M*A*S*H (TV series)
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M*A*S*H is an acclaimed American television dramedy set during the Korean War that follows the lives of Army doctors and staff at a mobile surgical hospital, blending dark humor with poignant anti-war themes.
All labels observed (10)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| M*A*S*H | 15 |
| M*A*S*H (TV series) canonical | 13 |
| M*A*S*H (television series) | 2 |
| 4077th MASH | 1 |
| M*A*S*H (TV series) Season 1 | 1 |
| M*A*S*H episode "Abyssinia, Henry" | 1 |
| M*A*S*H franchise | 1 |
| M*A*S*H season 1 | 1 |
| M*A*S*H universe | 1 |
| M*A*S*H, Season 1 | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: M*A*S*H (TV series) Context triple: [Harry Morgan, characterIn, M*A*S*H (TV series)]
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MASH
MASH is a 1970 satirical black comedy war film directed by Robert Altman, renowned for its irreverent take on the Korean War and its influential role in the New Hollywood era.
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Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes is a 1960s American television sitcom set in a German POW camp during World War II, known for its ensemble cast and darkly comedic tone.
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AfterMASH
AfterMASH is an American television sitcom that served as a spin-off and continuation of the acclaimed series M*A*S*H, following several characters as they adjust to post-war life.
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St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere is an acclaimed 1980s American medical drama television series known for its ensemble cast, gritty realism, and influential storytelling.
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Dr. Kildare film series
The Dr. Kildare film series is a collection of classic American medical drama films from the late 1930s and early 1940s centered on the professional and personal challenges of a young doctor.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: M*A*S*H (TV series) Target entity description: M*A*S*H is an acclaimed American television dramedy set during the Korean War that follows the lives of Army doctors and staff at a mobile surgical hospital, blending dark humor with poignant anti-war themes.
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A.
MASH
MASH is a 1970 satirical black comedy war film directed by Robert Altman, renowned for its irreverent take on the Korean War and its influential role in the New Hollywood era.
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B.
Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes is a 1960s American television sitcom set in a German POW camp during World War II, known for its ensemble cast and darkly comedic tone.
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C.
AfterMASH
AfterMASH is an American television sitcom that served as a spin-off and continuation of the acclaimed series M*A*S*H, following several characters as they adjust to post-war life.
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D.
St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere is an acclaimed 1980s American medical drama television series known for its ensemble cast, gritty realism, and influential storytelling.
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E.
Dr. Kildare film series
The Dr. Kildare film series is a collection of classic American medical drama films from the late 1930s and early 1940s centered on the professional and personal challenges of a young doctor.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
television series
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war television series ⓘ |
| audioFormat | mono ⓘ |
| awardReceived |
Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOn |
MASH (1970 film)
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MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| composer | Johnny Mandel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| creator | Larry Gelbart NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developer | Larry Gelbart NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| executiveProducer |
Burt Metcalfe
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Gene Reynolds NERFINISHED ⓘ Larry Gelbart NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| filmingLocation | Los Angeles, California ⓘ |
| finaleViewershipUS | about 105 million viewers ⓘ |
| firstAired | 1972-09-17 ⓘ |
| genre |
comedy-drama
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sitcom ⓘ war ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
dark humor
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human cost of war ⓘ |
| lastAired | 1983-02-28 ⓘ |
| mainCharacter |
B. J. Hunnicutt
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Charles Emerson Winchester III NERFINISHED ⓘ Frank Burns NERFINISHED ⓘ Hawkeye Pierce NERFINISHED ⓘ Henry Blake NERFINISHED ⓘ Margaret Houlihan NERFINISHED ⓘ Maxwell Klinger NERFINISHED ⓘ Radar O'Reilly NERFINISHED ⓘ Sherman T. Potter NERFINISHED ⓘ Trapper John McIntyre NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableEpisode | Goodbye, Farewell and Amen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
anti-war themes
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blend of comedy and drama ⓘ character-driven storytelling ⓘ |
| numberOfEpisodes | 256 ⓘ |
| numberOfSeasons | 11 ⓘ |
| openingTheme | Suicide Is Painless NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | English ⓘ |
| originallyAiredOn | United States television ⓘ |
| originalNetwork | CBS ⓘ |
| pictureFormat | color ⓘ |
| producedBy | 20th Century Fox Television NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setting |
4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital
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Korean War NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| spinOff |
AfterMASH
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Trapper John, M.D. NERFINISHED ⓘ W*A*L*T*E*R NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| starring |
Alan Alda
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David Ogden Stiers NERFINISHED ⓘ Gary Burghoff NERFINISHED ⓘ Harry Morgan NERFINISHED ⓘ Jamie Farr NERFINISHED ⓘ Larry Linville NERFINISHED ⓘ Loretta Swit NERFINISHED ⓘ McLean Stevenson NERFINISHED ⓘ Mike Farrell NERFINISHED ⓘ Wayne Rogers NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| themeMusicComposer | Johnny Mandel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timePeriodDepicted | early 1950s ⓘ |
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Subject: M*A*S*H (TV series) Description of subject: M*A*S*H is an acclaimed American television dramedy set during the Korean War that follows the lives of Army doctors and staff at a mobile surgical hospital, blending dark humor with poignant anti-war themes.
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