Month: July 2025
“We Had An Inkling”: Alan Alda Reflects On M*A*S*H Finale’s Record-breaking Viewership 42 Years Later
While M*A*S*H remains a classic TV show, nothing compares to the experience of watching the finale when it was first released. Having premiered in 1983, season 11, episode 16, “Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen” was a feature-length episode that detailed the end of the Korean War as the 4077th strike camp and prepare to go home. The episode
MASH’s Failed Radar Spinoff Makes One Controversial Character Decision So Much More Frustrating
MASH had a handful of failed spinoffs that attempted to mimic the success of the war comedy drama, but none of them could match the original, and one even ended up making a beloved character’s exit from MASH feel less significant. The 1972 series MASH introduced audiences to the staff of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in South
Mel Brooks To Reprise As Yogurt In Amazon MGM’s New ‘Spaceballs’ Movie
Mel Brooks is set to reprise his role as Yogurt in Amazon MGM Studios‘ new Spaceballs movie, the studio announced today. Brooks, who directed and starred in the original film, had already been set to produce. Parodying Star Wars‘ Jedi Master Yoda, his character Yogurt is an alien who in the original served as a mentor to protagonist Lone Starr
What Happened to Frances Bavier, the Actress Who Played Aunt Bee on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’?
Frances Bavier may be best known for her role as the kind-hearted but firm Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show, but she infamously wasn’t much like her character in real life. Behind the soft smile was a Broadway-trained actress who often felt at odds with her most famous role and her castmates. However, when the cameras
At 50, TV’s ‘The Waltons’ still stirs fans’ love, nostalgia
The Rev. Matt Curry’s parents were children of the Great Depression, just like “The Waltons” — the beloved TV family whose prime-time series premiered 50 years ago. When Curry was growing up on a farm in northern Texas, his carpenter father and teacher mother often argued playfully over who had a poorer childhood. “The Depression
MASH’s New Reunion Is An Important Reminder Of What The Show’s Best Seasons Were
Summary MASH’s upcoming reunion will remind us of the show’s best years, with a core ensemble that propelled it to greater heights. The reunion will bring together the surviving cast members who starred in MASH’s best years, each playing fully fleshed-out characters. Harry Morgan’s role as Col. Potter brought stability and heartwarming moments to the
Actor Will Geer had a lot of respect for life and nature
Despite his age, Geer was still learning everything he could about life. As the grandfather of the Walton family, Will Geer had a lot of love to give to his seven on-screen grandchildren. He was wise, loving, and humorous with a strong, grounded personality. He also often served as the family’s voice of reason. As
It took a long time for Richard Thomas to become comfortable with being alone when he joined the cast of The Waltons
“For me, ‘aloneness’ was something with which I had never become acquainted,” said Thomas. At times, it feels like all of life is one big popularity contest. While forming lasting friendships can be important for our mental health, it’s also important that you can live with yourself and enjoy it. For Richard Thomas, being alone
10 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching MASH, 51 Years Later
Summary MASH was groundbreaking and earned critical acclaim, but some elements, like the male doctors’ questionable behavior towards the nurses, didn’t age well. The show’s focus on infidelity and harassment may be uncomfortable to watch now, despite its initial success and awards. MASH‘s portrayal of Koreans and lack of diversity have also come under scrutiny, highlighting
Did MASH’s B.J. Hunnicut Cheat On His Wife Or Not? Let’s End The Controversial Debate
Summary B.J. cheated on wife Peg during “Hanky Panky” episode of MASH. This storyline is controversial, with some fans finding B.J.’s actions completely out of character. Farrell’s B.J. had another close call with temptation in season 8, but ultimately reaffirmed his love for his wife. MASH’s B.J. Hunnicut was always shown to be hopelessly devoted to