Benson and Kennedy portray Korean War buddies, and both served in the military.
In actual fact, Kennedy enlisted in the United States Army during World War II in 1943, at age 17, then served for 16 years, eventually reaching the rank of Captain. Kennedy served in the infantry under the command of General George S. Patton Jr., fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and earned two Bronze Star Medals. He later on re-enlisted after the war, served during the Korean War era and was discharged in the late 1959 due to a severe back injury.
In actual fact, Kennedy enlisted in the United States Army during World War II in 1943, at age 17, then served for 16 years, eventually reaching the rank of Captain. Kennedy served in the infantry under the command of General George S. Patton Jr., fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and earned two Bronze Star Medals. He later on re-enlisted after the war, served during the Korean War era and was discharged in the late 1959 due to a severe back injury.
Guest star George Kennedy not only plays himself, but is also listed as a writer on the episode's opening credits.