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During a visit by the Inspector General, Hogan's men try to prevent the inept Colonel Klink from being transferred to the Russian Front. When their plan works too well and Klink is promoted to a position in Berlin, the POWs must get Klink unpromoted.

This is one of the few early episodes in which LeBeau wears a blue sweater. For the rest of the series his sweater is red.

This is the last of a few early episodes in which the prisoner of war facility was called "Camp 13." For the rest of the series it was referred to as "Stalag 13."

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    • Author: Burisi
    Klink is expecting a visit from General Von Platzen, the Inspector General, to review his work and staff at Stalag 13. When Platzen tells Klink that his prison camp is the model for others he decides to promote Klink to run all the Stalags in Germany. Hogan knows that if the camp gets a new Commandant then things might not go as well. So Hogan and his men try to discredit Klink hoping that his promotion will be denied.

    But the Heroes actually out-smart themselves when their actions make Klink look so bad that the Inspector General is ready to arrest Klink. Hogan and his men must try to find a way to stop Platzen from reporting back to headquarters in Berlin.

    As each character is still finding common ground, the episode appears rough compared to later shows. But overall this sets the tone for the series and lets the public begin feeling comfortable in the production. This is a script that will be repeated many times during the years, with this being the fourth episode, for most this was a new situation. Not the best story in the bunch but still entertaining.
  • Episode complete credited cast:
    Bob Crane Bob Crane - Col. Hogan
    Werner Klemperer Werner Klemperer - Col. Klink
    John Banner John Banner - Sgt. Schultz
    Robert Clary Robert Clary - LeBeau
    Richard Dawson Richard Dawson - Newkirk
    Ivan Dixon Ivan Dixon - Kinchloe
    Larry Hovis Larry Hovis - Carter
    Cynthia Lynn Cynthia Lynn - Helga
    John Dehner John Dehner - General von Platzen
    Stewart Moss Stewart Moss - Olsen
    Walter Janovitz Walter Janovitz - Oscar Schnitzer (as Walter Janowitz)
    Jon Cedar Jon Cedar - Cpl. Langenscheidt
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