With Alda being aloof, some of rest of cast became difficult. McLean Stevenson began to demand he only do one take. Why? Because Sinatra only did one take. He wanted to sit down in his scenes? Because Sinatra always sat down. Gary Burghoff, who future co-star Mike Farrell would later call greatest actor on show, drove directors crazy by causing delays, asking what Radar's motivation was for every scene. Loretta Swit became argumentative and difficult. Only Wayne Rogers and Larry Linville caused no problems. Yet ratings continued to rise.

The ultimate irony came from source material. MASH continued to blast army, often making Generals look like buffoons, and making several communist characters noble. Alda seemed to lighten up as show got new cast members and became even more successful. But one person who found it difficult to watch was man who wrote book from which both movie and television show were inspired by, Dr. Richard Hornberger. He was especially bothered by Alda's portrayal of Hawkeye, character he patterned after himself, because Hornberger was a Conservative, flag waving, pro-military hawk.

Stephen Schochet is the author and narrator of the audiobooks "Fascinating Walt Disney" and "Tales Of Hollywood". The Saint Louis Post Dispatch says," these two elaborate productions are exceptionally entertaining." Hear realaudio samples of these great, unique gifts at www.hollywoodstories.com.

Another difficult encounter for Roosevelt administration was with Shirley Temple. Hoping to get people's mind off Great Depression President was nonstop in praise of moppet's movies saying that Americans should forget about their problems by paying fifteen cents to see "the smile of a little girl". Both Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were so enamored they invited little Shirley and her parents to visit them at their private estate in Hyde Park, New York. In limo Shirley received mixed messages from her Conservative parents. On one hand they were thrilled to meet President and his wife, but they also hated their Big Government policies. Upon their arrival Mrs. Roosevelt graciously asked Shirley if she would like something fixed on barbecue. "Oh that would be wonderful," replied child star. As Eleanor walked out back, mischievous Shirley took out a slingshot, checked to make sure nobody was looking at what she was doing, and nailed First Lady in rear. The Secret Service came running at sound of her shout, looked around property for possible intruders but never thought about searching angelic little movie star, who had skillfully hidden her weapon. Dinner passed pleasantly and Temples returned to their hotel. Only then did Gertrude Temple tell her daughter that she had seen her naughtiness, and Shirley got walloped.

Many Hollywood figures prefer to have others speak for them. When Marlon Brando won Academy Award for The Godfather (1972) he shocked nation by sending a Native American named Sacheen Littlefeather in his place, She used international platform of winning Oscar to blast USA's treatment of her people( it turned out she was actually an imposter, she was actually a professional actress named Maria Cruz). There were many calls from media for Brando to come out and state his views himself, but reclusive star refused. One rumor had Brando sitting alone in his hilltop house watching John Wayne movies backwards so Indians would win.

Stephen Schochet is the author and narrator of the audiobooks "Fascinating Walt Disney" and "Tales Of Hollywood". The Saint Louis Post Dispatch says," these two elaborate productions are exceptionally entertaining." Hear realaudio samples of these great, unique gifts at www.hollywoodstories.com.