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May 13, 2019 by themashmess

015 – Igor’s Perm


Jeff & Ryan head back to the mailbag to answer more listener questions. Topics include Gary Burghoff’s bugling skills, Igor’s curly hair, the guys’ personal lives, and the overwhelming response to the Kellye Nakahara interview.

Plus, Jeff & Ryan offend EVERYONE. (Sorry in advance.) 

Igor’s Curly ‘Do

M*A*S*H Notes

What advice would Alan Alda give to his younger self?

See the M*A*S*H cast in their first-ever screen roles.

You know the theme song. But do you know the story about the 15-year-old who wrote the lyrics? 

These photos from real-life M*A*S*H units are fascinating. 


Remember Dave Himes, the Army Sergeant from Episode 013 who paid a fellow serviceman $25 to take his duty so that he could watch the M*A*S*H finale in 1983? We paid him back! Don’t go spending it all at once, Dave!
(And thank you for your service.)


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April 30, 2019 by themashmess

014 – Kellye Nakahara!


We are thrilled to welcome the one and only Kellye Nakahara to MASH Matters! Kellye played the beloved (and appropriately named) Nurse Kellye on 167 episodes of M*A*S*H, including the fan favorite, “Hey, Look Me Over.” Kellye joins Jeff & Ryan to discuss her life, her art, her health, and how a sack lunch led to her life-changing role.

M*A*S*H Notes

Kellye is quite the artist! Click here to see her artwork.

Follow Kellye on Facebook.

Donate to the David Ogden Stiers Theatre renovation.

M*A*S*H guest star Larry “Flash” Jenkins has died.

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April 11, 2019 by themashmess

013 – This Episode Is Cursed


Why is Ryan still cringing at Klinger’s fuzzy pink feet? Which polarizing episode opened Jeff’s eyes to Alan Alda’s amazing acting abilities? Why are the guys suddenly 25 dollars poorer? Tempt fate and listen to the 13th episode of MASH Matters! Plus, stay tuned for a BIG announcement about our next episode.

CURSED!

M*A*S*H Notes

Alan Alda talks M*A*S*H (and adds another trophy to his mantle).

M*A*S*H writer Mary Kay Place takes the lead in a new film. 

Gwen Verdon – notable M*A*S*H guest star and subject of the new FX series Fosse/Verdon – was a force to be reckoned with.

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March 10, 2019 by themashmess

011 – Celebrating Season Two

Jeff Maxwell (Private Igor) and Ryan Patrick discuss listeners’ favorite M*A*S*H episodes from Season Two. Topics include Jeff’s first line on the show, the experience of working with Jackie Cooper, the debut of two beloved characters, Ryan’s top three Season Two episodes,  Private Igor’s dog tags, and the M*A*S*H moment that drives Jeff & Ryan crazy. 

Igor’s dog tags (along with Jeff’s original shirt and hat, too)

M*A*S*H Notes

Jackie Cooper worked with both Private Igor AND Superman!

Watch the Marx Brothers scene that inspired Larry Gelbart to write the “Crisis” episode.

Have you read these M*A*S*H Memoirs?

If you love the music of the 1960’s, check out Rick Shoemaker’s groovy blog, Sixties Music Secrets.

Poor Igor (from the episode, “Kim”)

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February 12, 2019 by themashmess

MASH Matters 010 – John Rappaport!

Jeff & Ryan welcome Executive Producer and Head Writer, John Rappaport to MASH Matters! We trace John’s illustrious career from his early radio days with the legendary Gary Owens to writing for All In The Family, The Odd Couple, and Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. Along the way, we discuss the comedy stylings of Joe Namath, the origin of Private Igor’s last name, and that one time when he tried to kill off Trapper John! 

John Rappaport and the M*A*S*H gang
(Center, with Alan Alda’s arm around his neck)

M*A*S*H Notes

Gary Owens doing his thing… from beautiful downtown Burbank.

Here’s a clip from NBC’s 1978 Fall Schedule Promo … featuring Waverly Wonders!

Enjoy Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in its entirety. 

The Pilot episode of TRAPPER JOHN MD features some familiar scenery at the 1:00 mark.

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