The M*A*S*H Historian
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Preserving the production history of M*A*S*H
When M*A*S*H was released on DVD beginning in 2002, it was the first time the series was released in broadcast order. In this week’s post, see a press kit announcing the release of M*A*S*H on DVD!
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Press Pass 46: M*A*S*H DVD Press Kit (2001)
When someone asks me when The M*A*S*H Historian Collection began, I typically say that it started in 2007 with a set of scripts. That is technically true, but there were M*A*S*H items that I purcha…
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February 9, 2026 at 2:03 PM
When M*A*S*H was released on DVD beginning in 2002, it was the first time the series was released in broadcast order. In this week’s post, see a press kit announcing the release of M*A*S*H on DVD!
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Happy birthday, Mike Farrell! M*A*S*H’s Captain B.J. Hunnicutt
February 6, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Happy birthday, Mike Farrell! M*A*S*H’s Captain B.J. Hunnicutt
Sometimes we all need an escape from the dreary weather and deluge of news, and there are episodes of M*A*S*H that are fun escapes from reality. This week, see a script from, and learn more about, the episode “Movie Tonight!”
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Script Spotlight 53: “Movie Tonight”
Some months, when I sit down and plan posts, I try to find an episode that fits a theme. I’ll write about episodes about the heat in summer, holiday episodes when they are appropriate, and co…
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February 2, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Sometimes we all need an escape from the dreary weather and deluge of news, and there are episodes of M*A*S*H that are fun escapes from reality. This week, see a script from, and learn more about, the episode “Movie Tonight!”
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Happy birthday, Dr. H. Richard Hornberger Jr. (1924 - 1997), MASH surgeon in the Korean War and author of the original M*A*S*H novel (written under the pen name Richard Hooker)
February 1, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Happy birthday, Dr. H. Richard Hornberger Jr. (1924 - 1997), MASH surgeon in the Korean War and author of the original M*A*S*H novel (written under the pen name Richard Hooker)
In 2025, I rewatched M*A*S*H, one season per month. Since I finished the series, I decided to wrap up the rewatch by revisiting the M*A*S*H spin-off, AfterMASH. Does it deserve the hate it gets today? Learn more in this month’s bonus post!
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M*A*S*H Rewatch: AfterMASH
Throughout 2025, I rewatched M*A*S*H and reviewed each season on the final day of the month. You can find an archive of the rewatch posts here. Earlier this month, I posted a Headlines post ab…
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January 31, 2026 at 2:03 PM
In 2025, I rewatched M*A*S*H, one season per month. Since I finished the series, I decided to wrap up the rewatch by revisiting the M*A*S*H spin-off, AfterMASH. Does it deserve the hate it gets today? Learn more in this month’s bonus post!
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Since it's Alan Alda's birthday today, why not listen to our episode on M*A*S*H with @mashhistorian.bsky.social! I have learned so much from Eric and the awesome work he does preserving one of the most iconic and influential shows in TV history.
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MCU: M*A*S*H Cinematic Universe with Eric White | The History on Film Podcast
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January 28, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Since it's Alan Alda's birthday today, why not listen to our episode on M*A*S*H with @mashhistorian.bsky.social! I have learned so much from Eric and the awesome work he does preserving one of the most iconic and influential shows in TV history.
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Happy 90th birthday to the legendary Alan Alda!
January 28, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Happy 90th birthday to the legendary Alan Alda!
Another M*A*S*H licensed product this week as we look at this tote bag from 1981 made by A.D.I. Learn more about A.D.I. and the tote bag in this week’s post!
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MishM*A*S*H 52: M*A*S*H Tote Bag
In the last year and half, I have written about a lot of M*A*S*H licensed products including M*A*S*H themed alcohol, action figures, Halloween costumes, games, a train set, calendars, toys, clothin…
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January 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Another M*A*S*H licensed product this week as we look at this tote bag from 1981 made by A.D.I. Learn more about A.D.I. and the tote bag in this week’s post!
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On January 25, 1970, M*A*S*H premiered in theaters in the United States. Despite its small budget, it went on to become the 3rd highest grossing film of the year at the domestic box office!
January 25, 2026 at 2:21 PM
On January 25, 1970, M*A*S*H premiered in theaters in the United States. Despite its small budget, it went on to become the 3rd highest grossing film of the year at the domestic box office!
