. >> reporter: in the 60s and 70s, harry morgan starred opposite jack webb in "dragnet."but the ban tore between the two was some times more lighthearted. >> this is a good report. in fact it is excellent. i am sure the captain will think so too. >> just my usual good work? >> you bet. i am fortunate to have you working with me. >> reporter: one of morgan's last public appearances at an unveiling in 2009 for a dragnet post tal st postal stamp. morgan spent ten years portraying the fatherly colonel sherman potter. >> it would be hard to call what we have been through fun. but i am sure glad we went through out together. you boys always managed to give me a good laugh when i needed it most. >> reporter: for his work on "m.a.s.h." morgan was nominated nine times for best supporting actor emmy winning once in 1980, not bad for a go who originally planned to have a career in law. instead he had a career in show business that lasted a lifetime. >> don't forget to have a happy life too. >> you, dear, sweet man. i will never forget you. >> reporter: and with his wealth of work, v