M*A*S*H | |
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Developed by | Larry Gelbart |
Starring | |
Theme music composer | Johnny Mandel (written for the movie) |
Opening theme | "Suicide Is Painless" (Instrumental) |
Ending theme | "Suicide Is Painless" (Big Band Version) |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 11 |
No. of episodes | 256 (list of episodes) |
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Production locations | Los Angeles County, California (Century City, Malibu Creek State Park) |
Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 25-26 minutes; except "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen" (2 hours) |
Production company | 20th Century Fox Television |
Original release | |
Network | CBS |
Release | September 17, 1972 February 28, 1983 | –
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Trapper John, M.D. | |
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M*A*S*H is an American television sitcom made by Larry Gelbart about doctors in a mobile . It was inspired by MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors. It stars Alan Alda as the main character. It was very popular, lasting 11 seasons, and having one of the most viewed series finales in television history.