He's Back, He's Older, He's Wiser...but Is It *Really* MASH? The Story Behind Trapper John, M.D. Will Blow Your Mind 🤯

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He's Back, He's Older, He's Wiser...but Is It *Really* MASH? The Story Behind Trapper John, M.D. Will Blow Your Mind 🤯

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Trapper John, M.D.: A Spinoff With a Tangled History

MASH, the beloved Korean War sitcom, saw its fair share of cast departures during its eleven-season run. One of the most notable exits was Wayne Rogers, who played the charming surgeon Trapper John. Rogers, frustrated with his role being overshadowed by Alan Alda's Hawkeye, left at the end of season three, navigating a legal battle to gain his freedom.

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But Trapper John's story wasn't over.

Trapper's Second Act: A New Series Emerges

In 1979, CBS debuted *Trapper John, M.D.*, a medical drama that picked up thirty years after the Korean War.

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