#21: M*A*S*H and the “Creative” Control Wars
Alan Alda started to have more influence over the scripts as M*A*S*H (1972) developed, shifting the tone from playful humor to more serious social commentary. McLean Stevenson was among the cast members who felt more and more disconnected, seeing the show as turning into “The Alan Alda Hour.” The tension this created led to several notable cast departures.
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