"Gary Burghoff Discusses Emotional Reshoot of Radar's Iconic M*A*S*H Farewell Scene"

Gary Burghoff, who played Radar on the iconic 1970s sitcom "M*A*S*H," discussed having to reshoot his character's final scene due to an unsatisfactory performance. In a preview for the special "M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television," he admitted that his initial attempt at a dramatic goodbye was "terrible" and expressed gratitude for the chance to redo it. Burghoff also explained his decision to leave the show, stating that he needed to step back from his career to grow personally, which led to him not renewing his contract after seven years. The special, featuring interviews with original cast members, is set to air on Fox, and all seasons of "M*A*S*H" are available for streaming on Hulu.