"Gary Burghoff's 'MASH' Farewell: Behind the Reshoot of Radar's Departure"

Gary Burghoff, who played Radar O'Reilly on the classic sitcom M*A*S*H, shared his experience of reshooting his character's farewell scene in the upcoming special, M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television. Initially insisting on a tearful breakdown during the scene, Burghoff was dissatisfied with the result, agreeing with the director's initial advice and opting to reshoot the scene. The special, featuring new interviews with the show's cast, is set to premiere on New Year's Day on Fox.