TV Series Confuses Finnish Diplomat with Hollywood's 'Dr. Feelgood'

The HBO Max true crime series "Hollywood Demons" has mistakenly used a photograph of a distinguished Finnish diplomat to depict a controversial American doctor. The series' second season, fourth episode, discusses Dr. Max Jacobson (1900–1979), known for his questionable medical practices and alleged amphetamine injections for Hollywood stars.

However, the visual used in the episode is a photograph of Max Jakobson (1923–2013), a prominent Finnish politician and former UN Ambassador. The only difference between their names is a single letter, leading to the mix-up by the production company, Ample Entertainment. The Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat brought the error to the company's attention.

Ample Entertainment has confirmed that they are taking steps to correct the visual error after being informed of the mistake. Dr. Max Jacobson, a German-Jewish physician who fled Nazi Germany, gained notoriety in the U.S. for his "vitamin cocktails" and "miracle tissue regenerators," often containing amphetamines. His clients reportedly included celebrities and even President John F. Kennedy, earning him the Secret Service codename "Dr. Feelgood."

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There is only a one-letter difference in the names.