Eileen Saki, a talented actress, held the esteemed position of portraying Rosie, the proprietor of Rosie's Bar, in the iconic television series M*A*S*H, serving as the final and longest-running actress to assume the role. Notably, she made a lasting impression in the season 5 premiere episode, playing the role of the head Madam of a captivating group of prostitutes with remarkable poise.
The frequent changes in actresses playing Rosie mirrored a significant event in real life, as the actual Rosie's Bar was transferred from mother to daughter during the Korean War. This fascinating fact came to the attention of Alan Alda, who received a letter from the real Rosie Jr. about the incident in the early 1980s, which is documented in the book The Last Days of M*A*S*H co-authored by Alan and Arlene Alda.
Eileen Saki's remarkable career came to a close with her passing on May 1, 2023, at the age of 79, in Los Angeles, California.
