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On September 17, 1972, "M*A*S*H" (short for Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) first aired on CBS, and went on to span 251 episodes over 11 years. The series featured an ensemble cast playing personnel in a US Mash in the Korean War and used dark comedy/satire to underline key issues and flesh out civilian attitudes toward the US Army. The camaraderie that the cast developed over years of filming together was clear on the screen; they were part of something so special that still resonates more than 36 years after its release.

The series finale of "M*A*S*H," titled "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen," chronicled the final days of the Korean War while also wrapping up the core characters' storylines. A ceasefire is called, prompting everyone in the Mash unit to celebrate the end of the war, where they spend one last party together before going their separate ways. While this marked the end of a long-running series,...

At its second annual 'Eight Over Eighty' benefit gala, Jewish Home Lifecare will celebrate the legendary performers Joel Grey and Barbara Carroll. Now in their ninth decade, both continue to live lives of remarkable achievement and vitality. Together with their fellow honorees - Arlene Alda, Charles M. Diker, Milton Glaser, Irwin Hochberg, Pat Jacobs, and Fred amp Rita Richman - they represent the best of the best in the arts, graphic design, business, volunteerism and philanthropy.