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””
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MishM*A*S*H 24: 2009 TV Land Awards (M*A*S*H Reunion)
When we think of award shows, the first ones that come to mind are the Emmy’s, Oscars, Tony’s, and, perhaps, the Golden Globes. These award shows honor television, movies, and theatre from the prior year. Each award ceremony celebrates the current work of actors and production teams across multiple industries. However, from 2003 to 2012Continue reading “MishM*A*S*H 24: 2009 TV Land Awards (M*A*S*H Reunion)”
Press Pass 24: Season 5 Preview Documents
Before the start of each season, 20th Century Fox Television sent a set of press release documents for M*A*S*H (see full press kits for season 10 and season 11). These press materials typically included information about the series, the premiere episode, and cast photos. For season five, I do not have a full set ofContinue reading “Press Pass 24: Season 5 Preview Documents”
MishM*A*S*H 18 (Follow-Up): The Officers’ Club Sign
UPDATE 4/9/2023: Two more names have been identified! See the additions and updated images below. Thanks to the Smithsonian to providing higher detailed images and to Dan Harrison for his eagle eye and knowledge of the series. On Monday, I published a look behind the scenes at the Smithsonian in which I featured a numberContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 18 (Follow-Up): The Officers’ Club Sign”
MishM*A*S*H 3: M*A*S*H Producers Go to Korea
The following article appeared in TV Guide August 24, 1974. It is one of the earliest articles to describe Larry Gelbart and Gene Reynolds’s trip to Korea to research for the show and interview doctors and nurses that served in MASH units. This trip is famous within the M*A*S*H community as it contributed to whatContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 3: M*A*S*H Producers Go to Korea”
The M*A*S*H Historian 