Happy birthday, McLean Stevenson (1927 - 1996), M*A*S*H’s Lt. Col. Henry Blake

The season 11 M*A*S*H episode “Strange Bedfellows” reveals surprising information about some of the personnel of the 4077th. Does Charles snore?? Find out and learn about a script for this episode in this week’s post! themashhistorian.com/2025/11/10/s...

Today is Loretta Swit’s (1937 - 2025) birthday, and this is the first year celebrating it without her. Today, we remember the incredibly talented woman who brought M*A*S*H’s Major Margaret Houlihan to life.

Over the eleven year run of M*A*S*H, the cast and crew received many items including jackets. But did you know that one of those jackets was gifted to the President of United States in 1981? Learn more in this week’s post! themashhistorian.com/2025/11/03/p...

Today marks the 4th anniversary of The M*A*S*H Historian. In this special post, I reflect on the last year. The M*A*S*H community means a lot to me, and I thank you all for continuing to support me as I share M*A*S*H stories! themashhistorian.com/2025/11/01/t...

Happy birthday, David Ogden Stiers (1942 - 2018), M*A*S*H’s Major Charles Emerson Winchester III

Throughout 2025, I am rewatching M*A*S*H, one season per month. The penultimate season offered a mix of comedic and dramatic episodes. In this bonus post, read my wrap-up of M*A*S*H season 10! themashhistorian.com/2025/10/30/m...

In 1975, Durham’s produced figures of Hawkeye and Margaret that featured a karate chop action 🤔 Learn more about these unusual, early M*A*S*H toys in this week’s post! themashhistorian.com/2025/10/27/m...

M*A*S*H fans know the novel, movie, and television series, but did you know that there is a stage play? And it is still being performed today! In this week’s post, learn more about the M*A*S*H play that was adapted by Tim Kelly in 1973! themashhistorian.com/2025/10/21/f...

Happy birthday, William Christopher (1932 - 2016), M*A*S*H’s Father John Francis Patrick Mulcahy

Was talking about "M*A*S*H" at the game store today (as one does), and I told my friend all about @mashhistorian.bsky.social, he was thrilled. Hear the conversation we had with Eric (almost a year ago!) about the show, its legacy, and more. shows.acast.com/the-history-...

January 14, 1983 was just a normal Friday for most people, but to the cast and crew of M*A*S*H, it was the final day of filming for the eleven year series. I this week’s post, look back at the headlines from M*A*S*H’s final day of production! themashhistorian.com/2025/10/13/m...

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/10/06/s...

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/09/30/m...

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

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/09/28/m...

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.

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

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/09/22/f...

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

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! >>> themashhistorian.com/2025/08/20/a...

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/09/15/m...

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/09/08/p...

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/09/01/s...

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/08/31/m...

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

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. www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/d...

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/08/25/f...

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/08/20/a...

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! themashhistorian.com/2025/08/18/m...

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. themashhistorian.com/2025/08/11/m...

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.” themashhistorian.com/2025/08/04/s...

Happy birthday, Patrick Adiarte (1942 - 2025), M*A*S*H’s Ho-Jon

Throughout 2025, I am rewatching M*A*S*H, one season per month. Season 7 is probably the season I know the least about. Does it suffer from “middle child syndrome?” In this July bonus post, read my wrap-up of M*A*S*H season 7! themashhistorian.com/2025/07/31/m...

Tristar released some of the coolest M*A*S*H themed toys in the 1980s including a military base play set and action figures. This week, we take a look at the last three Tristar toys: the Jeep, ambulance, and Bell helicopter! themashhistorian.com/2025/07/28/m...

If you have ever wanted an “encyclopedia of classic sitcoms,” look no further than Rick Mitz’s “The Great TV Sitcom Book.” Published in 1988, the book features TV’s best, including M*A*S*H. Learn more about the book in this week’s post! themashhistorian.com/2025/07/22/f...

At the end of M*A*S*H season five, Major Margaret Houlihan married Lt. Col. Donald Penobscott. In this week’s post, see a press photo advertising the episode “Margaret’s Marriage!” themashhistorian.com/2025/07/14/p...

Ever wonder why the introduction of B.J.’s mustache in M*A*S*H is in the second episode of season seven instead of the first episode? Learn more about the script and episode “Peace on Us” in this week’s post! themashhistorian.com/2025/07/07/s...

Wishing a very happy birthday to Jamie Farr! M*A*S*H wouldn’t be the same without Sergeant Maxwell Q. Klinger!

After disappointing ratings at the end of season one, there were a host of changes for AfterMASH including new and recast characters. In this week’s post, learn more about AfterMASH Season Two and this press kit! themashhistorian.com/2025/06/30/m...

Throughout 2025, I am rewatching M*A*S*H with a goal of watching one season per month. For season 6, we meet Major Charles Emerson Winchester III and explore some of the relationships in the series. In this June bonus post, read my wrap-up of M*A*S*H season 6! themashhistorian.com/2025/06/29/m...

In the early 1980s, model railroad producer Bachmann sold a M*A*S*H 4077th Supply Train that included a scaled down version of the 4077th! In this week’s post, see a complete, in box set and learn more about this unique train set. themashhistorian.com/2025/06/23/m...

There are thousands of “best television show” rankings, but the book “The Top 100 American Situation Comedies: An Objective Ranking” takes a different, calculated approach to create their list. Where do you think M*A*S*H ranks? Learn more in this week’s post! themashhistorian.com/2025/06/16/f...

In March 1975, the episode “Abyssinia, Henry” aired on CBS. The reaction to the death of Henry Blake was immediate and mixed. In this week’s Headlines post, see what the reaction to “Abyssinia, Henry” was like in the weeks following the episode’s air date! themashhistorian.com/2025/06/09/m...

Season six introduced another new character to the 4077th as we said goodbye to Major Frank Burns. In this week’s M*A*S*H post, see the script for “Fade Out, Fade In” and meet Major Charles Emerson Winchester III! themashhistorian.com/2025/06/05/s...

Happy Birthday, Edward Winter (1937 - 2001), M*A*S*H’s Col. Sam Flagg (aka “The Wind”)

Throughout 2025, I am rewatching M*A*S*H with a goal of watching one season per month. So far, seasons two through four have been classic M*A*S*H! Will season five continue the streak? In this bonus post, read my wrap-up of M*A*S*H season five! themashhistorian.com/2025/06/02/m...

Thank you, Loretta Swit 💔 themashhistorian.com/2025/05/30/t...

In 1976, H-G Toys released a series of M*A*S*H puzzles featuring the cast. In this week’s post, see two of the puzzles and learn more about the set! themashhistorian.com/2025/05/27/m...

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