Larry Hovis Sgt Andrew Carter Hogan's Heroes Life Story Tribute

[@PaulAtreidesMuadDib]

WOW!!!! A man of integrity who sticks to his Marriage Vows above all. We need men like this today and this society would be completely different.

[@jovialbivouacker99]

I was very fortunate to have Mr Hovis as my professor in TV/Film Production at Southwest Texas State University. He was a great and humble teacher and friend. His youngest daughter, Deborah was is my friend and onetime neighbor. I miss you Mr. Hovis, (Larry).

[@chiangmai127]

How random that I was just missing my dad tonight, did a search, found this channel and here we are. I love it.

[@davef.2811]

Only made it to 67 yrs. but no scandals in his life, so he must have been a really decent guy.

[@chickey333]

What is it they say... only the good die young? If that were actually true all of the gang bangers and rap artists would be living well into their 90's.

[@doctorpeter9792]

Certainly a very decent guy and I enjoyed his performance and now I appreciate him as a singer as well. High correlation of esophageal cancer with alcohol use, which may be his situation. He always did look older then he stated age, and that may have also been because he was hitting the sauce

[@kellygreenwalt3546]

I knew him for the last 6 years of his life. He was a true good guy. He was broken hearted after his wife passed, was dedicated to living a clean and sober life, and gave all his spare time and energy to his children and to teaching us college kids at SWT. He gave us so much knowledge, honor, kindness, and laughs. He was more than any of us deserved.

[@finallyfriday.]

Wow, now that was cool. I had no idea he was so broad based and multifaceted. Nice guy.

[@ccwnyc5671]

His Luftwaffe General Von Seidelburg had me in stitches. "Bunk inspections, and now gardening!?"

[@richardmaurer9002]

He always did a great Hitler impression

[@Rood67]

This is so sweet of a bio-story, I'm nearly in tears. I wish we could have had him around for a lot longer than just his 67 years.

[@CaptainJack63]

Wow! My mind is blown! They really booked top talent for the show. I guess that's why this show is still living on, long after production stopped.

[@ronhaworth5471]

When I was a kid, this was one of my favorite shows!!

[@xnavynuc]

You got it, boy...I mean sir!

[@TigerDominic-uh1dv]

I did not know that he was that Talented 😂 I still watch Hogan's Heroes. Great, Larry.

[@dennywayne8879]

Thats an amazing story. I love Hogan's Heroes but almost passed this one by. Larry was incredibly talented! God bless him eternally.

[@Cat-Privilege]

Sounds like a very cool guy, and a great role model. We sure could use a few more like him today. Rest in peace Larry & God bless.

[@eugenegress5896]

UNDER RATED ACTOR. Loved his out of Character parts in Hogan. He was very Talented.

[@freedomforever6718]

Sgt Carter is my favorite character on Hogan's Heroes. He was an all American guy. Down to earth. Not a stuck-up narcissist.

[@billkeithchannel]

The irony is he was left off of the lunch box sold to parents for their children since he was the "screw up" and they didn't want him to be seen by children as a "hero". Larry was pissed.

[@virginiaorganbuilder]

These videos are such a wonderful mix of personal nostalgia and new discovery! And I especially like the way you present these people: no drama or exploitation. Thank you!

[@CoolClassics]

I really, really, appreciate that! I am a fan foremost, so that keeps the drama away. I actually get motivated by their stories. They all worked so hard for everything they achieved.

[@frannyleyden7988]

@@CoolClassics you do such great work! Your voice is so calming and your videos are so informative and nice in regards to the person you are talking about. So refreshing . Please keep doing what you do. I always look forward to your posts.

[@democratactivist]

Larry Hovis appeared in both a Adam 12 and a Rockford Files episode. He was a very talented actor who was just another reason why I rate this cast on Hogan’s Heroes as talented as any other cast.

[@sartainja]

Never knew he was a singer. He was very talented, quick witted and funny.

[@nelsonthibeau2050]

I'm in...your productions are always top notch and I'm looking forward to HH stories of the cast..they brought great joy to folks during family TV time and deserve this remembrance..thank you

[@CoolClassics]

Much appreciated! I love the show and only recently started making these videos. I do think they are improving, and I feel my first ones ( John Banner ) could have been done better. I really did not know how to make the pictures move correctly and adjust their sizes. Plus I was very nervous talking in the first few. It means a lot that you think I ma on the right track. 😁

[@David-wk6md]

WOW. Thanks for ALL your COOL CLASSICS. I love you bro.

[@David-wk6md]

And, WOW. Your Robert Clary one. F n nazis.

[@CoolClassics]

That will make anyone take up arms and try to liberate them. Horrible stuff!

[@AmandaHugandKiss411]

Another actor with an amazing life. What a range of talent: actor, singer, screenwriter and later teaching acting. I love Hogan's Heroes and Sargent Carter. It is nice to hear that the producers respected his vow to his wife. Also, I loved the Liars Club and had no idea he was on it. Thank you for making this video.

