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MAS*H TV Series Premiere

1972 AD · 20th Century

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M*A*S*H (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital), an American comedy-drama television series set during the Korean War, premiered on CBS on September 17, 1972. Developed by Larry Gelbart and based on the 1970 film of the same name, the series ran for 11 seasons until 1983 and became one of television's most acclaimed shows.

Key Figures

Larry GelbartGene ReynoldsAlan AldaWayne RogersLoretta Swit

Locations

CBS Studio Center20th Century Fox StudiosMalibu Creek State Park

Topics

tvcomedypopular

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