We all probably know that John Banner was the heart and soul of this entire series, but every time Hogan and Clink were in a scene together, it was pure magic. The absolute writing and acting talent on display is nothing short of incredible.
I remember reading a comment a few weeks back on one of the many Hogan's Heroes videos on CZcams here, and someone had come up with a sort of theoretical ending to the show, and it went somewhat like this: The war ends, the camp is liberated, the gang goes back home to their own lives. Colonel Hogan returns home to a hero's welcome and is promoted to General. Through his own connections and pulling some strings, Hogan is able to save Klink and Schultz from being imprisoned and tried for any war crimes. A few years later, Hogan receives a package at his doorstep, addressed to him from his old camp Kommandant, Colonel Wilhelm Klink. Inside is a book written by Klink (they came up with a title for it, but I forget what it was), and it talks about how he claims that he knew all about the tunnels and Hogan and his men's connections with the Underground, and that he admired Hogan for what he did. He knew all along what was going on but didn't want to say anything about it. Nor did he believe in the German cause in the war anymore (as could be evident by his barely half-hearted "oh yes, yes, Heil Hitler" throughout the show). It's not 100% correct based on what I saw, but it's what I could remember. I think this would've been a great ending, bringing closure to a wonderful show that ran for 6 seasons.
I know that Hogan's Heroes was just a comedy, but it was extremely dangerous for a military person to wear an enemy uniform. Straight to the firing squad, your cooked.
Tim Lamb - I think that the actor who played Schultz was also Jewish or part Jewish. I’m not sure if Robert Clary (Lebeau) was Jewish or not, but he was in a concentration camp during WWII, not sure of the dates, but he was in Dachau which is in southern Germany near Munich. I’ve been to Dachau. I cried all the way through it.
Werner Klemperer left Germany in 1935. WWII startet in September 1939. John Banner was Austrian. After working at a theatre in Switzerland until 1938 he fled 1938 in the USA. Leon Askin was Austrian too. He went 1933 to Paris/France. 1935 he went back to Vienna and in March 1938 back to Paris. When the war startet in September 1939, the French put Askin into a frech Camp as a hostile foreigner. After 6 months he was released and went to the USA. So all 3 of them were not in Germany during WWII.
Every episode is set in winter time... which made episode continuity - shows could be watched in no particular order... there never was a 2 part episode... only an occasional real German word was used... speaking with a "German accent" implied that the non German actor was speaking in German... all the shows main Germans (Klink, Schultz, Burkhalter, Hochstetter) were Jewish... (Robert Clary who played LaBeau was also Jewish...).
Dark Sparkle klink and hogan? Hogan staged a fake attempted assasination attempt on klink, and convinced klink to put hogan in his place, in case the assassins tried again. Of course this was a rouse to get Hogan into the super secret meeting.
To bad we’ll never know how killed Hogan. (Bob Crane) I reckon it was his wife, or his friend. More then likely I think it was the friend. They did find some of Cranes blood in his care. Not conclusive, but kinda coincidental nonetheless. Then again when you do stuff you shouldn’t be doing ya take a chance. (Sleeping with married women, filming your loving sessions without consent, and other shady things) doesn’t make it right, but you roll the dice and takes ya chances, and sometimes it comes up bust.
@@TechGently California yes this fact I know, but what is that white I see on the ground and some on the roof of buildings? Snow no! Paint that has gone to fade, buildings yes but not on the ground. And this is in many episodes, so it can't be a camera fault. Well my old tiny Android isn't the best to watch with, but I got to watch with what I got. 🙄
@@timothyball742 there were two episodes, that i remember, that had falling snow, one in which they had to build a snowman to get some flyers out, and another where they had to cause an avalanche to block an armoured convoy advancing, it wasn real snow though
Shultz & Klink are 2 of the funniest people that ever hit the screen imo
I couldn't agree more. I'm in tears 😂😂😂😂
The ENTIRE cast did an amazingly great job..... no wonder it's one of my Fav.'s........ May they ALL .... RIP...!!!
LEBEAU is still alive. Of all his family in German POW EXECUTION camps, he is the only one who survived.
