What is it? Alda, Alan. If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating. New York: Random House, 2017. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Alan Alda was one of the creative forces behind M*A*S*H, and his work after the series ventured into the realmContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 34: “If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?””
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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 34: “The M*A*S*H Olympics”
Later this month, the 2024 Olympic Games will begin in Paris. When I thought about making the connection between the Olympics and M*A*S*H, there was one obvious connection. In the season six episode, “The M*A*S*H Olympics” (06×10), the 4077th holds its own Olympics to get the camp back into shape. In the episode, they heldContinue reading “Script Spotlight 34: “The M*A*S*H Olympics””
From the M*A*S*H Library 33: “Things I Overheard while Talking to Myself”
What is it? Alda, Alan. Things I Overheard while Talking to Myself. New York: Random House, 2007. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Alan Alda was a staple on M*A*S*H, both on camera and behind the scenes. In his follow-up memoir, Alda asks life questions through a series of speeches he gave. He reflects on being a parent, his activism, andContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 33: “Things I Overheard while Talking to Myself””
MishM*A*S*H 33: Golden Trivia Game: M*A*S*H Edition
After last month’s post reviewing the M*A*S*H board game created by Milton Bradley, I decided to continue the game theme this week with the Golden Trivia Game: M*A*S*H Edition. This game is another licensed product in the collection, and it was part of the Golden Trivia Games that included editions for sports and other entertainmentContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 33: Golden Trivia Game: M*A*S*H Edition”
Press Pass 33: “M*A*S*H Trivia Time”
There was a variety of press material sent out by both 20th Century Fox and CBS to promote M*A*S*H. There were actor biographies, episode previews, season previews, feature stories, press kits, and more. One of the more unique materials that was sent out by Fox was M*A*S*H trivia. The trivia press release was sent multipleContinue reading “Press Pass 33: “M*A*S*H Trivia Time””
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””
From the M*A*S*H Library 32: “Never Have Your Dog Stuffed…”
What is it? Alda, Alan. Never Have Your Dog Stuffed and Other Things I’ve Learned. New York: Random House, 2005. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Alan Alda was at the center of M*A*S*H on camera and behind the scenes. In his first memoir, Alda discusses his life outside of acting. He tells stories from his childhood, family life,Continue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 32: “Never Have Your Dog Stuffed…””
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 32: CBS Press Information Guide (1974-1975)
In the era of television that delivered shows like M*A*S*H, All in the Family, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Good Times, the networks were reliant on national and local media to promote their shows. Since there were only three networks in the early 1970s, the new, fall primetime lineup was a major announcement asContinue reading “Press Pass 32: CBS Press Information Guide (1974-1975)”
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