Watching ""M*A*S*H"", Watching America
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Table of Contents

  • Acknowledgments
  • Preface
  • 1. The Situation Comedy as Social History
  • 2. From Novel to Film to Television
  • 3. It's a Man's War—Year 1, 1972–73
  • 4. War Is Hell, But Life's a Party—Years 2–3, 1973–75
  • 5. Hearts and Minds—Years 4–5, 1975–77
  • 6. This War Just Isn't Working Out for Me—Years 6–7, 1977–79
  • 7. The Party's Over, and Radar Goes Home—Years 8–9, 1979–81
  • 8. Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen—Years 10-11, 1981–83
  • 9. The Legacy of M*A*S*H
  • 10. Television, Values, and Social Change
  • Episode Guide
  • Notes
  • Index

About the Author

James H. Wittebols lives in Detroit Michigan.

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"reveals how US sitcoms have always responded to changes...examines the value systems that guide TV programming"--Choice; "provide[s] an interesting study of one of the most popular television series of all time"--Classic Images; "impeccably researched...a must for any serious M*A*S*H fan.... Wittebols' obvious knowledge of the series and its relevance to culture is extraordinary"--Buffalo Beat; "thought-provoking book...accessible...insightful"--History: Reviews of New Books; "an invaluable document of history and the general public's reaction to news of the day...thoroughly researched...[a] wonderful episode guide...completes the book. Wittebols wins praise from me in his detailed accounts"--Cashiers du Cinemart.

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