There was a variety of press material sent out by both 20th Century Fox and CBS to promote M*A*S*H. There were actor biographies, episode previews, season previews, feature stories, press kits, and more. One of the more unique materials that was sent out by Fox was M*A*S*H trivia. The trivia press release was sent multipleContinue reading “Press Pass 33: “M*A*S*H Trivia Time””
Yearly Archives: 2024
Script Spotlight 33: “Father’s Day”
In a few weeks, we will celebrate Father’s Day in the United States, and for June’s script spotlight, I felt like the best episode choice was “Father’s Day” (09×04). This episode has a lot going for it. It has a strong A-story, we get to meet Margaret’s infamous father, the B-story is light hearted andContinue reading “Script Spotlight 33: “Father’s Day””
From the M*A*S*H Library 32: “Never Have Your Dog Stuffed…”
What is it? Alda, Alan. Never Have Your Dog Stuffed and Other Things I’ve Learned. New York: Random House, 2005. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Alan Alda was at the center of M*A*S*H on camera and behind the scenes. In his first memoir, Alda discusses his life outside of acting. He tells stories from his childhood, family life,Continue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 32: “Never Have Your Dog Stuffed…””
MishM*A*S*H 32: Milton Bradley Board Game
As readers know, my M*A*S*H collection primarily consists of objects related to the production of the show. Scripts, press material, objects from the set, books and memoirs, etc. are my primary focus. But there are some licensed products in my collection as well, and I thought I highlight some of the more fun items. M*A*S*HContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 32: Milton Bradley Board Game”
Announcement: Fox to Rebroadcast M*A*S*H Special on Memorial Day [Updated]
Rebroadcast: Memorial Day 2024 UPDATE 5/22/2024: Fox will rebroadcast M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television in primetime in the United States on Memorial Day, May 27. The special will air at 8pm ET. Check your local listings for the broadcast time in your region. Stream the Special UPDATE 1/2/2024: M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television isContinue reading “Announcement: Fox to Rebroadcast M*A*S*H Special on Memorial Day [Updated]”
Press Pass 32: CBS Press Information Guide (1974-1975)
In the era of television that delivered shows like M*A*S*H, All in the Family, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Good Times, the networks were reliant on national and local media to promote their shows. Since there were only three networks in the early 1970s, the new, fall primetime lineup was a major announcement asContinue reading “Press Pass 32: CBS Press Information Guide (1974-1975)”
Script Spotlight 32: “The Life You Save” [Updated]
UPDATE (5/6/2024) – Thanks to a comment from Jon H., I added information about how “The Life You Save” was originally scheduled to air on March 30, 1980, the day President Ronald Reagan was shot. Due to the attempted assassination of the president and the content of the episode, “The Life You Save” was pre-emptedContinue reading “Script Spotlight 32: “The Life You Save” [Updated]”
M*A*S*H-ish 10: AfterMASH Script “Fallout” [UPDATED]
UPDATE (5/1/2024) – I contacted the University of Georgia archive that oversees the collection for the Peabody Awards, and they confirmed that AfterMASH was NOT nominated for a Peabody Award at any time during the series’ run. UPDATE (4/29/2024) – An earlier version of this post stated that the episode “Fallout” earned Larry Gelbart aContinue reading “M*A*S*H-ish 10: AfterMASH Script “Fallout” [UPDATED]”
MishM*A*S*H 31: “The Swamp” Blueprints
When I first started buying M*A*S*H DVDs in the early 2000s, I was in high school and that was how I connected with the series. I had watched it on TV for years, but the DVDs were a way to physically own the show and watch it when I wanted. The thought of owning somethingContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 31: “The Swamp” Blueprints”
From the M*A*S*H Library 31: “Laughing Matters”
What is it? Gelbart, Larry. Laughing Matters: On Writing M*A*S*H, Tootsie, Oh, God!, and a few Other Things. New York: Random House, 1998. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Larry Gelbart is the comedic and writing genius behind M*A*S*H. He is widely credited with the success of the series and with its longevity. Even though he left the seriesContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 31: “Laughing Matters””
The M*A*S*H Historian 