#32: Visible Powerlines in Outdoor Scenes
In certain outdoor scenes of M*A*S*H, eagle-eyed viewers may notice power lines in the background, an unintended anachronism in the setting of the Korean War. Despite the producers’ awareness of this discrepancy, financial constraints prevented them from reshooting these scenes. This limitation highlights the practical challenges television productions face, where budgetary considerations often necessitate compromises in maintaining historical accuracy.

While the presence of power lines may momentarily break the illusion of the show’s setting, it also serves as a testament to the production team’s resourcefulness in navigating the constraints of television production during that era.