What is it? Mitz, Rick. The Great TV Sitcom Book. New York: Richard Marek Publishers, 1980. Mitz, Rick. The Great TV Sitcom Book: Expanded Edition. New York: The Putnam Publishing Group, 1988. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? The Great TV Sitcom Book is a collection of sitcoms prior to its publication date of 1988, and M*A*S*H isContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 46: “The Great TV Sitcom Book””
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From the M*A*S*H Library 44: “CBS: The First Fifty Years”
What is it? Chiu, Tony. CBS: The First 50 Years. Los Angeles: General Publishing Group, 1998. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? For eleven years, M*A*S*H aired on CBS and it was a staple of their primetime lineup along side shows such as All in the Family, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and The Carol Burnett Show. InContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 44: “CBS: The First Fifty Years””
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”
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”
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)”
Press Pass 30: “M*A*S*H Bash” Press Photos and Video
Update (3/11/2024): Corrected the location of some of the press photos as they were all originally identified as being from the Houston, Texas area. The photos are from various locations, and I apologize for the error. This is the final post in the series celebrating the 41st anniversary of “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” on FebruaryContinue reading “Press Pass 30: “M*A*S*H Bash” Press Photos and Video”
MishM*A*S*H 29: M*A*S*H Finale Magazines and TV Guides
Tomorrow marks the 41st anniversary of the original broadcast of “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,” the two-and-a-half hour M*A*S*H finale. To celebrate the anniversary in the past, I have posted the episode’s script, production documents, the press release from Fox announcing the final episode, and a collection of finale press photos. All of those materials wereContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 29: M*A*S*H Finale Magazines and TV Guides”
From the M*A*S*H Library 29: “Mixed Blessings”
What is it? Christopher, William and Barbara. Mixed Blessings. New York: Avon Books, 1989. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? While the Christophers’ book is not about M*A*S*H, it is a very interesting behind the scenes look at the life they led off screen. Raising an autistic son in the 1970s was not easy, and they tell their storyContinue reading “From the M*A*S*H Library 29: “Mixed Blessings””
Press Pass 29: “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” Press Photo Collages
UPDATE: 2/12/2024: Thanks to Dan Harrison, I have added another reason why “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” was aired once again on CBS in September 1983. On February 28, 1983, an estimated 60% of American households gathered around their TV sets to watch the finale of M*A*S*H. It was a huge ratings success for CBS, andContinue reading “Press Pass 29: “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” Press Photo Collages”
Press Pass 28: “Alda tells why M*A*S*H was a Success”
February 28, 2024 will mark the 41st anniversary of the M*A*S*H finale, “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen.” There was a lot of anticipation for the two and a half hour finale, and over the next several months, I am going to use the Press Pass posts to highlight a few ways that the finale was previewed and celebrated.Continue reading “Press Pass 28: “Alda tells why M*A*S*H was a Success””
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