TV’s M*A*S*H: The Ultimate Guide Book
Prepare yourselves, M*A*S*H fans, for the most comprehensive book on the show ever written. Written by fans and for fans, this book covers material never covered in previous books. Aside from an astounding amount of researched info for nearly every episode of the series, this book covers every aspect of the show from the opening theme to the production codes, including a season by season analysis. But even more importantly, there is fresh commentary from over 45 MASH alumni who were contacted ju
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I just received a copy of this book today and I want to add to the two previous reviews about this excellent book. Wow! This is the best book I’ve seen on this classic series. No, it doesn’t go into the behind-the-scenes making of the show but is a wonderful reference book for those who watch the syndicated reruns or have the show on DVD. Besides the interviews (which do give some background information on the series) is an incredible episode guide – the best I’ve ever seen for M*A*S*H. The episodes are divided by season, in order of airing (which is rare). Each episode includes the title, original airdate, where it is found on the Columbia House VHS Tape or the DVD, regular cast and producers/directors/writers, guest cast (including non-credited), the chapters if watching on DVD, a list of the closing credits stills, the synopsis, commentary by various people, and Authors’ Notes (which includes whose voice is heard making the PA announcements and lots of trivia – such as the photo of Mildred Potter seen on Col. Potter’s desk is actually a photo of Harry Morgan’s wife). At the end of each season, there are character profiles, pranks pulled on Frank (Seasons 1-5), all references to movies/ songs/etc., and Broadcast/Production Order for the season. There is even more information following the episode guide. All I can say is this book is a definite must-have for any M*A*S*H fan. It is so worth the higher price tag.
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|A fine tribute to both M*A*S*H and the brilliant Larry Gelbart,
Ed Solomonson & Mark O’Neill have put together a real labour of love here, an 800pp+ tome all about the 1972-83 CBS/Twentieth Century-Fox sitcom (for want of a better word in this case), one of the best television series ever made.
With two authors who know their subject inside out plus interviews and lengthy comments by an impressive array of series alumni this really is what it says on the cover.
The late Larry Gelbart has contributed heavily too, bringing his wit and wisdom to the pages just as he did for the four wonderful years he was in charge of the show.
There are far too many gems in here to mention but, for instance, learn from former T.C.F. Television President Bill Self exactly how M*A*S*H came to TV in the first place; and who knew that there were actually six half-hour episodes of the show made *after* the much-celebrated finale “Goodbye, Farewell, Amen”.
An ideal present for any M*A*S*H fan or anyone with an interest in television history.
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|A must have for M*A*S*H fans,
This book is a must-have for any M*A*S*H fan. Almost an encyclopedia, it’s filled with M*A*S*H facts, trivia, interviews and commentary in addition to synopses of each episode. Want to know what James Callahan had to say about “Sometimes You Hear the Bullet”? It’s in there. What Gary Burghoff thought about flashing his rear end in “The Sniper”? Yep, that’s there too. Interviews with actors like Enid Kent, Richard Lee Sung and Stuart Margolin, writers such as Ken Levine, Thad Mumford, Burt Prelutsky, and with producers Burt Metcalfe and Gene Reynolds –as well as the magnificent Larry Gelbart–add layers of information and a new perspective. Years in the making (I was “in the loop” at times during the process of its creation), TV’s M*A*S*H: The Ultimate Guide Book will probably be the last word on M*A*S*H from a number of the interviewees, some of whom have already passed on, including Larry Gelbart whose input provides enlightenment on many of the episodes from the seasons during which he was involved. It’s a gift for new and long-time fans.
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