5. Alan Alda
TV Show_ M*A*S*H Seasons_ 11
Airdate of the Final Episode: February 28, 1983
Residuals : up to $1,000,000 per year*
M* A*S*H gave a serious topic a humorous twist while maintaining the emotional connection audiences desired. The Alan Alda-led show was a big hit very quickly. The actor earned around $10,000 per episode in the beginning for his role as Hawkeye. This increased to approximately $235,000 by the end of series.
Alda’s earnings are not as high as those of some other famous sitcom stars. However, he can earn up to $1,000,000 a year from royalties depending on the way his show is syndicated. Alda is a wealthy man thanks to his glittering career.
Alda also made some money from his many spin-offs, specials, and other projects. A two-season spinoff titled AfterMASH,was aired between 1983 and 1985. Trapper John is a successful spinoff. Also, there were many documentaries and films in the 1980s.
