M*A*S*H appeared on the cover of TV Guide magazine many times over the course of its run. In this week’s post, see this M*A*S*H TV Guide cover art by Rick Meyerowitz from 1974! themashhistorian.com/2026/05/26/m...

On Memorial Day, we honor and remember the sacrifice of the members of the armed forces who lost their lives serving the United States.

Happy birthday, Gary Burghoff, M*A*S*H’s Corporal Walter Eugene “Radar” O’Reilly!

Released last week, “Funny Stuff: How Comedy Shaped American History” explores the connection between comedy and American culture across many mediums, including television and M*A*S*H. In this week’s post, learn more about this new book! themashhistorian.com/2026/05/18/f...

Before each season of M*A*S*H debuted, Fox and CBS issued several press releases in the lead up to the premiere episode. In this week’s post, see a series of document leading up to the debut of M*A*S*H season six! themashhistorian.com/2026/05/11/p...

Dr. Sidney Freedman is my favorite M*A*S*H character, and “The Billfold Syndrome” is one of his best episodes of the later seasons! In this week’s post, see a script from “The Billfold Syndrome” and learn more about the episode! themashhistorian.com/2026/05/04/s...

Have you ever been curious about the background music played in M*A*S*H? What were the songs called? Who composed them? In this week’s post, learn more about the music of M*A*S*H with this set of music cue sheets from seasons one through ten! themashhistorian.com/2026/04/27/m...

In “TV Close-Ups,” Peggy Herz wrote about actors from 12 popular television shows including Gary Burghoff from M*A*S*H! In this week’s post, learn more about another unique children’s book from the mid-1970s! themashhistorian.com/2026/04/22/f...

Happy birthday, Jeff Maxwell, M*A*S*H’s Private Igor Straminsky!

Television ratings were king in the early 1980s, and in its final season, M*A*S*H was solidly in the top 5! In this week, see a draft of a syndicated article covering the first 20 weeks of the 1982-83 season! themashhistorian.com/2026/04/13/p...

Today, on what would have been his birthday, we remember Harry Morgan (1915 - 2011), M*A*S*H’s Colonel Sherman T. Potter

Happy birthday, Wayne Rogers (1933 - 2015), M*A*S*H’s Captain “Trapper” John Francis Xavier McIntyre

If I were to say, “Here’s looking up your old address,” would you know which M*A*S*H episode this month’s script is from? In this week’s post, learn more about the season three classic, “Private Charles Lamb!” themashhistorian.com/2026/04/06/s...

Happy birthday, Gene Reynolds (1923 - 2020), M*A*S*H’s co-creator, executive producer, and director

Did you know that in addition to being an actor, businesswoman, and philanthropist, Loretta Swit was also a talented artist? In this week’s post, see one of her prints and learn more about artwork! themashhistorian.com/2026/03/30/m...

One of the perks of working on a successful television show was the cast and crew gifts. In this week’s post, we look at a crew member’s jacket from the early 1980s! themashhistorian.com/2026/03/25/m...

Happy birthday, Burt Metcalfe (1935 - 2022), M*A*S*H producer, writer, and director

In “TV Time ’74,” Peggy Herz wrote about 12 popular television shows including M*A*S*H! In this week’s post, learn more about this unique children’s book from the mid-1970s! themashhistorian.com/2026/03/16/f...

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! themashhistorian.com/2026/03/09/p...

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! themashhistorian.com/2026/03/02/s...

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!

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! themashhistorian.com/2026/02/27/m...

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

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! themashhistorian.com/2026/02/23/m...

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

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! www.gofundme.com/f/the-mash-s...

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! www.gofundme.com/f/the-mash-s...

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! themashhistorian.com/2026/02/18/f...

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

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! themashhistorian.com/2026/02/09/p...

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!” themashhistorian.com/2026/02/02/s...

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! themashhistorian.com/2026/01/31/m...

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! themashhistorian.com/2026/01/26/m...

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! themashhistorian.com/2026/01/20/f...

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

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! themashhistorian.com/2026/01/12/m...

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! themashhistorian.com/2026/01/05/s...

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/12/31/m...

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/12/29/m...

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/12/22/m...

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/12/17/f...

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/12/08/m...

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/12/01/s...