M*A*S*H notable success selling the film and seasons of the TV series on DVD. Richard Hooker wrote "" (1968), based on his experiences as a surgeon at the 8055th MASH in South Korea. He published several other novels based on that group. A total of 15 M*A*S*H novels were published between 1968 and 1977, some co-authored by William E. Butterworth. "MASH" is a 1970 feature film adaptation of the original novel. The film was directed by Robert Altman and starred Donald Sutherland as Hawkeye Pierce and Elliott Gould as Trapper John McIntyre. Although the title had no punctuation onscreen, in and
Bombshells (M*A*S*H) made me a soldier." He eventually gives the medal to another patient. Gerald S. O'Loughlin guest stars as General Franklin Schwerin. This episode has been held up as an example of the changing sociopolitical views embodied by its characters, in this instance from more to less anti-authoritarian. Bombshells (M*A*S*H) "Bombshells" was the 246th episode of the "M*A*S*H" television series, and the sixth episode of the eleventh season. It first aired on 28 November 1982, and was rebroadcast 18 April 1983. In it, Hawkeye and Charles attempted to get Marilyn Monroe to visit the 4077th, while B.J. receives the Bronze Star