What is it? Swit, Loretta. Switheart: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit, 2nd Edition. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? As I mentioned in my initial review, Loretta Swit played an integral role on M*A*S*H for eleven years, and learning more about her work outside of the series is rewarding. Her talent goes beyond actingContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 23: “Switheart” (2nd Edition)”
Category Archives: M*A*S*H Library
From the M*A*S*H Library 22: “Jamie Farr & Red Skelton” (Documentary)
What is it? Jamie Farr & Red Skelton: A Very Special Friendship. Eugene, OR: Timeless Media Group, 2008. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This series of videos offers a glimpse into the early television career of Jamie Farr. He worked with Red Skelton for years and toured with him to entertain troops in Korea. As a M*A*S*H fan, whatContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 22: “Jamie Farr & Red Skelton” (Documentary)”
From the M*A*S*H Library 21: “Battalion Medics” & “Sword and Scalpel”
What is it? Philpot, Van B., Jr. Battalion Medics. New York: Exposition Press, 1955. Slaughter, Frank G. Sword and Scalpel. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc. 1957. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Slaughter and Philpot each wrote a novel about vastly different experiences of doctors in the Korean War. The novels pre-date Richard Hooker’s M*A*S*H by almostContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 21: “Battalion Medics” & “Sword and Scalpel””
From the M*A*S*H Library 20: “Three Magical Miles”
What is it? Rooney, Brian. Three Magical Miles: L.A.’s Amazing Historical Neighborhood, Fourth Edition. Canada: Friesens, 2018. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Rooney’s book offers a glimpse into the history of the area surrounding Malibu Creek State Park and what was the Fox Ranch. The book explores the area’s M*A*S*H connection in addition to the history ofContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 20: “Three Magical Miles””
From the M*A*S*H Library 19: “Secrets of the M*A*S*H Mess”
What is it? Maxwell, Jeff. Secrets of the M*A*S*H Mess: The Lost Recipes of Private Igor. Nashville: Cumberland House, 1997. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Jeff Maxwell delivers a comedic book as our favorite cook, Private Igor. He takes the character from the series and creates a more dimensional Igor that we never got in the show. AsContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 19: “Secrets of the M*A*S*H Mess””
From the M*A*S*H Library 18: “The Real M*A*S*H” (Documentary)
What is it? Lee, Min Sook, dir. The Real M*A*S*H. Toronto, Ontario: Storyline Entertainment, 2012. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This documentary places the series in the context of the Korean War and real MASH units in Korea. The interviews with veterans and their MASH stories make this documentary worthwhile. As a M*A*S*H fan, what part(s) should I watch?Continue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 18: “The Real M*A*S*H” (Documentary)”
From the M*A*S*H Library 17: “Entertainment Nation”
What is it? Cohen, Kenneth and John W. Troutman, eds. Entertainment Nation: How Music, Television, Film, Sports, and Theater Shaped the United States. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Books, 2022. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? The Smithsonian is currently displaying (2023) the M*A*S*H signpost, and the exhibit catalog features the signpost and discusses M*A*S*H in its introduction. As a M*A*S*H fan,Continue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 17: “Entertainment Nation””
From the M*A*S*H Library 16: TV’s M*A*S*H: The Ultimate Guide Book
What is it? Solomonson, Ed and Mark O’Neill. TV’s M*A*S*H: The Ultimate Guide Book. Albany, GA: BearManor Media, 2009. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? The title of this claims it is the “ultimate guide book,” and it is not wrong! This book is Suzy Kalter’s The Complete Book of M*A*S*H on steroids. The authors have written a greatContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 16: TV’s M*A*S*H: The Ultimate Guide Book”
From the M*A*S*H Library 15: SwitHeart
What is it? Swit, Loretta and Mies Hora. SwitHeart: The Watercolour Art & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit. Stony Point, NY: Ultimate Symbol, 2017. (First Edition) Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Loretta Swit is an integral part of M*A*S*H, and she used the “star power” she gained from her acting career, along with her talent as an artist,Continue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 15: SwitHeart”
From the M*A*S*H Library 14: The Complete Book of M*A*S*H
What is it? Kalter, Suzy. The Complete Book of M*A*S*H. New York: Abradale Press, 1984. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This was the earliest and most complete M*A*S*H book published and has been the source of most M*A*S*H material since the mid 1980s. Larry Gelbart’s involvement with it adds to its credibility. As a M*A*S*H fan, what part(s) should IContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 14: The Complete Book of M*A*S*H”
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