We all probably know that John Banner was the heart and soul of this entire series, but every time Hogan and Clink were in a scene together, it was pure magic. The absolute writing and acting talent on display is nothing short of incredible.
Best series ever. Nothing comes even close to the genius & hilarity of Hogan’s Heroes today.
No one can match the timing of the comedy master, John Banner, Sergeant Schultz. Strudel! Karl
Is it just me or does Klink look kinda cute in Hogan’s uniform? And Hogan looks downright delicious in Klink’s uniform!
Is that an airmen's combat uniform?
The lack of the monocle helps. Werner Klemperer wasn't bad looking either, but it's hard to notice when Klink is being so... Klinkish... on screen.
its just you
Bob Crane looked delicious in anything black.
Col. Hogan look sharp in a German uniform.
hugo boss designed all german uniforms in WW11 y looked so sharp love german uniforms
Yeah, and Klink looks better than usual in an American one
Anybody’s sharp in German uniform lol
@@mikemiller8975 Not quite, they only produced them, but did not design them.
German uniforms from this time aren't cool or sharp. This is uncool.
I was told the only one that won an Emmy was Werner, I think there were a few others that should have won as well.
too bad the show had to end. I always pictured the finally being the war is over and it is reveled that Klink was a silent allied agent.
@Dale Yeager I always thought General Burkhalter was an allied agent. He protected Klink far more than he should have.
Yeah, a spin off post war would have been great. Hogans heroes visiting Klink and Schultz, the only Germans not imprisoned in Germany.
I remember reading a comment a few weeks back on one of the many Hogan's Heroes videos on CZcams here, and someone had come up with a sort of theoretical ending to the show, and it went somewhat like this:
The war ends, the camp is liberated, the gang goes back home to their own lives. Colonel Hogan returns home to a hero's welcome and is promoted to General. Through his own connections and pulling some strings, Hogan is able to save Klink and Schultz from being imprisoned and tried for any war crimes. A few years later, Hogan receives a package at his doorstep, addressed to him from his old camp Kommandant, Colonel Wilhelm Klink. Inside is a book written by Klink (they came up with a title for it, but I forget what it was), and it talks about how he claims that he knew all about the tunnels and Hogan and his men's connections with the Underground, and that he admired Hogan for what he did. He knew all along what was going on but didn't want to say anything about it. Nor did he believe in the German cause in the war anymore (as could be evident by his barely half-hearted "oh yes, yes, Heil Hitler" throughout the show).
It's not 100% correct based on what I saw, but it's what I could remember. I think this would've been a great ending, bringing closure to a wonderful show that ran for 6 seasons.
Yes, big mistake of theirs. Should of had a definite movie kong ending. Would have been great to know who went where
Werner wouldn't have played that. His condition for playing Klink was that He'd never win and always be a bumbling villain.
They should of had Hogan speak German (with subtitles) when he impersonated German officers.
Yes, he was terrible, funny, but terrible.
They used "German accents" when they were "speaking" German.
Naaah, that would have made the show too serious. 😃 🇺🇸 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇲🇫
I guess Americans weren't up for that in the '60s.
Subtitling was expensive for TV shows back then.
Such a classic scene!
It is good to have a paranoid food taster when you think an assassin is after you.
Klink and Hogan had a special relationship
You left me hanging. I want to see if Klink and Hogan can get out of this mess.
Nothing quite like a good gestapo joke.
HOCHSTETTER causes me more laughs than any others on the show. His looks, stares, and comments are laugh provoking
lol love this show Klink your the man ;)
"as the matter of fact the whole thing is becoming so ridiculous that it's laughable"
Yes, I'd have preferred a touch more seriousness as the show went on. It got a bit ridiculous and turned into a farce, which made it less engaging.
Klink, sitting on the couch with Hogan, looks a little like Brian Keith
Shouldn't Kink wait for Hogan to ingest some food first before taking any himself, just to make sure he hasn't been poisoned?
I think you forgot that Klink is an idiot.
You forget that the Bald Eagle is a military genius. He says so himself.
Quick draw McKlink 🤗😁🤣😂😂🤣😁🤗
Love this series
Klink looks good in an American uniform
Also both men have the same build and height. It makes sense they could just switch up
I know that Hogan's Heroes was just a comedy, but it was extremely dangerous for a military person to wear an enemy uniform. Straight to the firing squad, your cooked.
