Good tv shows with an unrealistic character

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Of course the TV show (and the movie M*A*S*H which everyone seems to forget) had greatly exaggerated characters--the latter especially because, at least in its early years, it was supposed to be wacky comedy. Hard to pull off a Sitcom in a War setting without exaggerating the characters and setting some.
That being said its worth noting that Richard Hooker whose original novel both the movie and TV series was based on, was, in fact, a surgeon in the Korean War (assigned to the 8055th) and his book was largely based on the experiences he had there.

Also I never thought Trapper John or Henry were bad surgeons--really only Frank is incompetent

I liked Trapper. I loved his tv show spin off as Well. Trapper John MD