‘M*A*S*H’ said goodbye 40 years ago, with a finale for the ages

“M*A*S*H” ran for 11 seasons, even though the Korean War, during which the CBS series was set, lasted three years. When the show finally signed off 40 years ago — with a special 2.5-hour episode titled “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” — it set a ratings record that will never be equaled, and indeed, has become virtually impossible in the fragmented media market that exists today.“M*A*S*H” ran for 11 seasons, even though the Korean War, during which the CBS series was set, lasted three years. When the show finally signed off 40 years ago — with a special 2.5-hour episode titled “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” — it set a ratings record that will never be equaled, and indeed, has become virtually impossible in the fragmented media market that exists today.