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"Korea, 1950. They were the 4077 MASH (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) unit stationed three miles from the front. After months of living a stone's throw away from the daily bombings and dealing with the resulting nonstop casualties, the docs and nurses still managed to live up to their motto of delivering the 'Best Care Anywhere.' The only things that kept the continued stress of war from turning these docs into casualties themselves were their own...
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"Korea, 1950. They're a MASH (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) unit stationed three miles from the front lines during the Korean War. At times the only thing that keeps these docs sane after a long day in the OR is a zany night in 'The Swamp' with a martini or two. Luckily, for the incoming wounded, these doctors and nurses also realize that a simple word of encouragement or a heartfelt round of laughter can be as important to their patients as a successful...
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"[A] powerful, enlightening and moving chronicle of our time. 'And the band played on' follows the struggle of a handful of strong-willed men and women who took on the fight to save lives. Dr. Don Francis [is] a researcher at the Centers for Disease Control who seeks to uncover the cause of a number of mysterious deaths. With little funding for a subject few will even discuss, not only must he fight the disease, but a disinterested public, the government,...
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The film follows a new prison guard, a man full of high ideals and moral intentions, but very ill equipped and unable to contain the corruption and degradation he encounters within. When two new inmates, a college professor and a young teenager become the target for the brutal and sadistic gang leader, they find nowhere to run and no one to run to. Their fate is inevitable and terror reigns supreme, it is the law of the jungle, the law of gang rapes,...
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Nearly 106 million viewers tuned in for this series finale of M*A*S*H. Even as the final ceasefire draws near, life at the 4077 is as hectic and crazy as ever. Hawkeye is reluctant to operate after recuperating from a nervous breakdown; B.J. receives erroneous orders to ship out early; Winchester forms a musical bond with a group of POWs; Hot Lips makes plans for her future; Klinger gets engaged.
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"Korea, 1950. They were a MASH (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) unit stationed three miles from the front. Loosely based on a real-life MASH unit, the hilarious antics of the 4011 were tempered by the changes and dangers inherent in real-life combat situations. [They] find themselves facing such changes with the sudden arrival of a new commanding officer and a new doctor in the O.R."--Container.
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"Korea, 1950. They were a MASH (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) unit stationed three miles from the front, positioned to provide quick care to the troops. Although it sometimes felt as if the incoming wounded would never stop, the docs and nurses of the 4077 were always ready with a steady hand, a smile and a laugh, healing our soldiers in both body and soul and offering a touch of home, and often hilarity, in a foreign land"--Container.
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"In the late fifties and sixties, iconoclastic young rebels in Chicago opened two tiny theaters--The Compass and The Second City--where they satirized politics, religion, and sex. Building scenes by improvising based on audience suggestions turned out to be a fine way to develop great actors, directors, and writers. Alumni went on to create such groundbreaking works as The Graduate, Groundhog Day, and Don't Look Up. Many of them also became stars...
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The good girl: "Thirty-year old Justine longs for a life more fulfilling than the one she leads with her boring husband and dead-end job. But when a passionate young co-worker catches her eye and steals her heart, Justine's good girl existence takes a turn for the worse"--Container.
The object of my affection: "Nina is a young woman who falls in love with her new roommate, George, even though he's gay and loves her purely as a friend. When Nina becomes...
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A journey into the endless possibilities of life. Rich with positive, life-enhancing messages that focus on growth and change. Positive messages of self-esteem are illustrated through a series of live action and animations shorts through songs, stories and laughter. Explores children's dreams and concerns, as well as their fears and fantasies.
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"The line forms here. As the Bartlet administration enters the last year, Oval Office hopefuls emerge from both major parties. And so do political strategists eager to back those bids for the White House-dreamers and doers willing to leave their West Wing posts for another grab at the brass ring."--Container.
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Since its inception, television has served as a lens on American society, and in the expansive world of modern TV. Today's heroes and villains have come a long way from their predecessors. Showcased is this iconic American art form, which has both reflected and shaped the country's national character. Each episode focuses on an enduring character archetype, as seen through generations of television programs.