The 2002 book, Stay Tuned: Television’s Unforgettable Moments, is a multimedia book that includes a DVD. It covers the key moments in the history of television, including the M*A*S*H finale. Learn more about the book in this week’s post!
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From the M*A*S*H Library 52: “Stay Tuned”
What is it? Garner, Joe. Stay Tuned: Television’s Unforgettable Moments. Kansas City: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2002. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? This book discusses roughly three doze…
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January 20, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The 2002 book, Stay Tuned: Television’s Unforgettable Moments, is a multimedia book that includes a DVD. It covers the key moments in the history of television, including the M*A*S*H finale. Learn more about the book in this week’s post!
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Happy birthday, Johnny Haymer (1920 - 1989), M*A*S*H’s Staff Sergeant Zelmo Zale
January 19, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Happy birthday, Johnny Haymer (1920 - 1989), M*A*S*H’s Staff Sergeant Zelmo Zale
Happy Birthday, Kellye Nakahara (1948 - 2020), M*A*S*H’s lovable Nurse Kellye
January 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Happy Birthday, Kellye Nakahara (1948 - 2020), M*A*S*H’s lovable Nurse Kellye
In September 1983, AfterMASH debuted as the highest rated show in its first week. But the reviews of the series weren’t kind (and proved to be correct). Learn more about the initial reaction to AfterMASH in this week’s post!
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M*A*S*H Headlines 7: AfterMASH Opens Strong Despite Lackluster Storylines
“M*A*S*H Headlines” is a new, limited series of posts that focuses on the press reaction to various events in the M*A*S*H timeline. The Press Pass posts focus on the press materials relea…
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January 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
In September 1983, AfterMASH debuted as the highest rated show in its first week. But the reviews of the series weren’t kind (and proved to be correct). Learn more about the initial reaction to AfterMASH in this week’s post!
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In season four, M*A*S*H fans met Col. Potter. The writers slowly introduced him over the course of the season, and one episode that was key to that introduction was “Dear Mildred.” In this week’s post, learn more about the episode and see two scripts from it!
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Script Spotlight 52: “Dear Mildred”
As I completed my M*A*S*H rewatch in 2025, I noted which scripts I had previously reviewed in each season. As I did that, I realized that there are seasons that I have virtually skipped over, so I …
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January 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM
In season four, M*A*S*H fans met Col. Potter. The writers slowly introduced him over the course of the season, and one episode that was key to that introduction was “Dear Mildred.” In this week’s post, learn more about the episode and see two scripts from it!
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In 2025, I rewatched M*A*S*H, one season per month. Since I finished the series last month, I rewatched the Robert Altman film in December! In this bonus post, read my wrap-up of the 1970 M*A*S*H movie!
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M*A*S*H Rewatch: M*A*S*H (1970)
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…
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December 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
In 2025, I rewatched M*A*S*H, one season per month. Since I finished the series last month, I rewatched the Robert Altman film in December! In this bonus post, read my wrap-up of the 1970 M*A*S*H movie!
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As we get ready to kick off the new year, it’s time to change calendars! Did you know that there were M*A*S*H calendars when the show originally aired? Learn more about three of the vintage calendars in this week’s post!
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MishM*A*S*H 51: M*A*S*H Calendars
As we prepare to say farewell to 2025 and kick off 2026, the topic for this week was obvious. What is something most people change on January 1? A calendar! In the last year and half, I have writte…
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December 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
As we get ready to kick off the new year, it’s time to change calendars! Did you know that there were M*A*S*H calendars when the show originally aired? Learn more about three of the vintage calendars in this week’s post!
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Wishing everyone a Merry M*A*S*H Christmas and a happy holiday season!
December 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Wishing everyone a Merry M*A*S*H Christmas and a happy holiday season!
As we approach the Christmas holiday, I found an object that represents a moment that took place in a MASH unit during the Korean War. In this week’s post, learn more about a Santa ornament that commemorates a moment from the 8076th MASH in 1950!
