The television series M*A*S*H premiered on CBS, introducing viewers to the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War.
The last episode of M*A*S*H, titled 'Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,' aired, becoming the most-watched television broadcast in American history at the time.
The series won multiple Emmy Awards over its run, including Outstanding Comedy Series.
Alan Alda's portrayal of Hawkeye Pierce gained critical acclaim and became iconic.