23rd Jan 2026
School Days - S1-E3
Revealing mistake: Barbara Feldon, who was one inch taller than Don Adams, often slouched, bent her knees, or went barefoot so Adams would appear taller in episodes of "Get Smart." In one scene in this episode, Feldon's bare feet can be seen reflected in an angled mirror when she's meant to be wearing shoes.
9th Jul 2025
The Case of the Substitute Face - S1-E32
Revealing mistake: While Perry and two other men are drinking brandy at a table onboard a ship, stock footage of a storm at sea is shown. To simulate the rocking motion of the ocean, the camera slowly tilts from side to side. This is obvious because the surface of the brandy in the glasses also tilts. If the ship were really rocking, the surface of the brandy would remain horizontal.
22nd Jun 2023
Revealing mistake: As Pat Buttram enters the office of the Bugle newspaper, he casts a shadow on the painted backdrop of the buildings across the street. (00:19:30)
26th Aug 2021
Revealing mistake: Oliver and Eb cast shadows on the painted backdrop as Mr. Haney drives up.
5th Jan 2021
Revealing mistake: In "Busy Buddies" (1944), an angry bull knocks Curly over a fence. A dummy of Curly is used for the scene. As it sails over the fence, the hand of the crew member who threw the dummy is visible. (00:08:24)
29th Jul 2020
Revealing mistake: Stan is using a block and tackle to hoist Ollie up to the balcony of Finn's apartment. When Stan lets go of the rope, Ollie falls and lands flat on his back. It is obvious by the awkward angle of the legs that a dummy was used. In addition, the dummy lands with the legs close together but in the shot that follows, Ollie's legs are far apart and one leg is in the air.
14th Oct 2019
Revealing mistake: As Ricky Bobby drives a test lap, one crew member tells another that Ricky Bobby is going only 26 miles an hour. In three close-ups of the vehicle, the reflection of the bleachers can be seen on the windshield. The reflection does not change. The vehicle is not moving.
8th Jul 2019
Revealing mistake: Harold Lloyd is trying to cross a busy intersection. Apparently the scene was double-exposed. As one car passes by, it appears translucent and the streetcar tracks can be seen through it.
15th Mar 2019
Revealing mistake: Harold is taking his family for a drive in his brand-new Butterfly Eight automobile. He drives as fast as 50 miles an hour. Three times, a close-up of the speedometer and odometer is shown but the mileage never changes. It stays at 2.4 miles.
12th Jul 2018
Revealing mistake: Ben Matlock is hosting a pre-wedding party for his goddaughter. Several cars are parked on both sides of the street in front of Ben's house. Each time the front door is opened, The View seen from inside the house looking out is the same matte painting used in every episode. It shows a house and trees but no cars.