M*A*S*H (TV Series)

Taking the Fifth (1981)

Alan Alda: Capt. Benjamin Franklin 'Hawkeye' Pierce

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Quotes 

• Capt. B.J. Hunnicut : I never thought I would use this term in a negative manner, but you're depraved.

  Hawkeye : Well, why not? I come from the land of the free and the home of depraved.

• Hawkeye : Read it out loud, I love the sound of my own skullduggery.

  Capt. B.J. Hunnicut : [reads note]  "Savor an evening with Hawkeye Pierce, trade your boredom for some Bordeaux. The epitome of the vintner's art. In 100 words or less, tell why you should be in a glass by yourself."

  Hawkeye : Glass by yourself, I love that.

  Capt. B.J. Hunnicut : "Please sign a code name so that your anonyminity may be preserved. Decision of the judge will be fine." What if there's a tie?

  Hawkeye : Duplicate Hawkeyes will be awarded.

• Hawkeye : [Spurned by yet another nurse]  Don't you know you should never end a proposition with a sentence?