The Life of Legendary MASH* Actor Alan Alda

For the entire 11-year run of MASH*, Alda commuted from Los Angeles to New Jersey nearly every weekend. His wife, Arlene, and their daughters stayed on the East Coast, and he worked hard to remain present at home.

The travel was exhausting, especially while he was carrying one of television’s biggest roles. Still, the routine showed how seriously he took family life during his greatest professional success, even when fame made that balance harder.