M*A*S*H (TV Series) Give and Take (1983) User Reviews

Another Heavy Episode

[Hitchcoc · 8/10 · 6 May 2015]

The series got a bit darker as it closed out. In this one a man in the hospital takes delight in the fact that he shot a North Korean (who lies next to him). A sort of connection seems to happen as time goes by and that man becomes human to the young soldier. It's another reminder of what war does to us. The other more obvious plot is Charles forgetting that he is on charity collection duty and Potter laying into him. Through a series of events, the collection book is passed around to various MASH members. Each is promised something in return. Charles has the obvious answer to all of this; sometimes it is more blessed to give for everyone than to receive from anyone.

The boots

[safenoe · 9/10 · 23 November 2020]

An incredibly poignant scene at the end between Colonel Potter and Pvt. Kurland (Craig Wasson) about the futility of war. It brings a tear to the eye for even the hardened viewer.

Very good to see Jeff Maxwell with a prominent supporting appearance, along with G.W. Bailey. I enjoy very much listening to Jeff's podcast MASH Matters co-hosted with Ryan Patrick.

Candy bar goof

[ccddss · 7/10 · 3 September 2018]

Notice when Klinger gives the Hersey's candy bar to the North Korean the candy bar has a barcode which would be impossible for a 1950s candy bar.