‘70s Icon Reveals Why He Turned Down Leading Role in 'M*A*S*H'

Reynolds, whose star was rapidly rising in Hollywood in the ‘70s, was the top choice for the part of the rebellious, ...

Burt Reynolds Turned Down A Major M*A*S*H Role For This Forgotten Adventure Movie

Burt Reynolds had a bit of a wakeup call after he passed on Robert Altman's classic war comedy M*A*S*H to star in this not-so ...
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Burt Reynolds Passed on Iconic M*A*S*H Role for Lesser-Known Adventure Film

Before becoming a household name, Burt Reynolds had a chance to star in one of the most successful films of 1970. He was ...

Burt Reynolds Turned Down a Starring Role in ‘M*A*S*H’ for a Critically Panned Flop

Burt Reynolds could have started in the critically acclaimed 'M*A*S*H.' Instead, he took a part in a widely-panned film.
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Iconic ‘70s and ‘80s character actor, collaborator with Burt Reynolds dies at 82

Alfie Wise, the character actor starring in iconic films such as “The Longest Yard” and “The Cannonball Run” with longtime collaborator Burt Reynolds, has died at 82. Wise’s longtime fiancee, ...