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. Dear, Tim. 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. Other Works Kelley was a treasure." Im from Holland and am watching from the series daily (stored on my NAS). Getting those pictures painted was a fairly routine assignment for a Hollywood propmaster. The 50th Anniversary Episode Poll: Pick The Best Episode from Season 3. Authenticated by Bill Christopher himself. Her master paintings exhibited at the Pasadena City Hall. Kelley was a treasure.". Second of all, nobody else has ever seen one out there, so I think he is full of it. 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). Klinger with the discus was later replaced by the painting of Charles, which itself was replaced by Hawkeye and his tongue depressor monument. Though I doubt that an actual painting would fetch anywhere near the prices people seem to think they would. J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC. 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?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515#. David Wallett and Kellye often returned to Hawaii, to visit family members. J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC. 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, I can confirm that my dad did the thumb. I would have loved to own the painting of the cast together. Born January 16, 1948. I was about to say that many of the paintings make a reappearance in an episode of After MASH. I have a painting of the Seine with the Eifel Tower in the background painted by H Morgan. opps sorry missed the paragraph where you mentioned that. Kelley was a treasure." Where? Est: $ 400 - $ 600. Amazing work. Required fields are marked *. So who did paint them? I have spent time looking for the true artist for these paintings. She was an actress, known for Clue (1985), M*A*S*H (1972) and Doctor Dolittle (1998). Or even a repro would be great, but if the paintings are lost even that seems to be a fruitless wish. Fans of the actress, who also notably appeared in the 1985 comedy Clue and the 1998 version of Doctor Dolittle, have also begun paying their respects, many mourning Nakahara's loss on social media. Kellye Nakahara was born on January 16, 1948 in Oahu, Hawaii, USA. Even for a good scan you could probably ask ten or twenty dollars. View sold prices. Seriously, though, if you have it that is an awesome piece of history. Would have loved to write him, but he passed before I even watched the show. She moved to San Francisco to establish herself as a professional artist, selling her watercolors of the San Francisco waterfront through the May. But, you couldn't beat what she was as a person, funnier and warmer and kinder than most people I've known. WebKellye Nakahara was born on January 16, 1948 in Oahu, Hawaii, USA. In addition, she served 8 years as the mayors appointee on the Pasadena Arts and Culture Commission. Ok I know its not a Potter original, but how about the painting of BJ with a life preserver round his waist painted by Aggie Oshea ? She is survived by her husband of several decades, David Wallett and their children. She died on 16 February 2020 in Pasadena, California, USA. | first said his goodbye to him. Learn more about her artwork at the Wow! 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. Died February 16, 2020 (72) Add to list. to visit the exterior filming site. She died on February 16, 2020 in Pasadena, California, USA. ", Alda, of course, is not the only one remembering Nakahara. [RIP Kellye Nakahara].". hehehe Daughter Nalani is married to Lee and has twins David and William. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, David Wallett Web2104: Kellye Nakahara Wallett (1950-) M*A*S*H Watercolor. I paint for a profession so these shouldnt take me too long to finish up. The painting of Father Mulcahy looks nothing like the original. Im seeing a lot of people claiming or implying they have one or more paintings, but no-one seems interested in providing proof, let alone post a high-res picture to help other people out that just want a repro. 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. Yes Please. 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. the person who told me he was the painter was his daughter in law at that time. imdb. POTTER: Not now Major, I want to get out there and paint that sunset. MASH4077TV.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. She was born in 1947 in Oahu, Hawaii. 