Inside the Real Reason Why Larry Linville Left ‘M*A*S*H’

Larry Linville played Major Frank Burns for the first five seasons of M*A*S*H, becoming one of the show’s most memorable stars. However, fans were stunned when he chose not to renew his contract after Season 5 and left the show. Many wondered if there were conflicts on set, but the truth is that he was dealing with some personal issues, including a tough divorce, and was simply ready to move on from the beloved series and the character of Frank.