I had the opportunity to watch the first season of M*A*S*H on DVD these past few days (roger's rents it out for 5 days at a time).
I was too young to watch the series when it first aired and have only seen it via the re-run circuit.
I was quite impressed with it. First off:
* I cannot beleive how much plot is cut out of the episodes via re-runs (some vital dialogue is completely chopped!)
* The series was well written for a first year show.
* The colour is restored
* You can turn off the annoying "Laugh Track"
* The opening sequence (used through-out the complete series) originated from the pilot episode
* You actually see Radar's deformed hand in full view (pilot only) - He hid it quite well through-out the years.
* Frank's brother was the first to call him "Ferret Face".
I have found that the earlier episodes placed more emphasis on comedy rather than social issues.
I enjoy watching some of the old comedies such as "The Beverly Hillbillies" & "Hogan's Heroes". But now I am wondering how much plot has been cut from those shows.
I was too young to watch the series when it first aired and have only seen it via the re-run circuit.
I was quite impressed with it. First off:
* I cannot beleive how much plot is cut out of the episodes via re-runs (some vital dialogue is completely chopped!)
* The series was well written for a first year show.
* The colour is restored
* You can turn off the annoying "Laugh Track"
* The opening sequence (used through-out the complete series) originated from the pilot episode
* You actually see Radar's deformed hand in full view (pilot only) - He hid it quite well through-out the years.
* Frank's brother was the first to call him "Ferret Face".
I have found that the earlier episodes placed more emphasis on comedy rather than social issues.
I enjoy watching some of the old comedies such as "The Beverly Hillbillies" & "Hogan's Heroes". But now I am wondering how much plot has been cut from those shows.