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During his time on the show, Gary won many awards, which made him well-known. However, fans were very sad when he decided to leave the show because he felt he wasn’t getting enough recognition.
Gary’s departure from MAS*H appears to have been primarily influenced by personal factors. According to the show’s director, Gary was facing challenges in his marriage to Janet Gayle, whom he wed in 1971. Their daughter, Gena, was born on July 20, 1975.
