Emmy award-winning writer Dan Wilcox returns to MASH Matters! Dan sits down with Jeff & Ryan to talk about writing M*A*S*H with his partner Thad Mumford. We discuss their writing process, the genius of Gene Reynolds, continuity on M*A*S*H, the tricky balance of comedy & drama, his favorite characters to write for, and Mr. Snuffleupagus!

M*A*S*H Notes

RIP to M*A*S*H alumni Peter Palmer and Basil Hoffman

Watch Jamie Farr & Loretta Swit’s Q&A from Salt Lake City FanX 2021

Catching up with Kieu Chinh (Hawkeye’s love interest in the season 6 episode, “In Love and War”

Wanna hear a different version of the M*A*S*H theme song? Here are seven!

(L to R) Dan Wilcox, Thad Mumford, Loretta Swit, John Rappaport, Burt Metcalfe

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Jeff & Ryan welcome Shari Saba to MASH Matters! Shari played the aptly named Nurse Shari on M*A*S*H (seasons 9-11). We discuss her music background, her memories from the chaotic last day of filming, the cast member who made her laugh, and what it’s like to act like you’re flirting with Alan Alda. Sheri also talks about her unorthodox road to appearing on M*A*S*H and why she stopped acting after the series ended.

M*A*S*H Notes

Listen to a track by Vicious Fish with Shari Saba on vocals & guitar

Shari’s song “Don’t Follow Me” was featured in this scene from the film Ratboy

Shari shares some tips for first-time homebuyers

Watch behind-the-scenes footage from the last day of filming.

Vicious Fish in 1982

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What’s with all the continuity errors on M*A*S*H? Plus, who picked out the cast’s clothing? Did M*A*S*H discover Godzilla? When the heck are Jeff & Ryan gonna do their season six recap? And what did Jeff think of BARBARELLA? Find out on this episode of MASH Matters!

With Six You Get Eggroll (1968) featured some familiar faces

M*A*S*H Notes

Mike Farrell has a new website

Alan Alda met the love of his life over a ruined rum cake

Five reasons to give ‘M*A*S*H’ a watch even if the show is older than you

The history of martini olives

Ryan visits Col. Potter’s hometown (That Mark Twain fella grew up there, too.)

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Which guest stars stood out from the rest? What was it like to film the famous final scene in Abyssinia Henry? Did we ever find out what that purple goop was? Did acting class really work for Jeff? Find out in this jam-packed episode of MASH Matters!

M*A*S*H Notes

Visit the Remembering Rick Ely Facebook page

Watch Steel City Con’s M*A*S*H Q&A panel with Loretta Swit & Jamie Farr

Five things to love about M*A*S*H

How many times did we see Radar’s teddy bear?

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Jeff & Ryan welcome David Pollock & Elias Davis to MASH Matters!  This Emmy Award-winning writing team wrote multiple episodes M*A*S*H, including fan favorites “Blood Brothers,” “‘Twas the Day After Christmas”, “Sons & Bowlers,” and (with Alan Alda) the first 30 minutes of “Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen.” We discuss their career, influences, writing process, and the comedy team they didn’t book as producers of The Steve Allen Show.

David Pollock (L) and Elias Davis

M*A*S*H Notes

David Pollock wrote a book about the legendary comedy team Bob & Ray – You can purchase it here

Check out Elias Davis’ photography

Watch Davis & Pollock discuss:

Keeping stories fresh for M*A*S*H

Coming up with M*A*S*H script ideas

Rewriting scripts for M*A*S*H

Advice for aspiring writers

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