He was a bit of a shy guy before becoming the charming doctor with the best mustache in the 4077th. In real life, Mike Farrell was far different than his character Capt. B.J. Hunnicutt. On M*A*S*H, Capt. B.J. Hunnicutt was one of the many 4077th pranksters; he also had many jokes and sported one of … Read more
M*A*S*H broke ground in many ways, but the shock death of Colonel Blake in season 3 did something no television show before it had attempted. While the death of major characters might be a regular occurrence on modern shows, M*A*S*H’s call to kill Colonel Blake was groundbreaking for its era. M*A*S*H is one of the … Read more
The actor, who played nurse Margaret Houlihan, also reflected on the series’ record-breaking finale 40 years after its historic airing. M*A*S*H was a cultural touchstone that impacted the lives of so many people during it’s 11 year run. It’s finale, “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,” still holds the title of most-watched episode of any scripted series—even … Read more
While MASH viewers may have wished for a romance between Hawkeye and Houlihan to happen, that would have been a disaster for the series. MASH may have occasionally teased out a romance between Hawkeye and Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan, but that would have been a big mistake. MASH is one of the biggest TV shows … Read more
Iconic comedy M*A*S*H ran for eleven seasons and its 1983 finale still holds the record for the most watched scripted episode in TV history. Legendary dramedy series M*A*S*H came to a close in 1983, and here’s why the finale remains the most-watched scripted TV episode of all time. M*A*S*H started life as a 1968 novel … Read more
MASH is one of the best dramedies of all time, but it wouldn’t have been that acclaimed if it wasn’t forced to replace several original cast members. MASH (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) is widely regarded as one of the best comedy/dramas of all time, but had it not been for the cast exodus in its … Read more
Wayne Rogers’ Trapper John was among the original cast of MASH who left early on despite its success, but his departure is the saddest of them all. MASH featured a lot of character departures, but nothing is as sad as Trapper John McIntyre’s (Wayne Rogers). The medical show from the ’70s is iconic for several … Read more
CPL Maxwell Klinger stood out in MASH because of his eccentric sartorial choices, but there’s a deeper meaning to his dresses in the show. MASH’s Maxwell Klinger has made a name for himself for wearing dresses in the series. Alan Alda’s Benjamin “Hawkeye” Pierce was arguably the show’s true protagonist, but without a great ensemble … Read more