https://www.metv.com/stories/the-author-of-the-original-m-a-s-h-novel-didnt-enjoy-watching-television-adaptation

It seems that the series wasn't for everyone.

How the M*A*S*H finale gave Jamie Farr an identity crisis about his own importance (https://www.metv.com/stories/how-the-m-a-s-h-finale-gave-jamie-farr-an-identity-crisis-about-his-own-importance)

"Am I really that important?" asked the actor.

I read the book. One of the main differences I noticed was that in the book, they always referred to the 4077 as the Four Oh Double Natural. I remember Col. Potter saying that once, but I don't recall them calling it that often.