MASH Matters

It's the question that has plagued man since the dawn of time. (Well, since 1975, anyway.) And now, Jeff & Ryan have the answer! In this episode, you will finally learn the true identity of the mystery actor who played General MacArthur in the season 3 episode "Big Mac." We also discuss a variety of other topics including the mysterious second medical team, clarinet reeds, the M*A*S*H motion picture, a boy named Hawkeye, MacArthur's pool table, and Eight is Enough!

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How did a box of popcorn lead to a job writing for the greatest TV shows of all time? Allan Katz sits down with Jeff & Ryan to discuss the rather unorthodox start of his entertainment career. Allan also talks about writing (and rewriting) with Gene Reynolds, working with the gentleman known as Alan Alda, his wife's "marriage" to Mike Farrell, and how to produce and star in your first ever major motion picture! We hope you enjoy our fun & funny conversation with the man known as Bob Maloogaloogaloogaloogalooga.

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Fo(u)r (O)ur 77th episode, Jeff & Ryan open Radar's mailbag for another round of listener questions. Topics include promotions, the point system, Igor's real first name, residual checks, Tinnitus, history majors, folk music, Kookie's comb, and Igor's dream job. For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit our website.

Jeff & Ryan welcome the wonderful Eileen Saki to MASH Matters! Eileen played the tough, sassy owner and proprietor of Rosie's Bar on eight episodes of M*A*S*H. She also made an earlier appearance as a madam wooed by Klinger's wardrobe in season five's Bug Out. We talk to Eileen about her early years, her career path to MASH, Mel Brooks, and much more. For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit MashMatters.com

In this supersized episode, Jeff & Ryan awkwardly recap the sixth season of M*A*S*H... where Jeff relives *that* scene. We also discuss the on-set drama that led to a popular storyline, the actor who almost played BJ, orange grape Nehi, Tom Willis from The Jeffersons, the Triple-Threat known as Ronny Graham, "Counterfeit Igor," Big Daddy O'Reilly, a hostage situation with a laugh track, and the comic genius of Hamilton Camp. Also, why is Margaret yelling? For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit MashMatters.com

Jeff & Ryan wrap up the year with a look back at the M*A*S*H family members lost in 2021. We also dive into the mailbag to answer listener questions about creamed weenies, the fourth BJ, the best DVD collections, the mystery of BJ's mystery, and a life-changing quote from Col. Potter. For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit MashMatters.com

Unplugged, Unplanned, and Unprepared! Jeff & Ryan go off-script and talk about anything that comes to mind: injuries, wills, Jerry Lewis, and Jeff's brief stint as a game show host. Don't worry. we also talk about M*A*S*H... along with some thoughts on the passing of beloved guest star, Richard Lee Sung. Buckle up because we don't know where this one's gonna go. For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit MashMatters.com

We're going back in time to when Jeff & Ryan first met... on the radio! The year was 1997. Ryan was working on the morning show on New Country Z100 in southern Illinois. One fateful morning, Jeff joined Ryan and his cohorts to promote his soon-to-be-classic cookbook. The rest is MASH Matters history. In this episode, for the first time in 24 years, you will hear the interview that started it all. Plus, stick around at the end for an update on Jeff's book!

Jeff & Ryan welcome Gary Markowitz to MASH Matters. Gary was not only a writer on M*A*S*H, but he was also the stepson of M*A*S*H creator Larry Gelbart! In this candid conversation, Gary shares stories about Larry writing the M*A*S*H pilot, the original ending of the episode "George," the beginning and end of the relationship with his writing partner, getting fired by his stepfather, and his thoughts on a M*A*S*H reboot. For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit MashMatters.com

Let's go to the phones! Jeff & Ryan unload a slew of listener voicemails. Topics include the evolving role of women on M*A*S*H, a radio show featuring the enlisted personnel, actors who have passed away, blooper reels, and the ever-changing theme song. Plus, will the Smithsonian do anything with the M*A*S*H set to celebrate the 50th anniversary? Find out on this episode of MASH Matters.