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On this day, 42 years ago, the MAS*H finale “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” aired on CBS. The two and half hour episode achieved a rating of 60.3 and was watched by 105,970,000 in the U.S.

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Throughout 2025, I am rewatching MASH with a goal of watching one season per month. In this bonus post at the of February, read my wrap-up of MASH Season two, my favorite season of the series! themashhistorian.com/2025/02/27/m...

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In this week’s post, learn about MASH themed alcohol products that were sold in the 1980s, including MASH beer and liquor produced by the “Hawkeye Distilled Products Company” that came in I.V. bottles! themashhistorian.com/2025/02/26/m...

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Happy birthday, Larry Gelbart (1928 - 2009), co-creator, writer, director, and executive producer for MAS*H (and later, AfterMASH)

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Happy birthday, Robert Altman (1925-2006), director of the MAS*H movie (1970)

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Published in 1985, “TV Trivia: Thirty Years of Television” contains a series of trivia questions for 39 television series, including MAS*H. Learn more about this magazine and the trivia questions it contains in this week’s post! themashhistorian.com/2025/02/17/f...

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Guess I’m old 🤷‍♂️

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Happy birthday, Allan Arbus (1918-2013), MAS*H’s Major Sidney Freedman

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What was the reaction in the press to various MASH events? In this week’s “Headlines” post, we look at newspapers from across the country, their reviews of the MASH movie in 1970, and stories about the movie was banned from being shown on military bases. themashhistorian.com/2025/02/10/m...

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Happy birthday, Mike Farrell! MAS*H’s Captain B.J. Hunnicutt

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Scripts are my favorite part of the MAS*H collection, and this week, we look at a script that belonged to director Jackie Cooper. Learn more about the episode "The Choson People," and the script, in this week’s post! themashhistorian.com/2025/02/03/s...

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Happy birthday, Dr. Hiester Richard Hornberger Jr. (1924 - 1997), author of the novel, MAS*H (under the pen name Richard Hooker). Dr Hornberger served as a surgeon at the 8055th MASH in the Korean War.

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Throughout 2025, I am rewatching MASH with a goal of watching one season per month. In a bonus post on this final day of January, read my wrap-up of MASH Season One! themashhistorian.com/2025/01/31/m...

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Great news! Last year’s documentary, MAS*H: The Comedy that Changed Television, is now available to rent or own on digital platforms including Amazon, Apple TV, Xbox, and more! Click the link to learn more! themashhistorian.com/2024/05/22/a...

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In the 1990s, I bought a Swamp Revell model kit. I don’t have the kit from my childhood, but there were two MAS*H models available from Revell: The Swamp and the Bell H-13H Helicopter. Learn more about both kits in this week’s post! themashhistorian.com/2025/01/29/m...

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Happy birthday, Alan Alda, MAS*H’s Captain Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce!

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Robert Altman’s movie MASH (1970) was released in theaters 55 years ago today! The anti-war, dark comedy set in the Korean War did better than expected at the box office, and it spawned the television series, MASH, that aired for 11 seasons on CBS.

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The “TV Milestones Series” highlights shows that impacted history and the development of television. There are currently 52 books in the series, and there is one about MASH! Learn more about this book about MASH in this week’s post. themashhistorian.com/2025/01/20/f...

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Happy birthday Johnny Haymer (1920 - 1989), MAS*H’s Sergeant Zelmo Zale

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Happy birthday, Kellye Nakahara (1948 - 2020), MAS*H’s “cute as hell” Nurse Kellye

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In a January 1981 syndicated column, Gary Deeb reviewed the PBS documentary “Making MASH” and offered a short history of the series up to that point. Deeb was a tough critic, but he had nice things to say about MASH! Learn more in this week’s post! themashhistorian.com/2025/01/13/p...

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This week, we revisit an early first season episode with the script for "Bananas, Crackers, and Nuts.” There are a lot of revisions in this script, and interesting to see how much changed. Learn more about the episode in this week’s post! themashhistorian.com/2025/01/06/s...

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Happy New Year! As we begin 2025, I wanted to share two new types of posts coming to The MAS*H Historian this year. I will explore headlines made by the series, and I am rewatching the series! Read today’s post to learn more about what is to come in 2025! themashhistorian.com/2025/01/01/m...

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Meet “Major Teddy,” a teddy bear made by Larry Linville in the early 1980s! Did you know he made teddy bears to sell in his sister-in-law’s store? Learn more in this week’s post! themashhistorian.com/2024/12/30/m...

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🎶 "Three French horns, two turtlenecks, and a partridge in a pair of trees." 🎵🎶 Wishing the MAS*H family a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season!

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In the spirit of Christmas, I wanted to review an episode of MAS*H with a holiday theme, and I was running out of choices! Thankfully, I found a great option with a very interesting script! In this week’s post, I review the season one fan favorite “Dear Dad!” themashhistorian.com/2024/12/23/s...

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No, this isn’t THE teddy bear that Radar had in MASH, but it is a MASH themed teddy bear that was sold in the 1980s. In this week’s post, learn more about Radar’s teddy bear, and how this teddy bear supported a great cause! themashhistorian.com/2024/12/16/m...

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John Javna assembled two volumes of television theme songs from the 1960s through the early 1980s, including the theme for MAS*H. In this week’s post, “sing along” as we explore some classic television theme songs! themashhistorian.com/2024/12/11/f...

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As MAS*H neared the end of its eleven year run, there were a number of articles written about the end of the series. In this week’s post, see a draft of a column that was written by Associated Press television columnist Jerry Buck! themashhistorian.com/2024/12/02/p...

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Whether you're in a turkey-induced coma or bludgeoning someone to get a Furby, make sure to check out this week's episode with @mashhistorian.bsky.social! And then TWO new episodes on Monday! shows.acast.com/the-history-...

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“Watching MASH, Watching America: A Social History of the 1972 – 1983 Television Series” discusses how MASH reflected the culture of its time. The author separates the series into six eras and explores how it changed. Learn more in this week’s post! themashhistorian.com/2024/11/26/f...

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I join Ross and Ryan for an episode of @historyonfilm.bsky.social! We discuss the MAS*H Cinematic Universe, how the show reflected the culture of its time, and its legacy. Listen to the episode by following the link and subscribe to hear more of their content! shows.acast.com/the-history-...

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NEW EPISODE ALERT! Ross and Ryan speak with @mashhistorian.bsky.social all about the MCU (MAS*H Cinematic Universe), the show's politics and production, and the record-shattering finale's enduring legacy. shows.acast.com/the-history-...

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Make sure to check out today's episode on "Akira", and then come back next week when we talk to @mashhistorian.bsky.social !

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Perhaps the most famous MASH toys, the Tristar action figures from 1982 (and companion vehicles and military base) are collectable today. The action figures featured the 7 main cast members in the final seasons of MASH. Learn more in this week’s post! themashhistorian.com/2024/11/18/m...

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Hi Bluesky 👋🏻 I am the MASH Historian, and I am looking forward to sharing some weekly MASH with everyone! themashhistorian.com

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