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.
The song was written specifically for Ken Prymus (the actor playing Private Seidman), who sang it during the faux suicide of Walter Painless Pole Waldowski (John Schuck) in the film's Last Supper scene. 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.