There are two things going on here. The one important plot involves a private who has gone AWOL after finding out that his fiancée back in the states has given birth. The kicker is that he has been in Korea for a year. He has lost his will and wants to go home. Mulcahy performs his services in the mess tent but the soldier comes and asks for sanctuary. A lieutenant is waiting to arrest him. Even though JAG says that he hasn't this right, it continues. Meanwhile the camp is in an uproar. For the first time in a year, some real eggs have been given to the camp. The fact that the mess tent is in use is keeping them from enjoying their breakfast. Tension is running high. The Father does all he can to keep this guy safe. It's an interesting problem with a lot of implications.
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safenoe23 December 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Pvt. Nick Gillis (Cyril O'Reilly, who was in the first two Porky's films) causes a ruckus, because understandably he's furious that his wife back home has recently given birth, even though he hasn't been home for a year. Her eggs have been active I guess.
Talking about eggs, the 4077th personnel are excited that a grateful local farmer has provided fresh eggs, which will be part of a special brunch.
The concept of church sanctuary comes into play here.
Bill Snider, Dennis Troy and Leland Sun play 4077th GIs.
Remember, Cyril was in Porky's. Also David Graf makes a guest appearance as a military policeman, and later on he gained massive fame as a police officer in Police Academy.
Talking about eggs, the 4077th personnel are excited that a grateful local farmer has provided fresh eggs, which will be part of a special brunch.
The concept of church sanctuary comes into play here.
Bill Snider, Dennis Troy and Leland Sun play 4077th GIs.
Remember, Cyril was in Porky's. Also David Graf makes a guest appearance as a military policeman, and later on he gained massive fame as a police officer in Police Academy.
Special episode.
PWNYCNY19 May 2007
What a great episode. Well written script, compelling story, excellent acting, all rolled up in one half-hour episode. That the writers of a television were able to come up with such a story is remarkable. The chaplain's heroism and the soldier's anguish were aptly portrayed and generated really powerful drama and some strong acting. It's as if the producers of this show had decided that they would try to inject some real drama into the show and explore some topics that some in the audience could find uncomfortable. For this episode deals with questions of ethics and morality that transcend the usual two-dimensional fluff of a Hollywood sitcom and for that reason make this particular episode of MASH special.
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