Why MASH Couldn’t Use Its Original Theme (& What The Song Actually Meant)

MASH‘s original theme song couldn’t be used on the TV show because of one particular reason. CBS’ hit series is regarded as one of, if not the best sitcom of all time. Following the 4077 MASH unit during the Korean War, MASH puts Alan Alda’s Benjamin “Hawkeye” Pierce and his colleagues as they deal with the causalities of war, all while trying to make sense of their own thoughts about it. Over the years, MASH has gone through several cast exits and arrivals, but it is still able to always find its footing because the show’s storytelling is always a priority.