The first is that the method is one of the strands of qualitative researchâalong with such other strands as narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, and ethnography. 6 The second and older stereotype is that the case study method is but one of the designs in quasi-experimental research.
MASH Notes: The Story Behind Suicide is Painless. The following is an article from the book Uncle John's Canoramic Bathroom Reader. The unlikely origin of an instantly recognizable theme song. Early in his career, Robert Altman had a reputation for being difficult. When he was still directing TV shows like Maverick and Bonanza, heâd been fired several times over âcreative differencesâ with his bosses.
â Song from M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) â is a song written by Johnny Mandel (music) and Mike Altman (lyrics), which was the theme song for both the movie and TV series M*A*S*H. Mike Altman is the son of the original filmâs director, Robert Altman, and was 14 years old when he wrote the songâs lyrics. On the compilation the song is titled Theme from M.A.S.H. . 2  Killarmy sampled the music for their 1997 track 5 Stars from the Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars album. 3  Edgar Cruz recorded an instrumental cover of the song for his 1997 album Reminiscence titled M*A*S*H Theme.