St. Elsewhere (TV Series)

Tweety and Ralph (1982)

Ed Begley Jr.: Dr. Victor Ehrlich

Quotes 

• Dr. Mark Craig : Ehrlich, can you tell me why cyanosis isn't normally present at birth?

  Dr. Victor Ehrlich : [Struggling to answer the question]  Yes. Uh, yes. And no. Uh...

  Dr. Mark Craig : The answer to that question Dr. Ehrlich stems from a landmark operation performed in 1944 by Blalock and Taussig. The first systemic pulmonary artery anastomosis. You moron. Did you think I wouldn't know a loaded question? Residents have been trying to get away with that crap ever since Semmelweis washed his hands. I'm disappointed. I thought you were better than that. Anyone else want to pick up the ball Dr. Ehrlich just fumbled? How about you, Chandler?

  Dr. Philip Chandler : Um, in most children, cyanosis isn't present at birth because of persistent ductus arteriosus. As the child gets older, dyspnea on exertion usually follows.

  Dr. Mark Craig : Very good.