UPDATE (March 4, 2025): Following my original post in January 2025, I received several comments and messages about the availability of a third M*A*S*H model kit from Revell. I did some research, and I was able to buy the “Medical Scene” model kit for the collection. Thank you to everyone who reached out to letContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 40: Revell M*A*S*H Model Kits [Update]”
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From the M*A*S*H Library 40: TV Milestones Series: M*A*S*H
What is it? Diffrient, David Scott. TV Milestones Series: M*A*S*H. Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 2008. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Now that M*A*S*H, as a complete series, is 40+ years old, there are researchers and historians placing the series into the history of television the greater historical context of their time. In under 150 pages, David ScottContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 40: TV Milestones Series: M*A*S*H”
Press Pass 40: Gary Deeb Column (January 1981)
In January 1981, PBS aired a 90-minute documentary called Making M*A*S*H. Filmmaker Michael Hirsh followed the production of M*A*S*H, talked to cast members, and offered a behind the scenes look at how the series was produced (in 2022, I wrote about a press release announcing the documentary). The documentary was successful, but this post isContinue reading “Press Pass 40: Gary Deeb Column (January 1981)”
Script Spotlight 40: “Bananas, Crackers, and Nuts”
When I decided that I was going to do a complete rewatch of M*A*S*H throughout 2025 (see my New Year’s Day post to learn more), I wanted to sync the Script Spotlight posts with my rewatch. Since I plan to watch one season of M*A*S*H a month, it made sense to review a script forContinue reading “Script Spotlight 40: “Bananas, Crackers, and Nuts””
What’s New for the M*A*S*H Historian in 2025?
As we begin 2025, I wanted to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year, and share a few changes that I have planned for The M*A*S*H Historian this year. While that may sound ominous, the two changes that I am planning are good things, and I think everyone will enjoy both. I am addingContinue reading “What’s New for the M*A*S*H Historian in 2025?”
M*A*S*Hish 13: “Major Teddy” by Larry Linville
In the December 24, 1984 issue of Newsweek, there is an article about the resurgence in the popularity of teddy bears. The article discusses the widespread appeal of teddy bears in the United States despite the increasingly widespread use of electronics. As the article discussed celebrities who had jumped into the teddy bear trend, itContinue reading “M*A*S*Hish 13: “Major Teddy” by Larry Linville”
Script Spotlight 39: “Dear Dad”
Since we are only a few days away from Christmas, I thought it would be fun to review one of the Christmas/holiday episodes of M*A*S*H. The issue is that I have already reviewed all of them but one (“A War for all Seasons” (09×06), “Death Takes a Holiday (09×05), ‘Twas the Day after Christmas” (10×09), and “DearContinue reading “Script Spotlight 39: “Dear Dad””
MishM*A*S*H 39: Radar’s Teddy Bear
No, this isn’t THE teddy bear that Radar had in M*A*S*H. That teddy bear last sold at auction in 2014 and was offered on eBay for a short time in 2017. This stuffed teddy bear was produced in 1983 by Allando Associates amidst the hype surrounding the end of the series. While it does notContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 39: Radar’s Teddy Bear”
From the M*A*S*H Library 39: “The TV Theme Song Sing-Along Book”
What is it? Javna, John. The TV Theme Song Sing-Along Song Book: Volume 2. New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1985. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? The M*A*S*H theme song, “Suicide is Painless,” is never played with its lyrics throughout the show’s eleven year run. This is a great way to get both the words and sheet music forContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 39: “The TV Theme Song Sing-Along Book””
Press Pass 39: “M*A*S*H Heading Stateside”
In December 1982, 42 years ago, M*A*S*H was winding down. It had been announced that the eleventh season would be the last for the series, and the end was near. Publications were gearing up for the anticipated finale with articles, and in late December 1982, Associated Press (AP) Television Writer Jerry Buck penned an articleContinue reading “Press Pass 39: “M*A*S*H Heading Stateside””
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