The Real Reason MAS*H Killed McLean Stevenson’s Henry Blake

By New Zealand Blog News Service Jun 15, 2026

McLean Stevenson’s M*A*S*H character Dr. Henry Blake was killed off when he quit. Showrunners used the opportunity to push the series beyond comedy.
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