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Script Spotlight 49: “Blood and Guts”

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The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · 8d

The season 10 episode “Blood and Guts” is the second episode to feature a prominent war correspondent visiting the 4077th, but the outcome is very different this time. In this week’s post, see a script from the episode and learn more about it!

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As we enter fall, I am beginning to run out seasonal based episodes to review each month! In 2025, though, I have been rewatching one season of M*A*S*H per month. For season ten, I looked through t…

M*A*S*Hish 16: 1979 Commencement Address by Alan Alda

The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · 14d

In the late 1970s, Alan Alda gave several commencement addresses to future doctors. In this week’s post, see a portion of one of Alda's speeches from 1979, and meet a doctor who was inspired by his words!

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M*A*S*H Rewatch: Season 9

The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · 15d

Happy birthday, Larry Linville (1939 - 2000), M*A*S*H’s Major Frank Burns

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The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · 16d

Throughout 2025, I am rewatching M*A*S*H, one season per month. Season 9 is one of the shortest seasons, but the war is beginning to take a toll on the personnel of the 4077th. In this September bonus post, read my wrap-up of M*A*S*H season 9!

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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 lef…

From the M*A*S*H Library 48: “M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television”

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The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · 18d

42 years ago toady, AfterMASH debuted (September 26, 1983) on CBS! The series starred three M*A*S*H regulars and began with strong ratings, but the audience quickly declined. Ultimately, the series was cancelled before the end of its second season.

The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · 21d

Happy Birthday, Rosalind Chao! Soon-Lee Klinger in both M*A*S*H and AfterMASH!

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The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · 22d

The documentary, “M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television,” is available on Blu-ray! In this week’s post, learn more about the 89 minute feature documentary and the 61 minutes of bonus interviews with the M*A*S*H writers!

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What is it? Sheinfeld, John. M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television. Crew Neck Productions, 2024. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This is the first full length M*A*S*H documentary to b…

The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you! 🙂 Looking forward to season two of @historyonfilm.bsky.social!!

The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · 27d

Happy Anniversary, M*A*S*H! The series debuted on CBS 53 years ago today!

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The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · 28d

It is release day!! “M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television” is now available on Blu-Ray! Click the link to learn how to order yours today!

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MishM*A*S*H 48: M*A*S*H Beach Towel (1974)

The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · 29d

There are not many M*A*S*H products featuring the original cast. That is what makes this beach towel from 1974 unique…and a mystery! Check out this week’s post to learn more!

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Over the last year, I have featured a number of M*A*S*H licensed products. By the late 1970s and early 1980s, Twentieth Century Fox Television licensed M*A*S*H and there was a variety of products r…

Press Pass 44: Alan Alda AP Photo (1973)

The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · Sep 8

In the 1970s and 1980s, press photos and releases were key for networks to promote their shows. With press photos, often the back of the photo tells more of a story than the front. In this week’s post, learn more about this 1973 M*A*S*H press photo of Alan Alda!

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When I first started collecting M*A*S*H items in 2007, I quickly realized that the scripts, press materials, etc. from the late 1970s and early 1980s were fairly easy to find. However, since M*A*S*…

Script Spotlight 48: “Tell It to the Marines”

The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · Sep 1

When I first watched M*A*S*H in the mid-2000s on FX, there was one episode that they skipped: “Tell it to the Marines” (09x08). I am not sure why, but in this week’s post, learn more about this episode and see a script from it!

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In the early 2000s, M*A*S*H aired in syndication on the cable network FX. I watched daily and kept track of the episodes that aired. I had a binder with the names of episodes, and I would note when…

M*A*S*H Rewatch: Season 8

The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 31

Throughout 2025, I am rewatching M*A*S*H, one season per month. Season 8 featured a farewell to a favorite character and a rare, multi-episode lull in the fighting. In this August bonus post, read my wrap-up of M*A*S*H season 8!

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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 lef…

The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 27

Happy birthday, G.W. Bailey, M*A*S*H’s Staff Sergeant Luther Rizzo!

David Ketchum, the Cooped-Up Agent 13 on ‘Get Smart,’ Dies at 97

The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 26

I’m sad to report the passing of prolific television writer David Ketchum. He has an impressive resume, including being the co-writer of the M*A*S*H episode “Tuttle.” He passed away on August 10th at the age of 97.

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He also starred on 'I'm Dickens, He's Fenster' and 'Camp Runamuck' and wrote for nearly four dozen shows, from 'Hey, Landlord' and 'M*A*S*H' to 'MacGyver' and 'Full House.'

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The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 25

Yeah, the novels by Butterworth are a cash grab following the success of the show. And that’s not my judgement, Hornberger admitted to it in the February 26, 1983 issue of TV Guide!

The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thank you!

From the M*A*S*H Library 47: “M*A*S*H Goes to Maine”

The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 25

In 1971, Richard Hooker (the pen name of MASH surgeon H. Richard Hornberger, Jr.) published “M*A*S*H Goes to Maine,” the sequel to M*A*S*H. In this week’s post, learn more about the book and what happened to the surgeons of the 4077th after the Korean War!

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What is it? Hooker, Richard. M*A*S*H Goes to Maine. New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1971. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? Following the publication of the novel M*A*S*H: A Novel…

Announcement: M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television Available on Blu-Ray [Updated]

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The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 20

The documentary “M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television” is scheduled to be released on Blu-Ray on September 16. The Blu-Ray will include the full documentary and bonus interviews with M*A*S*H writers! Click the link to learn how to pre-order your copy now!

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Blu-Ray Release: September 16, 2025 UPDATE 8/20/2025: M*A*S*H: The Comedy that Changed Television is scheduled to be released on Blu-Ray on September 16, 2025. The Blu-Ray release will feature the …

MishM*A*S*H 47: M*A*S*H Playing Cards

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The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 18

In 1981, as M*A*S*H celebrated its 10th anniversary, a number of licensed products were sold including sets of playing cards. We often saw the characters playing cards, so the tie-in product made sense! In this week’s post, see two sets of M*A*S*H playing cards!

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In the early 1980s, M*A*S*H fans could purchase a wide variety of licensed products. The products ranged from M*A*S*H themed alcohol, action figures, Halloween costumes, trivia games, toys, and clo…

M*A*S*H Headlines 4: Character Changes Keeps M*A*S*H Fresh

The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 11

Replacing a character, as opposed to recasting, was not as common in the 1970s, however, critics and fans reacted positively. In this week’s post, learn more about the reaction in the media to all of M*A*S*H’s major cast changes.

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“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 C…

Script Spotlight 47: “Life Time”

The M*A*S*H Historian @mashhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 4

In of the of the most intense M*A*S*H episodes, the crew of the 4077th work to save a patient’s life in 20 minutes. The episode included a clock in the bottom corner of the screen for added tension. In this week’s post, learn more about the episode “Life Time.”

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As I scanned the list of episodes of season eight for this month’s review, one jumped out at me. I had to double check because I was sure I already wrote about it. However, I did not, so it w…