"M*A*S*H" On My Mind Trivia Quiz

Answer: From a character in the book "The Last of the Mohicans"

He was given the nickname by his father, Dr. Daniel Pierce. Although the senior Doctor Pierce was never seen on the series, Alan Alda's real-life father, Robert Alda was. He played Dr. Anthony Borelli in two episodes: 'The Consultant' and 'Lend a Hand'.

Answer: Mobile Army Surgical Hospital

MASH units were started in August 1945, and were used from the Korean War onward. The U.S. Army decommissioned the last MASH unit on 10-16-2006. It has been noted that an injured serviceman that made it to a MASH unit alive had a 97% chance of survival once he received treatment.

Answer: 2

He first married his childhood sweetheart, Laverne Esposito, while he was serving in Korea. The ceremony was performed over the radio by Father Mulcahy. His second marriage was to his Korean War bride Soon Lee (also performed by the good Father).

Answer: Sophie

Sonja was from Sonja Henie, the famous ice skater. Col. Potter did love to watch her movies. Francis was from Francis the talking mule. Mildred, of course, is Mrs. Potter.

Answer: Major Benson Payne

Major Payne was played by Damon Wayans in the movie of the same name. Spearchucker Jones was dropped because the writers found out (supposedly) there were no black surgeons serving in Korea. Ugly John was an anesthesiologist who was dropped in the first season. Igor worked on the chow line, and received much grief over the chow.

Answer: "Suicide Is Painless"

"Suicide Solution" is by Ozzy Osbourne. "Don't Try Suicide" is by Queen, and "Goodbye Cruel World" is from Pink Floyd's "The Wall".

Answer: His parents' names: Bea and Jay

Bartholomew Jojo is Bart Simpson's full name. The others were guesses by Hawkeye. In the end, BJ said the initials meant "anything you want". Thanks to Arpeggionist for the corrections to this question.

Answer: Mike Farrell

Any nurse characters that had a line or two, but were minor supporting characters otherwise were generally given the names "Nurse Able", "Nurse Baker", or "Nurse Charlie". These names come from the alphabet used by the military radio. During the time period of the Korean War, the letters A, B, and C in the phonetic alphabet were Able, Baker, and Charlie. Judy Farrell (then Mrs. Mike Farrell) played Nurse Able in eight episodes.

Answer: Klinger and Father Mulcahy

Klinger was promoted from corporal to sergeant, and Father Mulcahy was promoted from lieutenant to captain. Radar was temporarily promoted when an I-Corps clerk owed poker money to Hawkeye. Both Hawkeye and B.J. turned down offers of promotion but B.J. suggested Radar be promoted to lieutenant instead. Radar decided he liked being a corporal better.

Answer: corn

The "M*A*S*H" crew was looking forward to fresh corn. Of course, Igor creamed it all. When they complained, he told them, "Next time you can eat it off the cob, for all I care!" Thank you for playing. Thanks to www.mash4077.co.uk and www.imdb.com for help in the interesting information department.