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Wayne Rogers left M*A*S*H, according to rumors, because when he had originally signed on to play the Trapper John McIntyre character, he was led to believe that Trapper would share equal billing with the Hawkeye Pierce character which would be played by Alan Alda. Rogers thought that the producers were short changing his Trapper character and giving more screen time to Hawkeye than to Trapper, so he decided to leave the series at the end of Season 3. Unfortunately for Rogers, as the show began to become more successful in the Nielsen Ratings during the latter part of the second season Alan Alda's Hawkeye proved to be more popular with both fans and critics of the show.
Rogers did, however, still enjoy working with Alda and the rest of cast as a whole (Alda and Rogers quickly became close life-long friends), but eventually chafed that the writers were devoting the show's best humorous and dramatic moments to Alda. This problem would lead him to decide to depart from the cast (along with fellow cast member McLean Stevenson, who played Col. Henry Blake) after the third season, in spite of the fact the the show had become a top-rated sitcom.
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How many seasons did Wayne Rogers star in mash?
Wayne Rogers starred in MASH for three seasons.
Who played Trapper John in MASH the series?
'Trapper' John McIntyre was played by Wayne Rogers.
Who did Mike Farrell replace on MASH?
Mike Farrell's character of B.J.Hunnicutt replaced 'Trapper' John Macintyre, played by Wayne Rogers.
Why did John McIntyre leave MASH?
The actor was upset over the attention that Alan Alda was given and wanted off the show.
Did elliout gould play in mash?
Elliott Gould played the character Trapper John in the Robert Altman movie MASH (1970). This character was also played by Wayne Rogers (M*A*S*H) and Parnell Roberts (Trapper John M.D.).
How many seasons did Wayne Rogers star in mash?
Wayne Rogers starred in MASH for three seasons.
What did Wayne Rogers do after MASH?
Financier , and business man
Who played Trapper John in MASH the series?
'Trapper' John McIntyre was played by Wayne Rogers.
Who did Mike Farrell replace on MASH?
Mike Farrell's character of B.J.Hunnicutt replaced 'Trapper' John Macintyre, played by Wayne Rogers.
What did rogers do after mash?
Financier , and business man
Why did John McIntyre leave MASH?
The actor was upset over the attention that Alan Alda was given and wanted off the show.
Did elliout gould play in mash?
Elliott Gould played the character Trapper John in the Robert Altman movie MASH (1970). This character was also played by Wayne Rogers (M*A*S*H) and Parnell Roberts (Trapper John M.D.).
Which eliott was in maSH?
Elliot (Goldstein) Gould played Dr Trapper John McIntyre in the Robert Altman movie MASH (1970). He never co-starred in the TV series. Trapper is the thoracic surgeon of the 4077th and was played by Wayne Rogers in the television show.
Did Wayne rogers they guy who played trapper in mash die yesterday?
No, Wayne Rogers, who played Trapper in M*A*S*H did not die. However, Pernell Roberts did die on Jan. 24, 2010. Pernell played the character of Trapper in a TV series that aired after M*A*S*H called Trapper John M.D.
Who played trapper john you filmen mash?
Trapper John has been portrayed by three people; Elliott Gould (in movie), Wayne Rogers (in TV show) and Pernell Roberts (for Trapper John, M.D.)
How did MASH replace Wayne rogers?
Between Seasons 3 and 4 of the CBS television series M*A*S*H (1972-83), Wayne Rogers decided not to renew his contract. He did not appear on the Season 4 premiere but was definitely a character as Hawkeye tried to catch up with him to say goodbye. As Hawkeye raced around the airport, he met B.J. Hunnicutt, Trapper John's replacement.
Was dan duryea the actor ever in the cast if MASH?
I dont think that Dan Duryea was ever in the cast of MASH
