The show focused on an ensemble of draftees and career military personnel.
The final episode, "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen," was watched by 121.6 million viewers , making it the most-watched scripted TV broadcast in U.S. history at that time. 🎭 Key Characters & Cast M*A*S*H
The cynical, anti-authoritarian lead surgeon. Alda eventually became a primary writer and director for the series. The show focused on an ensemble of draftees
To show the randomness of war, the writers had Lt. Col. Henry Blake die in a plane crash after being discharged—a twist that shocked viewers and the cast alike. Legacy and Impact Farewell and Amen
The head nurse who evolved from a rigid antagonist into a deeply sympathetic character.
Hawkeye's bunkmates and partners in mischief.