Bob Crane Movies

The Coroner's Office is in a bit of a quandary when Quincy (Jack Klugman) does not show up for work. In his absence, celebrated pathologist Dr. Hiro (Yuki Shimoda) prepares to perform an autopsy on a woman who may have been hiding contraband (namely, stolen gems) on her body. When the "corpse" turns up to be very much alive, Dr. Hiro launches an investigation--and if Quincy's colleagues thought that Hiro would be any easier to deal with than our harranguing hero, they are sorely mistaken. (Incidentally, this is the only Quincy, M.E. episode in which star Jack Klugman does not appear). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

A concerned father decides to become closer to his daughter the hard way in this live-action comedy from Walt Disney Pictures. Charlie McCready (Bob Crane) is the father of Wendy (Kathleen Cody), a pretty teenager soon to enter college. Like most parents, Charlie only wants the best for his daughter, but he has little use for her circle of friends, most of whom he regards as half-witted and lazy. Determined to set a better example for his daughter (especially since most of her friends will be joining her at college), Charlie decides to become Wendy's new best friend, imposing himself upon her as often as possible and shoe-horning his way into her social circle, even if it means taking up surfing and water skiing to do it. Charlie's not-always-welcome presence doesn't change Wendy's feelings about her boyfriend Bart (Kurt Russell), but when Charlie decides to break up their romance, he gets even more trouble than he anticipated. Superdad also stars Barbara Rush as Charlie's wife Sue, and Joe Flynn as the memorably named Cyrus Hershberger. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Hogan intends to use a fundraising tea party, orchestrated by the wives of several German officers, as a cover to relay penicillin to an injured Underground agent. The scheme relies heavily upon Newkirk's ability to convincingly adopt female drag as a General's wife! Alice Ghostley, who previously made a one-shot appearance as General Burkhalter's sister Gertrude, is here cast as Mrs. Mannheim. Written by Arthur Julian, "That's No Lady, That's My Spy" was originally scheduled to air on January 3, 1971, but was moved back to January 24 due to a late-breaking news special. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Klink's fellow officer Captain Hugo Hauptmann (Sandy Kenyon) is exposed as a traitor. Put on trial, Hauptmann finds that his life is in the hands of Klink, who has been chosen as counsel for the defense on the theory that he will bungle the job. It is up to Hogan to save both Hauptmann and Klink in order to steal a map of German submarine installations. First telecast on February 7, 1971, "Klink for the Defense" was written by Bill Davenport. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Can it be that Hogan has gone to the other side? It sure seems that way when he agrees to accompany Klink on an underground mission to England to steal a revolutionary new American plane. In truth, however, Hogan merely pretends to go along with the scheme, the better to expose a Nazi spy ring operating in London. Cynthia Lynn, who played Klink's secretary Hilda in several first-season episodes, is here cast as Eva; also in the cast is a pre-Police Academy George Gaynes as the General. Written by Laurence Marks, "Easy Come, Easy Go" originally aired on January 10, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Hogan and his crew hope to redirect a German rocket to their contacts in England so that the missile can be examined and duplicated. Unfortunately, Hogan finds himself up against two dilemmas: How to get the rocket into Stalag 13 and how to deal with mercurial Russian spy Marya (Nita Talbot), who is now the wife of German rocket designer Dr. Otto von Borneman (Henry Corden). Like so many other episodes of Hogan's Heroes, this one was written by Richard M. Powell. "The Kamikazes Are Coming" first aired on February 21, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Hogan must discredit the testimony of Gestapo Major Pruhst (Malachi Throne), who has irrefutable photographic evidence of Hogan's sabotage operation. There is nothing else to do but convince the German high command that Hogan has an exact double -- a Nazi officer. Frequent series guest star John Hoyt appears as Field Marshal Von Leiter. Written by Phil Sharp, "Hogan's Double Life" was originally telecast on March 7, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Klink orders the prisoners to send home pre-written recorded messages. Hoping to turn the tables on his captors, Hogan plans to use the recording equipment to transcribe a top-secret SS meeting. The plan hinges on Schultz, who is convinced (by Hogan) that he has what it takes to be a major singing star. Jack Riley, who later played the neurotic Mr. Carlin on The Bob Newhart Show, is here cast as an SS Man. First shown on November 15, 1970, "The Big Record" was written by R.S. Allen and Harvey Bullock. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Arlene Martel makes her final series appearance as Underground agent Louise Monet -- code name "Tiger." Having been captured by the Gestapo, Tiger is sentenced to be executed in Berlin. To rescue their curvaceous comrade in arms, Hogan and his crew must infiltrate -- and destroy -- a heavily guarded train. Even allowing for the fact that the villains are brutal Nazis who thoroughly deserve extermination, Hogan's callousness in disposing of them is quite startling for a situation comedy. Written by Laurence Marks, "Operation Tiger" first aired on November 29, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of a two-part story, bungling British POW Col. Crittendon (Bernard Fox) is still impersonating his double, the traitorous Sir Charles Chitterly (also Bernard Fox). Though Hogan's plan to scuttle Chitterly's espionage mission receives the unexpected assistance of Sir Charles' wife (Anne Rodgers), he is still worried that Crittendon will not be able to fool Chitterly's bosom companion Adolf Hitler. Meanwhile, the real Sir Charles escapes from Hogan's barracks. Written by Richard M. Powell, part two of "Lady Chitterly's Lover" originally aired on October 18, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Major Strauss (Joseph Ruskin) of the Gestapo takes charge of Stalag 13 and ships Klink and Schultz off to the Russian front. Hogan devises an elaborate masquerade, contingent upon Newkirk's gift for celebrity impressions. Bruce Kirby, the father of film star Bruno Kirby, appears as Otto Baum, while Martin Kosleck, who played Josef Goebbels in many an American propaganda film during WWII, is here cast as General Mueller. Written by Laurence Marks, "The Gestapo Takeover" first aired on October 25, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In order to evade German radio-detection units, Hogan plants a transmitter in Klink's car. Hoping to relay information about a Nazi rocket factory to the Underground, Hogan is unexpectedly stymied by Sgt. Schultz, who "borrows" the car to do a bit of black-market swapping. This episode was written by future All in the Family fixture Bill Davenport. "The Big Broadcast" was originally shown on December 6, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi