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Summary: Well worth the money!
Review: My husband and I are real M*A*S*H fans and watched the show on CBS. We were hoping that the series would be released on DVD, as we did not purchase the VHS tape series.It's great to be able to watch the shows in order. This gives us the opportunity to see the progression of the characters through the years and also see how the writing changed from a mostly comedic attitude to a more serious one. This first set of DVD's is well worth the money and we're looking forward to the release of the other DVD's. Our only complaint is that the DVD's could not be released at a more rapid rate--perhaps one every other month. With only two or three of these MASH DVD's released per year it will take years to collect all 11 years of the show. That's a shame. Some of the reviewers here have complained about the U.S. flag (as depicted on the DVD's) with 48 stars. Well, the flag is CORRECT as shown! The Korean War ended in 1953. Alaska and Hawaii did not attain statehood until 1959.
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Summary: It's About Time
Review: It's about time that Fox put out M*A*S*H for the public (and without those stupid subscription/shyster video clubs). Thank heaven for DVD! M*A*S*H is a brilliant show. Funny, yet touching. I have seen every episode at least 50 times but only in reruns, since I was only four when the series debuted. It was fantastic seeing these episodes uncut. Syndication takes it toll on the series and they cut many of the really funny parts for commericals. Epsiodes like "Chief Surgeon Who?" and "Pilot" show how much talent was in the writing, directing and acting of this excellent show. My favorite is "Sometimes You Hear the Bullet" with a very young Ron Howard. I plan on collecting every season, just to have a complete library. M*A*S*H is one show I never get tired of. Now, if they would just do the same thing with "I Love Lucy"!
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Summary: M*A*S*H Season One is Loads of Fun
Review: M*A*S*H was and always will be the best half-hour television has ever seen. Much of my early childhood in Inuvik in the North West Territories of Canada during the 1970s was filled with this show. Perhaps I was too young to watch it, and in fact my parents had seen the movie and decided that the TV series would be too much for our young eyes. After a few episodes they realized that it wasn't as racy as the film, and shortly thereafter M*A*S*H become a household institution. It was also the only TV show about Korea. It was moral, compassionate, and taught me a lot about people. That I shouldn't care what color someone's skin was, whether they were gay or not, what race they are and that we're all people. It taught me to resent those who crave power over others and respect those who resisted it. I always liked Hawkeye, but I especially liked the minor characters, like Ho-Jon, Ginger Balis, and especially Sidney Freedman, played by Alan Arbus. Freedman was like yet another rock in the series that the other characters could meter their sanity against. Jokes I heard on the show I used in real life. It taught me that war, no matter how noble the cause, is stupid and should be avoided at all costs, by all sides. So whether you like Hawkeye or Trapper John or Frank Burns, they're all here and more. Despite having seen these episodes dozens of times, I still laugh through each episode. Plus, it's amazing to see how much the current networks cut out of each episode just so they can cram more commercials into a half-hour time slot. Each episode had entire sequences removed- some I had forgotten about, others I barely remembered. It's nice to have them back. This DVD collection is a must-have for M*A*S*H fans, uh, at least those who have a DVD player. The picture quality is superb- they did an excellent cleaning up the original film stock, and the sound is also quite good. With over 10 hours of viewing here, it's worth the price for the three-disk set. The down side is that there aren't any extras whatsoever- just the 24 original episodes from the first season. No blooper reels, interviews, or photo galleries. It is a better deal than the Simpson three-disk (by comparison) which only has 12 episodes and only a few extras. Still for the price, plus the sheer enjoyment of the best TV show ever made, the M*A*S*H Season 1 DVD is a must have.
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Summary: Excellent----but FOX/CBS it could be so much better!
Review: M*A*S*H is arguably one of the best shows in television history. Finally--they are on DVD! We love the DVD collections and the ability to remove laugh tracks. The first season DVD is particularly good. We only wish, as do many others, that there were more interviews and commentaries. Even if they were done now with the actors, writers, directors, and producers all looking back...there is a wealth of information that could be included. We also find it a hassle to navigate around on the DVD and just want to watch all the epidodes in order without pushing lots of buttons. Regardless, these are nit-picky DVD wishes from one who has grown up in the digital information generation. The show itself is absolutely hilarious and poignant, all at the right moments. Alan Alda brings so much to the role, and I am glad he was cast for it. The other actors are excellent as well! I'm only sorry we have said goodbye to a few already. If you are looking for good quality television, with humor and wonderful messages on the human condition, the M*A*S*H season collections are well worth it! Watch them with your family and friends!
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Summary: M*A*S*H, SEASON 1
Review: I loved this DVD and can't wait for Season 2 to be released! Watching all of our favorite stars without commercials is the best part. Also, the fact that you can access any one show without rewinding a VHS but with just a click of a button is fantastic. We hope to own all of this series one day.
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Summary: Great picture quality with no commercials!
Review: I was very impressed by the crisp picture and sound quality for the original MASH episodes. They're better than anything you'll see on TV repeats. Definitely worth adding to your DVD collection to watch over the years.
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Summary: BEST ON TV
Review: What a wonderful treat - to have the entire first season, UNCUT and WITHOUT A LAUGH TRACK on DVD. The quality is superb and I can't wait until July (the 2nd season)
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Summary: funny to watch
Review: I bought this for my brother who loves M*A*S*H. He loves it and is constantly watching it. It has parts of the episiodes which were cut out for comercial and overall is a real good collection if you love M*A*S*H!...
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Summary: Needs a "Play All" feature
Review: Loved M*A*S*H forever - DVD's great - extra footage great - picture quality great - able to turn the laugh track off great - only able to watch one episode at a time - LOUSY - only complaint of a first rate season one box set - looking forward to the next ten - but c'mon FOX - get your act together and make the next 10 able to play the whole disc at once.
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Summary: M*A*S*H lives forever now
Review: As a lifelong fan of M*A*S*H I was so excited to have the opportunity to watch all my favorite TV characters whenever I wanted. Thew only thing that could make this better is if outtakes or deleted scenes had been saved. If you are a M*A*S*H fan you need to own this sries. Hopefully the whole series will continue to come out.
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