What is it? Bertling, Paul. M*A*S*H: The Official 4077 Quiz Manual. New York: New American Library, 1984. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Published in 1984, this book was put out quickly following the finale to help answer the questions asked most by fans. In his introduction, M*A*S*H producer Burt Metcalfe says that shortly after the finaleContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 5: M*A*S*H: The Official 4077 Quiz Manual”
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M*A*S*H-ish 1: The McLean Stevenson Show Script
This is the first in a new series of posts that will look at an item that is related to M*A*S*H but does not directly come from the series. Since they are kind of M*A*S*H related, the series of posts is called “M*A*S*H-ish.” There are not a lot of these items in the collection, so this willContinue reading “M*A*S*H-ish 1: The McLean Stevenson Show Script”
From the M*A*S*H Library 4: The Last Days of M*A*S*H
This month, several posts will relate to final days of filming the series in January 1983. We continue this week by looking at Arlene and Alan Alda’s book about the final days of filming. What is it? Alda, Arlene and Alan Alda. The Last Days of M*A*S*H. Verona, NJ: The Unicorn Publishing House, 1983. Why shouldContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 4: The Last Days of M*A*S*H”
Press Pass 4: M*A*S*H Wrap Quotes
This month, several posts will relate to final days of filming the series in January 1983. We continue this week by looking at the press release following the press conference after the final scenes were filmed. UPDATE (December 5, 2022): The page of quotes from David Ogden Stiers has been found! I wrote a fullContinue reading “Press Pass 4: M*A*S*H Wrap Quotes”
Script Spotlight 4: “As Time Goes By”
This month, several posts will relate to final days of filming the series in January 1983. We begin this week by looking at the script for the episode that was filmed last, “As Time Goes By.” As we kick off 2022 and the 50th anniversary of M*A*S*H, I thought it would be best to spendContinue reading “Script Spotlight 4: “As Time Goes By””
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”
From the M*A*S*H Library 3: Hababy’s Christmas Eve
What is it? Farr, Jamie & Joy. Hababy’s Christmas Eve. Asheville, NC: Back of the Mouse Books, 2010. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? It is a children’s book written by our favorite corpsman, Jamie Farr! As a M*A*S*H fan, what part should I read? All of it; it is only 28 pages long! TL;DR Review HababyContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 3: Hababy’s Christmas Eve”
Press Pass 3: Season 10 Press Kit
In the history of television, there are countless series that don’t get renewed for a second season. In 1981, it was a major accomplishment that M*A*S*H was beginning its tenth season. As the season was about to begin in October 1981, Twentieth Century Fox Television and CBS sent out a press kit to hype theContinue reading “Press Pass 3: Season 10 Press Kit”
Script Spotlight 3: “Death Takes a Holiday”
For December, a holiday themed episode seemed appropriate, so I selected “Death Takes a Holiday” (09×05) to review. When I went to the pull the script, I realized that I have two copies! One is from my first set of scripts from 2007, the scripts that were used by costume director Albert Frankel. That episodeContinue reading “Script Spotlight 3: “Death Takes a Holiday””
Thank You! One Month In
It is hard to believe that it has been a month since I first launched the site, and it has gone very well! I want to thank everyone who has visited The M*A*S*H Historian site, liked or commented on posts, interacted with posts on Twitter and Instagram, and for all of the kind, supportive comments.Continue reading “Thank You! One Month In”
The M*A*S*H Historian 