What is M*A*S*H about?

M*A*S*H (an acronym for Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) is an American war comedy drama television series that aired on CBS from September 17, 1972, to February 28, 1983. The show was developed by Larry Gelbart as the first original spin-off series adapted from the 1970 feature film M*A*S*H, which was based on Richard Hooker's 1968 novel MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors. The series is produced by 20th Century Fox Television for CBS. The ensemble cast initially featured Alan Alda and Wayne Rogers as surgeons Benjamin "Hawkeye" Pierce and "Trapper" John McIntyre, respectively, with Larry Linville as surgeon Frank Burns, Loretta Swit as head nurse Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan, McLean Stevenson as company commander Henry Blake, Gary Burghoff as company clerk Walter "Radar" O'Reilly, and other supporting characters. The show revolves around the daily operations and personal lives of the staff at the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, with a focus on their efforts to cope with the harsh realities of war while finding moments of humor and camaraderie amidst the chaos. M*A*S*H is known for its blend of comedy, drama, and social commentary, as well as its memorable characters and episodes that have left a lasting impact on television history.

The first episode of M*A*S*H aired on September 17, 1972 and the most recent episode to air was on February 28, 1983.