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1 Who played Sergeant Carter in "Hogan's Heroes"?
Answer: Larry Hovis

Larry Hovis played Carter in all six seasons. He also was in other shows like "Gomer Pyle USMC". Carter was a sergeant in the show. He messed up everything in some episodes, but was very smart in others.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" 101
2 In what year did "Hogan's Heroes" first air?
Answer: 1965

The pilot was first aired on September 17th, 1965.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" of Stalag 13
3 The main character on "Hogan's Heroes" was Colonel Robert Hogan. What country did Colonel Hogan fight for?
Answer: United States

Colonel Hogan, who was played by Robert Crane, eventually married Patricia Annette Olsen, known by her stage name of Sigrid Valdis. Sigrid played Hilda on "Hogan's Heroes" during seasons two through six.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" Names
4 In the episode "Will The Real Adolf Please Stand Up", who plays Adolf Hitler?
Answer: Larry Hovis

Carter's impression of Hitler convinces Hogan to have him pretend that the Fuhrer is coming to visit Stalag 13. Dixon played Kinchloe and Askin played General Burkhalter on the show, while Sheard portrayed Hitler in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" Season 2
5 What was Wilhelm Klink's rank?
Answer: Colonel

Werner Klemperer was brilliant as the inept commandant who never realized what the prisoners were really doing. Ironically, both Klemperer and John Banner (who played Sgt. Hans Schultz) were Jewish in real life and Klemperer made it a prerequisite that his character never get the upper hand at the end of any episode.
  From Quiz: The World of Stalag 13
6 In what year did "Hogan's Heroes" first air in the US?
Answer: 1965

"Hogan's Heroes" was made in 1965. Bernard Fein created the show named after his friend Robert J Hogan. It ran for 6 seasons, ending in 1971.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" 101
7 How many directors were there for all six seasons?
Answer: Eleven

The directors last names were Bruce Bilson, Robert Butler, Marc Daniels, Edward Feldman, Richard Kinon, Jerry London, Irvin Moore, Howard Morris, Gene Reynolds, David Rich, and Bob Sweeney.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" of Stalag 13
8 The Kommandant of Stalag 13 on "Hogan's Heroes" was Colonel Klink. What was Colonel Klink's first name on the show?
Answer: Wilhelm

Colonel Klink's real name was Werner Klemperer, a German born Jew.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" Names
9 In "Klink's Rocket," what is the name of the town Carter keeps forgetting to mention?
Answer: Leadingham

Carter makes a shambles of Hogan's plan, when he substitutes "Ham-leading" for the name of the targeted town.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" Season 2
10 There were some character changes after the pilot was made. Which enlisted character, who was also the tailor, was no longer part of the show?
Answer: Vladimir Minsk

He was played by Leonid Kinskey who was born in St Petersburg, Russia. Although no explanation was given for his departure, it has been reported that Kinskey felt the subject matter especially that of bungling Nazis, was taken too lightly. In later episodes, tailoring duties fell on Corporal Peter Newkirk and Corporal Louis LeBeau.
    Your options: [ What are you talking about? ] [ Dimitri Kiev ] [ Vladimir Minsk ] [ Mikail Borcht ]
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes": The Pilot
11 What was Sgt. Schultz's favorite phrase whenever something seemed wrong?
Answer: 'I know nothing!'

Schultz was a lovable character. It's obvious that he's just a guy caught in the wrong circumstances just doing his job and harbors no real animosity towards the prisoners. I loved it whenever there would be a prison escape or shootout he would "lose" his gun and be able to fight, or when he would nonchalantly hand over his gun to the prisoners so he could eat the food that was offered him by the POWs.
  From Quiz: The World of Stalag 13
12 Who is the commandant?
Answer: Col. Klink

Played by Werner Klemperer.
  From Quiz: 'Hogan's Heroes'
13 What were the names of Colonel Klink's secretaries?
Answer: Helga and Hilda

Helga was Klink's secretary for the first year. Hilda was his secretary for the other five years.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" 101
14 In the episode, "Get Fit or Go Fight", Colonel Klink identifies his age. How old is Klink?
Answer: 49

