description Hogan's Heroes Overview
Hogan’s Heroes was an American sitcom depicting Allied prisoners of war operating a covert resistance movement within a German POW camp during World War II. The series ran for sixteen years on CBS, featuring comedic espionage activities undertaken by the prisoners against Nazi Germany. Reruns of the show continue to be broadcast.
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How many episodes of Hogan's Heroes were produced?
Hogan's Heroes produced 168 episodes across six seasons on CBS, running from 1965 to 1971. The show was set in the fictional Luft Stalag 13 during World War II.
Who played Colonel Klink in Hogan's Heroes?
Werner Klemperer portrayed Colonel Wilhelm Klink, the bumbling camp commandant, for the show's entire run. Klemperer, a Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany, won two Emmy Awards for the role.
Was Hogan's Heroes controversial for making comedy out of a POW camp?
Yes, the premise of a lighthearted sitcom set in a German POW camp drew criticism when it premiered in 1965. However, co-creator Bernard Fein and the cast emphasized that the show portrayed the Allies consistently outsmarting their Nazi captors.
What happened to Bob Crane, the star of Hogan's Heroes?
Bob Crane, who played Colonel Robert Hogan, was found bludgeoned to death in his Scottsdale, Arizona apartment in 1978. The murder remains unsolved.
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