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Burt Reynolds Turned Down A Major 'M*A*S*H' Role Before Becoming A Hollywood Legend

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Before his rise to superstardom, Burt Reynolds was still searching for that one breakout role that would catapult him to the top of Hollywood’s leading men. His early career had already shown promise with a strong television presence, especially his 50-episode run on Gunsmoke. Yet, as the 1960s ended, Reynolds was determined to find a film role that matched his charisma and ambition. That opportunity seemed to arrive when he was offered the role…
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DoYouRemember? broke the news in on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
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