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”
Category Archives: M*A*S*H Library
From the M*A*S*H Library 13: TV Guide: Fifty Years of Television
What is it? Lasswell, Mark. TV Guide: Fifty Years of Television. New York: Crown Publishers, 2002. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? In the first 50 years of television history, M*A*S*H came right in the middle and lasted for 11 years. The series spanned part of two decades and survived societal changes to go out on top.Continue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 13: TV Guide: Fifty Years of Television”
From the M*A*S*H Library 12: TV Guide Magazine Puzzler
What is it? Fell, Michael, ed. “M*A*S*H.” TV Guide Magazine Puzzler. July 2022. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This is another special edition magazine to celebrate the M*A*S*H 50th anniversary, but this issue has a fun twist since it is filled with puzzles! The full color photos and facts throughout make this even more exciting.Continue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 12: TV Guide Magazine Puzzler”
From the M*A*S*H Library 11: The Ultimate Guide to M*A*S*H
What is it? Campbell, Kathy, ed. Hollywood Spotlight: The Ultimate Guide to M*A*S*H. Miami, FL: Centennial Media LLC, 2022. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Since 2022 is the 50th anniversary of M*A*S*H, this is the second special edition magazine to be released honoring the series. It offers a thorough overview of the series and itContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 11: The Ultimate Guide to M*A*S*H”
From the M*A*S*H Library 10: M*A*S*H: The First Five Years: 1972-1977
What is it? Clauss, Jed. M*A*S*H: The First 5 Years, 1972 – 1977. Mattituck, NY: Aeonian Press, Inc., 1977. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This is a contemporary M*A*S*H book published before the series ended, which makes it more interesting than the flood of books published after the finale. As a M*A*S*H fan, what part(s) shouldContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 10: M*A*S*H: The First Five Years: 1972-1977”
From the M*A*S*H Library 9: All About M*A*S*H
What is it? Herz, Peggy. All About M*A*S*H. New York: Scholastic Book Services, 1975. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This is an early book written about the series, and it was written for young adults. It is a very interesting part of the early history of the series and was published just as M*A*S*H was beginningContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 9: All About M*A*S*H”
From the M*A*S*H Library 8: M*A*S*H: The Exclusive, Inside Story of TV’s Most Popular Show
What is it? Reiss, David S. M*A*S*H: The Exclusive, Inside Story of TV’s Most Popular Show. Indianapolis: The Bobb-Merill Company, Inc., 1980. Reiss, David S. M*A*S*H: The Exclusive, Inside Story of TV’s Most Popular Show. Indianapolis: The Bobb-Merill Company, Inc., 1983. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This book, first released in 1980, was the first authorized bookContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 8: M*A*S*H: The Exclusive, Inside Story of TV’s Most Popular Show”
From the M*A*S*H Library 7: Life: M*A*S*H: TV’s Most Extraordinary Comedy
What is it? Kennedy, Kostya, ed. “M*A*S*H: TV’s Most Extraordinary Comedy.” Life, 2022. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? For the 50th anniversary of M*A*S*H, Life has re-released it’s special edition magazine dedicated to the book, film, and series. As is the norm with Life magazine, it is packed with lots of great photographs. As a M*A*S*HContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 7: Life: M*A*S*H: TV’s Most Extraordinary Comedy”
From the M*A*S*H Library 6: MASH Trivia: The Unofficial Quiz Book
What is it? St. John, George. MASH Trivia: The Unofficial Quiz Book. New York: Bell Publishing Company, 1983. Why should M*A*S*H Fans Care? It’s another quiz book about our favorite show! Plus, the unofficial quiz book offers a few quizzes on topics that the official quiz book does not such as the Korean War, the originalContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 6: MASH Trivia: The Unofficial Quiz Book”
From the M*A*S*H Library 5: M*A*S*H: The Official 4077 Quiz Manual
What is it? Bertling, Paul. M*A*S*H: The Official 4077 Quiz Manual. New York: New American Library, 1984. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Published in 1984, this book was put out quickly following the finale to help answer the questions asked most by fans. In his introduction, M*A*S*H producer Burt Metcalfe says that shortly after the finaleContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 5: M*A*S*H: The Official 4077 Quiz Manual”
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