See the info from TV Land's board:

http://www.tvland.com/boards/viewthread.jhtml?bID=2038&tID=141332&mID=704859&offset=0&_DARGS=/boards/viewboard.jhtml.16_A&_DAV=2

"M*A*S*H*" brings in the New Year on TV Land
Date 09.19.06 1:28 PM
From: TVLTheLink

TV Land enters 2007 with a week-long celebration of the acquisition of "M*A*S*H" on January 1-7, 2007. Included in the TV Land acquisition is all episodes of the series, the 20th and 30th Anniversary specials, and special online and onair blocks about the actors and what they did before they became part of the 4007th. Further details will be posted as they become available.
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http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2006/09/tv-land-to-add-that-girl-mash.html

I know the show is insanely popular ... but ... ugh.

Seriously, this must be the most overplayed show of the last 20 years.

Seriously, this must be the most overplayed show of the last 20 years.

Nah, I think that honor goes to Law & Order and its offspring, which all seem like the same show to me They take up two whole networks now.

Well, I guess my only question is why attack such a popular show on it's boards?

Wow, FX, Hallmark Channel, and now TV Land in only a few years.
This overplayed show is very busy!

;)

It has been off of FX since it joined Hallmark.

I know that M*A*S*H Will do awsome fot TV Land

I'm actually happy about this, b/c I don't get Hallmark, and the only time I can catch MASH is on my local station. It'll be nice to see it more regularly. And I'm glad to know they have everything in their package. I was wondering about "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen."

I know that U am going to enjoy M*A*S*H on TV Land

oh boy; I can't wait! Just what we need; another 25 minute show chopped down to 21 minutes. Not to mention what they do with the endings!:mad:


Think I'll stick to my DVDs of the show.

I know That if The Hallmark Still has The Right's to M*A*S*H in Januraruy of 2007 I am going to watch M*A*S*H On The Hallmark Channel and TV Land

Hawkeye, Hot Lips, Radar and the Gang from the M*A*S*H 4077th Roll into TV Land's Line-Up Beginning in January

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- TV Land has secured the exclusive primetime and overnight rights to all 255 episodes of Twentieth Television's M*A*S*H - one of the most successful shows ever seen on television - beginning in January 2007, it was announced today. The series, which aired for eleven years on broadcast television and garnered fourteen Emmy Awards, remains one of the most celebrated shows ever and is widely lauded for its realistic storylines and ability to embrace both comedy and drama into one show.

"M*A*S*H is truly one of the most beloved series in TV history and the perfect fit for TV Land as we continue to superserve our baby boomer audience," states Jaclyn Cohen, Senior Vice President, Programming and Acquisitions, TV Land & Nick at Nite. "M*A*S*H is a natural extension of our programming strategy of presenting hit acquired programming alongside TV Land originals to celebrate programming that is iconic to baby boomers, the first generation to grow up with television."

Steve MacDonald, Twentieth Television's executive vice president, general sales manager, basic cable, added, "We are delighted to enter this agreement with TV Land on M*A*S*H. This program's unparalleled strength and success, along with its ability to build networks, marries well with TV Land's strategy to further grow its brand in TV homes throughout the country."

According to a recent TV Land survey, M*A*S*H is THE #1 favorite show among Adults 40-59 and a Top 5 show among all adults. Additionally, baby boomers selected M*A*S*H as their all-time favorite TV show, followed by CSI, Star Trek (which joins TV Land in November), Law & Order and 24. Also, Alan Alda's Captain "Hawkeye" Pierce character ranks as a top 5 all-time favorite TV character among Adults 18-59.

M*A*S*H will join TV Land's line-up with a special week-long primetime and overnight showcase (8PM - 8AM, all times ET/PT) from January 1 through Sunday, January 7, 2007.

Throughout the week, TV Land will complement classic episodes of M*A*S*H with specials, including the shows' 20th and 30th Anniversary
retrospectives, the original M*A*S*H movie, the shows' landmark series finale and other M*A*S*H themed programming. The M*A*S*H finale remains one of the most successful show installments in television history and - when broadcast in 1983 - was a major programming milestone which attracted over 105 million viewers, the largest TV audience ever.

