![]() Allegedly, the Klinger character was influenced by comedian Lenny Bruce’s claim that he got discharged from the Navy for claiming to have “homosexual tendencies.” 5. Jamie Farr’s character was changed to a heterosexual who cross-dressed to try to get himself kicked out of Korea. KLINGER WAS ONLY SUPPOSED TO BE IN ONE EPISODE. The veteran screenwriter had been living in London after growing tired of Hollywood, but he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to try to adapt Robert Altman’s movie for television audiences. LARRY GELBART WROTE THE PILOT IN TWO DAYS FOR $25,000. As for Klein, he denied a claim that he lived to regret the decision. ![]() Stevenson was convinced to take the role of Lt. MCLEAN STEVENSON AUDITIONED FOR HAWKEYE, AND COMEDIAN ROBERT KLEIN TURNED DOWN THE ROLE OF TRAPPER JOHN. Wayne Rogers (Trapper John McIntyre) joined the U.S. Farr enlisted, and was stationed in Japan when Red Skelton requested his services on his USO Tour through Korea. ARMY.Īlda (Hawkeye Pierce) was in the Army Reserve for six months in Korea. ALAN ALDA AND JAMIE FARR SERVED IN THE U.S. Here are some facts about the show that won't get you a Section 8. And 35 years ago today, that show culminated in the most-watched series finale in television history. Two years after that, M*A*S*H came to life again in the form of an 11-season television series. Two years later, Robert Altman used the book as the basis for a movie about the fictional 4077th unit (he cut the number 8055 in half). Heinz to create the book MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors, based on his experiences with the 8055th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War. Richard Hornberger-using the nom de plume of Richard Hooker-collaborated with writer W.C. She has had essays published in TrainWrite and Kalliope and is currently writing a contemporary romance novel. For advice on editing, writing, and publishing visit her blog at and be sure to also follow her on Twitter. Katie is a member of Romance Writers of America and the Editorial Freelancers Association. KATIE MCCOACH is a freelance developmental book editor at KM Editorial working with authors of all levels to help them create their best story possible. What tidbits from above apply to you? Are there other great words of wisdom you find helpful in your own writing career?
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