Yeah. I imagine it could be interpreted as treason in a way, which would be a death penalty in this case
It’s literally part of a Spy’s job.
Both klink and berkhalter were part Jewish and grew up in Germany during ww2 and were discriminated and they made fun of Nazis just right lol
Tim Lamb - I think that the actor who played Schultz was also Jewish or part Jewish. I’m not sure if Robert Clary (Lebeau) was Jewish or not, but he was in a concentration camp during WWII, not sure of the dates, but he was in Dachau which is in southern Germany near Munich. I’ve been to Dachau. I cried all the way through it.
@Jonny x Wow. This show must have been tough for him.
Werner Klemperer left Germany in 1935. WWII startet in September 1939. John Banner was Austrian. After working at a theatre in Switzerland until 1938 he fled 1938 in the USA. Leon Askin was Austrian too. He went 1933 to Paris/France. 1935 he went back to Vienna and in March 1938 back to Paris. When the war startet in September 1939, the French put Askin into a frech Camp as a hostile foreigner. After 6 months he was released and went to the USA. So all 3 of them were not in Germany during WWII.
*"...HOOOGGUN!!!!...."*
I am not interesting logic, the internet in the nutshell.
And the show too
Why would you put a German luger in your back pocket that has no safety
Every episode is set in winter time... which made episode continuity - shows could be watched in no particular order... there never was a 2 part episode... only an occasional real German word was used... speaking with a "German accent" implied that the non German actor was speaking in German... all the shows main Germans (Klink, Schultz, Burkhalter, Hochstetter) were Jewish... (Robert Clary who played LaBeau was also Jewish...).
i remember a two parter where hogan goes to paris hiding in klinks car to help an underground agent...
It was brilliant!
They didn't know the show was being cancelled.
2:45 I ship it
So this is what Killian did before he hosted the Running Man. 😂😂
He also hosted the game show the family feud.
What was the context for the costume switch? Or was there any?
Dark Sparkle klink and hogan? Hogan staged a fake attempted assasination attempt on klink, and convinced klink to put hogan in his place, in case the assassins tried again. Of course this was a rouse to get Hogan into the super secret meeting.
The dinner scene 😅
1:23 That is even true. If you where by the SS, you where a bad Ashole.
cool
it is a shame they never where allowed to do a final episode or special final end to the series
To bad we’ll never know how killed Hogan. (Bob Crane) I reckon it was his wife, or his friend. More then likely I think it was the friend. They did find some of Cranes blood in his care. Not conclusive, but kinda coincidental nonetheless. Then again when you do stuff you shouldn’t be doing ya take a chance. (Sleeping with married women, filming your loving sessions without consent, and other shady things) doesn’t make it right, but you roll the dice and takes ya chances, and sometimes it comes up bust.
Which episode is this?
They did none with snow, or I don't remember any with snow.
Well it was done in Southern California so there's that.
@@TechGently California yes this fact I know, but what is that white I see on the ground and some on the roof of buildings? Snow no! Paint that has gone to fade, buildings yes but not on the ground. And this is in many episodes, so it can't be a camera fault. Well my old tiny Android isn't the best to watch with, but I got to watch with what I got. 🙄
@@timothyball742 there were two episodes, that i remember, that had falling snow, one in which they had to build a snowman to get some flyers out, and another where they had to cause an avalanche to block an armoured convoy advancing, it wasn real snow though
In one episode Newkirk tosses a snow ball and says here is a gift to the boys in Stalingrad .
They did do a few episodes where there was "snow" on the ground, and the windows were frosted over.
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👍👍👍love this show👌👌👌
Oh shizzen the opening lines this anti WOKE statement statement, smiles 😂 then lol3
Edit : I don't know if I actually
Wrote this comment so uh I will try to remember.
Dummkopf, why do you make this stupid comment?
It's because Klink is worried the food my be poisoned!
@@charlesaguilar1708 Lol ignore the Imanullah Norm, the gay guy who thinks he sees his own kind everywhere
Wait d he'll I didn't remember writing this
Hold on I forgotten