"Hogan's Heroes" (1965) TV series 1965-1971

User Rating:

8.0/10   

Creators:

Bernard Fein
Albert S. Ruddy

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

17 syyskuu 1965 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | War

Tagline:

If you liked World War II, you'll love Hogan's Heroes!

Plot:

The inmates of a German World War II prisoner of war camp conduct an espionage and sabotage campaign right under the noses of their warders.

Plot Keywords:

Sabotage | Pow | Prisoner Of War | Prisoner Of War Camp | Panzer

Awards:

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 10 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Wed. Nov. 18	7:00 PM	TVLAND	Duel of Honor	#3.22
Wed. Nov. 18	7:30 PM	TVLAND	Axis Annie	#3.23

Cast

Bob Crane	...	Col. Robert E. Hogan (168 episodes, 1965-1971)
Werner Klemperer	...	Col. Wilhelm Klink (168 episodes, 1965-1971)
John Banner	...	Sgt. Hans Georg Schultz (168 episodes, 1965-1971)
Richard Dawson	...	Cpl. Peter Newkirk (168 episodes, 1965-1971)
Robert Clary	...	Cpl. Louis LeBeau (167 episodes, 1965-1971)
Larry Hovis	...	Sgt. Andrew Carter / ... (167 episodes, 1965-1971)
Ivan Dixon	...	Sgt. James 'Kinch' Kinchloe / ... (145 episodes, 1965-1970)

Runtime:

30 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White (pilot) | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Singapore:PG | New Zealand:G (season 1) | USA:TV-PG | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Australia:G (some episodes)

Filming Locations:

Cinema General Studios - 846 N. Cahuenga, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Bing Crosby Productions

Trivia:

Salt was used to represent snow.

Goofs:

Factual errors: The Gestapo did not wear black uniforms as seen in Hogan's Heroes. While it was certainly a nice touch of artistic license to differentiate the more sinister Gestapo like Major Hochstetter from the relatively benign Luftwaffe guards, this type of black uniform was a ceremonial uniform seen mostly on the guards at important buildings or at state functions. The appearances by the Gestapo in plain clothes and a Nazi party tie pin are closer to the truth.

Quotes:

[toasting]
Hogan: Here's to our wives and sweethearts - may they never meet.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Roseanne: April Fool's Day (#2.22)" (1990)

Excellent Comedy! Highly Recommended!

Hogan's Heroes is one of the greatest comedies ever made. It's been over thirty years since it was first aired, and it is till hilarious today. The story is about Colonel Hogan (Bob Crane) and his Allied Prisoners (Robert Clary, Richard Dawson, Ivan Dixon, Larry Hovis, and Kenneth Washington) prisoned in Stalag 13. Colonel Klink (Werner Klemperer) and Sgt Shultz (John Banner) is running the camp, with the occasional visit from General Burkhalter (Leon Askin) and Major Hochstetter (Howard Caine), they are unaware that Hogan and his men have tunnels everywhere, with radios, and much more. Some clever one liners, and gags make this comedy worth watching. It is a bit crude to spoof a POW Camp, and the Germans, but once you watch Hogan's Heroes, you'll forget all that, and laugh yourself silly. Overall, 11/10.