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MAS*H’s Most Controversial Moment: The Black Surgeon’s Exit and the Racial Debate That Followed!
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Imagine a beloved TV show that became a cultural touchstone, only to reveal a shocking omission decades later: a key character, a Black surgeon, who was meant to be a part of the cast — but never made it past the cutting room floor. This character wasn’t cut because of lack of talent or relevance — but because of the racial sensitivities of the time.


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MASH*, a show that tackled the absurdity of war with humor and compassion, originally included a Black character in the ensemble, yet somehow, that character never made it to the screen. What was behind this decision, and what does it mean for the show’s legacy today?

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