- Wanted to leave M*A*S*H (1972) after the 8th season, but FOX wouldn't let her out of her contract. She has said that she wanted to star in the series Cagney & Lacey (1981), after she made the pilot movie, but her MASH commitment prevented her from doing so.
- During a M*A*S*H (1972) season hiatus, Loretta starred as "Chris Cagney" in the pilot episode of Cagney & Lacey (1981) in 1981. She wanted to leave the sitcom, which was in its ninth season, to star as the police officer when the pilot was picked up. However, the "M*A*S*H" producers wouldn't let her go. Meg Foster subbed in for Loretta, who in turn was replaced by Sharon Gless.
- Was in attendance at the wedding of Robert Wagner to Jill St. John.
- She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6240 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on August 1, 1989.
- Her outspoken stand against the killing of fur-bearing animals for high-fashion wear has been rewarded with acknowledgments from the American Humane Society and the Animal Protection Institute of America. In addition, she teamed with Robert Redford for a PBS special centering on animal species that were threatened with extinction and is an active board member for Actors and Others for Animals, and other similar organizations.
- Attended and graduated from Katharine Gibbs College in Montclair, New Jersey (1957).
- Has her own line of jewelry which she has sold at jewelry shows across the nation.
- Attended and graduated from Pope Pius XII High School in Passaic, New Jersey (1955).
- Honeymooned with husband Dennis Holahan in Egypt. Became stepmother to his teenaged children, Nicholas Holahan and Belle Holahan.
- Was the only female regular cast member through the 11-season run of M*A*S*H (1972).
- Loretta Swit is starring in the world premiere performance of a comedy written by Mark Miller. The play is being performed at the renowned Alhambra Dinner Theatre, which is the oldest and longest-running dinner theatre in America. (August 2010)
- Honored by the Pacific Pioneer Broadcaster in celebration of her career, which took place at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, California. (September 2008)
- Dated Bill Hudson in the 1970s.
- Attended and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA) (Class of 1959).
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