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M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H Stands for Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, and this one is stationed in the middle of Korea during the Korean War, manned by US doctors and nurses who would much rather be somewhere else, not surprisingly as the makeshift hospital is near the front lines and frequently comes under enemy mortar fire. At one time this comedy was the most popular show in the US, with Alan Alda, portraying Dr. Pierce, becoming an icon for the 1970s sensitive leading man. While the show has a generally liberal anti-war bias, it's still fun viewing even for conservatives. The humor here is of the sarcastic variety.
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