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M*A*S*Hish 17: 8076th MASH Santa Ornament
Since it is the week of Christmas, I thought it would be fitting to feature a Christmas item. But I have already written about the M*A*S*H Christmas scripts (“Dear Dad” (01×12), &#…
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December 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
As we approach the Christmas holiday, I found an object that represents a moment that took place in a MASH unit during the Korean War. In this week’s post, learn more about a Santa ornament that commemorates a moment from the 8076th MASH in 1950!
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In his book, “One Foot on the Floor: The Curious Evolution of Sex on Television from I Love Lucy to South Park,” Louis Chunovic explores the portrayal of sex on television. He includes a discussion of M*A*S*H, so learn more about the book in this week’s post!
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From the M*A*S*H Library 51: “One Foot on the Floor”
What is it? Chunovic, Louis. One Foot on the Floor: The Curious Evolution of Sex on Television from I Love Lucy to South Park. New York: TV Book, LLC, 2000. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? …
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December 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In his book, “One Foot on the Floor: The Curious Evolution of Sex on Television from I Love Lucy to South Park,” Louis Chunovic explores the portrayal of sex on television. He includes a discussion of M*A*S*H, so learn more about the book in this week’s post!
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Today, “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” ranks among the best finales in the history of television, but in 1983, reviews were mixed. In this week’s post, take a look back at reviews of the M*A*S*H finale immediately after it aired!
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M*A*S*H Headlines 6: “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” Gets Mixed Reviews
It has been over 42 year since the record-breaking M*A*S*H finale aired on CBS. It ranks as an important moment in the history of television as over 125 million watched the finale in the United Sta…
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December 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Today, “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” ranks among the best finales in the history of television, but in 1983, reviews were mixed. In this week’s post, take a look back at reviews of the M*A*S*H finale immediately after it aired!
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In this week’s Script Spotlight, we go back to season 2 with the episode “The Incubator!” Click the link to learn more and see a script that was owned by the episodes’ director, Jackie Cooper!
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Script Spotlight 51: “The Incubator”
After wrapping up my 2025 rewatch of M*A*S*H last month, I had to go back to an alternate method of finding scripts to review each month. For the last eleven months, I have reviewed a script in the…
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December 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
In this week’s Script Spotlight, we go back to season 2 with the episode “The Incubator!” Click the link to learn more and see a script that was owned by the episodes’ director, Jackie Cooper!
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Throughout 2025, I am rewatching M*A*S*H, one season per month. Season eleven brought the series to a close with fifteen episodes and a grand finale. In this bonus post, read my wrap-up of the M*A*S*H rewatch!
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M*A*S*H Rewatch: Season 11
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…
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November 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Throughout 2025, I am rewatching M*A*S*H, one season per month. Season eleven brought the series to a close with fifteen episodes and a grand finale. In this bonus post, read my wrap-up of the M*A*S*H rewatch!
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In the book “Glued to the Set,” author Steven D. Stark reviews the most important television shows and events that impacted culture and society. He includes M*A*S*H, so read today’s post to learn more about this book and how M*A*S*H fits into the big picture!
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From the M*A*S*H Library 50: “Glued to the Set”
What is it? Stark, Steven D. Glued to the Set: The 60 Television Shows and Events that Made Us Who we are Today. New York: The Free Press, 1997. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? M*A*S*H is p…
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November 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
In the book “Glued to the Set,” author Steven D. Stark reviews the most important television shows and events that impacted culture and society. He includes M*A*S*H, so read today’s post to learn more about this book and how M*A*S*H fits into the big picture!
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One of the more bizarre M*A*S*H products sold in the early 1980s were these M*A*S*H bedsheets and bedding products made by Bibb. In this week’s post, learn how you could sleep with your favorite television show!
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MishM*A*S*H 50: M*A*S*H Bed Sheets
In addition to my M*A*S*H rewatch in 2025, I seem to be fixated on M*A*S*H licensed products from the late 1970s and early 1980s. When I first began the collection, I never planned to buy products …
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November 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
One of the more bizarre M*A*S*H products sold in the early 1980s were these M*A*S*H bedsheets and bedding products made by Bibb. In this week’s post, learn how you could sleep with your favorite television show!
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Happy birthday, McLean Stevenson (1927 - 1996), M*A*S*H’s Lt. Col. Henry Blake
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Happy birthday, McLean Stevenson (1927 - 1996), M*A*S*H’s Lt. Col. Henry Blake