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hlthe2b

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Mon Jul 14, 2025, 02:07 PM

Jul 14

As you can see from the comments and recs, the majority of us still like and enjoy it.

Had you been sincere in wanting to talk about the lack of continuity in shows, you could have posted a thread about this among all comedies and dramas. But, instead all you wanted to do was make an issue of M*A*S*H. You didn't like it. We get it. Bye.

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Just watched the worst M*A*S*H episode [View all] Oeditpus Rex Jul 13 OP

Good gawd... Compared to the crap sitcoms and what passes for comedy today? hlthe2b Jul 13 #1

Why must you compare it Oeditpus Rex Jul 13 #7

As has already been repeatedly said to you: "this was not a documentary..." hlthe2b Jul 14 #20

No, my comment Oeditpus Rex Jul 14 #23

... hlthe2b Jul 14 #29

... Oeditpus Rex Jul 14 #32

This show lasted three times longer than the actual Korean war LetMyPeopleVote Jul 14 #37

Why? (n.t.) Oeditpus Rex Jul 14 #39

Really? LetMyPeopleVote Jul 14 #40

All you'd need Oeditpus Rex Jul 15 #45

Actually closer to 4 times as long. 11 years vs 3. Wiz Imp Wednesday #67

It's not a documentary. Ptah Jul 13 #2

It lasted longer than that war. Attilatheblond Jul 13 #4

Very astute observation Oeditpus Rex Jul 13 #8

Continuity errors boonecreek Jul 13 #3

I can think of one Oeditpus Rex Jul 14 #13

Then there was Rob's old army buddy, boonecreek Jul 14 #22

Wasn't Marty Ingels Oeditpus Rex Jul 14 #35

You're right. boonecreek Jul 14 #42

I guess his biggest claim to fame Oeditpus Rex Jul 15 #57

They were carpenters. boonecreek Jul 15 #62

Hmm... kinda like the Lounge, that last thing Oeditpus Rex Wednesday #65

The biggest continuity error was making a 3 year war last 10.5 on air, RockRaven Jul 13 #5

Big "but" here: They only wrote and taped three Ilsa Jul 14 #31

Given that the war only lasted for 3 years and the series ran 11... Wounded Bear Jul 13 #6

Sorry, but as far as I am concerned, M*A*S*H* is one of the few shows that never jumped the shark. Marie Marie Jul 13 #9

I totally agree. 3catwoman3 Jul 13 #10

I agree also. Diamond_Dog Jul 14 #30

Agree debm55 Jul 14 #36

I agree LetMyPeopleVote Jul 14 #38

This is the answer. ms liberty Jul 14 #43

Agreed! electric_blue68 Jul 15 #46

The shows are clearly drawn from multiple parallel universes... hunter Jul 13 #11

I am so happy for you that you have the time and energy for this. Most niyad Jul 14 #12

Yeah, you're busy with important questions Oeditpus Rex Jul 14 #14

Some poeple enjoy those threads, They are fun and get people sharing. debm55 Jul 14 #17

Good morning, Deb. Yes, they are fun, and yes, we enjoy them. niyad Jul 14 #18

Thank you niyad. debm55 Jul 14 #19

It's not just the threads, deb True Dough Jul 15 #56

This one was intended for just that purpose Oeditpus Rex Jul 14 #24

That may have been your intention...but... ms liberty Jul 14 #44

Then there were those of us Oeditpus Rex Jul 15 #48

They help balance out the bad stuff! electric_blue68 Jul 15 #47

Yes, we enjoy those threads. They help temper the horror of the tRump monstrous administration. Polly Hennessey Jul 14 #26

At least for me - fun, laughter, beauty, wonderment, etc Are what Help me get away from, or wade through ... electric_blue68 Jul 15 #60

M.A.S.H. lasted about 12 days Rigpa108 Jul 14 #15

M*A*S*H was a half hour show. There were 256 episodes with the final one, at 2 1/2 hours the only one not a half hour. Wiz Imp Wednesday #68

M*A*S*H was best for the first three seasons. Morbius Jul 14 #16

They made it into Oeditpus Rex Jul 14 #25

Each cast departure weakened the show in my opinion. Wiz Imp Wednesday #69

Don't forget how upbeat and peppy the shows music got in the last few years. Omnipresent Jul 14 #28

We Are Polar Opposites On This ProfessorGAC Jul 15 #51

I think Frank Burns and TACO are the same guy yourout Jul 15 #54

Beauty! ProfessorGAC Jul 15 #55

Blake was much more a bufoon Oeditpus Rex Jul 15 #64

Potter's Arrival ProfessorGAC Wednesday #66

Hear, hear... appmanga Jul 15 #53

I watched it through all 11 seasons Oeditpus Rex Jul 15 #63

The movie was infinitely better than the TV series. (nt) Paladin Jul 14 #21

Two years too early Tiny Tabby Jul 14 #27

Nice catch! Oeditpus Rex Jul 14 #33

Not at all unexpected given sdfernando Jul 14 #34

Hot Lips father was a major continuity error. edbermac Jul 14 #41

OMG! Blazing Saddles had a Gucci bag, and yet, Gucci wasn't founded until 1921! Ptah Jul 15 #49

Is that something Oeditpus Rex Jul 15 #58

Normally, Continuity Errors Bother Me ProfessorGAC Jul 15 #50

GET A LIFE Xoan Jul 15 #52

... Oeditpus Rex Jul 15 #59

I love MASH, have little criticism of it. Reccently I watched tbe ep "Adam's Rib" about Hawkeye trying to get these... electric_blue68 Jul 15 #61