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M*A*S*H - Martinis and Medicine Complete Collection |  | Actors: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, McLean Stevenson, Gary Burghoff, Larry Linville
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $199.99
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Rating:  288 reviews
Sales Rank: 1257
Format: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Discs: 36
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 6695 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.2
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 7.1 x 3.4
MPN: 024543383055
UPC: 024543383055
EAN: 0024543383055
ASIN: B000HT3P5Q
Theatrical Release Date: September 17, 1972
Release Date: November 7, 2006
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Product Description
Contains all eleven seasons of the television show M*A*S*H.
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This M*A*S*H-tastic 36-disc collection is one for the television time capsule. It contains all 11 seasons of this multi-Emmy Award-winning series, PLUS Robert Altman's 1970 iconoclastic anti-war classic, PLUS two discs of special features, including two reunion specials and a series retrospective episode of A&E's Biography. As with the individual season sets, there are no new episode commentaries, a major disappointment. But M*A*S*H-ophiles will enjoy this set's other bonus features, including emotional behind-the-scenes footage of the filming of the last half-hour episode, "As Time Goes By," the inevitable bloopers, interviews with cast members as well as fans about their favorite episodes, a segment about the series' "Jocularity," a parade of PSAs (cut down on salt to avoid heart disease), and the text of an unproduced script penned by Alda for an episode titled, "Hawkeye on the Double." All of this material (except for a commemorative booklet) is available elsewhere in different configurations, but this space-saving (albeit ungainly packaged) box set collects them all under one tent. Adapted for television by legendary comedy writer Larry Gelbart, the series has long since supplanted Altman's film in the public's consciousness. Life and death at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War doesn't seem like ripe fodder for a comedy series, but M*A*S*H masterfully balanced laughter and tears (less so in its later, more preachy seasons). It often does play better without a laugh track (a viewing option for all episodes). During its run, M*A*S*H survived several delicate operations, including the departure of Gelbart after season 4 and the loss of core ensemble members McLean Stevenson as Col. Henry Blake and Wayne Rogers as Trapper John (after season 3), Larry Linville as Frank Burns (after season 5) and Gary Burghoff (a veteran of the original film) as Radar (after season 8). The show thrived with the introduction of some new blood, Henry Morgan as "regular Army" Col. Potter and Mike Farrell as compassionate BJ (season 4) and David Ogden Stiers as elitist Charles Emerson Winchester III (season 6). M*A*S*H was honored with the prestigious Peabody Award "for the depth of its humor and the manner in which comedy is used to lift the spirit and, as well, to offer a profound statement on the nature of war." This was a sitcom that did not always leave you laughing, as witness the classic season 3 episode "Abyssinia, Henry." And throughout its run, M*A*S*H broke the sitcom mold with several episodes, including "The Interview" (season 4), in which Clete Roberts interviews the staff of the 4077th, "Point of View" (season 7), subjectively seen through the eyes of a wounded soldier and "Life Time" (season 8), which unfolds in real time. M*A*S*H boasted one of television's greatest ensembles, fully embodied characters who each became icons, most notably Alan Alda, who served with distinction as Hawkeye, the series' soul and conscience. But a special salute to Loretta Switt, whose Margaret Houlihan went from "Hot Lips" to nobody's pushover. From the "Pilot" to the feature-length finale, "Goodbye, Farewell & Amen," still the most-watched episode in history, this essential (but not so much if you bought the individual season sets) collection honors one of television's greatest half-hours. --Donald Liebenson
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 FOX - please show your loyal customers some respect! October 8, 2006
Mark Allen (Tumwater, WA United States)
33 out of 37 found this review helpful
I want to echo the sentiments of several of the other comments posted here. I am one of the loyal who have been buying the individual M*A*S*H season sets over the past few years. Fox, for those of us who have been supporting the continued releases for this landmark series on DVD, please arrange an option to get the bonus material and complete series packaging.
This idea is not without precedent. After the final season of the series Friends was released on DVD, Warner Bros created a complete series set which was housed in a stunning (and hefty) wood and plexiglass display case. Included in the final Friends season set was a coupon to send away for the empty display box (for a nominal fee, I think it was $20). Fox could include a similar offer in the M*A*S*H Season 11 box. I believe it would also benefit FOX to relieve the frustration being felt by their faithful consumers.
