Can You Ace This M*A*S*H Quiz?
MASH the TV show came from MASH the movie, which came from MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors. Who wrote the book?
The novel came out in 1968.
The original characters that all had to be roommates in the temporary bunk called the "Swap" were?
Though the cast and characters changed a lot over eleven seasons, the originals were Hawkeye, Trapper, Frank, and Spearchucker Jones.
Frank Burns seemed to be obsessed with following the rules and obeying orders, but he revealed his deviant side by doing what?
Frank Burns may have been by the book... in all ways but marriage.
How did the MASH writers write Trapper out of the show when he left?
Trapper was discharged and left without a proper goodbye.
Trapper, played by Wayne Rodgers, left after the third season, and he was replaced by BJ Hunnicutt. Who played BJ?
Mike Farrell was also a producer of Patch Adams starring Robin Williams.
Maj. Charles Emerson Winchester eventually replaced Frank Burns. Where was Winchester from?
Winchester hailed from Boston.
MASH was a show that was dominated by male actors. However, a female actor came in on the regular. The actress' name was...
Swit won two Emmy awards for her role on the show.
MASH was set during the Korean War, but how long did the actual Korean War last?
The Korean War lasted from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953.
What was Dr. Freedman's name when he first appeared on the show?
He originated as Milton.
Radar had a special gift... what was it?
Radar was a bit of a psychic, wasn't he?
Lt. Col. Henry Blake was the first commanding officer in MASH for how many seasons?
Lt. Col. Henry Blake only appeared in the first three seasons of the show.
MASH regular Cpl. Max Klinger was so desperate to get discharged from the army that he even...
Cpl. Max Klinger tried to get out of the army by donning a pair of heels.
What was Radar's mom's name?
Only the true fans will remember Edna's name.
What was Col. Blake's wife's name?
Col. Blake was married to Lorraine.
What does MASH stand for?
If you know anything about the show, you know that MASH stands for Mobile Army Surgical Hospital!
Alan Alda was the star of MASH. He wrote episodes, directed some, and played a character named what?
Alan Alda took off his directorial cap to join the cast as Hawkeye.
MASH was a show with many characters. How many characters made it through all 11 seasons?
Despite the large cast, only four characters appeared in all 11 seasons.
When did MASH first premiere on TV?
MASH's first episode hit screens on in 1972.
Why did Margaret and Frank's affair end?
The affair ended when Margaret got engaged to another man.
On MASH, Hawkeye's best friend for the first three seasons was who?
Trapper and Hawkeye were inseparable!
McLean Stevenson played a character named Henry Blake. When he left the show, how was he written out?
Henry Blake's departure from the show was a dramatic death over the Sea of Japan.
A lot of episodes are built around the letters that Hawkeye sends home. Who is he writing to?
Many episodes were framed through Hawkeye's recollections that he wrote to his father.
The MASH squad was really managed by Cpl. Walter O'Reilly. He was the company clerk who also went by "Radar." Who played Radar?
Gary Burghoff is also known for originating the role of Charlie Brown in the 1967 Off-Broadway musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
After Henry Blake's plane was shot down, who replaced him as the commanding officer?
Col. Sherman Potter stepped up after Henry Blake's death.
Which of these actors from M*A*S*H actually served in the Army?
Jamie Farr served two years of active duty.
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