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Oeditpus Rex

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7. Why must you compare it

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Sun Jul 13, 2025, 11:28 PM

Jul 2025

to today's shows? I'm comparing it to itself.

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Just watched the worst M*A*S*H episode [View all] Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 OP

Good gawd... Compared to the crap sitcoms and what passes for comedy today? hlthe2b Jul 2025 #1

Why must you compare it Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #7

As has already been repeatedly said to you: "this was not a documentary..." hlthe2b Jul 2025 #20

No, my comment Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #23

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This show lasted three times longer than the actual Korean war LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2025 #37

Why? (n.t.) Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #39

Really? LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2025 #40

All you'd need Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #45

Actually closer to 4 times as long. 11 years vs 3. Wiz Imp Jul 2025 #67

It's not a documentary. Ptah Jul 2025 #2

It lasted longer than that war. Attilatheblond Jul 2025 #4

Very astute observation Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #8

Continuity errors boonecreek Jul 2025 #3

I can think of one Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #13

Then there was Rob's old army buddy, boonecreek Jul 2025 #22

Wasn't Marty Ingels Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #35

You're right. boonecreek Jul 2025 #42

I guess his biggest claim to fame Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #57

They were carpenters. boonecreek Jul 2025 #62

Hmm... kinda like the Lounge, that last thing Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #65

The biggest continuity error was making a 3 year war last 10.5 on air, RockRaven Jul 2025 #5

Big "but" here: They only wrote and taped three Ilsa Jul 2025 #31

Given that the war only lasted for 3 years and the series ran 11... Wounded Bear Jul 2025 #6

Sorry, but as far as I am concerned, M*A*S*H* is one of the few shows that never jumped the shark. Marie Marie Jul 2025 #9

I totally agree. 3catwoman3 Jul 2025 #10

I agree also. Diamond_Dog Jul 2025 #30

Agree debm55 Jul 2025 #36

I agree LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2025 #38

This is the answer. ms liberty Jul 2025 #43

Agreed! electric_blue68 Jul 2025 #46

The shows are clearly drawn from multiple parallel universes... hunter Jul 2025 #11

I am so happy for you that you have the time and energy for this. Most niyad Jul 2025 #12

Yeah, you're busy with important questions Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #14

Some poeple enjoy those threads, They are fun and get people sharing. debm55 Jul 2025 #17

Good morning, Deb. Yes, they are fun, and yes, we enjoy them. niyad Jul 2025 #18

Thank you niyad. debm55 Jul 2025 #19

It's not just the threads, deb True Dough Jul 2025 #56

This one was intended for just that purpose Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #24

That may have been your intention...but... ms liberty Jul 2025 #44

Then there were those of us Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #48

They help balance out the bad stuff! electric_blue68 Jul 2025 #47

Yes, we enjoy those threads. They help temper the horror of the tRump monstrous administration. Polly Hennessey Jul 2025 #26

At least for me - fun, laughter, beauty, wonderment, etc Are what Help me get away from, or wade through ... electric_blue68 Jul 2025 #60

M.A.S.H. lasted about 12 days Rigpa108 Jul 2025 #15

M*A*S*H was a half hour show. There were 256 episodes with the final one, at 2 1/2 hours the only one not a half hour. Wiz Imp Jul 2025 #68

M*A*S*H was best for the first three seasons. Morbius Jul 2025 #16

They made it into Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #25

Each cast departure weakened the show in my opinion. Wiz Imp Jul 2025 #69

Don't forget how upbeat and peppy the shows music got in the last few years. Omnipresent Jul 2025 #28

We Are Polar Opposites On This ProfessorGAC Jul 2025 #51

I think Frank Burns and TACO are the same guy yourout Jul 2025 #54

Beauty! ProfessorGAC Jul 2025 #55

Blake was much more a bufoon Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #64

Potter's Arrival ProfessorGAC Jul 2025 #66

Hear, hear... appmanga Jul 2025 #53

I watched it through all 11 seasons Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #63

The movie was infinitely better than the TV series. (nt) Paladin Jul 2025 #21

Two years too early Tiny Tabby Jul 2025 #27

Nice catch! Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #33

Not at all unexpected given sdfernando Jul 2025 #34

Hot Lips father was a major continuity error. edbermac Jul 2025 #41

OMG! Blazing Saddles had a Gucci bag, and yet, Gucci wasn't founded until 1921! Ptah Jul 2025 #49

Is that something Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #58

Normally, Continuity Errors Bother Me ProfessorGAC Jul 2025 #50

GET A LIFE Xoan Jul 2025 #52

... Oeditpus Rex Jul 2025 #59

I love MASH, have little criticism of it. Reccently I watched tbe ep "Adam's Rib" about Hawkeye trying to get these... electric_blue68 Jul 2025 #61