“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 releaseContinue reading “M*A*S*H Headlines 1: Altman’s M*A*S*H (1970) Opens Strong, Banned by Military”
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Script Spotlight 41: “The Choson People”
Since I am rewatching one season of M*A*S*H per month throughout 2025, I decided to sync my script reviews with the season I am watching for the month. February means season two, so I had a decent selection of scripts to choose from. After reading over my list, I selected “The Choson People” (02×19) becauseContinue reading “Script Spotlight 41: “The Choson People””
M*A*S*H Rewatch: Season 1
Throughout 2025, I am rewatching M*A*S*H and reviewing each season on the final day of each month. I am watching 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. Before 2025 began, I wanted to bring someContinue reading “M*A*S*H Rewatch: Season 1”
MishM*A*S*H 40: Revell M*A*S*H Model Kits [Update]
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]”
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””
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