The last few months, I have reviewed scripts from season five in celebration of the 50th anniversary of that season’s debut (see my posts for “Lt. Radar O’Reilly” (05×04) and “The Nurses” (05×05)). This month, I decided to go all the way back to season one and review an episode from early in M*A*S*H‘s run.Continue reading “Script Spotlight 62: “Germ Warfare””
Tag Archives: 4077
The M*A*S*H Historian 5th Anniversary
As I began pulling together my thoughts of what to write about for the 5th anniversary of The M*A*S*H Historian, I can’t believe that I have been writing for this site for half a decade. The site has opened new avenues for me that I never expected or imagined, and it has allowed me toContinue reading “The M*A*S*H Historian 5th Anniversary”
MishM*A*S*H 61: CBS Promotional Deck of Cards
In the 1970s, CBS was a powerhouse of a network. While there were only three major television networks (CBS, ABC, and NBC) competing for an audience each week, it was financially important to have the highest ratings across several blocks of primetime television time so the advertising rates could be boosted. CBS had shows thatContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 61: CBS Promotional Deck of Cards”
From the M*A*S*H Library 61: “TV Superstars ‘82” (Weekly Reader)
What is it? Lackmann, Ronald W. TV Superstars ‘82. Middletown, CT: Weekly Reader Books, 1982. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Scholastic didn’t hold a monopoly on children’s books in the 1970s and 1980s, and Weekly Reader was another popular publisher of children’s media. This 1982 book includes several of M*A*S*H‘s stars: Wayne Rogers, Alan Alda,Continue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 61: “TV Superstars ‘82” (Weekly Reader)”
Press Pass 54: Gary Deeb Column (1975)
In most of the Press Pass posts I write, I feature press releases or photos from CBS or 20th Century Fox Television because they used that medium to communicate to the audience. There is another type of media that I have featured less frequently, and that is the syndicated columnist. There have been several wellContinue reading “Press Pass 54: Gary Deeb Column (1975)”
Script Spotlight 61: “The Nurses”
Last month, I kicked off the 50th anniversary of M*A*S*H season five by spotlighting the script for “Lt. Radar O’Reilly” (05×04) and a press release outlining the cast and crew members for season five. The fifth season of M*A*S*H was important for several reasons. It was the first season of the show to be producedContinue reading “Script Spotlight 61: “The Nurses””
MishM*A*S*H 60: Promotional Matchbooks
In the early 1980s, there were dozens of M*A*S*H licensed products available in the marketplace. I have previously written about several including action figures, Halloween costumes, games, and a train set. How were all of these items promoted? There were print ads, in-store displays, and the ever important word of mouth. But if you lookContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 60: Promotional Matchbooks”
From the M*A*S*H Library 60: “TV’s Fabulous Faces” (1976)
What is it? Herz, Peggy. TV’s Fabulous Faces. New York: Scholastic Book Services, 1976. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This is a great collection of biographies of television stars from the M*A*S*H era. This volume of Peggy Herz’s Scholastic books featured Mike Farrell. As a M*A*S*H fan, what part(s) should I read? The chapter onContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 60: “TV’s Fabulous Faces” (1976)”
Press Pass 53: Season Five Cast & Crew Credits
This September marks the 50th anniversary of M*A*S*H season five, and last week, I wrote about the season five script, “Lt. Radar O’Reilly” (05×04). I want to continue the season five spotlight this week by discussing a press release from CBS dated September 3, 1976 announcing the season five premiere. The fifth season of M*A*S*HContinue reading “Press Pass 53: Season Five Cast & Crew Credits”
Script Spotlight 60: “Lt. Radar O’Reilly”
As we roll into September and the beginning of fall, it is the time of the year that the new season of primetime television begins. This tradition goes back decades, and M*A*S*H often premiered new seasons in September. In September 2026, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of M*A*S*H season five. Which is hard to believeContinue reading “Script Spotlight 60: “Lt. Radar O’Reilly””
