UPDATE (5/1/2024) – I contacted the University of Georgia archive that oversees the collection for the Peabody Awards, and they confirmed that AfterMASH was NOT nominated for a Peabody Award at any time during the series’ run. UPDATE (4/29/2024) – An earlier version of this post stated that the episode “Fallout” earned Larry Gelbart aContinue reading “M*A*S*H-ish 10: AfterMASH Script “Fallout” [UPDATED]”
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MishM*A*S*H 31: “The Swamp” Blueprints
When I first started buying M*A*S*H DVDs in the early 2000s, I was in high school and that was how I connected with the series. I had watched it on TV for years, but the DVDs were a way to physically own the show and watch it when I wanted. The thought of owning somethingContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 31: “The Swamp” Blueprints”
From the M*A*S*H Library 31: “Laughing Matters”
What is it? Gelbart, Larry. Laughing Matters: On Writing M*A*S*H, Tootsie, Oh, God!, and a few Other Things. New York: Random House, 1998. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Larry Gelbart is the comedic and writing genius behind M*A*S*H. He is widely credited with the success of the series and with its longevity. Even though he left the seriesContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 31: “Laughing Matters””
Press Pass 31: M*A*S*H Finale Ratings Top Dallas
In a post last month about photos from a collection of “M*A*S*H Bash” photos from the night of the finale, I said that was the final post in a series celebrating the 41st anniversary of “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” on February 28. I was mistaken. This week’s post is the final post in that series!Continue reading “Press Pass 31: M*A*S*H Finale Ratings Top Dallas”
Script Spotlight 31: “April Fools”
Update (4/4/2024): Corrected the information about the filming order of this episode. I originally stated that this episode was likely the last episode filmed, but the scripts for both “War Co-Respondent” (08×23) and “Back Pay” (08×24) are dated after this script. Once I realized that this post would go live on April 1, finding aContinue reading “Script Spotlight 31: “April Fools””
From the M*A*S*H Library 30: “Just Call Me Mike”
What is it? Farrell, Mike. Just Call Me Mike: A Journey to Actor and Activist. New York: RDV Books, 2007. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Mike Farrell played the role of B.J. Hunnicutt on M*A*S*H for eight seasons, and he is one of only three actors to join the series during its eleven season run. Reading about hisContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 30: “Just Call Me Mike””
MishM*A*S*H 30: M*A*S*H Syndication Kit (1990)
In January, I wrote a post about a M*A*S*H syndication kit from the mid-1980s. This week, I am going to feature the other syndication kit that I have in my collection, a kit from 1990. This kit is different as it has more features including more theme week ideas, advertising samples, a video cassette ofContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 30: M*A*S*H Syndication Kit (1990)”
Press Pass 30: “M*A*S*H Bash” Press Photos and Video
Update (3/11/2024): Corrected the location of some of the press photos as they were all originally identified as being from the Houston, Texas area. The photos are from various locations, and I apologize for the error. This is the final post in the series celebrating the 41st anniversary of “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” on FebruaryContinue reading “Press Pass 30: “M*A*S*H Bash” Press Photos and Video”
Script Spotlight 30: “Dear Sigmund”
Since March is the beginning of spring, and some days it feels like it while others it doesn’t, I decided to be like M*A*S*H and make my own spring with this week’s episode choice. Instead of dedicating a tree, I am going to review my favorite episode of the series, “Dear Sigmund” (05×07). It mayContinue reading “Script Spotlight 30: “Dear Sigmund””
MishM*A*S*H 29: M*A*S*H Finale Magazines and TV Guides
Tomorrow marks the 41st anniversary of the original broadcast of “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,” the two-and-a-half hour M*A*S*H finale. To celebrate the anniversary in the past, I have posted the episode’s script, production documents, the press release from Fox announcing the final episode, and a collection of finale press photos. All of those materials wereContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 29: M*A*S*H Finale Magazines and TV Guides”
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