In the era before email, widespread internet, and social media, television networks had to provide physical media to the press to advertise their fall lineups. Twentieth Century Fox Television and CBS were no different, so when new shows premiered or new seasons were about to begin, entertainment reporters were bombarded with press releases and pressContinue reading “M*A*S*H-ish 15: AfterMASH Season 2 Press Kit”
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MishM*A*S*H 43: Milton Bradley Puzzles
In the early 1980s, there was a deluge of M*A*S*H themed licensed products. The products were released in coordination with 20th Century Fox Television, and I have previously written about a licensed product kit that included a wide variety of items. M*A*S*H fans could buy M*A*S*H themed alcohol, action figures, Halloween costumes, trivia games, clothing,Continue reading “MishM*A*S*H 43: Milton Bradley Puzzles”
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”
MishM*A*S*H 37: M*A*S*H Halloween Costume
In the spirit of Halloween this week, I thought it was appropriate to find something Halloween related. Despite mostly collecting items from the production of M*A*S*H, I do have some licensed products that were produced and sold during the show’s original run. In 1981, the costume company Ben Cooper released a M*A*S*H themed Halloween costumeContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 37: M*A*S*H Halloween Costume”
M*A*S*Hish 11: Jamie Farr Bobbleheads (Toledo Mud Hens)
Corporal (later Sergent) Maxwell Q. Klinger is best known for wearing dresses at the 4077th in hopes of being discharged from the Army under Section 8. However, if you ask fans what else Klinger is known for, many fans would likely answer his love of his hometown of Toledo, Ohio. Like Klinger, Jamie Farr isContinue reading “M*A*S*Hish 11: Jamie Farr Bobbleheads (Toledo Mud Hens)”
MishM*A*S*H 32: Milton Bradley Board Game
As readers know, my M*A*S*H collection primarily consists of objects related to the production of the show. Scripts, press material, objects from the set, books and memoirs, etc. are my primary focus. But there are some licensed products in my collection as well, and I thought I highlight some of the more fun items. M*A*S*HContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 32: Milton Bradley Board Game”
Press Pass 29: “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” Press Photo Collages
UPDATE: 2/12/2024: Thanks to Dan Harrison, I have added another reason why “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” was aired once again on CBS in September 1983. On February 28, 1983, an estimated 60% of American households gathered around their TV sets to watch the finale of M*A*S*H. It was a huge ratings success for CBS, andContinue reading “Press Pass 29: “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” Press Photo Collages”
From the M*A*S*H Library 25: “Just Farr Fun”
What is it? Farr, Jamie with Robert Blair Kaiser. Just Farr Fun. Clearwater, FL: Eubanks/Donizetti, Inc., 1994. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Jamie Farr was one of the principal cast members of the series. He famously came to set for one episode in season one, and stayed for eleven years. Farr’s memoir outlines how he got to M*A*S*HContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 25: “Just Farr Fun””
MishM*A*S*H 25: Donruss Bubble Gum/Trading Cards
In 1982, the year in which M*A*S*H began its final season, the trading card company Donruss released a series of M*A*S*H trading cards. These cards were packaged with gum, and you could try to collect all 66 of the cards. On the front the card was a cast member photo, cast photo, or a screenshotContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 25: Donruss Bubble Gum/Trading Cards”
MishM*A*S*H 18: Behind the Scenes at the Smithsonian
UPDATE (3/9/2023): I apologize because I made a mistake in saying that none of the names on the “M*A*S*H 4077” sign in the Officers’ Club were real. Thanks to Dan Harrison, nine of the names have been identified, and more details on the sign can be found in this new post! In January, I wentContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 18: Behind the Scenes at the Smithsonian”
The M*A*S*H Historian 