Wagon Train

The Mark Miner Story - S5-E8

Factual error: At an 1868 church service, Mark sings "How Great Thou Art." While the tune of this hymn is 19th Century, the English lyrics he's singing weren't composed until the 1920s.

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Weight of Command - S4-E18

Factual error: The wagon master is sitting drinking a cup of coffee, and he has two bandaids on the first and second finger of his hand. Bandaids were not introduced until the 1920's.

The Prairie Story - S4-E19

Revealing mistake: When Jan Clayton picks up the baby to go outside and torch the wagon, she swings the baby around carelessly, revealing the shiny (and unsettling) head of an old prop baby doll. (00:37:15)

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The Heather Mahoney Story - S5-E37

Question: After stopping the runaway carriage, the wagon master gets off his horse. The ladies speak a bit, then Heather Mahoney says, "Mr. Hale, I am determined to express my gratitude for your kindness even if my mother isn't." When did Mr. Hale exchange pleasantries with Mrs. Mahoney prior to stopping the carriage? (00:03:00 - 00:07:00)

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