Long before smartphones and Google, it was not uncommon for people to purchase photo books, post cards, or even slides of locations from around the world. Tourist photos were popular with the invention of photography, but with the invention of stereo photography in the mid-19th century, the stereoscope became a popular way to view 3DContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 36: View-Master Disk Set”
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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””
Press Pass 36: “Cameras Rolling on Eleventh M*A*S*H Season”
As I mentioned last week, September is when all the new network shows began airing in the early 1980s. Each network would publicize their fall lineup and highlight the new and returning shows. For new episodes to be ready to air in September, production for a new season typically began in July. However, in SeptemberContinue reading “Press Pass 36: “Cameras Rolling on Eleventh M*A*S*H Season””
Script Spotlight 36: “The General Flipped at Dawn”
It is September, and that means the temperatures are going to start cooling off (or I hope so at least). September also meant it was time for the new season of network television to begin when M*A*S*H was in its original run. 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of season three of M*A*S*H, and I thoughtContinue reading “Script Spotlight 36: “The General Flipped at Dawn””
MishM*A*S*H 35: Tristar Dog Tags
This week, we continue to review licensed M*A*S*H products, and I chose to continue with a product offered by Tristar: personalized stainless steel dog tags. Each military character on M*A*S*H wore a set of dog tags, and famously the dog tags worn by each actor belonged to someone from the armed forced. Jamie Farr woreContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 35: Tristar Dog Tags”
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”
Press Pass 35: Press Pass 35: Mike Farrell Joins M*A*S*H
Last week, I reviewed the script for “Dear Peggy” (04×10), and in that episode we get a glimpse at B.J.’s inner thoughts about the 4077th and learn more about his wife in California. That episode was only the tenth episode to feature Mike Farrell as Captain B.J. Hunnicutt, and that was one of two majorContinue reading “Press Pass 35: Press Pass 35: Mike Farrell Joins M*A*S*H”
Script Spotlight 35: “Dear Peggy”
In the first season of M*A*S*H, the episode “Dear Dad” (01×12) started a style of episode that would be used a number of times throughout the series. I really like these episodes, and I think they were an effective way to introduce a new character. A “Dear” episode was used for Col. Potter with “DearContinue reading “Script Spotlight 35: “Dear Peggy””
M*A*S*Hish 11: Jamie Farr Bobbleheads (Toledo Mud Hens)
Corporal (later Sergent) Maxwell Q. Klinger is best known for wearing dresses at the 4077th in hopes of being discharged from the Army under Section 8. However, if you ask fans what else Klinger is known for, many fans would likely answer his love of his hometown of Toledo, Ohio. Like Klinger, Jamie Farr isContinue reading “M*A*S*Hish 11: Jamie Farr Bobbleheads (Toledo Mud Hens)”
MishM*A*S*H 34: Military Base Play Set
One of the most unique, and popular, licensed M*A*S*H related toys released was made by Tristar in the early 1980s. While I do not typically collect toys and licensed products, I have made a few exceptions. The M*A*S*H Military Base Play Set is something I wanted in the collection for years, and I was ableContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 34: Military Base Play Set”
The M*A*S*H Historian 