Laughter and appreciation make Toledo actor Jamie Farr an enduring figure.
In July, he celebrated his 91st birthday. His secret to a long and happy life is to cherish each day including its challenging moments.
Long before hitting it big as Max Klinger on the television show M*A*S*H, Jamie and wife Joy faced some tough times. “I hadn’t had a job in a long time, and I was going to get my check for $350 for the three days I was working.” It didn’t arrive and they were out of food. “We checked all of the drawers, and we found a can of tuna fish in the back of the drawer. So that’s what we ate.” The Farr family cupboard remains stocked with a can of tuna fish to this day, just in case…