From there, the series evolved into one of the first real dramedies on television.
Some fans are split on this evolution.
No matter how serious it got,MASHalways made sure to keep audiences laughing.
Like any comedy series, it took time for the showrunners and cast to find the show’s voice.
It even features a subplot where B.J.
(Mike Farrell) gets to let off some steam by pranking everyone else at the camp.
Hawkeye’s “I’ve eaten a river of liver and an ocean of fish!”
speech is one ofMASH’sfunniest scenesand informs the character’s obsessive quest for the rest of the episode.
Together, they giveMASHits best Christmas episode, while Charles gives a rare flash of humanity that proves heartwarming.
MASH is a drama-comedy series set during the Korean War, centering on the lives of the staff at the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital as they navigate the challenges of wartime medical service with humor and resilience.*
Harry Morgan is given some great dialogue too, and the ending twist involving Potter is an expert capper.
“A Smattering of Intelligence is one ofMASH’smost purely funny outings, even if the plot makes little sense.
Regardless,“Deal Me Out” is almost universally considered one of the funniestMASHepisodes.
