Memories of M*A*S*HCBS
November 25, 1991
Dramedy
DVD
B
This is a much better reunion program than the one for The Bob Newhart Show. It is in a way a clip show, but it is also memories from cast and crew of what it was like to be a part of the long-running series. There's an added poignancy now, because so many of the cast have died since then. (William Christopher's death at the end of last year being especially sad, such a gentle soul.) This is not to say that the program couldn't have been better, maybe putting the series in context more, not only discussing the books and movie more, but noting that it was part of CBS pushing against censorship in the '70s, as with All in the Family. There's not even a reference to the Vietnam War! I also would've liked an actual reunion, rather than separate interviews, especially since everyone claims to miss the camaraderie and laughter on and offscreen. Still, there are some good insights and touching moments, and some chuckles of course.
It's impossible to tag everyone obviously, so I'll list the others who appear, including in clips. Long hosts the program and of course we see her guest appearance.
- G.W. Bailey (interview and clips)
- Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
- Dr. Walter Dishell
- Charles S. Dubin
- Farrell's children Mike, Jr. and Erin
- Larry Gelbart
- Mariette Hartley (clip)
- Ron Howard (clip)
- Burt Metcalfe
- Kellye Nakahara (interview and clips)
- Leslie Nielsen as Col. Buzz Brighton
- John Ritter (clip)
- Clete Roberts as himself
- Susan Saint James (clip)
- Steirs's parents Ken and Maggie
- Patrick Swayze as Private Gary Sturgis
- Teri Garr (clip)
- George Wendt (clip)
- and others IMDB and I missed
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