M*A*S*H Forever: Recent Episodes
Carrie Gajowski
MASH Forever will be devoted to talking about the best TV ever! Join Carrie (super fan of MASH for 40 plus years) as she discussed everything and anything related to MAS*H. No topic will be off-limits.
By now, most of us have heard the heartbreaking news that Loretta Swit passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the age of 87. I’ve been a huge fan of hers since I was 9 years old, and I wanted to share a small tribute in her honor. She was one of my absolute favorites on MAS*H, and she always will be.
Here’s to you, Loretta. Thank you for everything you gave us. You’ll never be forgotten.
Ways to honor Loretta Swit:
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Find A Grave Website with Loretta Swit's listing
Loretta Swit's Obituary on Legacy.com
And hike to the outdoor set location at Malibu Creek State Park (5 miles total)
In this episode, Carrie opens up about her time away from the podcast and shares a personal tribute to her late father, who passed away last September. She reflects on the special gift he gave her at age nine—introducing her to MASH—and the lasting impact it’s had on her life.
Special note: My almost 9-month-old puppy, Rascal, can be heard in the background of the podcast playing with her bird toy.
Join Carrie and Becky as they discuss little-known facts about MASH. Test your knowledge of MASH as you listen to these facts.
McLean Stevenson on The Cher Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxmvqrCNwH8
Join us as we dive into the world of MAS*H trivia! See how well you do with the various questions we tackled. If you are a long-time fan of the show, most of these should be pretty easy.
Podcast was recorded late July, 2024.
Today's podcast dives into a different kind of LA tour: tour of cemetaries throughout LA. Who was buried and who was cremated? Join Carrie as she describes the final resting place of some of the MASH stars, including guest stars.
Sources referenced in the podcast:
Famous Graves - MAS*H TV Show Cast (McLean Stevenson, Wayne Rogers & Others)
Find a Grave
This podcast goes into more detail about the finale of MAS*H that aired on February 28, 1983. Join Carrie and Becky as they discuss the finale, meeting some of the stars of the show, and visiting Malibu Creek State Park.
What are the best and worst relationship pairings on MASH? Join us for this 2 part episode as we discuss relationships on the show based on this article: MASH: 5 Relationships Fans Got Behind (& 5 They Rejected).
Which pairings did you like? Dislike? Love? Hate?
Follow me @mash.forever on Instagram to join the discussion!
Explore the funniest moments of MASH in my latest episode! Join me in a lively conversation with fellow MASH fans as we dive into the series' top 25 funniest moments spanning its 11-year run. Tune in to see if your favorite moments match up with our picks and join the discussion!
Feel free to reach out to me on Instagram @mash.forever!
Links to resources/events discussed on the show:
Secrets of the MAS*H Mess, The Lost Recipes of Private Igor: 50th Anniversary Edition
October 27 - 29, 2023: International Gem and Jewelry Show, Marlborough MA with Loretta Swit
December 1 - 3, 2023: GalaxyCon, Columbus OH with Loretta Swit and Jamie Farr
December 8 - 10, 2023: International Gem and Jewelry Show, Rosemont IL with Loretta Swit
December 15 - 17, 2023: International Gem and Jewelry Show, Chantilly VA with Loretta Swit
We will be exploring the top 25 episodes of MASH as outlined by this article: MASH 50th Anniversary: 25 Best Episodes Ranked. See what our thoughts were on each of the episodes listed here. Some we agreed with and some we didn't. We then discuss what episodes should have been on the list. What do you think? Did this article get close to what you think the top 25 episodes should have been?
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What did MASH teach us? Join Carrie as she explores this 2018 article from New Yorker magazine titled "What MASH Taught Us". She looks back to her journey of becoming a fan of the show and discusses aspects of the show discussed in the New Yorker article.
On a daily basis, there are facts from MAS*H that are posted to Facebook. Join Carrie as she reviews some of these recent facts about the show. If you are a long-time fan or a newer fan of the show, these tidbits are fun to explore. How many of these did you know?
Today's podcast discusses a few facts about MASH relating to March.
Information and resources discussed:
Send a message to Eileen Saki at SendingLove2Rosie@gmail.com.
Clip of McLean Stevenson on the "Cher" TV show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJiX2U-Pm2U
Alan Alda's podcast: Clear + Vivid
The MAS*H finale turns 40 later this month. It has been 40 years since Hawkeye, BJ, Colonel Potter, Margaret, Charles, Klinger, and the rest of the crew went home. Join Carrie as she discusses fun facts about the finale.
Where can you learn more about MAS*H? Whether you are a long-time fan or a newer fan of the show, there are tons of resources available to help you learn more about the show. Join Carrie as she discusses books, podcasts, websites, and Facebook groups that are available.
Here are some resources to check out:
All About "MAS*H"
Last Days of MASH
MAS*H: The Exclusive, Inside Story of T.V.'s Most Popular Show (1980 and 1983)
The Complete Book of MAS*H
TVs MAS*H: The Ultimate Guidebook
Websites:
mash4077tv.com
mashmatterspodcast.com/episodes
fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/mashcast
themashhistorian.com
kenlevine.blogspot.com
Have fun exploring these resources and other resources that you might find!!!
We are talking about Charles Emerson Winchester III during this latest episode. Join Carrie and Becky as they discuss touching moments involving Charles during seasons 6 - 11. Love him or hate him, he definitely made an impact.
Where are places associated with MAS*H that you can visit? From California to Maine here in the US, join Carrie as she takes a look at various places to visit. She also talks about her one visit to Seoul, South Korea.
And Happy Birthday to McLean Stevenson who would have been 95 at the time of this recording!
Resources:
Malibu Creek State Park
Cameo
Forest Lawn Cemetary, Hollywood Hills
Forest Lawn Cemetary, Glendale
Museum of the Kansas National Guard
Tony Packo's Cafe
What is available to us MAS*H fans in terms of collectibles and memorabilia from the show? Join Carrie as she discusses how her collection started back in the early 80s and what items are on her wish list today.
Join Carrie as she discusses where M*ASH began. She talks about the book, movie, and finally the pilot of the TV series.
Resources discussed:
Carrie's MASH Instagram Account: mash.forever
The Mash Historian
Mash Matters Podcast
Loretta Swit Facebook page
Join Carrie and Becky as they discuss the recent 50th Anniversary celebration that they attended at Malibu Creek State Park on Saturday, September 17! Listen as they share what it was like to be a part of this historic celebration.
Join Carrie as she discusses activities that are taking place this week to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of MAS*H happening on Saturday, September 17, 2022. How will you be celebrating this week?
Resources:
Join Jeff Maxwell and Ryan Patrick at Malibu Creek State Park on Saturday, September 17
Meet Loretta Swit and Jamie Farr in Hunt Valley, MD later this week at the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention
Reelz -MASH: When Television Changed Forever
Join Carrie as she discusses MAS*H on Instagram at: mash.forever
Today's episode will focus on Malibu Creek State Park and the outdoor set for MAS**H. Join Carrie as she discusses everything related to her visits to Malibu Creek State Park.
Resources mentioned:
Malibu Creek State Park - www.malibucreekstatepark.org
MAS*H Matters Podcast - www.mashmatterspodcast.com
My Instagram account is: mash.forever. Follow me there for more MASH-*related fun!
Welcome to the first episode of MASH Forever! In this episode, I will give a glimpse of future episodes.*