Script Spotlight 50: “Strange Bedfellows”

It is already November, which means that I am in the final season of my M*A*S*H rewatch. It has been quite the journey rewatching M*A*S*H this year, and I am looking forward to finishing the series and sharing my thoughts later this month. Meanwhile, I knew I had to find an episode from season elevenContinue reading “Script Spotlight 50: “Strange Bedfellows””

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””

From the M*A*S*H Library 4: The Last Days of M*A*S*H

This month, several posts will relate to final days of filming the series in January 1983. We continue this week by looking at Arlene and Alan Alda’s book about the final days of filming. What is it? Alda, Arlene and Alan Alda. The Last Days of M*A*S*H. Verona, NJ: The Unicorn Publishing House, 1983. Why shouldContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 4: The Last Days of M*A*S*H”

Script Spotlight 4: “As Time Goes By”

This month, several posts will relate to final days of filming the series in January 1983. We begin this week by looking at the script for the episode that was filmed last, “As Time Goes By.” As we kick off 2022 and the 50th anniversary of M*A*S*H, I thought it would be best to spendContinue reading “Script Spotlight 4: “As Time Goes By””