[@jrussellcase]

Never knew he was a singer, let alone had records out. The More You Know🌈🌟

[@chiangmai127]

He actually loved singing more than acting. I mean, he loved acting, but his heart and soul was about singing, but acting paid the bills more so than singing. He also loved stand-up comedy. He was so talented in every aspect of the arts, a brilliant writer and painter too. I can say this because he was my dad and I witnessed it all.

[@donnied9432]

The one thing I take away from these things is the caliber of the character of these people I grew up with and still love and watch.

[@DS-ky9dl]

There are so many things that we do not know about the actors from the past. He seemed to be a honest and humble guy....thanks for sharing.

[@TWayneD1020]

Loved him on Hogan !!! A real good singer, as I was unaware of !!! Very talented all around !! I watch Hogan's Heros almost every weekday on ME TV Thank you so much !!!

[@jpolar394]

I met his brother in Texas in his restaurant years ago. He has photos of Larry hanging on the walls. A really nice fellow.

[@jlcclassof01]

J Polar his brother is still in business. He has some of the best barbeque in Texas.

[@brianbradburn]

Why would anyone want to hang Larry on a wall and then take pictures of him?

[@CoolClassics]

What is the restaurant called?

[@michaelcroos4713]

I worked for Tom Davis, his brother, when he worked for MHMR here in Austin, and at The Green Mesquite restaurant.

[@michaelcroos4713]

@@jlcclassof01 at the Green Mesquite...I worked for Tom.

[@duradim1]

He was one of my favorites on Hogan's Heroes.

[@terrydewitt5901]

Cool deal, I'm from wapato WA. I love this show its awesome

[@carpenterpilot487]

I watch Hogans Heroes every night on ME- TV Chanel and I always won't to know about Larry Hovis. now I know, THANKS !! KEEP THEM COMING!

[@pinatajuju4471]

All this time I thought Larry was wearing gloves because I thought he was cold. Thank you Cool Classics for sharing some fond memories of a generation that passing into history.

[@retiredinbali9565]

Larry Hovis was so funny in Hogans Heros when he impersonated German officers. Werner Klemperer and him were the funniest of the bunch.

[@ATINKERER]

He was brilliant.

[@djolley61]

Loved watching him playing Germans.

[@NessInTexas-x2e]

What a very talented, gifted and faithful man Mr Hovis was!! Loyal to marriage, family, work and ethics. What a great voice, too!! Thank you for posting this video about Larry. (BTW, love your video intros with the “heeyyy” voiceover😎) keep going!!

[@fredworthmn]

Since viewing this video I have been watching Mr. Hovis' hands. Most of the time he wears gloves, but I have seen his ring about 3 times so far. Just a glimpse but it is there.

[@lisaknottsberryfan7982]

He was my favorite and faithful family man too. Awesome 👏🏼

[@hastii36]

Thankful for this channel and the amazing stories shared! Thank you to the gentleman who created this channel!

[@CoolClassics]

Thank You! Glad you enjoy it! 😁

[@Greg_Chase]

Wonderful story. He was very talented and perfectly cast as 'Carter'. The reruns are excellent entertainment. Thanks for telling his story!

[@patriciahall2223]

Loved his take on Hitler , he was a very talented Gent...loved him ...thank you great channel 🇨🇦

[@hishers251]

Another highly talented cast member. I didn’t know he was a singer. What a decent guy, keeping his promise about wearing his wedding ring.

[@Paladin1873]

I saw Out of Sight in our hometown theater when it was released. I was eleven years old.

[@CoolClassics]

It must have left an impression on you, for you to remember that. Did you like it?

[@Paladin1873]

@@CoolClassics As I recall, it was on a Saturday matinee double bill with another comedy, the Jerry Lewis movie "Way, Way Out". The former was a spoof of beach party and spy movies; the latter was a sci-fi spoof which took place on the moon. I had actually gone to see the Lewis flick, but this one came on first. I liked the start of the movie, which had a serious spy thriller tone, but then it quickly devolved into beach party bingo nonsense. It did have a few memorable scenes, including the really futuristic house he lived in (Garcia House) and a lot of hot babes like the late Deanna Lund (Land of the Giants). I was also an early fan of the star, Jonathan Daly (we share the same birthday, but different years). I'm sorry, but you just can't make a good beach party movie without Eric Von Zipper (Harvey Lembeck).

[@chaunceychappelle3265]

This is deep, deep memories... When things were black and white and very slow. Long time ago.

[@Stax-ht9md]

Larry's portrayals of high ranking nazis are my favorite scenes in Hogan's Heroes, and no I'm not forgetting Richard Dawson's roles as a woman. Hovis playing Hitler himself was the best of many good ones. Thanks Larry for the many laughs!

[@yindyamarra]

I have had to watch the complete series of hogans heroes , thank you so much for making them

[@dannieallen1379]

There more to this man awesome awesome video thanks

[@JosephGauthier]

Another great video. Good job.

[@CoolClassics]

Thank You Joseph! Eventually I want to make some on the Dukes Of Hazard :)

[@thomasmargolis3313]

He had this remarkable life, and left a legacy in re run.

[@chickey333]

Very well done... Thank You!

[@kennethkingery2586]

What a full life.

