When I decided that I was going to do a complete rewatch of M*A*S*H throughout 2025 (see my New Year’s Day post to learn more), I wanted to sync the Script Spotlight posts with my rewatch. Since I plan to watch one season of M*A*S*H a month, it made sense to review a script forContinue reading “Script Spotlight 40: “Bananas, Crackers, and Nuts””
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What’s New for the M*A*S*H Historian in 2025?
As we begin 2025, I wanted to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year, and share a few changes that I have planned for The M*A*S*H Historian this year. While that may sound ominous, the two changes that I am planning are good things, and I think everyone will enjoy both. I am addingContinue reading “What’s New for the M*A*S*H Historian in 2025?”
M*A*S*Hish 13: “Major Teddy” by Larry Linville
In the December 24, 1984 issue of Newsweek, there is an article about the resurgence in the popularity of teddy bears. The article discusses the widespread appeal of teddy bears in the United States despite the increasingly widespread use of electronics. As the article discussed celebrities who had jumped into the teddy bear trend, itContinue reading “M*A*S*Hish 13: “Major Teddy” by Larry Linville”
Script Spotlight 39: “Dear Dad”
Since we are only a few days away from Christmas, I thought it would be fun to review one of the Christmas/holiday episodes of M*A*S*H. The issue is that I have already reviewed all of them but one (“A War for all Seasons” (09×06), “Death Takes a Holiday (09×05), ‘Twas the Day after Christmas” (10×09), and “DearContinue reading “Script Spotlight 39: “Dear Dad””
MishM*A*S*H 39: Radar’s Teddy Bear
No, this isn’t THE teddy bear that Radar had in M*A*S*H. That teddy bear last sold at auction in 2014 and was offered on eBay for a short time in 2017. This stuffed teddy bear was produced in 1983 by Allando Associates amidst the hype surrounding the end of the series. While it does notContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 39: Radar’s Teddy Bear”
From the M*A*S*H Library 39: “The TV Theme Song Sing-Along Book”
What is it? Javna, John. The TV Theme Song Sing-Along Song Book: Volume 2. New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1985. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? The M*A*S*H theme song, “Suicide is Painless,” is never played with its lyrics throughout the show’s eleven year run. This is a great way to get both the words and sheet music forContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 39: “The TV Theme Song Sing-Along Book””
Press Pass 39: “M*A*S*H Heading Stateside”
In December 1982, 42 years ago, M*A*S*H was winding down. It had been announced that the eleventh season would be the last for the series, and the end was near. Publications were gearing up for the anticipated finale with articles, and in late December 1982, Associated Press (AP) Television Writer Jerry Buck penned an articleContinue reading “Press Pass 39: “M*A*S*H Heading Stateside””
From the M*A*S*H Library 38: “Watching M*A*S*H, Watching America”
What is it? Wittebols, James H. Watching M*A*S*H, Watching America: A Social History of the 1972 – 1983 Television Series. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, Inc. Publishers, 1998. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? It has been often said that television shows reflect the culture of the time in which they were produced. Even though the series takes placeContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 38: “Watching M*A*S*H, Watching America””
MishM*A*S*H 38: Tristar Action Figures
Earlier this year, I wrote a post about the Tristar M*A*S*H Military Base play set from 1982. It is a very popular collectable for M*A*S*H fans, and several people commented that I need to write a post on the Tristar action figures. There was only one issue…I didn’t have all of them in the collection!Continue reading “MishM*A*S*H 38: Tristar Action Figures”
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)”
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