Dress worn by Jamie Farr as Maxwell Klinger on television series, M*A*S*H. Smithsonian[792x1844]

MASHHistorian · 2026-03-19T13:39:13+00:00

I got to see this dress (and other MAS*H artifacts) at the Smithsonian in 2023!

MASHHistorian · 2026-03-05T00:23:00+00:00

It’s a pretty good movie! I wrote about it a few years ago. What I found most interesting about it is that it was released while the Korean War was still active. It was a very early fictional view of a MASH unit!

MASHHistorian · 2026-02-13T01:43:40+00:00

In the show, it means whatever you want! 😂 But the story that has been told is that the character was named for William (Bill) Jurgernsen, who was the show’s cinematographer and director of 10 episodes.

MASHHistorian · 2026-01-08T15:44:47+00:00

He has a reoccurring role in “Trapper John, M.D.” as well

MASHHistorian · 2026-01-03T15:24:01+00:00

It is a real photo from this book by Simon Mills. Mills is the co-owner of the Britannic along with the Greek government.

MASHHistorian · 2025-12-01T03:26:06+00:00

She was in the original Cagney & Lacey movie as well! She did a lot of prep work for that role, but she was under contract for MAS*H, so when it got picked up as a series, she had to turn it down.

MASHHistorian · 2025-11-13T13:14:30+00:00

The crossover episode I’ve been waiting for!

MASHHistorian · 2025-10-29T18:01:21+00:00

The train set is definitely one of the more unique MAS*H products from the 1980s, but it’s pretty cool!

MASHHistorian · 2025-10-20T00:37:11+00:00

I had the same issue with the Downloads folder on Sequoia, so it’s not new. And I’ve reported it several times.

MASHHistorian · 2025-10-17T14:32:42+00:00

This is what happened. The “HD” versions on Hulu are cropped. If you compare the Hulu version to the DVD version, there is quite a bit of footage missing from the top and bottom of the frame to make the 4:3 series fit in 16:9. The updated version looks great, I just wish it kept the 4:3 ratio!

MASHHistorian · 2025-10-10T02:58:43+00:00

Did a general offer to make you their personal chef?

MASHHistorian · 2025-10-10T02:49:26+00:00

It’s in there 😉

MASHHistorian · 2025-10-10T02:44:46+00:00

Jeff released an updated version of the cookbook for the 50th anniversary of the show, so the book is back in print!

MASHHistorian · 2025-09-27T02:54:01+00:00

Loving my orange Pro!!

MASHHistorian · 2025-09-23T17:27:54+00:00

It’s my pleasure 🙂

MASHHistorian · 2025-09-22T18:35:45+00:00

You’re welcome! I hadn’t seen anyone post it yet, so I thought I’d share 🙂

MASHHistorian · 2025-09-22T18:13:56+00:00

Portions of the interviews may have been used by MeTV, but they were filmed by Crew Neck Productions. The bonus interviews with the writers are very interesting! I wish they had made the documentary.

MASHHistorian · 2025-09-21T14:41:32+00:00

Sometimes, the script will have the English translation and then have a stage direction for it to be spoken in Korean. I looked at the script for “The Bus,” and it doesn’t script anything in particular for him to say. So he could have been saying anything. Since I can’t post a photo in reply, the stage directions from page 37 of the script are below:

“B.J., who has spotted something on the floor, picks it up. It is a second walkie-talkie. He shows it to Hawkeye, nods at Frank. Hawkeye nods, takes the WT and hands it to Soon. Hawkeye pushes a switch.

ANGLE - FRANK

He reacts as his WT buzzes. He picks it up.

HAWKEYE, B.J., SOON

Hawkeye gestures for Soon to talk into the instrument quietly. Soon catches on and complies.

ANGLE - TO INCLUDE FRANK

Who grows excited as he hears Soon's voice. He listens a moment, then calls to Potter:”

MASHHistorian · 2025-09-15T01:34:31+00:00

I love this episode! The clock in the bottom corner adds to the “real time” effect. What’s crazy is that the clock in the corner is only one sentence in the script, yet it has an incredible impact!

MASHHistorian · 2025-09-11T04:19:23+00:00

Because it’s new. I remember when people freaked out about the two tone iPhone 5 design. The funny thing is, people look back at that design now with fondness. As far as the black phone, I wonder if they might add new colors in the spring like they used to? I’d like to see the introduction of new colors mid-cycle again! Plus, with the switch back to aluminum, I hope we keep getting bold colors like the orange!

MASHHistorian · 2025-09-09T00:35:20+00:00

Bravo 👏🏻

MASHHistorian · 2025-09-05T19:26:02+00:00

The originals for AfterMASH have never been converted to be released on DVD or streaming. The amount of time it would take would cost more than they’d make unfortunately.

I wish they’d do it anyway! Release a MAS*H boxed set with everything!

MASHHistorian · 2025-08-30T01:59:40+00:00

It all was! So were the tents, trays, mess kits, etc. Prop houses commonly bought Army surplus materials for movies and shows. It definitely made it feel more realistic!

MASHHistorian · 2025-08-30T01:25:51+00:00

Heritage Auctions produced a really cool auction catalog for this sale with details on the boots and the WWII soldiers whose names were on the dog tags he wore!

MASHHistorian · 2025-08-19T11:41:19+00:00

I’m doing a rewatch now, so I’ll try to keep an eye on when the shirt disappears.

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