Having just done a part in the movie Inside Moves 34 years after taking a sabbatical from acting after winning two Oscars for The Best Years of Our Lives, Harold Russell then accepted a guest star part in the hit drama "Trapper John, M. D.". He plays an old military buddy of the title character who accepts a trial basis of employment at his hospital. He conveniently falls for an injured patient played by Rita Moreno. Oh, and there's a subplot involving her horse that's meant to be amusing filler though the only time I laughed was when there was confusion between characters over the word "stud"! That romance between Russell and Moreno seemed rushed for time purposes though both sell their scenes for what they're worth. And, yes, there's an explanation for why Harold's character has hooks for hands here. In summary, "Days of Wine and Leo" was an okay ep of "Trapper John, M. D."
