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Howard Caine (born Howard Cohen; January 2, 1926 – December 28, 1993) was an American character actor, probably best known as Gestapo Major Wolfgang Hochstetter in the television series Hogan's Heroes (1965–71).
- Success Without Limit
- Hogan's Work in The Pentagon
- A Change of Setting
- From Green to Red
- Casting of The Nazi Officers
- 'Top Secret'
- Secret Lyrics
- Speedy Gonzales Makes His Debut
- A Rare Find
- The Mystery Jacket
Fans know the show is good. It’s why they love it so much. Still, most viewers don’t know just how many awards Hogan’s Heroes has received since its launch in the '60s. The sitcom was nominated for a staggering 12 Emmy Awards. In addition, Werner Klemperer was awarded Best Supporting Actor in 1968 and 1969 for his portrayal of Colonel Klink. The po...
Dates can be tricky when writers work on a narrative. This is why homework is essential for scriptwriters. The occasional glitch does slip in. Colonel Hogan speaks about having been assigned to the Pentagonin 1942. Thing is, the construction of the building only ended in 1943. He either worked as a construction worker for the monumental site, or he...
Fans might not know that the show’s co-creator Albert S. Ruddy initially chose an American jail as his setting of preference for the humorous, entertaining series. It was only changed to a World War II setting after Ruddy learned that NBC had plans to do a show which would be set in an Italian World War II prison camp. The show, Campo 44, made him ...
In Season 2 of the show, there is a glitch in the wardrobe malfunction when a red hat changes to a green hat in a moment's viewing. Audiences might have blinked during this moment and not noticed this minor detail. What happened was that LeBeau was originally given a green hat for the first scene of this particular episode. His signature red hat is...
Viewers would more than likely not be aware that four of the Nazis in the show were in fact Jewish: Werner Klemperer, Leon Askin, John Banner, and Howard Caine. Interestingly, all of these, with the exception of Howard Caine, managed to escape the persecution of the Nazis in Nazi Germany during World War II. Caine grew up in Nashville and served th...
When an important document arrives, and it is for the officials' eyes only, it would make perfect sense to write 'Top Secret' at the top of such a document. However, not if the said document was German in origin. This is exactly what happens in the third season episode "How to Win Friends and Influence Nazis." RELATED: Which Sitcom Are You Based On...
Viewers who watched the series religiously will know the theme music off-by-heart. This chirpy, upbeat musical interlude, which was played at the opening and close of each episode, was more than just an ordinary battle march and actually had secret lyrics. The lyrics sang of the heroism of those who went to war for their country.
The show is set in the 1940s (the World War II era). Still, the characters discuss Speedy Gonzalesand on more than one occasion, make reference to the speedy Mexican mouse who they should (technically) not have yet been introduced to – since it will be a full 10 years until the mouse makes his debut, in the 1950s. "The Fastest Mouse of Mexico" firs...
Hogan’s Heroes fans will no doubt be familiar with the Mercedes-Benz W31vehicle which is very much a part of the narrative. This car was used by General Burkhalter, Klink's boss, to do his business and exercise his might and formidable presence. What viewers probably don’t know is that the car was one of three such models remaining after the war. O...
Carter loves his jacket – the brown one with sheep fleece lining. It’s pretty much a part of his character. In every single scene, the jacket has that look of a much-loved clothing item – dirty and crumpled in places, and well-worn. There is an exception, however, and a fascinating detail which might be of interest to fans. In an episodeof Season 6...
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Dec 13, 2014 · What is not widely known is that the two creators of Hogan’s Heroes and several members of its cast were Jewish (and often those who had escaped the Holocaust) – here is some of the back-story.
Howard Caine. Actor: Judgment at Nuremberg. At the age of 13, Howard Caine (family name Cohen) moved with his family from his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, to New York City, where he began studying acting.
- January 2, 1926
- December 28, 1993
Howard Caine. Actor: Judgment at Nuremberg. At the age of 13, Howard Caine (family name Cohen) moved with his family from his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, to New York City, where he began studying acting. Learning to erase his Southern accent, he went on to became a master of 32 foreign and American dialects.
- January 1, 1
- Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- January 1, 1
- North Hollywood, California, USA
Feb 25, 2019 · Howard Caine, who played Gestapo major Hochstetter, was an American Jew from Nashville who fought in the Pacific during the war. Robert Clary is the only remaining major cast member still with us. Born in 1926 to a family of 14 children, Clary was raised in Paris and became involved in show business as a boy, singing on French radio.
Apr 4, 2013 · Howard Caine, who played Major Hochstetter on Hogan’s Heroes, said that he could see the writing on the wall during that last year. “They put us on opposite the first half hour of [The ...
