M*A*S*H: The Beloved TV Series that Masterfully Balanced Laughter and War
“M*A*S*H,” the hit TV series of the ’70s and ’80s, brought laughter and light to a show depicting a time of war. The show, set in a military hospital during the Korean War, offered a unique balance of comedy and drama that resonated with viewers. It is among the highest-rated shows in the history of American television.
Its last episode, “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,” held the title of the most-watched television broadcast in the US from 1983 to 2010 and remained to this day the most-viewed finale of any television series. It was a cultural phenomenon that tackled serious issues with wit and humor.
