On an unrelated thread, Philip Portelli wrote:   "To the Commander: I would be very interested to hear your views on M*A*S*H, McHale's Navy, and particularly Hogan's Heroes, given your service. I know that they were comedies but I would like to hear your views, if or when you want. Heck comment on CPO Sharkey for that matter!"   I'll try.   First, let me state that, with regard to military series…