The actor was upset over the attention that Alan Alda was given and wanted off the show.
'Trapper' John McIntyre was played by Wayne Rogers.
In the MASH series, 3 different actors played Captain "Trapper" John Francis Xavier McIntyre, M.D.Elliott Gould - Robert Altman's movie MASH (1970)Wayne Rogers - CBS television series M*A*S*H (1972-83)Pernell Roberts - CBS television series Trapper John M.D. (1979-86)
Trapper John McIntyre, played by Wayne Rogers, leaves the television series "MAS*H" at the end of Season 3, specifically in the episode titled "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen." His character departs after a series of events that highlight his desire to return home and escape the rigors of war. This departure marks a significant turning point for the show, as Trapper was one of the main characters during its early seasons.
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On the CBS television series M*A*S*H (1972-83), Trapper John McIntyre left Korea when he was called back to the States to complete his service. He made the trip successfully. It was Col Henry Blake who was shot down over the Sea of Japan when he was on his way home to process out of the active Army.
'Trapper' John McIntyre was played by Wayne Rogers.
End of season three
In the MASH series, 3 different actors played Captain "Trapper" John Francis Xavier McIntyre, M.D.Elliott Gould - Robert Altman's movie MASH (1970)Wayne Rogers - CBS television series M*A*S*H (1972-83)Pernell Roberts - CBS television series Trapper John M.D. (1979-86)
Duncan John McIntyre was born in 1842.
Aeneas John McIntyre was born in 1821.
Aeneas John McIntyre died in 1889.
John McIntyre - politician - was born in 1832.
John McIntyre - politician - died in 1904.
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.
"Trapper" John Francis Xavier McIntyre
John J. McIntyre - politician - died in 1974.
John J. McIntyre - politician - was born in 1904.