A running joke on MASH that causes lasting confusion is when the characters refer to being sent to Korea as “the American plan.” This joke seems to make no sense because, of course, it was America who sent American soldiers and doctors to Korea, thus it was America’s plan in its war efforts. So, what’s … Read more
When you think of the opening credits of MASH, what do you picture? I picture the helicopters. That familiar bubble canopy, together with the theme song, lets me know I’m about to spend some time with old friends. But, how accurate are the helicopters? Were these the same type that were actually used in the … Read more
While many modern viewers enjoy the show, it’s often forgotten that MASH was banned in South Korea for decades due to its portrayal of the war’s aftermath. Right now, South Koreans may be watching reruns of MASH. However, they are probably quite annoyed or even angered by the depictions of Korean culture and the Korean … Read more
Just about every time Radar got on the phone, the first person he spoke to was Sparky. Sparky then connected him to wherever or whomever he wanted to be connected to. Radar and Sparky were pals and often did some horse trading for different luxuries or supplies. Did they ever meet on the show? Do … Read more
Chances are, the only Nurse you remember well from MASH, besides Major Margaret Houlihan, the head nurse, is Nurse Kellye. You may remember some names, like Lt. Dish (aka Lt. Maria “Dish” Schneider), Hawkeye’s love interest in the first episode who only appeared once more before being cut. And, you may remember some names, like … Read more
Online theories abound about the true fate of the character Spearchucker Jones on MASH. There are two main theories as to why his character was dropped from the show after only six episodes. 1) The producers dropped the character to make room in an already crowded cast for the portrayal of Hawkeye and Trapper, and … Read more
This just in! TV’s MASH was not always accurate! Did you know that the Korean war did not last 11 years? Sarcasm aside, there is something about corporate owned entertainment sites that bugs me. It’s not that they say things I disagree with, it’s that I can’t understand what the heck they are trying to … Read more
If you’re a true MASH fan, then you know that Hawkeye quickly became the main character and chief focus of the show. This only intensified as the seasons went on through the eleventh and final one. You may also know that there is a contingent of Hawkeye haters, or rather Alan Alda haters, on the … Read more
MASH often featured Korean locals speaking their native language. As I’ve already written, there were very few Korean actors on the show. Most of the Korean characters were played by Chinese or Japanese actors. So, was the Korean speaking on MASH accurate? The answer is no, not at all. The actors speaking it had no … Read more
In the MASH bathtub episode (Season 7, Episode 7), the 4077th was experiencing a heat wave of epic proportions. Hawkeye and B.J. receive a package in the mail that turns out to be a canvas bathtub they ordered from Abercrombie and Fitch. Now they can soak in cold water and beat the heat! If, that … Read more