Hogan's Heroes is an American television sitcom that ran for 168 episodes from September 17, 1965, to July 4, 1971, on the CBS network. The show was set in a German prisoner of war camp during World War II. Bob Crane starred as Colonel Robert E. Hogan, coordinating an international crew of Allied prisoners running a Special Operations group from the camp. Werner Klemperer played Colonel Wilhelm Klink, the commandant of the camp, and John Banner was the inept sergeant-of-the-guard, Hans Schultz. The series was popular during its six-season run. In 2013, creators Bernard Fein through his estate and Albert S. Ruddy acquired the sequel and other separate rights to Hogan's Heroes from Mark Cuban through arbitration and a movie based on the show has been planned.
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About Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes, an American television sitcom, graced screens for 168 episodes from September 17, 1965, to July 4, 1971, on CBS. Colonel Robert E. Hogan, played by Bob Crane, leads a Special Operations group of Allied prisoners from inside a German POW camp. They hilariously sabotage the German war effort while seemingly under the watchful eyes of Colonel Wilhelm Klink (Werner Klemperer) and the bumbling Sergeant Hans Schultz (John Banner). The series, a hit during its six seasons, continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of comedy and wartime setting. Post-series run, creators Bernard Fein and Albert S. Ruddy regained sequel rights, hinting at future projects related to this classic show.
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Released
September 17, 1965
Creator
Bernard Fein, Albert S. Ruddy
Cast
Bob Crane, Richard Dawson, Robert Clary, Larry Hovis, Werner Klemperer, John Banner
Genre
Comedy, War & Politics