M*A*S*H continues to be one of the biggest TV shows to have graced the small screen. Set in the Korean War, this show revolutionized the format with its mixture of drama and comedy. Each episode drew in millions of viewers, and the finale is the record holder of the biggest audience to watch a scripted TV program in American history. The characters and the stars who portrayed them continue to enjoy the love of fans. Even though M*A*S*H was an international sensation, it boasts secrets that many people did not know. For example, actors had no idea which characters would die. We bet you have no idea which actors actually served in the military either. Read on to find out why Loretta Swit nearly left the show and more!
Behind-The-Scenes Secrets That Even The Biggest M*A*S*H Fans Did Not Know
M*A*S*H Was Based On A Book
Did you know that M*A*S*H was based on a book? The source was a 1968 book by Richard Hooker called “MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors.” That was the pen name chosen by writer W.C. Heinz and former military surgeon Dr. H. Richard Hornberger.
M*A*S*H Was Based On A Book
