Was a fan of "Dragnet 1967" (1967), which featured his future "M*A*S*H" (1972) co-star, Harry Morgan.
Was considered for the role of Ross Webster in Superman III (1983). Robert Vaughn was cast instead.
Was one of the actors considered to play President Bartlett on "The West Wing" (1999). Alda later landed the role of Sen. Arnold Vinick in 2004 on that series.
Was the commencement speaker at Caltech's 108th commencement in June 2002.
Was the commencement speaker at the Dwight-Englewood High School Commencement in June 1978 in Englewood, NJ, when his daughter Elizabeth Alda graduated.
Was the first "M*A*S*H" (1972) member to get married, just 1 month after his co-star, Jamie Farr, in the same year.
Was the only actor to appear in every episode of "M*A*S*H" (1972).
With the exception of taking a course in Theater Games, he's never studied acting. His degree from Fordham University is in Science. He felt that he was a natural performer and that studying would ruin his gift for being natural.