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””

MishM*A*S*H 30: M*A*S*H Syndication Kit (1990)

In January, I wrote a post about a M*A*S*H syndication kit from the mid-1980s. This week, I am going to feature the other syndication kit that I have in my collection, a kit from 1990. This kit is different as it has more features including more theme week ideas, advertising samples, a video cassette ofContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 30: M*A*S*H Syndication Kit (1990)”

MishM*A*S*H 27: “M*A*S*H Greatest Hits” (1978 Cast Gift Record)

UPDATE (12/27/2023): Thanks to a reader, the episodes for two clips that I was unable to quickly identify have been found! The attached PDF file has been updated. In the spirit of the holiday season, I wanted to review one of the cast and crew gifts that became an annual tradition on M*A*S*H. In June,Continue reading “MishM*A*S*H 27: “M*A*S*H Greatest Hits” (1978 Cast Gift Record)”

MishM*A*S*H 14: “Song from M*A*S*H”

I know what you are probably thinking…”Song from M*A*S*H“?! That isn’t its name! And you’re right, it’s not. But the name of the theme song from M*A*S*H is not known by many people because it was often sold as “Theme from M*A*S*H” or “Song from M*A*S*H” since the full name is “Suicide is Painless.” IContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 14: “Song from M*A*S*H””