exhibited at the Pasadena City Hall. We didnt get to see that painting either. David Wallett and Kellye Nakahara were married in 1968. Required fields are marked *. She also appeared in the films, Clue in 1985 and Black Day Blue Night.. 27, 2016. You are missing one though, When Potter had the mumps and was painting in bed. I believe these paintings should be in a museum. She was born in 1947 in Oahu, Hawaii. I know this because Potter said he put too much red in Roosevelts cheeks. He died November 1, 2004 at the age of 84. It is one of my most prized possessions. >. Kellyes collection The Gardens of Pasadena, featured historical landmarks, gardens and neighborhoods in Pasadena. and thats a big list big Dollar$. I always felt it was sad that they never got the recognition the deserve. Just wanted to say hello and welcome! That is very hard to believe. Too bad the artist didnt get credit. If any info ever pops up about any of these paintings, I would very much be interested. Being an avid fan of MASH I pounced at the chance to own the painting. Authenticated by Bill Christopher himself. Est: $ 400 - $ 600. Born January 16, 1948. She died on February 16, 2020 in Pasadena, California, USA. Nakahara died at her Pasadena, California, home surrounded by her loved ones, Coleman told CNN Monday. It was a touching scene created in Potters minds eye of the group. Visits the Ronald McDonald House every year to donate her time and paintings to children there. hehehe (MARIO GERSHOM REYES/Rafu Shimpo) Nakahara was born on Jan. 16, 1948 on Oahu. His portrait of Radar was hung on the wall behind his desk for a while. I would love to find these paintings. Her painting Koi was selected by Senator Jack Scott in 2001 to represent his district where it was on exhibit at the State Capitol. It would be wonderful idea to make prints for fans to own. All Rights Reserved. Glimpse & Peeks of Past, Recent or Upcoming Events! Scottsdale, AZ, US. As they were created, the various paintings were hung in Potters office. Her master paintings exhibited at the Pasadena City Hall. She moved to San Francisco to establish herself as a professional artist, selling her watercolors of the San Francisco waterfront through the So who did paint them? Born in in Oahu, Hawaii, but later moving to San Francisco to pursue a career in art, Nakahara soon landed a role as Lt. Kellye Yamato on M*A*S*H in 1973, a series she starred in for its entire run, And in the painting of Radar, hes holding his teddy bear instead of a medical bag. Would have loved to write him, but he passed before I even watched the show. McLean Stevenson in a Raft on Cher in 1975. I must say I was a bit disappointed to find out that Harry Morgan didnt paint them. I think it would have gone for a pretty good price, which considering the actual artist probably only got whatever scale was back then, its probably unfair. MARGARET: Its only 4:00 in the afternoon. Thank you for your time. Other Works If you did then you would have to go to an art Gallery and they would contact someone who can authenticate it. Upon her death, she was cremated and her ashes returned to her husband. Do you have any idea how to get to any other one of them? She was an actress, known for Clue (1985), M*A*S*H (1972) and Doctor Dolittle (1998). WebRecently Kellye was commissioned to paint the Pasadena Civic Auditorium by the Pasadena Center Operating Company on the occasion of the 85th Anniversary of the Civic Auditorium where it is on exhibit. Kellye Nakahara was born on January 16, 1948 in Oahu, Hawaii, USA. Your email address will not be published. Kelley was a treasure." every arvo when growing up would make sure I was home to watch is . Nakahara died from cancer at her home in Pasadena, California on February 16, 2020, at age 72. 27, 2016. I would have loved to own the painting of the cast together. I am literally watching the episode with Potter painting Radar(while he does his turtle impression)and Klinger with the diskis.Decided to look up who actually did the paintings and landed here.I miss my old t shirt I had that came out just after the series finale.The Mash 4077 Goodbye, Farewell and Amen shirt.I loved that thing. When he was sick with the mumps in bed he was painting Teddy Roosevelt. Additionally, she appeared in several other television shows, had a small part in the films Clue (1985) as Mrs. Ho, the domestic cook, and in WebKellye's collection The Gardens of Pasadena , features historical landmarks, gardens and neighborhoods in Pasadena, CA. Kellye served 8 years as the mayor's appointee on the Pasadena Arts and Culture Commission. Loretta Smith, who played Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the cult classic, also remembered Nakahara, saying that she was a "jewel, a treasure. I have spent time looking for the true artist for these paintings. View sold prices. She was previously married to David Wallett. the person who told me he was the painter was his daughter in law at that time. Are they (The paintings) now, again big dollars. If the auction was one of those that kind of get sucked into the large space of eBay, it could absolutely be a right place, right time sort of thing if he happened to submit a search for it when it was up. I just wish they preserved this paintings a little better. Nakahara continued to act, but she also pursued a career as a watercolor artist, painting and exhibiting under her married name Kellye Wallett. During their 52 years of marriage they welcomed and raised two children, Nalani, who goes by Lani Wallet and William Wallet. She was previously married to David Wallett. Or is he willing to maybe e produce them??? WhiteSatinWeddingShow.com Online 24/7 Virtual Wedding Show for Southern CA. many mourning Nakahara's loss on social media, Nakahara died Sunday at her home in Pasadena, California, Alan Alda Speaks out After Death of 'MASH' Co-Star Kellye Nakahara, Blake Shelton Hits 'The Voice' Buzzer for Final Time in Season 23 Preview, 'Fatal Attraction' Reboot for Paramount+ Trailer and Release Date, Major NBC Show Moves to New Night, Suffers Big Ratings Drop, 'House of the Dragon' Season 1 Timeline, Explained, Candice Patton Has Filmed Her Final 'The Flash' Scenes, Rachael Ray Launches Major New Venture as Her Show Ends, Classic CBS Sitcom Leaving HBO Max This Month, 'That '90s Show': Laura Prepon Had a Special Role Behind the Scenes, and You Might Not Have Realized It. Everything else is. The More I See you Radar OReilly Learn more about her artwork at the Wow! Kelley was a treasure." I feel like there probably would have been tons of commotion about it if it was really ever on eBay, but then again the details (from ostensibly separate sources) seem to match up. Awards. As for copies, Im sure theyre available on linesomewhere. Dear, Tim. I just found this site! Its a great life when all you have to do is watch episodes of MASH. Watching They Call the Wind Korea as I type this. NO Harry Morgan did not paint any of the paintings. Awards. Amazing work. - February 19, 2020 08:07 am EST, Alan Alda is mourning the loss of his M*A*S*H co-star Kellye Nakahara. You can reach me at. The longtime couple also have four grandchildren. Family (1) Spouse David Wallett (1968 - 16 February 2020) (her death) (2 children) I was lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time. She was an actress, known for Clue (1985), M*A*S*H (1972) and Doctor Dolittle (1998). That is my second favorite (next to Depressing News). They are beautiful. She died on 16 February 2020 in Pasadena, California, USA. In Heal Thyself, Potter painted a horse with a live-in model as a hindquarters in the form of Winchester. Even for a good scan you could probably ask ten or twenty dollars. She was an actress, known for Clue (1985), M*A*S*H (1972) and Doctor Dolittle (1998). Est: $ 400 - $ 600. In Heal Thyself, while in bed, he works on an unidentified painting. Kellye served 8 years as the mayor's appointee on the Pasadena Arts and Culture Commission.