What is it? Sheinfeld, John. M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television. Crew Neck Productions, 2024. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This is the first full length M*A*S*H documentary to be released since M*A*S*H: When Television Changed Forever in 2022, and this documentary features never before seen interviews with the cast. Since those interviews were filmed in theContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 48: “M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television””
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Press Pass 44: Alan Alda AP Photo (1973)
When I first started collecting M*A*S*H items in 2007, I quickly realized that the scripts, press materials, etc. from the late 1970s and early 1980s were fairly easy to find. However, since M*A*S*H wasn’t as popular in its first season, it is harder to find anything that was saved from the earlier seasons. This isContinue reading “Press Pass 44: Alan Alda AP Photo (1973)”
Announcement: M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television Available on Blu-Ray [Updated]
Blu-Ray Release: September 16, 2025 UPDATE 9/16/2025: M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television was released on Blu-Ray on September 16, 2025. The Blu-Ray release features the full length documentary and nearly an hour of bonus materials and extended interviews with the M*A*S*H writers. I ordered a copy, and I will post a full review ofContinue reading “Announcement: M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television Available on Blu-Ray [Updated]”
Script Spotlight 41: “The Choson People”
Since I am rewatching one season of M*A*S*H per month throughout 2025, I decided to sync my script reviews with the season I am watching for the month. February means season two, so I had a decent selection of scripts to choose from. After reading over my list, I selected “The Choson People” (02×19) becauseContinue reading “Script Spotlight 41: “The Choson People””
Press Pass 38: King Charles III Visits M*A*S*H Set (1977)
M*A*S*H was a popular show in its original run, and its popularity went beyond the United States. The series found audiences in other countries including Canada, Australia, France, and the United Kingdom. In the UK, there was one fan of the show that might surprise you: King Charles III. At the time, he was theContinue reading “Press Pass 38: King Charles III Visits M*A*S*H Set (1977)”
Script Spotlight 38: “The Sniper”
With the passing of actress Teri Garr last week, I had a few people suggest that I should write a post about her appearance on M*A*S*H. Garr guest starred in the episode “The Sniper” (02×10) as a nurse who was a love interest of Hawkeye. Scenes from “The Sniper” episode later appear in the M*A*S*HContinue reading “Script Spotlight 38: “The Sniper””
From the M*A*S*H Library 37: “Make Your Own Rules”
What is it? Rogers, Wayne with Josh Young. Make Your Own Rules: A Renegade Guide to Unconventional Success. New York: American Management Association, 2011. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Wayne Rogers is well known for his role of “Trapper John” McIntyre during the first three seasons of M*A*S*H, but he is probably less known by fans forContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 37: “Make Your Own Rules””
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””
From the M*A*S*H Library 34: “If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?”
What is it? Alda, Alan. If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating. New York: Random House, 2017. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Alan Alda was one of the creative forces behind M*A*S*H, and his work after the series ventured into the realmContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 34: “If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?””
From the M*A*S*H Library 33: “Things I Overheard while Talking to Myself”
What is it? Alda, Alan. Things I Overheard while Talking to Myself. New York: Random House, 2007. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Alan Alda was a staple on M*A*S*H, both on camera and behind the scenes. In his follow-up memoir, Alda asks life questions through a series of speeches he gave. He reflects on being a parent, his activism, andContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 33: “Things I Overheard while Talking to Myself””
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