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Loretta Swit joins Jeff & Ryan on a very special episode of MASH Matters! The Marvelous Ms. Swit shares stories about the early days of M*A*S*H, her career path that led to the 4077th, the woman who most influenced the character of Margaret Houlihan, her passion for animals, and much more.

This is Part One of a two-part episode. Part two will be released on 1/15/2020. 

M*A*S*H Notes

Purchase an autographed copy of SwitHeart: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit. 

Watch Loretta Swit’s appearance on The Muppet Show.

Did you know Loretta nearly left M*A*S*H to play another well-known TV role?

What advice would Loretta give her younger self?

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Attention All Personnel! This is the one you’ve been waiting for. It’s the highly-anticipated Episode 28 of MASH Matters! In this episode, Jeff & Ryan share the never-before-told story behind Private Igor’s overdubbed voice in the Season 6 opener, “Fade Out, Fade In.” Plus, we share listeners’ stories of encounters with MASH cast members, and we make a “MAJOR” announcement. 

M*A*S*H Notes

Rest In Peace René Auberjonois, who originated the role of Father Mulcahy in Robert Altman’s 1970 film, M*A*S*H.

Alan Alda talks about marriage lessons learned from his new film.

Ron Howard & Brian Grazer’s new series may be the modern-day M*A*S*H.

Did you know there’s a band named Klinger? And they once released a song titled “Sometimes You Hear The Bullet?”

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At long last, Jeff & Ryan finally present the M*A*S*H Season Three Recap! Topics include Henry Blake’s lifeboat, Captain Spalding’s inspiration, Esther Williams Pools, Spam Lambs, and Drunk Margaret. Plus, we review listeners’ favorite episodes, Ryan presents his Top Three, and Jeff talks about filming M*A*S*H’s most heartbreaking scene.

M*A*S*H Notes

Mary Kay Place hosted Saturday Night Live on December 10, 1977. Watch her monologue.

See Henry Blake in a lifeboat on the Cher Show.

What was Alan Alda’s favorite film to make? 

Alan Alda talks about his latest film role.

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In this mini-episode of MASH Matters, Jeff shares the origin story of Private Igor’s name… and Ryan kills a mockingbird. 

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Voicemails! Rabbits! Lamborghinis! This episode has everything!  Plus, Jeff & Ryan discuss Sherman T. Potter’s middle name, McLean Stevenson’s famous cousin, Robert Alda’s filter preference, international love connections, and Ryan’s various encounters with the M*A*S*H cast. Plus, we’re only two episodes away from the infamous Episode 028! Ooooooh…

M*A*S*H Notes

Alan Alda shares an update on his Parkinsons’ disease.

Learn more about Suzy Kalter’s The Complete Book of M*A*S*H.

Read the news story about Ryan’s lunch with Father Mulcahy.

If you want to buy a gift for Jeff, here’s a helpful guide.

Connect with Jeff & Ryan

Visit the MASH Matters website

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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)