Based on the 1970 Robert Altman film of the same name, M*A*S*H revolves around life at the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, where wounded and sick soldiers are treated. The show centers around Dr. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce (Alan Alda) and Dr. "Trapper" John McIntyre (Wayne Rogers), two brilliant surgeons often preoccupied with attractive nurses, practical jokes and merry-making, all while disregarding military decorum.

Their relaxed approach is a source of consternation for other medical staff including Dr. Frank Burns (Larry Linville) and Lt. Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan (Loretta Swit), whose secret love affair is no secret. Lt. Colonel Henry Blake (McLean Stevenson) is the camp commander who gives "Hawkeye" and "Trapper" free reign, further irritating Burns and "Hot Lips." Lt. Blake is aided by the nervous, yet efficient, Corporal Walter "Radar" O'Reilly (Gary Burghoff). Other show regulars include Corporal Max Klinger (Jamie Farr), a doctor's aide in the operating room who wears women's clothing in the hope of being discharged and Father Francis Mulcahy (William Christopher), who runs an orphanage and serves as the unit's chaplain.

Many cast changes occur throughout the series' run as McIntyre is discharged and is replaced by Dr. "B.J." Hunnicut (Mike Farrell), a clean cut family man. Dr. Burns is also later discharged and replaced with Dr. Charles Emerson Winchester (David Ogden Stiers), a Boston blueblood who
does not get along with Pierce and Hunnicut. The most significant departure from the series comes with the exit of Henry Blake, who is replaced by
Colonel Sherman Potter (Harry Morgan).

Throughout the series, there is a great deal of character development as Houlihan becomes friendlier, Pierce becomes more sensitive and Klinger becomes more assuming of his authority.

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Its funny how since I have all the episodes on DVD (well, as of November) that this news isn't as important to me as it once was but I think its cool that this show lives on.

As far as those who have politely bashed it being in constant syndication, its no more heavily pushed than I Love Lucy or Andy Griffith...besides, its a classic and will always be on. I just wish David Cassidy--Man Undercover had the shelf life of MASH after its last episode aired in the summer of '79 (I can't believe I just said that...please ban me if you feel it appropriate) :eek:

However, for those out there whos source of these classic shows is syndication this is great news...and PLEASE don't berrate a network for cutting the show. The show is already cut by the distributor when they receive it I believe.

I just find it interesting that the landscape of reruns is changing. What once was 60's and 70's is now 80s and 90s. Gee I feel old.

D

MASH will debut with a week-long stunt Jan. 1-7 from 8pm-8am, with classic episodes with guest stars like John Ritter, the movie that inspired the series, the series finale, and the 20th & 30th anniversary specials. And during the day that week between 8am-8pm, TV Land will showcase MASH stars on other shows like Jeffersons, Good Times and Andy Griffith.
MASH will air in its regular slot of every night at 10pm & 10:30 pm (when TVL originals air it will be 10:30pm & 11pm) and late nights at 1:10am and 1:45am:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2006/12/tv-land-january-sees-mash-abc-pulls.html

I am really looking forward to watching M*A*S*H Marathron the week on Janurary 1, 2007 until Sunday, Janurary 7, 2006

If anybody finds out the specific time/day of the 20th and 30th Anniversary specials, can somebody please post it or PM me as I REALLY want to tape these...I have the 30th somewhere, but a specific tape to these two would make me beyond exceptionally happy!! Thank you!

so Who is etting Ready for The Big M*A*S*H Marathron on TV Land

If anybody finds out the specific time/day of the 20th and 30th Anniversary specials, can somebody please post it or PM me as I REALLY want to tape these...I have the 30th somewhere, but a specific tape to these two would make me beyond exceptionally happy!! Thank you!

I'm anxious for this info, still, too please!!

