Wayne Rogers, who played Trapper John McIntyre on the hit television show MASH, made the decision to walk away from the show for a variety of reasons. One of the main factors was the lack of creative control he had over his character and the direction of the show. Rogers felt that his character was not being given enough development and depth, leading him to feel frustrated and unfulfilled. Additionally, he was also dissatisfied with his salary and the overall working environment on set.
Ultimately, after much deliberation, Rogers decided to leave MASH in order to pursue other opportunities that would allow him more creative freedom and personal satisfaction. Even though his departure from the show was a difficult decision, Rogers stands by his choice and has no regrets about leaving MASH.
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