On March 18, 1975, the season three finale of M*A*S*H aired on CBS. It had been advertised as the final episode for Col. Henry Blake, but fans of the series were shocked by how the episode ended. The death of Henry Blake was a defining moment for M*A*S*H, and I would argue, a defining momentContinue reading “Script Spotlight 42: “Abyssinia, Henry””
Tag Archives: fox
M*A*S*H Rewatch: Season 2
Throughout 2025, I will rewatch M*A*S*H and review each season on the final day of each month. I am rewatching the episodes in broadcast order using the DVDs from the 2000s with the laugh track left on. You can find an archive of these rewatch posts here. After rewatching season one last month and being pleasantlyContinue reading “M*A*S*H Rewatch: Season 2”
MishM*A*S*H 41: M*A*S*H Themed Alcohol
When you watch M*A*S*H, alcohol plays a major role throughout the series. There is a still in the Swamp, an Officer’s Club, and the personal stash of many characters. The subject of alcohol and drinking changes as the show progressed. In the early seasons, the attitude towards alcohol is more relaxed with many characters gettingContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 41: M*A*S*H Themed Alcohol”
From the M*A*S*H Library 41: “TV Trivia: Thirty Years of Television”
What is it? Consumer Guide. TV Trivia: Thirty Years of Television. Skokie, IL: Entertainment Today Magazine, 1985. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This magazine has collections of trivia questions for several classic television shows, including M*A*S*H. As a M*A*S*H fan, what part(s) should I read? If you are only a fan of M*A*S*H, then there is only one page youContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 41: “TV Trivia: Thirty Years of Television””
M*A*S*H Headlines 1: Altman’s M*A*S*H (1970) Opens Strong, Banned by Military
“M*A*S*H Headlines” is a new, limited time post that will focus on the press reaction to various events in the M*A*S*H timeline. The Press Pass posts focus on the press materials released by 20th Century Fox and CBS, but this series of posts will focus the press coverage of various M*A*S*H events including the releaseContinue reading “M*A*S*H Headlines 1: Altman’s M*A*S*H (1970) Opens Strong, Banned by Military”
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””
M*A*S*H Rewatch: Season 1
Throughout 2025, I am rewatching M*A*S*H and reviewing each season on the final day of each month. I am watching the episodes in broadcast order using the DVDs from the 2000s with the laugh track left on. You can find an archive of these rewatch posts here. Before 2025 began, I wanted to bring someContinue reading “M*A*S*H Rewatch: Season 1”
MishM*A*S*H 40: Revell M*A*S*H Model Kits [Update]
UPDATE (March 4, 2025): Following my original post in January 2025, I received several comments and messages about the availability of a third M*A*S*H model kit from Revell. I did some research, and I was able to buy the “Medical Scene” model kit for the collection. Thank you to everyone who reached out to letContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 40: Revell M*A*S*H Model Kits [Update]”
From the M*A*S*H Library 40: TV Milestones Series: M*A*S*H
What is it? Diffrient, David Scott. TV Milestones Series: M*A*S*H. Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 2008. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Now that M*A*S*H, as a complete series, is 40+ years old, there are researchers and historians placing the series into the history of television the greater historical context of their time. In under 150 pages, David ScottContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 40: TV Milestones Series: M*A*S*H”
Press Pass 40: Gary Deeb Column (January 1981)
In January 1981, PBS aired a 90-minute documentary called Making M*A*S*H. Filmmaker Michael Hirsh followed the production of M*A*S*H, talked to cast members, and offered a behind the scenes look at how the series was produced (in 2022, I wrote about a press release announcing the documentary). The documentary was successful, but this post isContinue reading “Press Pass 40: Gary Deeb Column (January 1981)”
The M*A*S*H Historian 