“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 2: M*A*S*H Series Pilot Episode Well Reviewed”
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Script Spotlight 43: “Change of Command”
As I continue my monthly rewatch of M*A*S*H in 2025, I decided to sync my script review posts with the season I am watching each month. For April, I am rewatching season four, so I chose an episode from season four. Since I reviewed the script for “Abyssinia, Henry” (03×24) last month, I found itContinue reading “Script Spotlight 43: “Change of Command””
M*A*S*H-ish 14: Korean War Propaganda Leaflets
The M*A*S*H collection consists primarily of objects related to the original movie, series, and its spin-offs. There are scripts, press materials, licensed products, promotional items, and more. Because of the show, I developed an interest in MASH units and their use in Korea. M*A*S*H is a pretty accurate portrayal of MASH units, battalion aid stations,Continue reading “M*A*S*H-ish 14: Korean War Propaganda Leaflets”
M*A*S*H Rewatch: Season 3
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. So far, my M*A*S*H rewatch is 2025 has beenContinue reading “M*A*S*H Rewatch: Season 3”
MishM*A*S*H 42: Transogram M*A*S*H Board Game
I have written about a number of M*A*S*H licensed products including trading cards, board games, trivia games, action figures, and model kits. Most of those products were released in the late 1970s and early 1980s, so they featured the later cast from the series. The trading cards, for example, don’t include Henry, Trapper, Frank, orContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 42: Transogram M*A*S*H Board Game”
From the M*A*S*H Library 42: “One Helicopter Pilot’s Experiences”
What is it? Poss, Captain E. Ray, Jr. One Helicopter Pilot’s Experience. LaVergne, TN: Lightning Source LLC, 2024. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Captain Poss was the pilot (and owner) of the helicopters used in M*A*S*H seasons one through nine. He also piloted the plane in the episode “5 O’clock Charlie” (02×02), and appeared in a number ofContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 42: “One Helicopter Pilot’s Experiences””
Press Pass 41: Margaret’s Marriage Teaser Photos
The major plot point throughout season five of M*A*S*H revolved around the character of Major Margaret Houlihan. In the second episode of the season, “Margaret’s Engagement” (05×02), she returned from Tokyo with big news: she was engaged to Lt. Col. Donald Penobscott. For the remainder of the season, she ended her affair with Frank BurnsContinue reading “Press Pass 41: Margaret’s Marriage Teaser Photos”
Script Spotlight 42: “Abyssinia, Henry”
On March 18, 1975, the season three finale of M*A*S*H aired on CBS. It had been advertised as the final episode for Col. Henry Blake, but fans of the series were shocked by how the episode ended. The death of Henry Blake was a defining moment for M*A*S*H, and I would argue, a defining momentContinue reading “Script Spotlight 42: “Abyssinia, Henry””
M*A*S*H Rewatch: Season 2
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. After rewatching season one last month and being pleasantlyContinue reading “M*A*S*H Rewatch: Season 2”
MishM*A*S*H 41: M*A*S*H Themed Alcohol
When you watch M*A*S*H, alcohol plays a major role throughout the series. There is a still in the Swamp, an Officer’s Club, and the personal stash of many characters. The subject of alcohol and drinking changes as the show progressed. In the early seasons, the attitude towards alcohol is more relaxed with many characters gettingContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 41: M*A*S*H Themed Alcohol”
The M*A*S*H Historian 