Carter is asked to guess Klink's age and he is ten years too high, making Klink want to get back to the gym.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" of Stalag 13
15 Sergeant Schultz was the lovable guard on "Hogan's Heroes". What was this lovable guard's first name?
Answer: Hans

Sgt. Schultz, who was played by John Banner, was originally slated to play the role of Colonel Klink and actually played the role on at least two occasions during show.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" Names
16 In "Art For Hogan's Sake," General Burkhalter confiscated a painting for Goering's birthday, "The Boy With The Fife." Who painted it?
Answer: Edouard Manet

When Hogan tries to convince LeBeau that he doesn't want to return it either, Kinch adds "Yea, no Frenchman ever gave up something worth less than a million without a fight."
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" Season 2
17 On to the prisoners. Colonel Hogan had four other POWs who helped him in his schemes. Who was the master of explosives?
Answer: Carter

Carter was always getting into trouble because he tried to be too fancy in everything he did. His imitation of Hitler was great.
  From Quiz: The World of Stalag 13
18 Who is the head sergeant of the camp?
Answer: Sgt. Schultz

Played by John Banner.
  From Quiz: 'Hogan's Heroes'
19 Attention! Sergeant Schultz is an unusual friend to the prisoners of war! He usually knows more than he thinks about Hogan's plans when Hogan is smuggling prisoners and aiding the Allies' War effort. What is Sargent Schultz's job at Stalag 13?
Answer: He is a German soldier in charge of guarding the prisoners

Sergeant Schultz is a merry German soldier who guards the prisoners at Stalag 13. He often walks in on Hogan's plans and Hogan convinces him to turn his head in the other direction. When asked, Schultz usually replies "I know nothing!" On the side, Schultz loves food and can be easily bribed. Schultz is married and is the father of five children. He sometimes gets carried away with the men, alcohol, ladies, and gambling at Stalag 13.
  From Quiz: A Quiz for Hogan and His Heroes
20 "Hogan's Heroes" resident pickpocket was Peter Newkirk. What was Newkirk's military rank as a member of the "Hogan's Heroes" crew?
Answer: Corporal

Richard Dawson later hosted "Family Feud" for a number of years.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" Names
21 In "The Great Brinksmeyer Robbery," what does Hogan claim to be his name in an effort to convince the bank manager he is a legitimate business owner?
Answer: Herr Baylor

(After listening to Hitler on the radio-)
Mady: "The speech is over!"
Hogan: "I like his longer ones."
Mady: "Maybe he did not have anything to say."
Hogan: "Never stopped him before."
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" Season 2
22 What year is it in the pilot?
Answer: 1942

According to the very beginning, it was 1942. The Germans were winning WWII at that point. How much influence in the turning of the German war machine's tide would our "Heroes" have?
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes": The Pilot
23 Who was the communications expert?
Answer: Kinchloe

Kinch was replaced by Sgt. Baker in the final season.
  From Quiz: The World of Stalag 13
24 What is the camp called?
Answer: Stalag 13
  From Quiz: 'Hogan's Heroes'
25 What was the name of the Russian woman who appeared in the episodes 'Fat Hermann, Go Home' and 'The Hostage'?
Answer: Marya

She almost got Colonel Hogan in trouble multiple times. Hogan and her originally meet in the two part episode 'A Tiger Hunt in Paris' where they needed her help to get to a Gestapo officer and free Tiger, an underground agent.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" 101
26 Who was the only member of Hogan's team to be wounded in action?
Answer: Lebeau

Lebeau had only received a small scratch from a bullet. He was brought into the tunnel to be examined. It is discovered that it was a minor flesh wound and that Lebeau faints at the sight of blood. Amazing that this team has not be hurt.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" of Stalag 13
27 What was Corporal Louis LeBeau's nickname on "Hogan's Heroes"?
Answer: Cockroach

Corporal LeBeau was played by Robert Clary, who had spent three years in German concentration camps during WWII. He also had to deal with the knowledge that thirteen members of his family perished while in German concentration camps during WWII.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" Names
28 In "The Swing Shift," Newkirk enlists in the German army, and is almost deployed to Stalag 13 as a guard. What symptom does he complain of at the doctor's office?
Answer: His "bad back"

