I was working at a restaurant and the place was dead. I remember a bunch of us working that night, watching the show, all of the TV's in the place tuned to it.

The only other show that came super close to having that same event level hype was the Cheers finale. That was very huge ten years later.

@@kendallrivers1119 I guess I watched both, but, aged 55, I can only recall watching the M*A*S*H finale (I have watched it enough times since then to have large sections of the script memorized without special effort). The 4077th wins that contest in my book on that basis.

That's a testament to how excellent MASH was if as you say it was a carbon copy of your own experience. The only thing I found unrealistic about the show was the Frank Burns character. I don't see how any person that dim witted could ever have made it as a surgeon. Hopefully the person similar to Frank Burns in your unit wasn't a surgeon.

People just don't know what they went through

another stolen Valor story sad

@@dcollier7239 another unnecessary and unprovable comment on your part. Sad.

A scientific explanation for Radar would be appreciated

Chevaneese Clarke along with William Christopher a year later in 2016 and now David Ogden Stiers (Winchester)

I did to

@@ethelhoose7624 other than The Wonder Years.

charmedfan7704 amen

Mcnight Smith... Sad to say, he is

nate smith... Amen🙏

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We just lost another star in 2018 ... Rest in Peace David Stiers . Farewell Windchester the III

I agree, the mash cast, living and dead, gave us a real gift.

Now you’re in your 30s :)

i only missed one original airing of the show .. and that was the one where radar got to leave .... saw it a day later as a repeat .... but other than that i saw every single episode on it's original air date and time

He certainly was different from Henry. I thought a VERY clever choice by the produces. From a very non army doctor, to a doctor, very much an army man with discipline.

That is so true. I think what really made that connection was the letters and films from home. They were real people with kids, spouses, or moms and dads back in the states. The writers did a great job of putting everyday life in the script and the actors did an excellent job of making you feel their joys and sorrows.

that is so true, it connected to people in a very real way--one of the secrets of its success. they were 'real' people in every sense--

John Snow I don't even watch t v today, it's junk. MASH was real acting that did draw you in.

youre so right--we connected with characters--got to know them--they became friends for me!!

so true!

You mean Loretta? hehe I knew what you meant, just had to say it. :)

I know though it was sad. Poor thing.

southsyde Sasha lol yeah i havent cried in years but this might do it..

Yeah, that got me too.

I felt so bad for her for that moment in time. It's not about the show I'm sure, it's about losing her family there.

You just have to look at "After MASH" to see how tacky it can be. The only way they could pull this off now is to have Alan Alda working as a doctor in Maine, and receive letters from his "Son" Hawkeye.

So true. Besides why would a masterpiece need a remake? And I don't know if it's just me but if it's not with the original actors I don't want another MASH...

I hate remakes, but i always thought I could have lived with the M*A*S*H movie versions of all of the characters, in the series. I thought Sutherland was a good Hawkeye in his own way , and I thought Sally Kellerman and Robert Duval were a great Frank and Margaret. So , maybe a successful remake would be possible, if they hit bullseye on casting.

+dasboot19801 You were a Coastie but they put you in the charity ward??? That sounds like how I remember the military. Which is also why I found so much of M*A*S*H so funny.

lol back to back to back hour of mash and monty pythons flying circus and carol burnett ... just add pizza and wings and a good drink ... and im happy lol

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+Rug Ratz that's why I started. Hear of Wayne's passing and remembered just how much I loved this show.

jomac841 bedsides him we have lost William Christopher in 2016 and David Ogden Stiers on March 3rd at age of 75

If you were, would you not have this footage on your computer already and not have to watch it on KZfaq?

serge shibitsky Couldn't have said it better myself

Best American comedy programme ever. It has a serious point as well as being a comedy

Yep

fewer words .. Carol Burnett . mash is an awesome show ... and will always be an awesome show ... the cast and crew made you part of the group ... the carol burnett show is just perfection ...mash gave her a run for the money though

I have ALWAYS said that and always will

Ironically the series became so iconic and beloved that very few people remember that there ever was a movie. When most people think of MASH 9\10 the tv series comes to mind. Same thing with The Odd Couple, The tv show became greater and far more memorable than the film.

I just loved this show

David Broderick z

Sincerest congratulations on making it despite the odds. Yeah, I find family "elsewhere" too....now over the hump of 50, I can have "moments" with those who by blood or law or experience are in various ways "my family", but it was a long road, and well too late for me to think about one of my own. I've been surprised and delighted to find other current shows out there that still do for me what MASH did and does for so many, so I'm not quite as down on the present and future as some...

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Thanks for sharing that with us my man.

Shit happens.

That was really beautiful. I'm glad you were able to find that role model.

very difficult---I think Alan was ready though--tired--there wasn't supposed to be a 11th season but he oked it. they had more than explored the characters and dramatic situations by then--still sad--

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Harry was my friend. A more zany & fun soul you'd be hard pressed to find! You are missed... And Yes!, I am still guarding "The Fort" Col! LoL! Nobody will get that one except thee 'n me harry. But, I shall Never forget you.. Lotsa pictures of us all there at the 'ol 4077 hanging above the fireplace, right up there! As is said: "Those Were The Days!" TTFN ... Sincerely, Miss M*A*S*H ~ : )

Huh? Sweeps what? I was simply telling the truth. I lived in "The Swamp Tent" for the last 5 yrs of the show. If you ever run into anyone associated with M*A*S*H 4077 I know they remember me just as well as I do all of them. I have sooo many pictures it would take some time to look thru 'em all. My friends & I do & we have some total side bustin' laughs! In fact, just last night a few of us were laughing until our sides ached at some of the antics! Both mine 'n theirs! Well, Happy Trails kind sir. ~ Love, Miss M*A*S*H. (That was what they all called me) Even Charlie Dubin, he "adopted" me cause he knew I would watch out for his 2 'lil dogs on set. They were mom 'n daughter & Charles Loved them dearly. Well, TTFN.... "Lived" defined= I Resided in "The Swamp Tent!" You know, OD Green canvas, stake pole in the middle holds it up, door with small window & screen. Maybe you never saw the show, Hawkeye & BJ only pretended to live in there, for the TV show. I actually resided, dwelt, lived in "The Swamp Tent" for 365 days a year for the last 5 years of the show. If your curious,, it was filmed on "The Fox Ranch" bought by the State of Ca. The State calls it: "Malibu Creek State Park" It is located in Agoura, Ca. Up the hills from Malibu Beach. Well kind sir ~ Happy Trails... Most Sincerely, Miss M*A*S*H ~

Carol E. Johnson still don't know what you mean by living in the tent.

Carol E. Johnson oh. OK.

Carol E. Johnson Is this metaphorical? Why would anyone live in a set in a studio for five years, and how would the production company have allowed it? Sounds way, way out there.

nothing lasts forever

Why so pessimistic ? For me it will live forever.

Just the facts mam, Just the facts !!

Oh, you are right, that is a fact.

Agreed

Yes I agree

you are right--sad but true. I watch nothing else but the 4077th!

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actually she had worked on it for 3/4 of the series but I know what you mean--the Margaret at end is unrecognizable from Hot Lips at beginning

I even watched as a kid (im 49 now) That must be a mark of a goid show meant for adults..when a kids eyes are glued to the tv every week.

second best tv comedy carol burnett holds number one .. mash does hold the best tv drama comedy show title though

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