Newkirk poses as a traitor to send information via a propaganda radio broadcast.Newkirk poses as a traitor to send information via a propaganda radio broadcast.Newkirk poses as a traitor to send information via a propaganda radio broadcast.
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- Trivia'Berlin Betty' is based on "Axis Sally", a generic nickname given to women radio personalities, such as German-American Mildred Gillars (convicted of treason) and Italian-American Rita Zucca, who would broadcast English-language propaganda on behalf of the WWII European Axis Powers. Their messages, even though found to be 'laughable' by Allied soldiers, would highlight the value of surrender, encourage fears that soldiers' wives and girlfriends were cheating on them, and indicate that the Axis powers knew their locations.
- GoofsThe shadow can be seen on the right in Klink's office when he's on fire. Also, just after Newkirk throws water on Klink to put out the fire, Klink says, "Thank you so much." Right after that, the shadow can be seen moving across the wall and the sign in the upper right-hand corner.
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Berlin Betty: Colonel Klink?
Col. Klink: Yes, I am.
Berlin Betty: You must be Corporal Newkirk.
[Newkirk gulps]
Berlin Betty: [notices that Klink's coat is catching fire from Newkirk's cigar] Colonel, I believe you're on fire.
[Klink nods]
Newkirk: No, I am.
Col. Klink: You're right.
[notices that his coat is smoking]
Col. Klink: FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!
[Newkirk throws water onto the smoking spot of Klink's coat]
Newkirk: There, that ought to do it, sir.
Col. Klink: Thank you so much.
Berlin Betty: Corporal Newkirk, Dr. Goebels' most grateful for your contribution to the Third Reich, and of course, to your own country. You will be amply rewarded.
Newkirk: Thank you, Fraulein.
Berlin Betty: Betty?
[looking coyly at Newkirk]
Newkirk: Thank you, Betty. I've already written me speech. Would you like to take a look at it?
[takes out his speech and shows it to Berlin Betty]
Berlin Betty: Yes, I... I believe that will be most effective, but, uh, perhaps we should discuss this privately. Mm?
Col. Klink: And I thought perhaps you might be able to use me on your broadcast. I'm told I have a fantastic voice.
Berlin Betty: Really?
Col. Klink: Oh, yes. In the Luftwaffe, I was always chosen to broadcast from the tower because of my, uh, resonance, my projection, and my incredible diction.
Berlin Betty: How interesting.
Col. Klink: [imitating calling on an airfield radio, with one hand to his ear, simulating an earpiece] Schwartz Airfield calling Messerschmitt 2... 7... 1...
Newkirk: I haven't heard a voice like that since Eric von Stroheim.
Berlin Betty: Now, would you mind, Colonel? I would like to discuss the Corporal's speech with him. Uh, may we use your quarters?
Col. Klink: Why, of course! Everything is ready! Schultz!
- ConnectionsReferenced in Svengoolie: Time Walker (2021)
The lines after the surprise twist unfolds are some of the best written. Richard Dawson oftentimes was burdened with too much one-dimensional, stereotyped Brit material, but in this episode he was given the chance to display his ability to portray a more complex character.
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