In this episode, a general arrives at the 4077th and demands to be treated by "the best doctor" in the camp. To avoid the pressure of taking care of a high-ranking officer, Hawkeye and B.J. attempt to make Radar seem like a brilliant physician. Radar, attempting to project an image of authority and confidence, adopts a gruff voice and mannerisms reminiscent of John Wayne.
The episode is particularly humorous as it plays on the contrast between Radar's typical shy and mild-mannered personality and his exaggerated attempts to impersonate the iconic actor.