What is it? Sheinfeld, John. M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television. Crew Neck Productions, 2024. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This is the first full length M*A*S*H documentary to be released since M*A*S*H: When Television Changed Forever in 2022, and this documentary features never before seen interviews with the cast. Since those interviews were filmed in theContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 48: “M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television””
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Announcement: M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television Available on Blu-Ray [Updated]
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]”
Thank you, Loretta Swit
Like all of us in the M*A*S*H community, I was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Loretta Swit today. She is best known for playing Major Margaret Houlihan for all eleven seasons of M*A*S*H, but her love for M*A*S*H and its fans never wavered. Whether she was being interviewed, appearing on M*A*S*HContinue reading “Thank you, Loretta Swit”
Press Pass 41: Margaret’s Marriage Teaser Photos
The major plot point throughout season five of M*A*S*H revolved around the character of Major Margaret Houlihan. In the second episode of the season, “Margaret’s Engagement” (05×02), she returned from Tokyo with big news: she was engaged to Lt. Col. Donald Penobscott. For the remainder of the season, she ended her affair with Frank BurnsContinue reading “Press Pass 41: Margaret’s Marriage Teaser Photos”
Press Pass 37: Loretta Swit in “Cagney & Lacey” Movie
Casting can make or break a series, and I believe that Loretta Swit was perfectly cast as Major Margaret Houlihan in M*A*S*H. Sally Kellerman portrayed Margaret in the Robert Altman film, but on television, it would be hard to imagine someone other than Swit in that role. In 1981, however, the creators of M*A*S*H wereContinue reading “Press Pass 37: Loretta Swit in “Cagney & Lacey” Movie”
Press Pass 34: “The M*A*S*H Olympics” Press Photo
With the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, I thought it would be fun to look at objects in the collection related to the episode of M*A*S*H, “The M*A*S*H Olympics” (06×10). Last week, I reviewed the script and episode, and this week I pulled out a press photo promoting the episode. The episode originallyContinue reading “Press Pass 34: “The M*A*S*H Olympics” Press Photo”
Script Spotlight 33: “Father’s Day”
In a few weeks, we will celebrate Father’s Day in the United States, and for June’s script spotlight, I felt like the best episode choice was “Father’s Day” (09×04). This episode has a lot going for it. It has a strong A-story, we get to meet Margaret’s infamous father, the B-story is light hearted andContinue reading “Script Spotlight 33: “Father’s Day””
Script Spotlight 26: “Hot Lips and Empty Arms”
With November 4 being Loretta Swit’s birthday, I wanted to find an episode that featured her acting talents as well as her comedic timing. In my mind, there was only choice, “Hot Lips and Empty Arms” (02×14). Of course, the first question was whether I had the script or not. Early scripts are harder toContinue reading “Script Spotlight 26: “Hot Lips and Empty Arms””
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 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)”
The M*A*S*H Historian 