What is it? Malarcher, Jay. The Classically American Comedy of Larry Gelbart. Lanham, MD: The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2003. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Larry Gelbart was the co-creator of M*A*S*H and was the executive producer of the series for the first four seasons. While he left the series before it ended, his influence was felt for allContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 43: “The Classically American Comedy of Larry Gelbart””
Category Archives: M*A*S*H Library
From the M*A*S*H Library 42: “One Helicopter Pilot’s Experiences”
What is it? Poss, Captain E. Ray, Jr. One Helicopter Pilot’s Experience. LaVergne, TN: Lightning Source LLC, 2024. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Captain Poss was the pilot (and owner) of the helicopters used in M*A*S*H seasons one through nine. He also piloted the plane in the episode “5 O’clock Charlie” (02×02), and appeared in a number ofContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 42: “One Helicopter Pilot’s Experiences””
From the M*A*S*H Library 41: “TV Trivia: Thirty Years of Television”
What is it? Consumer Guide. TV Trivia: Thirty Years of Television. Skokie, IL: Entertainment Today Magazine, 1985. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This magazine has collections of trivia questions for several classic television shows, including M*A*S*H. As a M*A*S*H fan, what part(s) should I read? If you are only a fan of M*A*S*H, then there is only one page youContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 41: “TV Trivia: Thirty Years of Television””
From the M*A*S*H Library 40: TV Milestones Series: M*A*S*H
What is it? Diffrient, David Scott. TV Milestones Series: M*A*S*H. Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 2008. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Now that M*A*S*H, as a complete series, is 40+ years old, there are researchers and historians placing the series into the history of television the greater historical context of their time. In under 150 pages, David ScottContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 40: TV Milestones Series: M*A*S*H”
From the M*A*S*H Library 39: “The TV Theme Song Sing-Along Book”
What is it? Javna, John. The TV Theme Song Sing-Along Song Book: Volume 2. New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1985. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? The M*A*S*H theme song, “Suicide is Painless,” is never played with its lyrics throughout the show’s eleven year run. This is a great way to get both the words and sheet music forContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 39: “The TV Theme Song Sing-Along Book””
From the M*A*S*H Library 38: “Watching M*A*S*H, Watching America”
What is it? Wittebols, James H. Watching M*A*S*H, Watching America: A Social History of the 1972 – 1983 Television Series. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, Inc. Publishers, 1998. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? It has been often said that television shows reflect the culture of the time in which they were produced. Even though the series takes placeContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 38: “Watching M*A*S*H, Watching America””
From the M*A*S*H Library 37: “Make Your Own Rules”
What is it? Rogers, Wayne with Josh Young. Make Your Own Rules: A Renegade Guide to Unconventional Success. New York: American Management Association, 2011. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Wayne Rogers is well known for his role of “Trapper John” McIntyre during the first three seasons of M*A*S*H, but he is probably less known by fans forContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 37: “Make Your Own Rules””
From the M*A*S*H Library 36: “M*A*S*H FAQ”
What is it? Sherman, Dale. MASH FAQ: Everything Left to Know about the Best Care Anywhere. Milwaukee: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, 2016. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? There are a lot of books about M*A*S*H, and most of them mention the original novel, the Robert Altman film, and the show’s spin-offs, but will spend the bulk ofContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 36: “M*A*S*H FAQ””
From the M*A*S*H Library 35: Vintage Action Figure Visual Guide
What is it? M*A*S*H: Vintage Action Figure Visual Guide. Coppell, TX: Action Figure World, 2024. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Several companies released licensed M*A*S*H toys and action figures in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This is the first book to photograph and present each of the figures that were available as well as other M*A*S*HContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 35: Vintage Action Figure Visual Guide”
From the M*A*S*H Library 34: “If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?”
What is it? Alda, Alan. If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating. New York: Random House, 2017. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Alan Alda was one of the creative forces behind M*A*S*H, and his work after the series ventured into the realmContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 34: “If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?””
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