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1960'sTVfan · 04-05-2017, 10:18 PM

I never got into Hogan's Heroes either, I just don't see the humor in it. Generally speaking I'm not a fan of military sitcoms, but I do like Gomer Pyle USMC and some episodes of F Troop are fairly funny.

tlc38tlc38 · 04-05-2017, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by retroTVfan4ever

I never got into Hogan's Heroes either, I just don't see the humor in it. Generally speaking I'm not a fan of military sitcoms, but I do like Gomer Pyle USMC and some episodes of F Troop are fairly funny.

I'm also not really a fan of military shows but I do like "Gomer Pyle USMC" and "Major Dad".

Bonniegirl · 04-05-2017, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

I'm also not really a fan of military shows but I do like "Gomer Pyle USMC" and "Major Dad".

Me too!!!

I like those and I also like McHale's Navy !

OH Nuts! · 04-06-2017, 07:19 AM

I never cared for the show, and if I ever got a box set as a gift I'd probably give it away to Goodwill. But, no matter the show, there will be those who love it; and for them I'm glad they have access.

OH Nuts! · 04-06-2017, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

I'm also not really a fan of military shows but I do like "Gomer Pyle USMC" and "Major Dad".

Now that you mention it neither am I, except for MASH. I like wacky comedy much better like Mama's Family. Can you imagine Mama in the military? LOL she'd be some WAC drill Sargeant, with her sharp mouth. And driving her superiors just as crazy as Gomer.

Retro4Life · 04-06-2017, 08:38 PM

Yup, M*A*S*H is pretty much my only military comedy, too. I remember there was one based on "Private Benjamin" that didn't last too long; I don't believe I ever watched that one. It's a really hard balance to strike between creating laughs out of the situation and not making light of the tragedies and seriousness of the matter.

Major Dad had the advantage of a peacetime setting. Hogan's Heroes did not, and I think that is one reason many folks are cold to it. But as others have said, to each his own. If everyone were the same, it would be a very boring world.

Svenfan1234 · 04-06-2017, 09:08 PM

I do not like Hogan either. I tried watching it one night out of curiosity but I just don't like it.

gidgetgrape · 04-06-2017, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

Can you imagine Mama in the military? LOL she'd be some WAC drill Sargeant, with her sharp mouth. And driving her superiors just as crazy as Gomer.

Have you seen Vicki Lawerence as Sgt. Alvinia T. Plout on "Laverne & Shirley?" If not, check it out. It's like Mama-light in the military. She even uses the Mama voice.

Episodes:

- The Baby Show (1983)
- Out, Out Damn Plout (1981)
- The Survival Test (1980)
- We're in the Army, Now: Part 2 (1979)
- We're in the Army, Now: Part 1 (1979)

treky · 04-08-2017, 03:02 AM

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I think there's an episode where Hogan says something like, "We're not prisoners, we're stationed here." There is an episode where General DeGaulle asks all Frenchmen to come and fight with him, and LeBeau has to decide whether to do that or stay with Hogan.

There was no finale where the war ended or anything.

back then shows very rarely, if ever, had finales. "THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW" and "THE FUGITIVE" had them but those were rare exceptions.

Also "I DREAM OF JEANNIE" was going to but it's a long story as to why it didn't.

tvtex · 12-08-2017, 07:30 PM

I think a lot of folks just watch it to pass time. Not for entertainment. This show seriously bores me and makes me fall asleep too.

Smiley13 · 12-10-2017, 07:34 PM

I think Hogan's Heroes is brilliant comedy. The bonus of its setting is that the "prisoners" constantly make the Nazi's look stupid. The ensemble cast does a great job.

king of comedy · 12-11-2017, 06:51 PM

This was on tv before "The Producers" hitted the big screen. So you could say this influenced Mel Brooks's comedy.

Hazel Anyday · 12-12-2017, 08:12 PM

Join the club. I've never thought this show was funny or entertaining even back when I first saw it when it was broadcast new in the '60's. Strange, odd, crazy, yes, funny? No. This show and MUSH are 2 shows that NEVER leave the airwaves and 2 shows I've never liked. Though I did like MUSH when it was first on when McLean Stevenson was on it, but when they killed him off, the show went downhill fast & I haven't watched it again (never in repeats) since.

king of comedy · 01-20-2018, 09:27 PM

It is garbage!

stevea · 01-21-2018, 06:33 PM

Bottom line: some like this show, some don't...but it's really worn out its welcome on MeTV (as has MASH). They need to give both of them a rest, and give other shows a chance. For those who like them, put on the DVDs and enjoy!

04-06-2017, 08:38 PM	#21
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,706	Yup, MAS*H is pretty much my only military comedy, too. I remember there was one based on "Private Benjamin" that didn't last too long; I don't believe I ever watched that one. It's a really hard balance to strike between creating laughs out of the situation and not making light of the tragedies and seriousness of the matter. Major Dad had the advantage of a peacetime setting. Hogan's Heroes did not, and I think that is one reason many folks are cold to it. But as others have said, to each his own. If everyone were the same, it would be a very boring world.
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04-06-2017, 09:08 PM	#22
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	I do not like Hogan either. I tried watching it one night out of curiosity but I just don't like it.
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12-12-2017, 08:12 PM	#28
Hazel Anyday Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 12, 2002 Posts: 2,135	Another Awful TV Show That NEVER is off the air Join the club. I've never thought this show was funny or entertaining even back when I first saw it when it was broadcast new in the '60's. Strange, odd, crazy, yes, funny? No. This show and MUSH are 2 shows that NEVER leave the airwaves and 2 shows I've never liked. Though I did like MUSH when it was first on when McLean Stevenson was on it, but when they killed him off, the show went downhill fast & I haven't watched it again (never in repeats) since.
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04-05-2017, 10:18 PM	#16
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,048	I never got into Hogan's Heroes either, I just don't see the humor in it. Generally speaking I'm not a fan of military sitcoms, but I do like Gomer Pyle USMC and some episodes of F Troop are fairly funny.

04-06-2017, 07:19 AM	#19
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I never cared for the show, and if I ever got a box set as a gift I'd probably give it away to Goodwill. But, no matter the show, there will be those who love it; and for them I'm glad they have access.

12-08-2017, 07:30 PM	#25
tvtex Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 08, 2017 Location: USA Posts: 21	I think a lot of folks just watch it to pass time. Not for entertainment. This show seriously bores me and makes me fall asleep too.

12-10-2017, 07:34 PM	#26
Smiley13 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 02, 2015 Posts: 80	I think Hogan's Heroes is brilliant comedy. The bonus of its setting is that the "prisoners" constantly make the Nazi's look stupid. The ensemble cast does a great job.

12-11-2017, 06:51 PM	#27
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	This was on tv before "The Producers" hitted the big screen. So you could say this influenced Mel Brooks's comedy.

01-20-2018, 09:27 PM	#29
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	It is garbage!

01-21-2018, 06:33 PM	#30
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,205	Bottom line: some like this show, some don't...but it's really worn out its welcome on MeTV (as has MASH). They need to give both of them a rest, and give other shows a chance. For those who like them, put on the DVDs and enjoy!