who wrote the song for the theme song for mash
MASH Notes: The Story Behind Suicide is Painless. The following is an article from the book Uncle John's Canoramic Bathroom Reader. The unlikely origin of an instantly recognizable theme song. Early in his career, Robert Altman had a reputation for being difficult. When he was still directing TV shows like Maverick and Bonanza, heâd been fired several times over âcreative differencesâ with his bosses.
Best Answer: Music by Johnny Mandel Lyrics by Mike Altman. Lyrics to the song 'Suicide is Painless'. Through early morning fog I see. visions of the things to be. the pains that are withheld for me.