Wayne Rogers was one of the firstMASHactors to leave, with the star growing frustrated with his diminishing role.
Trapper John, MDwas the first ofseveralMASHspinoffs, though its ties to original show have always been hazy.
It’s not like the show has zero laughs, but it’s a decidedly more serious affair.
That’s another element that sets it apart from the rest of the shows.
Years later, co-creator Larry Gelbert stated (viaFoundationINTERVIEWS) that he had botched the spinoff’s execution.
Trapper John, MDproved a non-sitcomMASHshow could not only have worked, it could run for many years.
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Trapper John, M.D.
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Trapper John, M.D. is a television series that follows the life of Dr. Trapper John McIntyre, a veteran surgeon, as he navigates his career and personal relationships at San Francisco Memorial Hospital.
