MASH 4077 Podcast

Here is another SwampCast... #3,  a SwampCast is a non-regular show.. meaning we will not be reviewing an episode in this podcast. These SwampCasts will come out now and then and cover "cast" interview, or listener feedback or anything else that we want to share with the listeners that doesn't fit into our regular show review episodes.

Our third SwampCast once again covers Listener Feedback. We also go over our trivia and answers from episodes 5 - 9 and give one lucky listener a MASH 4077 T-shirt.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny, Meds, & Al

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Kenny Mittleider from Knights of the Guild Podcast, Simon Meddings from Waffle On Podcast, Al Kessel from Tales from the Mouse House Podcast and special guest hosts Harry Dauz & Joyce Kessel discuss one of the most successful and longest running television series in history.. M*A*S*H

Today we cover Season 1, Episode #10 - I Hate a Mystery

Directed by Hy Averback

Written by Hal Dressner

Production code J306

Original air date November 26, 1972

Set during the Korean War in the 1950’s

Plot Summary: A rash of thefts breaks out in the camp. Missing pieces include Frank's silver picture frame, Margaret's hair brush, and Trapper's watch. The camp is searched and everything is found in Hawkeye's locker, leaving the other MASH personnel suspicious of and, worse, disappointed in Hawkeye.

Hawkeye manages to let it be known to the camp where the recovered items have been stored (they have been locked in Col. Blake's desk). When the items disappear yet again, Hawkeye summons many of the MASH personnel to the mess tent in the middle of the night in order to reveal the identity of the criminal. After parodying countless detective stories by revealing possible motives others might have to frame him (jealousy, resentment, etc.), he tells the assembled staff that he has treated the items with a chemical which, when it comes into contact with a human being, turns that person's fingernails blue.

When Ho-Jon hides his hands, Hawkeye knows he has found the criminal. (The chemical treatment story was merely a bluff.) Ho-Jon is not punished, however, as he has stolen the items only to raise money to bribe border guards to bring his family from the north to the south.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny, Meds, Al, Harry & Joyce

Find Us on the Web:

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Twitter - @MASH4077Podcast

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Email Us - [email protected]

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

Waffle on

Tales from the Mouse House Disneyland Podcast

Knights of the Guild Podcast

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Kenny Mittleider from Knights of the Guild Podcast, Simon Meddings from Waffle On Podcast, Al Kessel from Tales from the Mouse House Podcast and special guest hosts Harry Dauz & Joyce Kessel discuss one of the most successful and longest running television series in history.. M*A*S*H

Today we cover Season 1, Episode #9 - Henry, Please Come Home

Directed by William Wiard

Written by Laurence Marks

Production code J302

Original air date November 19, 1972

Set during the Korean War in the 1950’s

Plot Summary: The 4077th is commended for achieving a 90% success rate. General Hammond reassigns Henry to an outpost in Tokyo leaving the second in-command, Major Frank Burns, in charge of camp. Right away Frank goes gung-ho, making everybody follow his rules, and he even takes away the captain’s still. Hawkeye, Trapper, Spearchucker and Radar plot together on how to bring back Henry and get rid of Frank. But will Henry leave his cushy new job with cushy new geishas?

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny, Meds, Al, Harry & Joyce

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://MASH4077Podcast.com

Twitter - @MASH4077Podcast

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Email Us - [email protected]

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

Waffle on

Tales from the Mouse House Disneyland Podcast

Knights of the Guild Podcast

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Kenny Mittleider from Knights of the Guild Podcast, Simon Meddings from Waffle On Podcast, Al Kessel from Tales from the Mouse House Podcast and special guest host Harry Dauz discuss one of the most successful and longest running television series in history.. M*A*S*H

Today we cover Season 1, Episode #8 - Cowboy

Directed by Don Weis

Written by Bob Klane

Production code J309

Original air date November 12th, 1972

Set during the Korean War in the 1950’s

Plot Summary: "The Cowboy," a chopper pilot whose nickname stems from his gun holster belt and cowboy hat, arrives at the 4077th with a shoulder wound. He is anxiously awaiting a letter from his wife, who he fears is leaving him for another man ("She's probably off with some rodeo rider; she's a sucker for a 10-gallon hat!"). The Cowboy wants to be sent home before his marriage completely falls apart, but Henry refuses, stating that The Cowboy's wound is not serious enough to merit a stateside ticket.

