I've watched a little bit of M*A*S*H, but the way that show keeps popping up in my life seems like a sign that I should watch some more.

I definitely agree with you on Whedon and I definitely agree with what he said about leaders. Kind of makes me think of Dumbledore, actually.

Honestly, I feel like Dumbledore is a failed example of that trope, if that makes sense. He was so idealized for so long that I don't get the proper sense of... his humanity being lessoned, I think is what I'm trying to say.