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Feb 22, 2018 · Robert Altman’s feature film M*A*S*H became a surprise hit in 1970, motivating CBS to adapt it for the small screen. Whereas the movie was rated R, the network believed it could create a more ...
- Marc Freeman
Sep 15, 2022 · It began as a satire, morphed into comedic drama, made Emmy history through 11 seasons, and ended with a final episode watched by TV’s biggest audience for a scripted series. Fifty years after ...
- Jim Mckairnes
M*A*S*H was one of the most innovative sitcoms of the 1970s and 1980s. Its stylistic flair and narrative mix drew critical acclaim, while the solid writing and vitally drawn characters helped the series maintain high ratings.
It took an incredible effort (and many years!) to get funded, but thanks to Dan Harrison at FOX, we now have the definitive story of this iconic show and its beloved characters as told by the people who made it.
Jan 1, 2024 · M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television, directed by John Scheinfeld, is a documentary that examines the classic 1972-83 series M*A*S*H and its enduring appeal 40 years after its...
One could quibble with the exact math, but one thing is certain: The appeal of M*A*S*H was its Shakespearean melding of drama and humor, high and low, heavy and light. The series embraced timeless themes of love, death, joy, tragedy, war, sex, and booze.
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Sep 16, 2022 · For most of its 11 seasons, “M*A*S*H” was one of TV’s most popular comedies. But its style went mostly unimitated for decades. It’s not really until the 2000s that you see its heirs emerge.