Bad luck then follows Henry wherever he goes: he gets shot at while golfing, his tent gets flattened by a driverless jeep, and the latrine is blown up with him inside it. Deciding to leave camp for a while, he is nearly killed when his desk chair explodes. The Cowboy offers to fly Henry to Seoul, then tries to push him out of the chopper in midair. At the same time, Hawkeye and Trapper realize that these "accidents" have been The Cowboy's attempts to get revenge against Henry for not sending him home.

Radar brings the letter from The Cowboy's wife, and Hawkeye and Trapper inform him over the radio that it has finally arrived. The letter is postmarked Reno, Nevada, which sends the two doctors into a panic, given Reno's reputation (at the time) for quick and painless divorce proceedings. The letter also begins "Dear John," the clichéd opening of a letter to a man whose heart is about to be broken. It turns out, however, that The Cowboy's real name is John Hodges and that he does live in Reno. In the letter, his wife assures him that he is loved. He brings Henry safely back to camp and receives a month's stateside leave.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny, Meds, Al & Harry

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://MASH4077Podcast.com

Twitter - @MASH4077Podcast

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Email Us - [email protected]

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

Waffle on

Tales from the Mouse House Disneyland Podcast

Knights of the Guild Podcast

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Kenny Mittleider from Knights of the Guild Podcast, Simon Meddings from Waffle On Podcast, Al Kessel from Tales from the Mouse House Podcast and special guest host Harry Dauz discuss one of the most successful and longest running television series in history.. M*A*S*H

Today we cover Season 1, Episode #7 - Bananas, Crackers and Nuts

Directed by Bruce Bilson

Written by Burt Styler

Production code J311

Original air date November 5th, 1972

Set during the Korean War in the 1950’s

After an unusually long stretch in the OR, Hawkeye and Trapper argue, and decide that they need some R&R. Unfortunately, Henry is leaving for a few days, leaving Frank in charge. Hawkeye decides to pretend to be insane to try to get a few days off despite Frank's prejudice. He rejects a proposition from an attractive nurse, eats a plate of ostensibly human liver in full surgical garb, and reacts violently when Frank touches the plate. Trapper tells Frank that Hawkeye is losing it, and that he (Trapper) should take him to Tokyo for R&R.

Uncertain about whether they are serious or if it is an elaborate act, Margaret calls in a psychiatrist friend, Capt. Philip Sherman, to assess Hawkeye's emotional state. After Hawkeye tells Sherman that he is in love with Frank, Sherman declares him to be insane. When Henry learns of Sherman's finding, he argues that Hawkeye was merely trying to get R&R, but Sherman insists that Hawkeye needs to be committed to a hospital in Tokyo.

Hawkeye, upon hearing this, confesses he simply wanted a holiday from the war, but Sherman, who has designs on Margaret, insists that he be sent for treatment. Hawkeye concocts with Radar an elaborate plan to make it appear that Sherman is trying to molest Margaret in her sleep. Their plan succeeds, Sherman is sent from the unit, and Hawkeye is allowed to stay

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny, Meds, Al & Harry

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://MASH4077Podcast.com

Twitter - @MASH4077Podcast

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MASH 4077 Podcast Blog - http://www.MASH4077Podcast.blogspot.com

Email Us - [email protected]

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

Waffle on

Tales from the Mouse House Disneyland Podcast

Knights of the Guild Podcast

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Kenny Mittleider from Knights of the Guild Podcast, Simon Meddings from Waffle On Podcast, Al Kessel from Tales from the Mouse House Podcast and special guest host Harry Dauz discuss one of the most successful and longest running television series in history.. M*A*S*H

Today we cover Season 1, Episode #6 - Yankee Doodle Doctor

Directed by Lee Philips

Written by Laurence MarksProduction code J310

Original air date October 22, 1972

Set during the Korean War in the 1950’s

Lieutenant Bricker is making a documentary about MASH units and General Clayton recommends the 4077th. Bricker wants one of the doctors to "star" in his documentary and Hawkeye Pierce agrees when faced with the possibility that the role could go to Frank Burns. The documentary is nothing more than overhyped propaganda. In the night, Pierce and McIntyre destroy the film by exposing it to light. After much convincing by Hawkeye and Trapper, Col. Blake allows them to remake the film, casting Hawkeye as a Groucho Marx-type doctor and Trapper as a Harpo Marx-esque surgeon. The crowd loves it, but Gen. Clayton is not impressed at first. After the film is over Clayton does find the ending exceptional.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny, Meds, Al & Harry

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://MASH4077Podcast.com

Twitter - @MASH4077Podcast

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MASH 4077 Podcast Blog - http://www.MASH4077Podcast.blogspot.com

Email Us - [email protected]

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

Waffle on

Tales from the Mouse House Disneyland Podcast

Knights of the Guild Podcast

© Geekyfanboy Productions

Here is another SwampCast... #2,  a SwampCast is a non-regular show.. meaning we will not be reviewing an episode in this podcast. These SwampCasts will come out now and then and cover "cast" interview, or listener feedback or anything else that we want to share with the listeners that doesn't fit into our regular show review episodes.

