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M*A*S*H is a long-running American television series blending dark comedy and medical drama set during the Korean War. The show’s notable value lies in its sharp satire of military bureaucracy and human relationships amidst chaos. It follows a mobile army surgical hospital unit, primarily staffed by doctors and nurses, who provide care to wounded soldiers while navigating absurd situations. The series is appreciated by viewers interested in intelligent humor, character-driven stories, and reflections on war’s impact.
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What war is the television series M*A*S*H set during?
Despite airing during the Vietnam War era, the series is explicitly set during the Korean War in the early 1950s. It follows the staff of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital as they use dark comedy to cope with the horrors of war.
Who played the lead character, Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce, in M*A*S*H?
Alan Alda played the chief surgeon Hawkeye Pierce for the show's entire 11-season run on CBS. Alda also wrote and directed several episodes, eventually winning multiple Emmy Awards for his acting, writing, and directing on the series.
How long did the television show M*A*S*H run on CBS?
The show ran for 11 seasons on CBS, airing from 1972 to 1983. The 2.5-hour series finale, "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen," still holds the record for the most-watched television finale in U.S. history, drawing over 100 million viewers.
How does M*A*S*H compare to the original 1970 movie?
While the TV show retained the movie's anti-war satire, it toned down the 1970 Robert Altman film's overt rowdiness and sexuality. The television series eventually shifted into a more dramatic, moralizing tone as Alan Alda gained more creative control.
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