Re: Was the "MASH" series finale in 1983 REALLY that big?
A humorous note on MASH is that the TV show ran alot longer than the actual war did.
A humorous note on MASH is that the TV show ran alot longer than the actual war did.
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Re: Was the "MASH" series finale in 1983 REALLY that big?
The finale was huge and greatly anticipated. The most memorable episode I saw was when Col Henry Blake's plane crashed on his way home (The US) resulting in his death.Comment
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Re: Was the "MASH" series finale in 1983 REALLY that big?
found an interesting link showing the "guest stars" in the series
http://www.mash4077.co.uk/guest.htmlComment
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Re: Was the "MASH" series finale in 1983 REALLY that big?
The MASH finale was huge in the same way the Seinfeld one was...just 10x more so. As an actual even though, it can't come close to "Who Shot J.R." on DALLAS. In fact, the summer between the finale and the start of the next season is dubbed by many DALLAS fans and non fans alike as "The Endless Summer".Member of the Official OS Bills Backers Club
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Re: Was the "MASH" series finale in 1983 REALLY that big?
Yeah....it was probably the most popular show not only then, but when it ran in syndicated re-runs. Personally, once Trapper John, Col. Blake and Frank left the show it really struggled to maintain its' appeal. It lost the connection with the spirit of the movie. So, if you've never seen the movie with Elliot Gould.....check it out. It's hilarious.
TRIVIA Q: (for those who have NOT seen the movie). Who do think was the only actor to be in both the original movie and the TV series? (honor system applies
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Re: Was the "MASH" series finale in 1983 REALLY that big?
I used to remember this, but now I can only guess -- think it was the guy who played Radar..Yeah....it was probably the most popular show not only then, but when it ran in syndicated re-runs. Personally, once Trapper John, Col. Blake and Frank left the show it really struggled to maintain its' appeal. It lost the connection with the spirit of the movie. So, if you've never seen the movie with Elliot Gould.....check it out. It's hilarious.
TRIVIA Q: (for those who have NOT seen the movie). Who do think was the only actor to be in both the original movie and the TV series? (honor system applies)Comment
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Re: Was the "MASH" series finale in 1983 REALLY that big?
yeah I hated "MASH" but thats probably cause i was young when it ended (6) and the reruns put me right to sleep but i do believe 106 mill watched especially since there wasn't nothing else to watch on TVComment
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Re: Was the "MASH" series finale in 1983 REALLY that big?
They had TV back then?
Was it black and white?Comment
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Re: Was the "MASH" series finale in 1983 REALLY that big?
Someone made a good point. They do the ratings by TV"s right? I mean how many people watch the game with 8 people plus...some places have huge crowds, bars having 50 people etc...
MASH was not the same... so while more tv viewers, doesn't mean more people watched MASH more than the Super Bowl.
Point is... there are crowds of 200-300 people at ceratin places watching I am sure there were not crowds like that to watch MASH.Last edited by Brandwin; 02-05-2008, 03:56 PM.Comment
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Re: Was the "MASH" series finale in 1983 REALLY that big?
Perfect finale to what, IMO, is still the best series of all time. There have been other shows that have matched its quality, or its longevity, but not both.Jordan Mychal Lemos
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Re: Was the "MASH" series finale in 1983 REALLY that big?
I remember watching it with my parents.My Fan Page http://theusualgamer.net/MyFanPage_Heelfan71.aspx
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