Alan Alda discusses the final episode of MASH - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG
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The final episode of the show was not the actual end, as it was part of a larger piece for the last season, which faced challenges like a studio fire in Malibu. Despite an emotional final scene involving a buried chest of memorabilia, the cast's private moment was disrupted by overwhelming press attention, leaving them feeling disoriented and emotional.
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- The final episode of the movie wasn't initially intended to be the last one filmed, as the production faced challenges like a fire destroying the set in Malibu, showcasing the unpredictability and obstacles encountered during the creation of the last season.
- The emotional impact of the show's conclusion was heightened by the unexpected intrusion of press members during the final scene's filming, depriving the cast of the intimate moment they had hoped for, emphasizing the clash between public exposure and personal closure in the entertainment industry.
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Recent questions
What setbacks did the last season of the show face?
Fire burning down the set in Malibu caused setbacks.
What inspired the cast and crew to bury a chest?
The final scene involved burying a chest of memorabilia.
Where was the emotional last scene shot?
The emotional last scene was shot on Sound Stage 10.
How did the cast feel on the final day of filming?
The final day was overwhelming with press conferences and public attention.
How did the studio's sale of property affect the burial of the chest?
The studio's sale of property led to the accidental unearthing of the buried chest.
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Unearthing the Emotional Final Scene
- The last episode aired for the movie wasn't the final one shot; it was part of a long piece created for the last season, which faced setbacks like a fire burning down the set in Malibu.
- The show's final scene involved burying a chest of memorabilia, which inspired the cast and crew to bury a real chest with a note for future discovery, but it was accidentally unearthed by construction workers due to the studio's sale of property.
- The emotional last scene was shot on Sound Stage 10 with 300 press members present, including TV crews and print and radio journalists, making the experience disorienting and emotional for the cast.
- Despite the personal connection the cast felt to their work, the final day was overwhelming with press conferences and public attention, robbing them of the private moment they had anticipated after the show's conclusion.
