What is it? Herz, Peggy. TV 74: The Stars – The Shows – The Action. New York: Scholastic Book Services, 1973. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This unique children’s book from 1973 profiled 16 different actors on newer shows. The book includes a chapter on Alan Alda, but there is also a chapter about aContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 59: “TV ’74” (Alan Alda)”
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Press Pass 52: Burt Metcalfe Profile (1978)
In August 1978, the seventh season of M*A*S*H was about to debut on CBS. In addition to press releases from CBS and 20th Century Fox Television as a part of the lead up to the new season, it was not uncommon for cast members, producers, and directors of popular television shows to give interviews toContinue reading “Press Pass 52: Burt Metcalfe Profile (1978)”
MishM*A*S*H 58: M*A*S*H Wrap Party Wine
On January 14, 1983, the entertainment world paused to celebrate the end of M*A*S*H. As the cast and crew filmed the penultimate episode of the series, “As Time Goes By” (11×15), hundreds of members of the press were on the set to capture the moment. Headlines around the world heralded the final day of filmingContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 58: M*A*S*H Wrap Party Wine”
Script Spotlight 59: “Old Soldiers”
I was recently thinking about the cast of M*A*S*H and how, while they worked well together as an ensemble, there were episodes that highlighted the talents of each of them individually. Some great examples of this are David Ogden Stiers in “The Life You Save” (09×20), Loretta Swit in “The Nurses” (05×05), and, perhaps myContinue reading “Script Spotlight 59: “Old Soldiers””
From the M*A*S*H Library 58: “TV People” (1974)
What is it? Herz, Peggy. TV People. New York: Scholastic Book Services, 1974. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? In the 1970s, Scholastic books that featured compilations of Peggy Herz’s interviews with popular celebrities and TV stars were popular sellers for the Scholastic Book Clubs. This volume features two interviews with two M*A*S*H stars instead ofContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 58: “TV People” (1974)”
Press Pass 51: Cast Collage Photo (1976)
Most of the M*A*S*H press photos I have in the collection are posed cast photos, individual actor photos, or scenes from episodes. This press photo from 1976 is unique in that it features a collage of scenes from various episodes of M*A*S*H and highlights each of the main characters in the series. Instead of showingContinue reading “Press Pass 51: Cast Collage Photo (1976)”
Script Spotlight 58: “Run for the Money”
I recently watched an episode of Cheers, and it was one of the infamous episodes featuring the rivalry between the Cheers gang and Gary’s Olde Towne Tavern. That led me to think about how, in M*A*S*H, the 4077th rarely challenged rival MASH units despite that being a central premise of the original movie. There wereContinue reading “Script Spotlight 58: “Run for the Money””
M*A*S*H-ish 19: Gary Burghoff Art Print (1994)
M*A*S*H is frequently lauded for having a talented, ensemble cast. Many of the actors have had successful careers outside of the series with prominent roles on stage, film, and television. A few of M*A*S*H‘s actors had talents that went beyond acting. Larry Linville made teddy bears. Alan Alda has had a long interest in scienceContinue reading “M*A*S*H-ish 19: Gary Burghoff Art Print (1994)”
MishM*A*S*H 57: Wrap Party Invitation (1983)
February 28, 1983 was an important day in the history of television. On that night, when the M*A*S*H finale, “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,” aired on CBS, it became the most watched television event in history. To this day, it still holds the record as the most watched scripted episode of television. However, for the castContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 57: Wrap Party Invitation (1983)”
From the M*A*S*H Library 57: “TV Album” (1978)
What is it? Herz, Peggy. TV Album. New York: Scholastic Book Services, 1978. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? M*A*S*H was part of a rich era in the history of television, and children and teens made up a large part of the television audience. Herz places M*A*S*H in the context of the other top shows and gives usContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 57: “TV Album” (1978)”
The M*A*S*H Historian 