Toledo’s Jamie Farr Reflects on 91 Years of Laughter and Resilience

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…

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