I am also getting Anxious I will be watching The M*A*S*H Marathron from onday, Janurary 1, 2007 until Saturday, Janurary 6, 2006

Okay, I have times!
Wed. Jan. 03 - Memories of MASH 20th Anniversary Reunion (10:00 PM)
Thurs. Jan 04- Memories of MASH 30th Anniversary Reunion (10:00 PM)
For more of the schedule, click here
http://www.tvland.com/shows/mash/marathon.jhtml

so Who is etting Ready for The Big M*A*S*H Marathron on TV LandI'm not; since it'll be all chopped up.
But I may watch the 20th and 30th anniversary specials; but only because they're not on DVD.

what do you mean by Chop up I know I am going to watch the Reunion Special's

I pulled up the episode lists for Monday and Tuesday....they're kinda playing them in order, but they're throwing in the movie (played twice in a row) Monday night and GFA (also played twice in a row) Tuesday night.

For some reason, they have an hour set aside for Long John Flap and another of the non-2 part episodes, so I thought that was kinda strange, too.

what do you mean by Chop up I know I am going to watch the Reunion Special's

The episodes aren't in order ; they're just the "best" ones picked out

Gee, once more, TV Land will be doing the super hype thing with another show that's available on DVD and has been rerun since the day it died. Of the thousands of unseen shows out there, why can't TV Land show the obscure ones? Their only interest these days is to create an "atmosphere" and drive people to their website to register a lot of hits. Sad.

Gee, once more, TV Land will be doing the super hype thing with another show that's available on DVD and has been rerun since the day it died. Of the thousands of unseen shows out there, why can't TV Land show the obscure ones? Their only interest these days is to create an "atmosphere" and drive people to their website to register a lot of hits. Sad.

I was a little surprised by MASH being on there since I thought it was doing well-enough on Hallmark.

Out of curiosity, which shows would you perfer be shown on TV Land (the "obscure" ones)?

Oh wow!!! The reunion special just started...def. got my tape going!!

I am really enjoying The Memories of M*A*S*H

FYI...the 30th Anniversary special and Memories of MASH are on the big MASH box set as one of the bonus discs.

Now I heard something that Fox was going to arrange for those discs to be made available for those who didn't order the big box but that was the last I heard. I know that is a bit off topic here but does anyone have any updates on that?

Sorry, no news on the bonus disk

But, just a reminder the times for the reunions are EASTERN. I totally forgot this and missed most of the the 20th Anniversery Reunion :(

FYI...the 30th Anniversary special and Memories of MASH are on the big MASH box set as one of the bonus discs.

Now I heard something that Fox was going to arrange for those discs to be made available for those who didn't order the big box but that was the last I heard. I know that is a bit off topic here but does anyone have any updates on that?

I heard that, too...but it didn't sound definitive. And, it sounded like if they do it, it's not going to be for awhile 'cause they're really trying to sell Martini.

The other thing I heard is that the Martinis and Medicine collection is going to be pulled from the market for a while (a la Disney releases). Not sure why...but the individual seasons will remain on the shelves. There was a note about it on TVShowsonDVD.com right before Christmas.

M*A*S*H is a Major Ratings S*M*A*S*H on TV Land!!

An Average of 1.3 Million Viewers Tune in to Week-Long Prime Time Marathon
Network Scores Double-Digit Gains in Rating and Delivery for the Week in Prime

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 -- The launch of M*A*S*H on TV Land proved to be a "major major" smash! The series, which kicked off with a week-long "Major Major M*A*S*H Marathon" on Monday, January 1 through Sunday, January 7, scored spectacular ratings in prime time for the week, attracting an average of 1.3 million total viewers and scored double-digit increases in demo rating and delivery. The marathon showcase also included all the major episodes from the series; the original major motion picture of the same name; the 20th and 30th major reunion specials and the major landmark series finale, all of which scored huge numbers for the network. TV Land's "Major Major" marathon made TV Land a Top Ten ranked network in all of basic cable among Adults 25-54 for the week in prime.

