Canned Laughter

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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — MASH

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huwdj — 2 years ago(August 20, 2023 12:11 PM)

Loved this series at the time but just watching some DVDs of the first series and I find the canned laughter annoying - and very dated.
I wonder if they could filter it out of the sound track?
I have always depended on the kindness of Strangers - and the bastards let me down!

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/.​ — 2 years ago(August 20, 2023 12:12 PM)

They could, but they won't.
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huwdj — 2 years ago(August 20, 2023 08:02 PM)

Apparently there was no laughter track when originally broadcast in the UK - so why the frack is it present on the Region 2 version I have? Just laziness I guess.
https://screenrant.com/mash-tv-show-uk-version-better-reason/
I have always depended on the kindness of Strangers - and the bastards let me down!

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NothingButTheBest — 10 months ago(May 31, 2025 04:58 PM)

I have the DVDs and you can change the audio track to play without the laugh track. Actually I'm pretty sure that became the default audio track at some point.

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huwdj — 10 months ago(May 31, 2025 09:12 PM)

Having watched two series with the canned laughter I will be somewhat annoyed if I can do that with my copies. It never occurred to me to look for an option like that so thanks - I think
I have always depended on the kindness of Strangers - and the bastards let me down!