48-hr Marathon on Sundance Channel, my normal Sunday routine. Visits the Ronald McDonald House every year to donate her time and paintings to children there. References - February 19, 2020 08:07 am EST, Alan Alda is mourning the loss of his M*A*S*H co-star Kellye Nakahara. Nakahara was 72. Productions website or the Facebook page for the Kellye Wallett Studio. "I also sing and play the guitar and I'm learning to tap dance. If you ever consider selling the painting, please let me know, it would go to a good home. Productions website or the Facebook page for the Kellye Wallett Studio. Family (1) Spouse David Wallett (1968 - 16 February 2020) (her death) (2 children) Her painting Koi was selected by Senator Jack Scott in 2001 to represent his district where it was on exhibit at the State Capitol. M*A*S*H is still on the air here in Australia and Im "She was adorable and brilliant in the part. To an avid fan anywhere in the world in which M*A*S*H has aired So Potter got just about all the different greek poses. Nakahara was 72. Do you have any idea how to get to any other one of them? M*I*K*E, how were you able to get your hands on one of the paintings? I just wish they preserved this paintings a little better. So funny that they knew Id be crushed if I missed it! It was a touching scene created in Potters minds eye of the group. In Heal Thyself, while in bed, he works on an unidentified painting. She was an actress, known for Clue (1985), M*A*S*H (1972) and Doctor Dolittle (1998). Its a great life when all you have to do is watch episodes 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. "For your information, I happen to have a fantastic sense of humor, a bubbly personality and I am warm and sensitive like you wouldn't believe," she told him, according to NBC News. Her master paintings are on indefinite loan to the City of Pasadena and currently exhibit at the Pasadena Police 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). Nakahara continued to act, but she also pursued a career as a watercolor artist, painting and exhibiting under her married name Kellye Wallett. Why? MASH portraits Potters Paintings highres, Hawkeye Get Your Gun Hawkeye If do really have one Im am more than interested. I am so glad were not the only ones who do this. WebKellye's collection The Gardens of Pasadena , features historical landmarks, gardens and neighborhoods in Pasadena, CA. Just wanted to say hello and welcome! He died November 1, 2004 at the age of 84. Luckily, thanks to modern technology i have the entire series downloaded and i can watch it any time and any place. Learn how your comment data is processed. She ended up succeding in acting and was on M*A*S*H for the entire run of the show. In addition to acting, she is also a noted watercolor artist. Nakahara died Sunday at her home in Pasadena, California following a battle with cancer, her family confirmed. Nakahara continued to act, but she also pursued a career as a watercolor artist, painting and exhibiting under her married name Kellye Wallett. Son William is married to Tasha and has sons Max and Grayson. https://imgur.com/gallery/Od1od7P, The More I See you Radar OReilly Mash is the best show ever. She also appeared in the films, Clue in 1985 and Black Day Blue Night.. Nakahara died from cancer at her home in Pasadena, California on February 16, 2020, at age 72. Nor was it Gary Burghoff, an accomplished wildlife artist (or, for that matter, Kellye Nakahara, an accomplished watercolor artist). Learn more about her artwork at the Wow! At the end of the episode, Aggie sends Potter a drawing of B.J. 22nd Annual AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC They are not present in any of the episodes actually produced for Season 11 but can be seen in episodes that were held over from Season 10. She was born in 1947 in Oahu, Hawaii. I was lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time. Her master paintings are on indefinite loan to the City of Pasadena and currently exhibit at the Pasadena City Hall. First, he paints a portrait of Radar holding a medical bag: Later, he paints Klinger with a discus, mid-throw: In Hawkeye Get Your Gun, Potter paints Hawkeye with his feet up on a table, holding a drink: In The Winchester Tapes, Potter paints Charles with a rather angry expression on his face (Dont change the color of your face, Im out of umber!): In They Call the Wind Korea, Potter paints his own thumb: In Depressing News, Potter paints Hawkeye next to his tongue depressor monument: In Rumor At The Top, Potter paints a portrait of Father Mulcahy in his Catholic finery: In Picture This, Potter goes to great lengths to paint a group portrait: In Dear Uncle Abdul, Potter works on a self-portrait, using Klinger atop a horse as a body double (Suck in that nose!), planning to work in his own face at a later date. Am I the only person who thinks the Potter thumb picture looks disturbingly like its a self portrait of Col Potters penis whenever I watch episodes with it in? This site is awesome, Im sure youll enjoy it! Kellye served 8 years as the mayor's appointee on the Pasadena Arts and Culture Commission. In Dear Uncle Abdul , Potter works on a self-portrait, using Klinger atop a horse as a body double (Suck in that nose!), planning to work in his own face at a later date. Im so sad. Other items too. Event Productions Event Production & Coordination - Community Outreach & Public Relations. Kellye served 8 years as the mayor's appointee on the Pasadena Arts and Culture Commission. Its funny that even my kids know the theme song to the show. 