Are these true or false M*A*S*H facts?

Some of these details are real, and some of them are made up!

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M*A*S*H isn't just a great sitcom; it's also a historical document. As memories of the Korean War fade into the distant past, we increasingly rely on artifacts and retellings to keep the lessons fresh. After all, if we don't learn from history, we're all doomed to repeat it.

So tell us: Did you learn from history? Were you paying close attention to M*A*S*H, or is the memory fading into your distant past? Here are some quick questions to see if you're able to recall trivial facts about the long-running series. Be sure to share your thoughts and your score in the comments section below!

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  1. The actors always wore army boots on set to ensure authenticity.
  2. Captain Halloran and Colonel Flagg are played by the same actor.
  3. "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen" was the finale, but "As Time Goes By" was filmed last.
  4. Four characters (utilizing five actors total) appeared in both the pilot and the finale.
  5. After leaving the show, McLean Stevenson appeared as Henry Blake in a sketch on Cher's variety show.
  6. The "Q" in Maxwell Q. Klinger stands for Quincy.
  7. Only one episode features the episode title on-screen.
  8. Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake is from Toledo, Ohio.
  9. Father Mulcahy is the only character on the show played by two actors.
  10. The meaning of "Trapper" John's nickname is never revealed in the show.
  11. Alan Alda played his character's own mother in season four, episode fifteen.
  12. The show's ninth season had the lowest ratings of the entire run.
  13. M*A*S*H shares exterior filming locations with The Towering Inferno.
  14. Klinger and Hotlips Houlihan shared the same wedding dress.
  15. The actors who played Col. Blake in the show and the movie died within a day of each other.

Are these true or false M*A*S*H facts?

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65 Comments

Adamtwelvia 2 months ago
In honor of the show starting all over again on Fri
PDCougar 15 months ago
Question #7's answer here isn't correct. "Welcome to Korea" does -not- appear anywhere in that 4th season opener. While there -are- some words in the opening of that episode -- such as a quote by Eisenhower -- the words "Welcome to Korea" are not there. I just checked my DVD of that one to confirm this.

And, regarding #9, there are several other characters who were played by more than one performer. Sherman Potter was played by 2 people in the "Dreams" episode. Donald Penobscott was played by 2 different people. And a whole platoon of actresses played somebody named "Nurse Able" or "Nurse Baker."
Snickers 16 months ago
Sorry to see there still force feeding two hours of M*A*S*H to the viewers every night. Makes me kind of glad we don't get MeTV up here.
Brave10 Snickers 15 months ago
It is horrible.
Adamtwelvia Snickers 10 months ago
I can't believe we're already up to Season 10! When the Christmas season began (late Nov) Frank Burns just left! I remember putting up my Christmas clock just as Hawkeye was saying, "Goodbye, Ferret Face!"
Adamtwelvia Brave10 10 months ago
I wouldn;t say horrible, just tiring. Just put something else...like Dragnet..in the 6 PM hour and keep the 7 PM hour for M*A*S*H*
Charleshorse 16 months ago
I wish they would have had a Col. Flagg week. He was so funny.
"QUIET or I'll use you to clean a cannon."
richaroo74 16 months ago
Jeez. Oh well. You'll have that.
Wenatchee7 16 months ago
13/15 I'm about all M*A*S*H*E*D out with M*A*S*H questions.
Suekg 16 months ago
Still wach every day.
Adamtwelvia Suekg 10 months ago
With the exception of a few seasons (* cough* 8. *cough* 9.)
Rocco 16 months ago
I got 11 of 15. Not good in my opinion. I’ve been watching forever.
Adamtwelvia Rocco 5 months ago
Yeah. Me too!
JellyrollJackson 16 months ago
9/15. Bad score considering it’s one of my favorite shows 🤣
Shortround 16 months ago
What can I watch these shows as his own at that time on my tablet
Shortround Shortround 15 months ago
Can I watch me t v on my tablet when my tv blow out
Shortround Shortround 15 months ago
Are you there
LynCarrigan 17 months ago
Someone please tell me about “Trapper”Thanks.
Charleshorse LynCarrigan 16 months ago
I know he cheated on his wife right and left. My gosh!
Adamtwelvia Charleshorse 10 months ago
That's why said wife left him by the time "Trapper John, MD" started.
Adamtwelvia LynCarrigan 5 months ago
I think it was explained in the movie.
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