W.C. Heinz, Helped Write MASH, Dies at 93

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Sportswriter and author W.C. “Bill” Heinz has died at 93, according to the Associated Press (via this International Herald Tribune article, found at alt.tv.mash). The A.P. obituary states that “Heinz worked with Maine physician H. Richard Hornberger on “MASH,” which was published under the pseudonym Richard Hooker.” Hornberger, who died in 1997, served in Korea …

Restoration Site Unveiling Draws 300

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The Los Angeles Times has a wonderful article (you might need to register) about yesterday’s restoration site unveiling. According to the article, some 300 people showed up at the M*A*S*H site in Malibu Creek State Park. Actors Mike Farrell, Loretta Swit, William Christopher and Jeff Maxwell as well as producers Gene Reynolds and Burt Metcalfe, …

M*A*S*H Cast at Restoration Site Unveiling

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According to Brian Rooney, M*A*S*H Restoration Project Manager for California State Parks, M*A*S*H cast members Mike Farrell, Loretta Swit and William Christopher, along with Charles Dubin (who directed more episodes of the series than any other person) will be at the February 23rd, 2008 unveiling of the restored M*A*S*H site at the Malibu Creek State …

Goodbye, Farewell and Amen Ratings Analysis Updated

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In light of the ratings for this past Sunday’s Super Bowl (43.1/65, 97.448 million viewers) I have updated my Goodbye, Farewell and Amen Ratings Analysis with additional numbers, including overnight Arbitron ratings for the final episode. I have also slightly expanded some sections of the article (it is now in sections for easy reading) and …