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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MishM*A*S*H 48: M*A*S*H Beach Towel (1974)
Over the last year, I have featured a number of M*A*S*H licensed products. By the late 1970s and early 1980s, Twentieth Century Fox Television licensed M*A*S*H and there was a variety of products ranging from M*A*S*H themed alcohol, action figures, Halloween costumes, games, a train set, toys, and clothing (I previously wrote about a licensed products kit distributed by Twentieth Century FoxContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 48: M*A*S*H Beach Towel (1974)”
Press Pass 44: Alan Alda AP Photo (1973)
When I first started collecting M*A*S*H items in 2007, I quickly realized that the scripts, press materials, etc. from the late 1970s and early 1980s were fairly easy to find. However, since M*A*S*H wasn’t as popular in its first season, it is harder to find anything that was saved from the earlier seasons. This isContinue reading “Press Pass 44: Alan Alda AP Photo (1973)”
Script Spotlight 48: “Tell It to the Marines”
In the early 2000s, M*A*S*H aired in syndication on the cable network FX. I watched daily and kept track of the episodes that aired. I had a binder with the names of episodes, and I would note when they aired. That rewatch and binder is how I memorized the episodes titles, but it was alsoContinue reading “Script Spotlight 48: “Tell It to the Marines””
M*A*S*H Rewatch: Season 8
Throughout 2025, I will rewatch M*A*S*H and review each season on the final day of each month. I am rewatching the episodes in broadcast order using the DVDs from the 2000s with the laugh track left on. You can find an archive of these rewatch posts here. Season eight turned out to be a milestone seasonsContinue reading “M*A*S*H Rewatch: Season 8”
From the M*A*S*H Library 47: “M*A*S*H Goes to Maine”
What is it? Hooker, Richard. M*A*S*H Goes to Maine. New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1971. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Following the publication of the novel M*A*S*H: A Novel about Three Army Doctors in 1968, M*A*S*H Goes to Maine (1971) and M*A*S*H Mania (1977) are the only sequels to be written solely by Richard Hooker,Continue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 47: “M*A*S*H Goes to Maine””
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]”
MishM*A*S*H 47: M*A*S*H Playing Cards
In the early 1980s, M*A*S*H fans could purchase a wide variety of licensed products. The products ranged from M*A*S*H themed alcohol, action figures, Halloween costumes, trivia games, toys, and clothing (I previously wrote about a licensed products kit distributed by 20th Century Fox Television). There was something for every fan no matter their age or budget. I enjoy the variety ofContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 47: M*A*S*H Playing Cards”
M*A*S*H Headlines 4: Character Changes Keeps M*A*S*H Fresh
“M*A*S*H Headlines” is a new, limited time post that will focus on the press reaction to various events in the M*A*S*H timeline. The Press Pass posts focus on the press materials released by 20th Century Fox and CBS, but this series of posts will focus the press coverage of various M*A*S*H events including the release of RobertContinue reading “M*A*S*H Headlines 4: Character Changes Keeps M*A*S*H Fresh”
Script Spotlight 47: “Life Time”
As I scanned the list of episodes of season eight for this month’s review, one jumped out at me. I had to double check because I was sure I already wrote about it. However, I did not, so it was an easy choice! “Life Time” (08×11) is consistently rated among the top episodes of M*A*S*H.Continue reading “Script Spotlight 47: “Life Time””
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