When Wayne Rogers made the shock decision to leave MASH after three successful seasons, the show was forever altered. As the quick-witted, charming Trapper John McIntyre, Rogers was a central figure in the early success of the series. But his exit raised the question: Why did he leave a role that had made him a household name? And how did his departure ultimately reshape the show?
From the moment MASH* premiered in 1972, Wayne Rogers’ portrayal of Trapper John McIntyre was magnetic. Alongside Alan Alda’s Hawkeye, Trapper formed an iconic comedic duo that quickly became the heart and soul of the series.
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