Several key MASH actors exited the show at the height of its popularity, with reasons ranging from fear of typecasting to creative differences.
Several actors left MASH throughout its 11-season run, and here's why each performer left the hit series. MASH was the second adaptation of the novel following the hit Robert Altman movie, which followed the experiences of a medical unit during the Korean War. MASH began as a comedy that nevertheless took the core subject matter seriously, and while the showrunners were forced to include a laugh track, they were able to drop it from scenes involving surgery.
William Christopher replaced Morgan in the role, and appeared on MASH for its entire run; he was also one of the few cast members to return for AfterMASH. Sadly, Morgan didn't have many other credits following his MASH exit, with his last credit being the 1990 movie Have a Nice Night. While it's not unusual for a major show to kill a major character now, back when this episode aired in 1975, such a move was unheard of. Killing off supporting characters audiences had grown to know and love was a bold move and one that paid off ratings-wise. It was also a controversial choice, with some furious viewers penning letters to CBS, with the network even cutting the ending of the episode out of a later re-run.
This explains the abrupt exit of Wayne Rogers' Trapper on MASH season 4's opening episode, with his character being discharged offscreen, but leaving no goodbye notes for best friend Hawkeye. Rogers went on to roles in shows like medical sitcom House Calls, which lasted for three seasons.
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