Are these true or false M*A*S*H facts?
Some of these details are real, and some of them are made up!
M*A*S*H isn't just a great sitcom; it's also a historical document.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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The actors always wore army boots on set to ensure authenticity.
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Captain Halloran and Colonel Flagg are played by the same actor.
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"Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen" was the finale, but "As Time Goes By" was filmed last.
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Four characters (utilizing five actors total) appeared in both the pilot and the finale.
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After leaving the show, McLean Stevenson appeared as Henry Blake in a sketch on Cher's variety show.
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The "Q" in Maxwell Q. Klinger stands for Quincy.
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Only one episode features the episode title on-screen.
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Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake is from Toledo, Ohio.
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Father Mulcahy is the only character on the show played by two actors.
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The meaning of "Trapper" John's nickname is never revealed in the show.
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Alan Alda played his character's own mother in season four, episode fifteen.
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The show's ninth season had the lowest ratings of the entire run.
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M*A*S*H shares exterior filming locations with The Towering Inferno.
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Klinger and Hotlips Houlihan shared the same wedding dress.
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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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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."
"QUIET or I'll use you to clean a cannon."