99 – M*A*S*H Meets Boy Meets World with special guest Will Friedle!
Jeff & Ryan welcome actor/writer Will Friedle to MASH Matters!
Will is best known for portraying Eric Matthews on seven seasons of the hit television series Boy Meets World (1993-2000). He’s also had a prolific career as a voice actor in a variety of popular animated series, including Batman Beyond and Kim Possible. But, most of all, Will is a massive M*A*S*H nerd, going toe-to-toe with Ryan with quotes and trivia.
We discuss his fandom, favorite episodes, geeking out over Loretta Swit & Jamie Farr, and how M*A*S*H made him want to be an actor. Plus, find out which M*A*S*H actor came within a whisker of playing Mr. Feeney on Boy Meets World!
Check out Pod Meets World
Check out I Hear Voices
Where there’s a W*I*L*L…
Does Will’s voice sound familiar?
Watch Eric’s best moments from Boy Meets World
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98 – Visiting Malibu Creek State Park with special guest Brian Rooney
Jeff & Ryan welcome Brian Rooney to MASH Matters. Brian is the volunteer project manager who oversees the original M*A*S*H outdoor filming site at Malibu Creek State Park. We discuss Brian’s mission to rejuvenate the set, everything you need to know before you visit, and how to create a perfect replica of the iconic 4077th signpost. Plus, you’ll learn how many people visit the site every week, the names of other well-known motion pictures shot at the park, and the story behind Robert Altman’s decision to film in Malibu instead of Korea. Put on your hiking boots and join us for a trip to the former Fox Ranch!
The real 8063rd M*A*S*H unit in Korea (not Malibu)
Filming M*A*S*H at Malibu Creek State Park (not Korea)
M*A*S*H Notes
Visit the M*A*S*H site at Malibu Creek State Park
Buy a copy of Brian Rooney’s book Three Magical Miles
A look back at the M*A*S*H Finale that aired 40 years ago (February 28, 1983)
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97 – Not Taking Questions
Now just a minute! This is a podcast! The last thing we want to do is answer a lot of questions!
Jeff & Ryan refuse to answer listener questions in this episode. However, we DO discuss the never-ending Grape Nehi saga, mispronounced Canadian provinces, bored Charles, shrugging Igor, splattered cookbooks, M*A*S*H beer, Tony Packo’s, wormholes, and much more.
But if you’re looking for answers to a bunch of questions, this isn’t the episode for you.
Bored Charles
A “True” Fruit Beverage? (photo courtesy of listener Victor C.)
M*A*S*H Notes
Learn more about M*A*S*H Beer
Order some dogs from Tony Packo’s
Watch The Gathering (1977) featuring a slew of M*A*S*H guest stars
MASH VHS tapes (featuring some rather interesting titles) from listener Thomas K.
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Shrug.
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96 – Celebrating Larry Gelbart with special guest Dan Harrison
In this special episode, we pay tribute to the man who gave us TV’s M*A*S*H – hall of fame writer, director, and producer Larry Gelbart! Jeff & Ryan are joined by Larry’s close friend, Dan Harrison, to celebrate Mr. Gelbart’s life and legacy. We discuss the teenage fan letter that led to a lifelong friendship, Larry’s generosity and gentle humor, his illustrious career, and Karen Valentine’s coconut balls!
Dan Harrison (left) and Larry Gelbart (photo courtesy of Dan Harrison)
M*A*S*H Notes
Watch the Television Academy’s interview with Larry Gelbart, conducted by Dan Harrison
Larry talks about writing in this 1998 interview with Charlie Rose
Read more about “Hawkeye on the Double” and other unproduced M*A*S*H scripts
Check out Larry Gelbart’s book Laughing Matters: On Writing M*A*S*H, Tootsie, Oh, God!, and a Few Other Funny Things
Dan Harrison and Jeff Maxwell at Malibu Creek State Park on September 17th, 2022
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