According to Nielsen Media Research, for the week in prime time (8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET/PT), the marathon averaged 1.3 million total viewers, up +24% over last year. It posted a 0.6/587,000, up +50% in rating and +38% in delivery among its core A25-54 demo over last year for the week. Among Boomers (Adults 40-54), the showcase posted a 0.8/443,000, up +60% in rating and +62% in delivery over last year.

"The show's strong delivery and ratings are a true testament to how M*A*S*H continues to stand the test of time," states Larry W. Jones, President, TV Land. "As the #1 show among Boomers, M*A*S*H remains one of the most beloved and enduring series ever."

Highlights for the week of TV Land's "Major Major M*A*S*H marathon" include the following:

* On Tuesday, January 2, TV Land aired the M*A*S*H series finale at 10
p.m., posting a 0.7/685,000 among A25-54, up +75% in rating and +100%
in delivery over last year. Among total viewers, the telecast averaged
over 1.3 million, up +102% vs. YAGO. Among Boomers, Adults 40-54, the
finale posted a 1.0/519,000, up +150% in rating and +184% in delivery
compared to last year.

* M*A*S*H's 20th Anniversary retrospective, which aired on Wednesday,
January 3 at 10 p.m., boasted triple-digit increases for the network in
prime, averaging a 0.8/838,000 among A25-54, an increase of +300% in
rating and +284% in delivery over YAGO. Among total viewers, TV Land
attracted an average of over 1.5 million, up a whopping +222% over last
year. The special continued to perform among Boomers as well, scoring
a 1.1/560,000 among A40-54, up +267% in rating and +286% in delivery
vs. YAGO.

* TV Land aired the series' 30th Anniversary reunion special on Thursday,
January 4 at 10 p.m., posting a 0.7/692,000 among A25-54, up +75% in
rating and +85% in delivery over last year. Additionally, the network
averaged over 1.4 million total viewers, an increase of +73% vs. YAGO.
Among the A40-54 Boomer audience, it scored triple digit gains, with a
1.0/513,000, up +150% in rating and +158% in delivery over last year.

* The original M*A*S*H movie, which inspired the landmark series, aired
on Friday, January 5 at 10 p.m., averaging 906,000 total viewers, up
+25% over 2006. The film scored a 0.5/473,000, up +25% in rating and
+39% in delivery over last year. Among A40-54, it posted a 0.7/368,000,
up +75% in rating and +70% in delivery versus YAGO.

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This is Awsome News

It is for TVLand, but I kind if feel sorry for Hallmark..

why do you feel sorry for The Hallmark Channel

MASH will be moving to 9-10pm starting Monday. It will also air at 12 midnight and approx. 2:20am:

***CHANGES LISTED ONLY***

Effective Monday, January 15, 2007
Every night
7:00PM Gunsmoke (replaces Little House M-F)
9:00PM M*A*S*H (replaces Andy Griffith)
9:30PM M*A*S*H (replaces Andy Griffith)
10:00PM The Jeffersons (replaces M*A*S*H)
10:30PM The Jeffersons (replaces M*A*S*H)

Effective Tuesday, January 16, 2007 (early Wednesday)
Every night
12:00AM M*A*S*H (replaces Star Trek)
12:35AM The Andy Griffith Show (replaces Star Trek cont.)
1:10AM Star Trek (replaces two episodes of M*A*S*H)
2:20AM M*A*S*H (replaces Andy Griffith)

Effective Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Weekdays
11:00AM I Love Lucy (replaces Green Acres)
12:00PM Green Acres (replaces Brady Bunch)
12:30PM The Brady Bunch (replaces All in the Family)
2:00PM Gunsmoke (replaces A-Team)
3:00PM The A-Team (replaces Bonanza)
4:00PM Miami Vice (replaces Gunsmoke)
5:00PM Bonanza (replaces two episodes of Andy Griffith)
6:00PM Little House on the Prairie (replaces two episodes of Beaver)

Effective Sunday, January 21, 2007
Sundays
11:00AM I Love Lucy (replaces Green Acres)
11:30AM Green Acres (replaces Andy Griffith)

Full schedule, if you're confused by just the changes: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=3426098&postcount=71