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barwars · 07-25-2004, 07:08 PM

Where to start??
When to start??

A brief background (that doesnt ruin anything)??

AKA · 07-25-2004, 07:38 PM

I started with the original movie, then segued into season one and went forward from there.

TJL · 07-25-2004, 09:46 PM

Start at the beginning, like AKA said.

See the movie, then watch season one.

I expect a full report on your progress by Friday.

barwars · 07-27-2004, 09:12 PM

Well, I had no way to see the movie (without a blindbuy).... or Season 1.
So I just decided to give reruns a chance on Hallmark.
I saw a few episode yesterday, and liked what I saw.

Very likeable characters, good writing. I just dont like the scenes in the OR, not sure why -- just not my thing.

TJL · 07-27-2004, 10:12 PM

Constant viewing of reruns is a sure way to turn yourself into a M*A*S*H fan.

Perhaps some day you will be ready for the unedited and remastered epsodes on DVD.

AKA · 07-27-2004, 11:08 PM

Which season is Hallmark currently on?

barwars · 07-27-2004, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AKA
Which season is Hallmark currently on?

Not a clue.
But yesterday was a 2-Parter where Radar's Uncle dies.... if that helps.

Adamantium · 07-27-2004, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by barwars
Not a clue.
But yesterday was a 2-Parter where Radar's Uncle dies.... if that helps.

That's in season 8. Radar's finale episode, if I'm not mistaken.

I personally am a fan of the early years. That's when the show was it's funniest.

barwars · 07-27-2004, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TVAdam
That's in season 8. Radar's finale episode, if I'm not mistaken.

I personally am a fan of the early years. That's when the show was it's funniest.

Damn.
Radar was one of my favorite characters (on the 3 episodes I watched)

The Priest is the best, IMO.

AKA · 07-27-2004, 11:16 PM

I like the whole series, but it's at its strongest in the first 3-5 seasons.

By the way, the movie was a blind buy for me. Other than staggered segments on TV, I'd never seen it before. Luckily, I loved it. A year later (around February, 2004), I started getting into the series when I bought season one on DVD.

I always watch it sans laugh track (blasphemy to some M*A*S*H fans, but I just can't stand the canned laughter).

Adamantium · 07-27-2004, 11:25 PM

My sister got into the show first. She hates the Henry-Trapper seasons. She's a big fan of Potter, B.J. and Winchester. I started watching reruns on FOX back in 1999. I never fully got into the show, however until I bought season 1 on DVD. Actually to be honest, it wasn't until I had the first 3 seasons. I watched 3 to five episodes a day, every day. Now I can say I'm a full-fledged fan.

I think that Henry Blake and Frank Burns are the funniest characters on the show. So I'll get into little debates with my sister, the early years versus the later years.

And to Barwars, most people agree that Radar's leaving was a major "Jump the Shark" point.

And to AKA, I also watch it without the laugh track.

AKA · 07-29-2004, 04:42 PM

Trying to get into the show with the later seasons is like trying to get into Cheers starting with the middle of season six (the corporation owns the bar, Rebecca manages it, and Sam, Carla and Woody have to wear uniforms). You can do it, but you don't get the right feel.

Adamantium · 07-29-2004, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AKA
Trying to get into the show with the later seasons is like trying to get into Cheers starting with the middle of season six (the corporation owns the bar, Rebecca manages it, and Sam, Carla and Woody have to wear uniforms). You can do it, but you don't get the right feel.

On that topic, I remember watching "Married ... With Children" when It was new. I started watching with Jefferson on the show. I was shocked when I saw the first episode to find Marcy had a different husband!

My younger sister is 15 and she hates M*A*S*H. (My older sister is the one who likes the later years) I keep trying to get her to watch and like the show but she just won't. She even made fun of a guy in her class for having a M*A*S*H shirt on. Needless to say, I slapped her.

07-25-2004, 07:08 PM	#1
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Trying to get into the show.... Where to start?? When to start?? A brief background (that doesnt ruin anything)??

07-25-2004, 09:46 PM	#3
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	Start at the beginning, like AKA said. See the movie, then watch season one. I expect a full report on your progress by Friday.
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07-25-2004, 07:38 PM	#2
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I started with the original movie, then segued into season one and went forward from there.

07-27-2004, 09:12 PM	#4
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Well, I had no way to see the movie (without a blindbuy).... or Season 1. So I just decided to give reruns a chance on Hallmark. I saw a few episode yesterday, and liked what I saw. Very likeable characters, good writing. I just dont like the scenes in the OR, not sure why -- just not my thing.

07-27-2004, 10:12 PM	#5
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	Constant viewing of reruns is a sure way to turn yourself into a MAS*H fan. Perhaps some day you will be ready for the unedited and remastered epsodes on DVD.

07-27-2004, 11:08 PM	#6
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Which season is Hallmark currently on?

07-27-2004, 11:16 PM	#10
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I like the whole series, but it's at its strongest in the first 3-5 seasons. By the way, the movie was a blind buy for me. Other than staggered segments on TV, I'd never seen it before. Luckily, I loved it. A year later (around February, 2004), I started getting into the series when I bought season one on DVD. I always watch it sans laugh track (blasphemy to some MASH* fans, but I just can't stand the canned laughter).

07-27-2004, 11:25 PM	#11
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,828	My sister got into the show first. She hates the Henry-Trapper seasons. She's a big fan of Potter, B.J. and Winchester. I started watching reruns on FOX back in 1999. I never fully got into the show, however until I bought season 1 on DVD. Actually to be honest, it wasn't until I had the first 3 seasons. I watched 3 to five episodes a day, every day. Now I can say I'm a full-fledged fan. I think that Henry Blake and Frank Burns are the funniest characters on the show. So I'll get into little debates with my sister, the early years versus the later years. And to Barwars, most people agree that Radar's leaving was a major "Jump the Shark" point. And to AKA, I also watch it without the laugh track.

07-29-2004, 04:42 PM	#12
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Trying to get into the show with the later seasons is like trying to get into Cheers starting with the middle of season six (the corporation owns the bar, Rebecca manages it, and Sam, Carla and Woody have to wear uniforms). You can do it, but you don't get the right feel.