Classic Television Fun

If you’re a fan of classic television, then check out Hogan’s Heroes. Starring Bob Crane and Werner Klemperer, it is the story of a group of World War II POWs who also happen to be on a top secret assignment to assist escaping prisoners, gather intelligence, and sabotage the German war effort. Their mission is unwittingly assisted by Colonel Klink, the bumbling and idiotic kommandant of their POW camp (Klemperer), combined with the brilliance and ingenuity of their commanding officer, Colonel Hogan (Crane). Hogan’s Heroes mocks and satirizes stereotypes and many other social issues, though it occasionally falls victim to them itself. While not a perfect series by any stretch, it makes for a good laugh and recalls a time when the good guys always won.