When M*A*S*H fans hear the name Loretta Swit, their first thought is of Major Margaret Houlihan. She brought Margaret to life for eleven seasons of M*A*S*H, and it is one of her most recognizable roles. But Swit was more than Margaret in M*A*S*H, and her career went beyond being an actor. Throughout her career, sheContinue reading “M*A*S*H-ish 18: Loretta Swit Watercolor Print”
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MishM*A*S*H 54: Cast and Crew Jackets
A common tradition on the sets of television shows is cast and crew gifts. Ken Levine wrote about M*A*S*H gifts on his blog, and I have written about a few M*A*S*H cast and crew gifts including a “Greatest Hits” record and belt buckle. Those two objects were the special gifts given at the end ofContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 54: Cast and Crew Jackets”
From the M*A*S*H Library 54: “TV Time ‘74”
What is it? Herz, Peggy. TV Time ‘74. New York: Scholastic Book Services, 1974. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This is a children’s book that features M*A*S*H very early in its run. The series would have been just over half way through its second season when this book was published through the education market, so it’s aContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 54: “TV Time ‘74””
Press Pass 47: Revell Swamp Scene Model Announcement
The press release this month is a little different in that it is not from Fox or CBS. It also isn’t from the 1970s or 1980s. This press release is from 1994 announcing the Revell model kit of “The Swamp.” I have previously written about the three Revell M*A*S*H model kits that were available inContinue reading “Press Pass 47: Revell Swamp Scene Model Announcement”
Script Spotlight 54: “The Party”
When I concluded my rewatch of M*A*S*H in November 2025, I realized that I had been neglecting the middle seasons of the series in my Script Spotlight posts. The posts skewed heavily towards the first three seasons or the final three seasons. It makes sense since most of the scripts I have are from theContinue reading “Script Spotlight 54: “The Party””
M*A*S*H Rewatch: W*A*L*T*E*R
Throughout 2025, I rewatched M*A*S*H and reviewed each season on the final day of the month. I also rewatched the original M*A*S*H movie, AfterMASH, and W*A*L*T*E*R. You can find an archive of the rewatch posts here. It is not uncommon for popular television shows to spawn spin-offs, and M*A*S*H did generate three very different spin-offs. TheContinue reading “M*A*S*H Rewatch: W*A*L*T*E*R”
MishM*A*S*H 53: Pinball Game
Of all the M*A*S*H licensed products that I have in the collection, the toys are the most fun! I have previously written about several including action figures, Halloween costumes, games, and a train set. But there were plenty of M*A*S*H toy options for kids in the early 1980s. One of my favorites is a M*A*S*H pinball game from 1981.Continue reading “MishM*A*S*H 53: Pinball Game”
From the M*A*S*H Library 53: “TV’s Top Ten: Shows and Their Stars”
What is it? Herz, Peggy. TV’s Top Ten: Shows and Their Stars. New York: Scholastic Book Services, 1976. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? While this book is not solely about M*A*S*H, it does include a chapter on Larry Linville and his work with M*A*S*H. As a M*A*S*H fan, what part(s) should I read? The Linville section of the bookContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 53: “TV’s Top Ten: Shows and Their Stars””
Press Pass 46: M*A*S*H DVD Press Kit (2001)
When someone asks me when The M*A*S*H Historian Collection began, I typically say that it started in 2007 with a set of scripts. That is technically true, but there were M*A*S*H items that I purchased before the scripts. In 2002, 20th Century Fox began to release each season of M*A*S*H on DVD. Every six months,Continue reading “Press Pass 46: M*A*S*H DVD Press Kit (2001)”
Script Spotlight 53: “Movie Tonight”
Some months, when I sit down and plan posts, I try to find an episode that fits a theme. I’ll write about episodes about the heat in summer, holiday episodes when they are appropriate, and cold episodes in the winter. However, there are times when the weather is cold and dreary, and I just wantContinue reading “Script Spotlight 53: “Movie Tonight””
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