As the popularity of M*A*S*H grew in the 1970s, so did the popularity of Alan Alda. As Hawkeye Pierce, Alda was the lead actor of M*A*S*H, and it is primarily from the perspective of Hawkeye that we see life at the 4077th. This makes sense as this was how the original Richard Hooker novel andContinue reading “M*A*S*Hish 16: 1979 Commencement Address by Alan Alda”
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M*A*S*H-ish 15: AfterMASH Season 2 Press Kit
In the era before email, widespread internet, and social media, television networks had to provide physical media to the press to advertise their fall lineups. Twentieth Century Fox Television and CBS were no different, so when new shows premiered or new seasons were about to begin, entertainment reporters were bombarded with press releases and pressContinue reading “M*A*S*H-ish 15: AfterMASH Season 2 Press Kit”
M*A*S*H-ish 14: Korean War Propaganda Leaflets
The M*A*S*H collection consists primarily of objects related to the original movie, series, and its spin-offs. There are scripts, press materials, licensed products, promotional items, and more. Because of the show, I developed an interest in MASH units and their use in Korea. M*A*S*H is a pretty accurate portrayal of MASH units, battalion aid stations,Continue reading “M*A*S*H-ish 14: Korean War Propaganda Leaflets”
M*A*S*Hish 13: “Major Teddy” by Larry Linville
In the December 24, 1984 issue of Newsweek, there is an article about the resurgence in the popularity of teddy bears. The article discusses the widespread appeal of teddy bears in the United States despite the increasingly widespread use of electronics. As the article discussed celebrities who had jumped into the teddy bear trend, itContinue reading “M*A*S*Hish 13: “Major Teddy” by Larry Linville”
M*A*S*H-ish 12: “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
In addition to M*A*S*H, another fandom I have followed since I was a kid is Charles Shultz’s Peanuts comic strip, tv specials, and products. I have always liked the characters and the serialization of the comic strip itself. In 1967, a new Off-Broadway musical debuted titled You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The musical followsContinue reading “M*A*S*H-ish 12: “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown””
M*A*S*Hish 11: Jamie Farr Bobbleheads (Toledo Mud Hens)
Corporal (later Sergent) Maxwell Q. Klinger is best known for wearing dresses at the 4077th in hopes of being discharged from the Army under Section 8. However, if you ask fans what else Klinger is known for, many fans would likely answer his love of his hometown of Toledo, Ohio. Like Klinger, Jamie Farr isContinue reading “M*A*S*Hish 11: Jamie Farr Bobbleheads (Toledo Mud Hens)”
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]”
M*A*S*H-ish 9: MASH Film 30th Anniversary Reunion (2000)
January 25 marks the anniversary of the release of M*A*S*H (1970) in theaters across the United States. When the movie was released, it was not expected to perform well, and its low budget was evidence of that. However, events of the late 1960s and early 1970s, specifically the Vietnam War, led to the dark satireContinue reading “M*A*S*H-ish 9: MASH Film 30th Anniversary Reunion (2000)”
M*A*S*H-ish 8: “On Set” by Arlene Alda
In 1983, Arlene and Alan Alda released a book featuring photos and behind the scenes details from the final days of M*A*S*H. The book, The Last Days of M*A*S*H, is a must own for M*A*S*H fans. However, the book was not the first book release by Arlene to feature photos from the set of oneContinue reading “M*A*S*H-ish 8: “On Set” by Arlene Alda”
M*A*S*H-ish 7: 70th Anniversary of the End of the Korean War
On July 27, 1953, the Korean War ended with a ceasefire agreement being signed by representatives for South Korea, North Korea, China, and United Nations. The agreement was signed with the stipulation that the two sides would continue to negotiate and agree to a final peace treaty. Today, 70 years later, that treaty still doesContinue reading “M*A*S*H-ish 7: 70th Anniversary of the End of the Korean War”
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