M*A*S*H (1972) - 14 mistakes in series 5
starring Alan Alda, David Ogden Stiers, Loretta Swit, McLean Stevenson, Mike Farrell, Wayne Rogers
Bug Out (60 mins.)
Margaret's Engagement
The Abduction of Margaret Houlihan
The Colonel's Horse
Factual error: While on the phone, Radar spells out BJ's father-in-law's last name, "H-A-Y-D-E-N" to which Hawkeye quips, "M-O-U-S-E" parodying the old line from the Mickey Mouse club. The M.M. club didn't air until 1955. Submitted by Bob Blumenfeld
Hawk's Nightmare
Factual error: At the end of the episode, Hawkeye asks Sidney if he's going crazy. Sidney responds, "No. A little farshimelt perhaps, but not crazy." Farshimelt in Yiddish means spoiled, moldy. Sidney probably meant farmisht - mixed up. Submitted by Bob Blumenfeld
The Most Unforgettable Characters
Factual error: In the scene where Hawkeye and BJ are actually fighting while pretending to fight; when they enter the tent, Frank is polishing his boots and whistling the theme music to The Muppet Show (1976). While The Muppet Show had already been screening for a year when this episode was first broadcast, the music was unknown in the 1950s as it was written specifically for the show by Muppets creator Jim Henson, and Sam Pottle.
Ping Pong
Factual error: When BJ and Hawkeye go to Potter to talk about Cho Lin wanting to get married at the 4077th, Potter mentions he expects to be home in Nebraska in 16 months, three weeks and four days when they try to fool Potter about Cho Lin. Potter has always said he and his family live in Missouri, however.
End Run
Hanky Panky
The General's Practitioner
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