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Hogan's Heroes

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TV Series

The Resume

    (September 17, 1965-July 4, 1971)
    CBS
    (September 17, 1965 – April 4, 1971)
    Bob Crane as Colonel Robert Hogan
    Werner Klemperer as Colonel Wilhelm Klink
    John Banner as Sergeant Hans Schultz
    Robert Clary as Corporal Louis Lebeau
    Richard Dawson as Corporal Peter Newkirk
    Ivan Dixon as Sergeant James Kinchloe (1965-1970)
    Larry Hovis as Sergeant Andrew Carter (recurring)
    Kenneth Washington as Sergeant Richard Baker (1970-1971)
    Sigrid Valdis as Fraulein Hilda (1965-1966)
    Cynthia Lynn as Fraulein Helga (1966-1971)
    Leon Askin as General Albert Burkhalter (recurring)
    Created by Bernard Fein and Albert Ruddy
    From Bing Crosby Productions
    Premise: Situation comedy set in Stalag 13 during the Hitler era in #4883>Germany

Why Hogan's Heroes might be annoying:

    It seemed to trivialize an issue that, in the Second World War, was highly serious.
    While catchy, the beginning drum beat in the opening credits was repetitious.
    The men of Stalag 13 appeared to be in total control of the camp at all times.
    The German officers were portrayed as bumbling nincompoops — except when they spoke perfect English to each other.
    In fact, Werner Klemperer insisted Klink be portrayed as a twit.
    Especially where the German officers were concerned, much of what was depicted on the show required suspension of disbelief.

Why Hogan's Heroes might not be annoying:

    In addition to its original audience, it has gone over well in Germany, especially with new generations.
    It highlighted the absurdity of war.
    It was a refreshing change of pace from the often funereal and melodramatic tones of war movies, especially since some of its cast members had been in such films.
    Each main character had a different style of headgear.
    Klink and Schultz were much smarter than they appeared; in fact, they hated the war intensely and felt the ‘prisoners’ were easier to tolerate than actual military action.
    Hogan and his men were just as prone to bumbling as their ‘captors’ were — quite often to the point where their cover might be blown or they risked receiving new and less accommodating officers.
    Several of its actors were actual concentration camp prisoners during the occupation.
    It may have been inspired by Stalag 17, a 1953 war drama about sabotage and traitors.

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 12 Votes: 8.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 29 Votes: 24.14% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 98 Votes: 46.94% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 70 Votes: 51.43% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 34 Votes: 67.65% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 40 Votes: 27.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 26.32% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 211 Votes: 70.62% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 53.57% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 47.22% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 116 Votes: 47.41% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 312 Votes: 43.91% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 302 Votes: 47.68% Annoying