The M*A*S*H Historian

Press Pass 47: Revell Swamp Scene Model Announcement The press release this month is a little different in that it is not from Fox or CBS. It also isn’t from the 1970s or 1980s. This press release is from 1994 announcing the Revell model kit of…

In 1994, model kit maker Revell released a M*A*S*H model of the Swamp that included figures of Hawkeye, Margaret, and Radar. In this week’s post, see a press release announcing the release of this model kit!

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Script Spotlight 54: “The Party” When I concluded my rewatch of M*A*S*H in November 2025, I realized that I had been neglecting the middle seasons of the series in my Script Spotlight posts. The posts skewed heavily towards the fi…

One of my favorite episodes of season seven is “The Party.” It is well written, and it has a great balance between comedy and an emotional storyline. In this week’s post, see a script for “The Party” and learn more about the episode!

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Script Spotlight 5: “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” February 28 is the 39th anniversary of “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” bringing M*A*S*H to a close. The finale broke viewership records and is often listed among the best series finales in t…

See a script for “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” here!

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M*A*S*H ended 43 years ago today with the 2 1/2 hour finale, “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen.” The groundbreaking final episode still holds the record for the most watched scripted television show of all time!

M*A*S*H Rewatch: W*A*L*T*E*R Throughout 2025, I rewatched M*A*S*H and reviewed each season on the final day of the month. I also rewatched the original M*A*S*H movie, AfterMASH, and W*A*L*T*E*R. You can find an archive of the …

I conclude my M*A*S*H rewatch this month by watching the pilot episode for a series starring Gary Burghoff as Radar. “W*A*L*T*E*R” was an attempt to bring Radar back to television screens. How did it fare? Find out in this bonus post!

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Today we remember M*A*S*H co-creator, producer, director, and writer Larry Gelbart (1928 - 2009) on what would have been his birthday

MishM*A*S*H 53: Pinball Game Of all the M*A*S*H licensed products that I have in the collection, the toys are the most fun! I have previously written about several including action figures, Halloween costumes, games, and a tra…

In the 1980s, there was a variety of M*A*S*H games and toys available from different makers. The one that always looked the most fun was the M*A*S*H pinball game! Learn more about this handheld pinball game in this week’s post!

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Happy birthday, Robert Altman (1925 - 2006), director of the 1970 M*A*S*H film!

Donate to The MASH Site at Malibu Creek State Park needs your help, organized by Sasan Sheibani Malibu Creek Docent Association (MCD) is fundraising for repla… Sasan Sheibani needs your support for The MASH Site at Malibu Creek State Park needs your help

The fundraiser to repair part of the M*A*S*H filming site at Malibu Creek State Park has reach 91% of its goal! Only $176 away from replacing the camo netting at the site. Please help keep the M*A*S*H site welcoming to visitors if you are able!

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Donate to The MASH Site at Malibu Creek State Park needs your help, organized by Sasan Sheibani Malibu Creek Docent Association (MCD) is fundraising for repla… Sasan Sheibani needs your support for The MASH Site at Malibu Creek State Park needs your help

Let’s help Malibu Creek State Park reach (and exceed) its goal to replace the camo netting at the M*A*S*H filming site!

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From the M*A*S*H Library 53: “TV’s Top Ten: Shows and Their Stars” What is it? Herz, Peggy. TV’s Top Ten: Shows and Their Stars. New York: Scholastic Book Services, 1976. Why should M*A*S*H fans care? While this book is not solely about M*A*S*H, it does …

Peggy Herz’s 1976 book, “TV’s Top Ten: Shows and Their Stars,” is a great example of an early Scholastic kids’ book about popular TV shows! In this week’s post, learn more about how M*A*S*H is included in this book!

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Happy birthday, Allan Arbus (1918 - 2013). M*A*S*H’s visiting psychiatrist, Major Sidney Freedman

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…

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

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…

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)

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…

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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Happy 90th birthday to the legendary Alan Alda!

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…

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 19: Banning M*A*S*H When the series M*A*S*H debuted in 1972 on CBS, it was the third act in M*A*S*H reaching American audiences following the successful Robert Allan film and the Richard Hooker novel. However, M*A*S*H…

Did you know the M*A*S*H movie was banned on US military bases? Find out why in this 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!

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…

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

Happy Birthday, Kellye Nakahara (1948 - 2020), M*A*S*H’s lovable Nurse Kellye

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…

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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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 …

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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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…

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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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…

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!