Blu-Ray Release: September 16, 2025 UPDATE 9/16/2025: M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television was released on Blu-Ray on September 16, 2025. The Blu-Ray release features the full length documentary and nearly an hour of bonus materials and extended interviews with the M*A*S*H writers. I ordered a copy, and I will post a full review ofContinue reading “Announcement: M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television Available on Blu-Ray [Updated]”
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From the M*A*S*H Library 44: “CBS: The First Fifty Years”
What is it? Chiu, Tony. CBS: The First 50 Years. Los Angeles: General Publishing Group, 1998. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? For eleven years, M*A*S*H aired on CBS and it was a staple of their primetime lineup along side shows such as All in the Family, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and The Carol Burnett Show. InContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 44: “CBS: The First Fifty Years””
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””
Press Pass 28: “Alda tells why M*A*S*H was a Success”
February 28, 2024 will mark the 41st anniversary of the M*A*S*H finale, “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen.” There was a lot of anticipation for the two and a half hour finale, and over the next several months, I am going to use the Press Pass posts to highlight a few ways that the finale was previewed and celebrated.Continue reading “Press Pass 28: “Alda tells why M*A*S*H was a Success””
Script Spotlight 28: “War of Nerves”
Since the holiday season has wrapped up, I know that the holidays can be stressful for many people, myself included. That led me to think about episodes of M*A*S*H in which we saw the characters exhibiting signs of stress and overwork, and the first episode that came to mind was “War of Nerves” (06×04). InContinue reading “Script Spotlight 28: “War of Nerves””
The M*A*S*H Historian 2nd Anniversary
It is hard to believe that I started The M*A*S*H Historian two years ago today (and it is even harder to believe I didn’t acknowledge the first anniversary last year)! In 2021, I wanted to engage with the M*A*S*H community in a new way. Up to that point, I had been enjoying the M*A*S*H MattersContinue reading “The M*A*S*H Historian 2nd Anniversary”
Press Pass 25: Alda, Swit Win Emmys (1982)
M*A*S*H is a highly regarded series by its fans and in television history, but it was also a widely awarded series during its eleven year run. The series, its cast, and its production staff all won awards on many stages including at the Emmys, Golden Globes, Peoples’ Choice, and even the Peabody Awards. Following itsContinue reading “Press Pass 25: Alda, Swit Win Emmys (1982)”
MishM*A*S*H 17: M*A*S*H Signpost at the Smithsonian
In late January, I had the opportunity to visit the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. In December, a new exhibit featuring objects from television, movies, sports, music, and more opened at the museum. Entitled “Entertainment Nation,” the exhibit explores entertainment in the United States from the mid-1800s to the modern era. ThisContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 17: M*A*S*H Signpost at the Smithsonian”
MishM*A*S*H 2: Smithsonian Set Piece Souvenir
After viewing the “M*A*S*H: Binding Up the Wounds” exhibit at the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum of American History, you would have likely visited the gift shop to see what M*A*S*H items you could take home. Earlier this month, I wrote about the Smithsonian Exhibit Catalog, but there were other items you could purchase including posters, shirts,Continue reading “MishM*A*S*H 2: Smithsonian Set Piece Souvenir”
Welcome to The M*A*S*H Historian
Welcome and thank you for visiting The M*A*S*H Historian! This site has been in development, on paper at least, for the last several years. After listening to several M*A*S*H Podcasts and hearing the fan questions and interactions, I decided it was time for me to jump in and make this site a reality! First, allowContinue reading “Welcome to The M*A*S*H Historian”
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