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He’s here! The big man! The head cheese! Jeff & Ryan are thrilled to welcome the one and only ALAN ALDA to the second anniversary episode of the MASH Matters podcast! The man known as Hawkeye Pierce discusses his life and career – from making his stage debut as a child to writing, directing, and starring in the greatest television show of all time. We discuss his critically-acclaimed podcast, acting with his father and brother, the final days of filming, and much more. He also shares his thoughts on one of the most polarizing M*A*S*H episodes ever. 

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M*A*S*H Notes

Watch Robert Alda fool his son on WHAT’S MY LINE?

Some interesting tidbits about the M*A*S*H episode “Lend a Hand”

…and a few facts about “Dreams,” too

How to dress like Hawkeye Pierce

Learn more about Viola Spolin at her official website

Donate to the Alda Center for Communicating Science

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Jeff & Ryan welcome Brian Goldman to MASH Matters to celebrate the life of Brian’s father, the great Roy Goldman. The guys swap stories about Roy acting on Hogan’s Heroes, playing Hitler for Mel Brooks, pumping iron with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and landing the role of a lifetime as Best Dad Ever. It’s a touching tribute to a very special man. Plus, Brian shares his childhood memories of playing on the M*A*S*H set! 

M*A*S*H Notes

Learn more about Roy Goldman

How M*A*S*H forever changed the television landscape

What Alan Alda is teaching journalists about communication

The M*A*S*H theme song… on kazoo. You’re welcome. 

Did Frank Burns’ mom appear in the final season of M*A*S*H? 

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Jeff & Ryan tackle another round of listener questions and voicemails in this episode of MASH Matters. Topics include TV residuals, MASH-inspired pet names, 16-millimeter film, Red Lobster commercials, the old-time radio star that sounds like Jeff, and the MASH episode we would show someone who has never watched the show. Plus – get ready for a HUGE announcement!

M*A*S*H Notes

Watch Jeff Maxwell’s Red Lobster commercial

M*A*S*H – Myers-Briggs style

A 1987 L.A. Times story about the Studio City bar called Residuals

M*A*S*H Character or U.S. Vice President?

Fred Allen & Jack Benny – The Best of Frenemies

Garrett & Maxwell

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In this episode of MASH Matters, Jeff & Ryan welcome writer/director/producer Michael Hirsh, the driving force behind two beloved documentaries: 1981’s “Making M*A*S*H” and 1991’s “Memories of M*A*S*H.” Michael shares some wonderful behind-the-scenes stories about writing with Larry Gelbart, battling the studio, working on AfterMASH, and much more. You’ll also hear about the mischievous side of David Ogden Stiers and the REAL reason that McLean Stevenson left the show.

M*A*S*H Notes

Learn more about – and watch a short snippet from – the documentary Making M*A*S*H

Click to watch Memories of M*A*S*H

Purchase Michael Hirsh’s novel Fly Unzipped

Watch a segment of Mastergate – written by Larry Gelbart and featuring David Ogden Stiers

See Shelley Long in one of her many Chicagoland furniture commercials

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Jeff & Ryan dig through some old listener questions (the questions are old, not the listeners) on this episode of MASH Matters. Topics include latrine digging, M*A*S*H on BluRay, continuity errors, angry Radar, dream interviews, the series’ most emotional moments, cassette tapes, and the iconic theme song. Plus, we have our first sponsor!

M*A*S*H Notes

Read listener Kirnjeet Singh’s blog post about the episode “Morale Victory”

RIP Brandis Kemp, who played Klinger’s nemesis Alma Cox on AfterMASH

Which M*A*S*H character are you?

Wanna buy one of the original M*A*S*H choppers?

Catching up with Loretta Swit

Connect with Jeff & Ryan

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Subscribe to MASH Matters on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.

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Want to send an autograph request to Jeff Maxwell? Click here for the address.

Email questions, comments, show ideas, and more to MashMattersPodcast@gmail.com

Call and leave a voicemail at 513-436-4077 (NOTE: Voicemail has a three-minute time limit)