Reluctantly, Hogan's tricks get Newkirk transferred back to the factory, so they can complete their mission, and return to camp. Of course, if complaining doesn't do it for Newkirk, sneezing will always get Klink not to recognize him. During the physical examination, he passes the color vision test, so he couldn't use that as an excuse to be discharged.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" Season 2
29 Which barracks did Hogan's men live in?
Answer: 7

At least for this episode. I haven't noticed if they are in barracks seven in any of the other episodes or not. There have been a few episodes when the men have had to move to other barracks for one reason or another.
    Your options: [ 9 ] [ 3 ] [ 7 ] [ 5 ]
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes": The Pilot
30 What was the nickname Schultz had for LeBeau whenever he was upset with him?
Answer: Cockroach

It was always hilarious to see LeBeau distract Schultz with a batch of potato pancakes or some other goody.
  From Quiz: The World of Stalag 13
31 What is Col. Hogan's first name?
Answer: Robert

Colonel Robert Hogan
  From Quiz: 'Hogan's Heroes'
32 In many episodes, a certain general bosses around Klink. What is the name of this general that doesn't like Klink that much?
Answer: Burkhalter

General Albert Burkhalter was portrayed by Leon Askin. He was also involved in the tv show 'The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle'. Although he was a lower rank than Colonel Klink, Major Hochstetter was the main Gestapo officer in the show and bossed Klink around. In the episode 'Six Lessons from Madame LaGrange,' Major Hochstetter got caught dancing with Lebau and got in a lot of trouble. Field Marshal Von Heinke was portrayed by John Myhers and appeared in one episode, 'The General Swap'. Hermann Göring was mentioned in the show and was a leader of the Nazi party.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" 101
33 What are the two names of Klink's secretaries?
Answer: Hilda and Helga

The woman who played Hilda was Bob Crane's wife.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" of Stalag 13
34 Sgt. Andrew Carter was the member of "Hogan's Heroes" who was always called upon to create a bomb or other type of explosive utilized during their sabotage activity. What was the name of the actor that played Sgt. Carter on the show?
Answer: Larry Hovis

During the original pilot episode, Larry Hovis' character was a lieutenant and wasn't supposed to be one of the regulars.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" Names
35 In "Heil Klink," we are introduced to a character who returns to Stalag 13 often throughout the duration of the series. He is played by Howard Caine, who is he?
Answer: Major Hochstetter

Despite the numerous times he meets Hogan, every episode you see Hochstetter, he always asks firmly: "Who is this man?!?" Howard Caine, (Hochstetter), first appeared in season one, as Major Keitel, an Anti-Aircraft battery commander.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" Season 2
36 What was the method of letting the prisoners know it was time for roll call, that was never used in subsequent episodes?
Answer: A bell

A very loud bell, almost like those in schools. It would be rung several times for about three seconds per blast. I don't remember this being used in any other episodes. After the pilot, Schultz would come barging in and yell, "Everybody out for rrooollll call!" I think they may have done this so that Schultz would interact with the men more and see and hear things he didn't want to see or know about. "I know NOTHING!" If I am wrong please write to me and tell me the season and episode.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes": The Pilot
37 Whenever Klink felt like he was being discriminated against or not getting the recognition he deserved from his superiors, what affliction did he blame?
Answer: Having bad vision in one eye

In a number of episodes Klink sometimes theorizes that people who wear monocles didn't get the respect they deserved because it was so uncommon.
  From Quiz: The World of Stalag 13
38 What is Col. Klink's first name?
Answer: Wilhelm

Colonel Wilhelm Klink.
  From Quiz: 'Hogan's Heroes'
39 General Burkhalter had an unattractive sister named Gertrude. What sport did she compete in?
Answer: Shot put

Shot put is a sport in which a person tries to put (throw) a heavy metal ball as far as they can. Klink had many close calls with her wanting to get married to him, but with Hogan's help he always was able to get away.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" 101
40 What is the nearest large German city to Hammelberg/Stalag 13?
Answer: Dusseldorf

In the episode, "The Safecracker Suite", the safecracker, Alfred Burke, identifies the safe in the Hammelburg Hotel has probably come from the nearest big city, Dusseldorf.
  From Quiz: "Hogan's Heroes" of Stalag 13
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