Doctor Slop Doctor Slop Dr Slop is a choleric physician and "man-midwife" in Laurence Sterne's novel "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" (1759). The doctor is summoned by Tristram Shandy's father to attend his son's imminent birth. Slop makes his first appearance in Chapter 34 of the novel, where he is described as: He is portrayed as an incompetent quack, arriving at Shandy Hall having forgotten his array of "vile instruments" and "obstetrical engines", which have to be urgently sent for. In performing a forceps delivery of the baby, Slop damages the infant Tristram's nose, much to his father's consternation,
Sentimental Journey (song) It describes their mounting anticipation while wondering why they ever roamed away. Its memorable opening verse is: <poem style="margin-left: 24px; font-style: italic;"> Gonna take a sentimental journey Gonna set my heart at ease Gonna make a sentimental journey To renew old memories. </poem> The song features prominently in the 1978 "M*A*S*H" episode "Your Hit Parade", as Col. Potter – citing a long-standing infatuation with Doris Day – requests the song be played over the camp P.A. system several times during the day. In the UK Spot on The Muppet Show Episode 309 with Judy Collins, Gonzo and Kermit the Frog