Our second SwampCast once again covers Listener Feedback.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny, Meds, & Al

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://MASH4077Podcast.com

Twitter - @MASH4077Podcast

Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/MASH4077Podcast

MASH 4077 Podcast Blog - http://www.MASH4077Podcast.blogspot.com

Email Us - [email protected]

© Geekyfanboy Productions

Kenny Mittleider from Knights of the Guild Podcast, Simon Meddings from Waffle On Podcast, Al Kessel from Tales from the Mouse House Podcast and special guest host Harry Dauz discuss one of the most successful and longest running television series in history.. M*A*S*H

Here it is... Season 1, Episode #5 - The Moose

Directed by Hy Averback

Written by Laurence Marks

Production code J305

Original air date October 15, 1972

Set during the Korean War in the 1950’s

Sergeant Baker stops by the 4077th with his "moose"; a Korean girl named Young-Hi, whom he "bought" from her family for $500.00. Hawkeye Pierce is outraged and tries to convince Baker to let the girl go free. Eventually, he plays poker with Baker (and cheats with a little help from Radar.)  Baker agrees to trade Young-Hi for the debt he runs up. However, he explains to Young-Hi that she now belongs to Hawkeye, rather than that she is free (as was Pierce's intent). Pierce first attempts to get rid of Young-Hi by sending her on a truck to Seoul, but she gets off when the truck stops for gas and hitchhikes back to the 4077th.

Eventually Pierce, Jones and McIntyre decide to "demoosify" Young-Hi and teach her how to be a normal person. They soon meet the head of Young-Hi's family, and discover that he is Young-Hi's little brother Benny and that he immediately plans to sell her again. Initially, Young-Hi agrees with Benny out of loyalty to her family but then returns, having told Benny to "shove off".  In the end, Young-Hi is enrolled in convent school in Seoul. In the last scene of the episode, Pierce, McIntyre and Spearchucker Jones receive a letter from her

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny, Meds, Al & Harry

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://MASH4077Podcast.com

Twitter - @MASH4077Podcast

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MASH 4077 Podcast Blog - http://www.MASH4077Podcast.blogspot.com

Email Us - [email protected]

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

Waffle on

Tales from the Mouse House Disneyland Podcast

Knights of the Guild Podcast

The Fast Forward

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Show Notes:

Kenny Mittleider from Knights of the Guild Podcast, Simon Meddings from Waffle On Podcast and Al Kessel from Tales from the Mouse House Podcast discuss one of the most successful and longest running television series in history.. M*A*S*H

Here it is... Season 1, Episode #4 - Chief Surgeon Who?

Directed by E.W. Swackhamer

Written by Larry Gelbart

Production code J307

Original air date October 8, 1972

Set during the Korean War in the 1950’s

Henry has appointed Hawkeye chief surgeon, much to Frank's disdain. Frank and Margaret summon General Barker, who enters the insane world of the 4077th and tries to bring about some order. In the end, Hawkeye and Trapper prove themselves to be excellent surgeons to General Barker, and he agrees with Blake's decision to appoint Hawkeye as Chief Surgeon.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny, Meds, & Al

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://MASH4077Podcast.com

Twitter - @MASH4077Podcast

Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/MASH4077Podcast

MASH 4077 Podcast Blog - http://www.MASH4077Podcast.blogspot.com

Email Us - [email protected]

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

Waffle on

Tales from the Mouse House Disneyland Podcast

Knights of the Guild Podcast

The Fast Forward

© Geekyfanboy Productions

Here is our very first SwampCast #1,  a SwampCast is a non-regular show.. meaning we will not be reviewing an episode in this podcast. These SwampCasts will come out now and then and cover "cast" interview, or listener feedback or anything else that we want to share with the listeners that doesn't fit into our regular show review episodes.

Our first SwampCast #1 covers Listener Feedback for our first three episodes.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny, Meds, & Al

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://MASH4077Podcast.com

Twitter - @MASH4077Podcast

Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/MASH4077Podcast

MASH 4077 Podcast Blog - http://www.MASH4077Podcast.blogspot.com

Email Us - [email protected]

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