M*A*S*H – What Even Die Hard Fans Don’t Know!

Wayne Rogers

When Wayne Rogers, who played Captain “Trapper” John McIntyre, decided to leave M*A*S*H, the producers told him he’d be in breach of contract. It turned out that Rogers, a fan favorite at the time, had never actually signed a contract, helping him get out scot-free. Rogers, who had initially auditioned for Hawkeye Pierce, was unsatisfied with how gruff Pierce was.

He requested to read for Trapper instead, and the role fit. Rogers found some success in film after the series wrapped, but went on to produce, write and direct in Hollywood. He also dabbled in finances, even creating his own stock investment corporation and appearing as a guest contributor on Cashin In.