There are few television programs as famous as M*A*S*H. Few sitcoms have run as long, won as many awards, or garnered so much critical praise. But M*A*S*H did all these things and it did them in a special way: combining comedy with drama to make viewers not only laugh but feel. For eleven seasons M*A*S*H broadcast its unique blend of humor and emotion to the viewing public before wrapping up with a movie-length series finale that remains to this day the highest-rated program in the history of broadcast television in the United States of America. M*A*S*H surely is the finest kind.

This website is dedicated to preserving and exploring the history of M*A*S*H, from the original fall preview for the series broadcast in September of 1972 to the obscure animated parody and everything in between. Researched articles on a variety of topics are complemented by rare photographs and video footage only found here. Additionally, a detailed broadcast history recounting every premiere, pre-emption and repeat aired during M*A*S*H’s original run on CBS is available.

M*A*S*H, Finest Kind has been around, in one form or another, for roughly a decade. It has gone through several different web hosts and URLs and even more site layouts since its humble beginnings in April of 1999. And I am always attempting to find new ways to improve it. I took a brief hiatus in 2004 before returning with a new goal: to showcase aspects of M*A*S*H that have been forgotten or neglected over the years. To that end, in August of 2007, M*A*S*H, Finest Kind was relaunched with a new layout and new content.

The site is broken into four main sections. The Articles section contains lengthy articles on topics ranging from AfterMASH to the iconic M*A*S*H signpost. In the Features section you’ll find a hodgepodge of items including an in-depth look at the Nurses of the 4077th, M*A*S*Hback and an illustrated guide to the 4077th compound. The Interact section is where you — the fans — can volunteer your knowledge of M*A*S*H. And the Episodes section holds an episode guide, broadcast histories for each season and more. Feel free to simply explore and enjoy what you stumble upon.

Join other M*A*S*H fans to talk about the show at the Television Obscurities forums, where M*A*S*H, Finest Kind has its own discussion forum.

Enjoy your visit and come back often.

The Site Through The Years

Last updated January 1st, 2009