This was filmed in black and white because, when the pilot was filmed in the middle of the 1964-'65 season for CBS' consideration for the 1965-'66 season, they were telecasting ONLY black and white series. After it was sold to the network, they decided to schedule at least half of their prime-time lineup in color for the fall of '65, and "HOGAN'S HEROES" became their first new series to be filmed and telecast in color.
I was lucky to record most of these shows on Dish Network in the last couple of weeks.
I missed the last two seasons. I joined the Army in 1970 and signed up for two tours in Nam, thus no Hogan's Heroes in SE Asia while I was there.
Sadly, most of the characters have passed away. Man, I liked all of these people. Clary is still alive and has a website. I sent him an e-mail and he was kind enough to send a reply. Great show, great actors... They are missed.
Interesting Opening!! The following pilot episode to "Hogan's Heroes" described Germany in 1942 ... during World War II. Ivan Dixon, Larry Hovis, Bob Crane, and Werner Klemperer were four of a kindduring the show's run on CBS Television. (The Late) African-American Entertainer Ivan Dixon left the show after the 1969-1970 Season. A Fabulous 6!! They will never be forgotten in this world.
What ever happened to Ivan Dixon? I know he passed away, but where did he go after Hogan's Heroes? I liked his character much better than the replacement. Also, I think they should have made "Kinch" the E-7 and Carter an E-6. Carter was a goof-off and Kinch was more like the professional soldier.
(The Late) African-American Entertainer Ivan Dixon became a director by 1971. He directed in shows such as "The Waltons," "The Rockford Files," "Magnum, P.I.," and "Perry Mason" between 1973 and 1986. Does this answer your question? I hope this helped you substantially ... even if I could not help you more.
Talented guy! I wish he wouldn't have gone behind the scenes, but looks like he certainly took a few steps up the ladder. He did some great German voices on Hogan's Heroes, and for me, all of a sudden he was gone and a new guy came on the show. Thanks for the info.
Patricia Crane passed away last year. She played Hilda the second secretary on the second season of the show. She went by the stage name of Sigrid Valdris. I kept in touch with her by email through the Bob Crane website until she was too ill to write anymore. It is said that so many are no longer with us. I met Robert Clary in Ft. Lauderdale in 2002. He is just as energetic as ever.
Don't Forget Larry Hovis...RIP! As for Hogan's Heroes, I love that show & have every episode on the DVD Collection! In fact I am rewatching Season 4 again. Good Viewing! David
This was filmed in black and white because, when the pilot was filmed in the middle of the 1964-'65 season for CBS' consideration for the 1965-'66 season, they were telecasting ONLY black and white series. After it was sold to the network, they decided to schedule at least half of their prime-time lineup in color for the fall of '65, and "HOGAN'S HEROES" became their first new series to be filmed and telecast in color.
fromthesidelines 1 year ago
So good...
pismo10 1 year ago
Awe Richards (newkirk) face, he's so very handsom! And lebeau is a cute one!!
jeanzgirl13 2 years ago
love all of the characters, great show, best ever!
chicagocubsforever 3 years ago
I was lucky to record most of these shows on Dish Network in the last couple of weeks.
I missed the last two seasons. I joined the Army in 1970 and signed up for two tours in Nam, thus no Hogan's Heroes in SE Asia while I was there.
Sadly, most of the characters have passed away. Man, I liked all of these people. Clary is still alive and has a website. I sent him an e-mail and he was kind enough to send a reply. Great show, great actors... They are missed.
tuutuutango 3 years ago
Interesting Opening!! The following pilot episode to "Hogan's Heroes" described Germany in 1942 ... during World War II. Ivan Dixon, Larry Hovis, Bob Crane, and Werner Klemperer were four of a kindduring the show's run on CBS Television. (The Late) African-American Entertainer Ivan Dixon left the show after the 1969-1970 Season. A Fabulous 6!! They will never be forgotten in this world.
Green18600 3 years ago
What ever happened to Ivan Dixon? I know he passed away, but where did he go after Hogan's Heroes? I liked his character much better than the replacement. Also, I think they should have made "Kinch" the E-7 and Carter an E-6. Carter was a goof-off and Kinch was more like the professional soldier.
tuutuutango 3 years ago
(The Late) African-American Entertainer Ivan Dixon became a director by 1971. He directed in shows such as "The Waltons," "The Rockford Files," "Magnum, P.I.," and "Perry Mason" between 1973 and 1986. Does this answer your question? I hope this helped you substantially ... even if I could not help you more.
Green18600 3 years ago 2
Talented guy! I wish he wouldn't have gone behind the scenes, but looks like he certainly took a few steps up the ladder. He did some great German voices on Hogan's Heroes, and for me, all of a sudden he was gone and a new guy came on the show. Thanks for the info.
tuutuutango 3 years ago
Much Obliged!!
Green18600 3 years ago
Patricia Crane passed away last year. She played Hilda the second secretary on the second season of the show. She went by the stage name of Sigrid Valdris. I kept in touch with her by email through the Bob Crane website until she was too ill to write anymore. It is said that so many are no longer with us. I met Robert Clary in Ft. Lauderdale in 2002. He is just as energetic as ever.
Whiteyplaysthebanjo 3 years ago
Don't Forget Larry Hovis...RIP! As for Hogan's Heroes, I love that show & have every episode on the DVD Collection! In fact I am rewatching Season 4 again. Good Viewing! David
DavidYakima 3 years ago 3
Rest In Peace Bob Crane
AlexD1331 3 years ago 4
Rest in Peace Werner Klemperer
SlamminSammy52 3 years ago 5
Rest in Peace John Banner
SlamminSammy52 3 years ago 5
Rest in Peace Ivan Dixon
Whiteyplaysthebanjo 3 years ago 4