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. In Dear Uncle Abdul , Potter works on a self-portrait, using Klinger atop a horse as a body double (Suck in that nose!), planning to work in his own face at a later date. Glimpse & Peeks of Past, Recent or Upcoming Events! She was previously married to David Wallett. Awards. My guess is whoever painted this people was under appreciated and one of the invisible people that big stars depend on. WhiteSatinWeddingShow.com Online 24/7 Virtual Wedding Show for Southern CA. I believe these paintings should be in a museum. I cant tell you how many times ive watched each and every episode and yet i still get a good laugh when i watch them to this day. Nakahara died from cancer at her home in Pasadena, California on February 16, 2020, at age 72. 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, She was previously married to David Wallett. Breaking his silence on Monday in a statement to Fox News, Alda, who portrayed "Hawkeye" Pierce opposite Nakahara's Nurse Kellye Yamato, remembered the late actress as "a beautiful person and a natural as an actor. She was previously married to David Wallett. The More I See you Radar OReilly and participating auction houses. Yes, it is! Learn more about her artwork at the Wow! The mystery of who painted them will perhaps never be known. 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. I had no idea there were still so many dedicated fans out there. I too, am a huge fan of the show. Nurse Kellye was a smart, kind, and funny American who scared away stereotypes being fed to me. That is my second favorite (next to Depressing News). Having seen every episode more times than I can count, and still I watch LOL. Hes my favorite actor on the series! She was previously married to David Wallett. In Heal Thyself, Potter painted a horse with a live-in model as a hindquarters in the form of Winchester. It is a goal of mine to one day, make a trip to Malibu State Park in CA. 27, 2016. She was an actress, known for Clue (1985), M*A*S*H (1972) and Doctor Dolittle (1998). I believe whoever has any of the paintings should donate them to the Smithsonian Institution. 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. Graduate of Kalani High School in Honolulu, Hawaii. 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 I just checked and you are correct, at least some of the paintings can be seen in Potters office during the episode. Thank you, Any chance youd post a higher res picture of it for us? Kellye served 8 years as the mayor's appointee on the Pasadena Arts and Culture Commission. The series ended the year I graduated from high school, and there is even a reference to it in my High School year book. As for copies, Im sure theyre available on linesomewhere. Kellye was commissioned to paint the Maguire Gardens at the Central Library. I know this because Potter said he put too much red in Roosevelts cheeks. "You were a familiar face all through M*A*S*H's run You'll always be remembered by us MASH fans! Born January 16, 1948. WhiteSatinWeddingShow.com Online 24/7 Virtual Wedding Show for Southern CA. I would love to find out anything about the paintings in potters office. Upon her death, she was cremated and her ashes returned to her husband. Now if only I could find either the Hawkeye Get Your Gun or Depressing News paintings for my office. But when I took a closer look, it was obvious that they were all reproductions. So, the show and the painting hold a special place in my heart. You can reach me at. And in November 1997, Hirsch posted the following, again stating that the unidentified painter was hired by the M*A*S*H propmaster: Leroy Nieman wouldnt work for what the MASH propmaster would pay to have Potters Paintings painted. Pretty sure it has had a massive impact on my life, I even went to a themed party dressed as Hawkeye, robe and all. She was previously married to David Wallett. Actress Kellye Nakahara Wallett has died. Nakahara continued to act, but she also pursued a career as a watercolor artist, painting and exhibiting under her married name Kellye Wallett. Loretta Smith, who played Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the cult classic, also remembered Nakahara, saying that she was a "jewel, a treasure.