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)

Do you have an item to donate to the Pepperdine archive?

Email Kelsey Knox at kelsey.knox@pepperdine.edu

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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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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

Dan Harrison and Jeff Maxwell at Malibu Creek State Park on September 17th, 2022

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Jeff & Ryan feign chemistry and answer a new slew of listener questions. Topics include fan clubs, signposts, dioramas, Catholic history podcasts, backward-flying helicopters, embarrassing moments, and the continuing saga of the not-so-grape Nehi. Warning: this episode contains excessive nudity.

Thanks to Joel M. for providing a breakthrough in our investigation

M*A*S*H Notes

Listen to the American Catholic History podcast episode about Father Mulcahy

Read more about the iconic M*A*S*H signpost, now on display at the Smithsonian

Check out the M*A*S*H diorama and spec script created by friend of the podcast, Alan Iverson

Watch the trailer for Race With the Devil (1975)

Larry Hama (L) with Robert Ito in the season five episode, The Korean Surgeon

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Too Many Cooks! Jeff & Ryan are proud to welcome acclaimed actor & activist Ed Begley, Jr. to the podcast! We discuss how his season 8 guest appearance on M*A*S*H nearly got him both fired AND killed! Other topics include St. Elsewhere, improvising with Christopher Guest, Ed’s line of environmentally-safe cleaning products, and his “painful” acting technique.

M*A*S*H Notes

Watch the Roll Out TV pilot (also featuring MASH alums Hilly Hicks and Val Bisoglio)

Dr. Erlich from St. Elsewhere was, evidently, a pig

Speaking Yiddish in A Mighty Wind

See the trailer for Amsterdam

Watch Laurel & Hardy deliver a piano

Learn more about Begley’s Best environmentally-friendly products

Ed Begley, Jr. in Roll Out (1973)

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The cast of St. Elsewhere (1982-88)