FOX - Be a Hero and Reward Loyal M*A*S*H Fans October 7, 2006
John L. Zichterman (Klamath Falls, OR United States)
22 out of 24 found this review helpful
First, I have to give five stars for the overall "Martinis and Medicine" product. What a fantastic collector's item! Now, for all of us who've faithfully purchased the season sets ($30 each x 11 seasons = $330 investment), you really need to consider releasing the 3-DVD bonuses set -- in the same packaging as the single season sets, please! Will we pay another $30 for the DVD bonuses set? OF COURSE! We're dedicated fans of M*A*S*H.
I'm not going to complain about paying a total of $330 by buying the season sets one at a time (and the complete series being available here at Amazon for LESS THAN HALF that price). My value is in being able to watch all the beautifuly remastered episodes of M*A*S*H over the last few years. I especially like the option to eliminate the laugh track! But I'm really confused and disappointed that FOX would consider leaving all of us with a bad feeling about buying individual season sets and missing out on all the bonus material.
Let's see the 3-DVD bonus material set... please!!!
Why Weren't We Warned that there would be a Collector's Set!!! November 8, 2006
L.M.B.
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I cannot in any way accurately express my rage at Fox.Many fans have spent large sums of money to buy the other so-called "collector's editions"box sets.I myself have spent around $180 for the seven seasons which I have purchased so far.And I bought some of them on sale!!! Why should I put out more money to buy a complete set just for the features as good as they may be.The only way for Fox to make amends to the loyal fans is to release the features SEPARATELY!!!I would gladly pay $25 for a 2-Disc set of features.
Four Stars For Packaging, Five Stars For Content January 17, 2007
Just Bill (Grand Rapids, MI United States)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I agree with the other reviewers: the content of this MASH boxed set is first-rate. Every episode spanning 11 years, plus the movie, plus cool behind-the-scenes discs.
The khaki-colored cloth box is a great idea. But, as a few reviewers pointed out, the DVDs are wedged into a cardboard holder like coins in a coin set. The movie was slightly marred the minute we pulled it out of its holder. So, at that point, I wasted no time in getting a separate CD/DVD case with soft cloth and plastic holders. I carefully pulled out every disc and re-inserted them into the new carrying case where they'll stay safe and sound. The box will be stored somewhere for safekeeping as well.
Three quick comments:
1. The collector's booklet that comes with the set is nice, but not essential. It's mostly photos and not a whole lot of revealing words about the show or the actors' thoughts about the show. So it's a nifty item, but not the crowning glory of this boxed set.
2. The transfer to DVD is mostly excellent. The first episode had a few grainy vertical lines in it. But the sound is superb. Ditto for the movie. Great sound and picture.
3. I haven't yet watched the behind-the-scenes bonus DVDs, but those are next up. Those, to me, are always my favorite parts of a special collector's set. I've seen the show. I've seen the photos. But what I really want to see are interviews with cast and crew (even writers and directors) telling me how it all came together.
MASH was a groundbreaking TV show, and the soundtrack to my life as a teenager. I watched MASH from its first show through to its last show. I recall getting kind of sick of Alan Alda's iconoclastic, irreverent, buck-authority personality after a few seasons. But the ensemble cast was brilliant and the show featured many of TV's most memorable moments.
If you can find this special collector's boxed set, buy it. It's worth the price (as long as the price is under $250) to have every single episode of this often hilarious TV show.
Highly recommended!
M*A*S*H always great TV March 3, 2007
Bo Duke--The Elvis Presley Fan (Pittsburgh Steelers Country, USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I bought this box set just before Christmas last year and watched the complete series including Goodbye, Farewell and Amen all in 53 days. Guess I like the show a lot. I watched the movie and a good share of the extras. There could have been more considering the 11 years the show was on the air. You and I know there is. Especially the bloopers, you mean to say there weren't more than was shown on the special features? Well, it was good no matter what. They could have done something to make everyone happy and I am sure they did what they thought was best at that time. Will there be more to be released later of these special features? I hope so. Even though AfterMASH was not a success, or much of one, I would like to see that on DVD, just to have all M*A*S*H episodes on DVD and watch them. No, AfterMASH wasn't the greatest of spinoffs, but it has to be better than Joanie Loves Chachi.
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