We have reached the end of Season 3 and the first "phase" of MASH. Anthony, Ethan, Mike, Bellacissa, ChiefsMASH, and The MASH Historian dive into all aspects of Henry Blake's/McLean Stevenson's departure from the show. The build-up, behind-the-scenes moments, changes to the script, the gut punch ending and the audience reactions. We also talked for a while about the future of MASH, the Pros and Cons of the cast changes, and our excitement for season 4! We hope you enjoy our longest show yet!

A special thank you to Our Guests for their time, especially The MASH Historian for sharing his copy of the Script with us. And Thank You to all of our listeners and Patreon supporters for making this possible.

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Col. Flagg has returned! Despite the Scooby Doo music, Anthony and Ethan find some interesting things to talk about in this episode. Mainly, the implication behind Hawkeye and Trapper's silly little appendix gag.

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"Payday"
Season 3, Episode 22
Written by: Hy Averback
Directed by: John Regier & Gary Markowitz

Air Date: March 4, 1975

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Anthony and Ethan try not to think about how much money is being tossed around this episode and rejoice in Margaret's scheme and Jack Soo's return!

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"Big Mac"
Season 3, Episode 21
Written by: Don Weis
Directed by: Laurence Marks & Larry Gelbart

Air Date: February 25, 1975

Anthony is back from Kansas, and he nerds out WAY TOO HARD on the life and legacy of General MacArthur, like WAY too much. You have been warned.

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Anthony and Ethan are finally together in the flesh in the Sunflower State. The boys share the many Kansas Adventures and shenanigans. We also take some time to reflect on the passing of Loretta Swit. The boys share their thoughts and read your comments.

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"Love and Marriage"
Season 3, Episode 20
Written by: Lee Phillips
Directed by: Arthur Julian

Air Date: February 18, 1975

Ethan and Anthony get excited for the Kansas trip and lambast McShane, Frank, Dr. Pak and just about everyone else.

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"Aid Station"
Season 3, Episode 19
Written by: Larry Gelbart & Simon Muntner
Directed by: William Jurgenson
Air Date: February 11, 1975

Anthony and Ethan are amazed at how well written and shot this episode is. Ethan is impressed by the character growth of Margaret and Klinger. And one of our fans wore our merch to meet a cast member (we are way too excited about it).

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"House Arrest"
Season 3, Episode 18
Written by: Jim Fritzell & Everett Greenbaum
Directed by: Hy Averback
Air Date: January 28, 1975

A rare episode where we mostly feel bad for...Frank!? We explore the weird duality of Hawkeye's "pacifism" and Col. Reese's manipulation of Maj. Burns. Ethan takes us on a short discussion of the Dukes of Hazzard, and Anthony has a "Show and Tell" Item

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"The Consultant"
Season 3, Episode 17
Written by: Robert Klane
Directed by: Gene Reynolds
Air Date: January 21, 1975

Mike Jamison joins us to discuss an episode that will be foundational for many of Hawkeye's stories in the future. Is Hawkeye right to condemn Dr. Borelli? was Doctor Borelli's lack of apology fitting? All this and much more!

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"Bulletin Board"
Season 3, Episode 16
Written by: Larry Gelbart & Simon Muntner
Directed by: Alan Alda
Air Date: January 14, 1975

A week late on the upload (sorry). Is Margaret being a mooch, or is Frank too stingy? We get a little Trapper story to satiate Ethan's desires and some feel-good fun at the Polly Adler Cookout!

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