Relive iconic American anti-war series MAS*H with these souvenirs, podcasts

Humour remains the ageold trick to convey serious philosophical dilemmas to the public at large From Demosthenes to Robin Williams it has been thus Beginning in September 1972 Larry Gelbartrsquos Mobile Army Surgical Hospital or MASH as it was popularly known sets off debates on pacifism humanism politics and global warfare through simple delightful comedy The series came to an end after 11 years on February 28 1983 creating a global following that has endured and inspired new spinoffsOn the 40th anniversary of its last episode we curate a list of podcasts online platforms and stores to relive the seriesrsquo touch of nostalgiaLISTEN MASH 4077A fancast for the series the podcast has Kenny Mitleider and Simon Meddings dive into a breakdown of popular episodes and their themes with typical humour and critical insightLOG ON TO Spotifycom MASHCASTIf you are looking for something starry this one is right up your alley The podcast invites guest stars from scifi author Kevin Lauderdale to journalist Amanda Reyes as they breakdown their favourite episodesLOG ON TO fireandwaterpodcastcomGary Burghoff Alan Alda and Loreta Swit on the sets of MASH Pic CourtesyWikimedia Commons ClearVivid with Alan AldaGranted this is not as much about the show but no one personified the heart of MASH quite like actor Alan Alda An activist on and off the screen Alda remains Hawkeye mdash the conscience of the series His podcast details current and relevant subjects of debate with the same ease and humour that defined his performance on the iconic seriesLOG ON TO Spotifycom Mash mattersJeff Waters or Private Igor from the series joins Ryan Patrick to host discussions on the series its journey and acting Hollywood alongside celebrity fans sharing lesser known trivia Our favourite is the episode detailing actor Ed Begley Juniorrsquos runin with mobs after his first and controversial guest appearance on the showLOG ON TO podcastsapplecomSHOP Game it upThe perfect anniversary gift for a MASH fan would be an oldstyle gaming card to spark your loveLOG ON TO huecompleteme on EtsycomCOST Rs 403 Stick it to the manFrom stickers to custom tshirts and fridge magnets of antiwar messages this site is a treasure trove for fans of the seriesLOG ON TO redbubblecomCOST 162 onwards Hoodie downUpgrade your fandom of the series to the new age with this snazzy MASH hoodie designed with the iconic Bell helicopter from the seriesLOG ON TO Retrocrate clothing on EtsycomCOST Rs 1474 onwardsIn fan zoneZafar Karachiwala 47 actorI started watching MASH in the late 1980s and early 1990s thanks to video tapes that were available at my local video library MASH was known for its unique blend of humour and drama as well as its portrayal of the harsh realities of war Captain Benjamin Franklin lsquoHawkeyersquo Pierce played by Alan Alda was a masterclass in comic timing Hawkeye was known for his wit sarcasm and compassion and he often used humour as a way to cope with the stress and traumaJaba Basu 60 English teacherYears ago I started watching the American series in college after we had just read Catch22 by Joseph Heller It used to air on television Not many people liked dark humour but I loved it It was not preachy or a situational comedy I had not seen a character like Hawkeye deliver lines with such deadeyed expression for humour on Indian television And because I had just read Catch22 a satirical war novel it was even more relevant He was definitely my favourite character on the show Positively he was the audiencersquos perspective and eyes into the story