[@kregchapman6981]

I never knew he was a singer! Thank you for putting this together

[@aranzarowski6508]

I love your channel. You must have been a fan of Paul Harvey for the way you are instrumental in coming to a hiatus with your stories. I just watched Larry Hovis that had an incredible short part on The Andy Griffith episode when Floyd punched somebody in the nose in 1946 and Barney resurrects the story and gets the whole town in an uproar.

[@CoolClassics]

That was a great episode :)

[@Lawrence_L.A._Auble]

His portrayal of Hitler makes me laugh no matter how many times I watch. His comedic performance was always an addition to the ensemble cast. I learned a lot about Larry, thank you.

[@charliejdk]

Thanks. HH you s my favorite & this was a real pleasure.

[@moleisrich1]

Wowowoww that is so cool. My favorite show. I have them all!

[@westies1962]

great video !! I loved Hogan's Heroes as a kid !!

[@sarahgarnett7613]

He is one of my favorite on HOGANS HERO sound like he was an ambitious person WHAT A GUY 👍👍👍👍

[@tannerseymour7443]

My favorite episode of Larry is when he pretends to be hitler in klinks quarters

[@aliostrowski1935]

i love his hitler impressions

[@ralphsanchico2452]

Yeah! He practically was a dead ringer! But wasn't Sgt Shultz in on it?

[@tannerseymour7443]

@@ralphsanchico2452 I think so but he thought carter was actually hitler lol

[@ralphsanchico2452]

@@tannerseymour7443 The Ironies of this show and characters are amazing!

[@tannerseymour7443]

@@ralphsanchico2452 I know the show can be funny and serious at the same time I love the show.

[@worldsgreatestimpressionis6462]

Highly underated show ( probably due to subject matter). It was a cast driven show, sometimes the jokes fell flat but the cast was so likeable and talented it didn't matter. For me it's in top 5 best t.v. comedies. Larry was very talented and next to Klink my favorite character.

[@jaydeister9305]

Heck, Hogan's Heroes was an all star cast! Who would figure? Especially, we were kids, and had no idea! The original 'Star Trek' that came out in 66-67? I watched the series first time out, and then we watched reruns our whole childhood too. William Shatner (almost a pariah now) was a shakespearean actor i heard.... Kelly's Heroes (similar byline) was also pure all star cast (some comedy, but not much). All those guys are worth investigating too! Pretty amazing stuff! Maybe those were the golden years of hollywood, the 60's.

[@Farrah300]

I loved how no matter what, he honored his marriage vows by never taking off his ring under any circumstances.

[@oncebittenaz]

Amazing. You show the record “My Heart Belongs to Only You” which was written by Frank and Dorothy Daniels from St. Louis. Mr. Daniels was my choir director at Cahokia High School.

[@CoolClassics]

Now this is getting Freaky! I didn't know that!

[@ThumperKJFK]

Hey CC, I now have been seeing Carter's Ring in a lot of HH's. And not long shots. a few clear close up's.

[@bill2066]

As a Kid, I briefly visited Mr. Hovis' House In Tarzana when I was a kid. His daughter was a Playmate of Mine at Tarzana Elementary. Alot of Up and coming movie star Kids went there. My Dad was not in Show Biz though..

[@thewatcher5271]

Hey Man, Yeah I'm A Subscriber & A Fan Of Hogan's Heroes. Watched It As A Kid. My Wife Bought Me The Whole Series. Thanks For Sharing. I Can't Believe I'm The First Commenter!

[@CoolClassics]

Thanks for the sub! I love the show too! Getting the whole series is the best way to go. Some of the channels that still play the old episodes. cut out certain scenes that you will get in the complete set :)

[@thewatcher5271]

@@CoolClassics BTW, Didn't He Miss A Season Or Part Of One? What's Up With That? Thanks For Your Reply.

[@CoolClassics]

@@thewatcher5271 I read four bios of him and nobody mentions anything about them. Not sure what happened.

[@ChildrensSongStorytimeCorner]

Very talented dude!

[@jlcclassof01]

Larry Hovis was my grandmother's first cousin. His mother and my great grandmother were sisters.

[@lucymanet3297]

Fun. So he's your mom's 1st cousin, once removed and he's your 1st cousin twice removed. ("Removed" for each generation different from the older of the two 1st cousins.) And if he had any grandchildren, you and they are 3rd cousins.

[@Persian-Immortal]

Wow, Jacob! I am sure your family are very proud of him.

[@Observer-jw8wv]

Very nice job!

[@izregistered]

A very likable fella.

[@protonneutron9046]

a really talented guy

[@lucycolson6162]

Loved Logan's Heroes. Was so disappointed that Bob Crane was such a weird creepy guy, but pleased to find thanks to your videos that so many of the other cast members were real men.

[@lucycolson6162]

Hate auto correct. Meant Hogan's Heroes of course!

[@ChefKevinRiese]

Cool video. I want more.

[@CoolClassics]

Thanks Man! More to come! I am just learning, still takes me way too long to research, put in order the stuff I want to touch on and then find the photos that fit the topics. Hopefully I can keep up with a couple a week. 😁

[@ChefKevinRiese]

@@CoolClassics Yeah! I know how it goes. I have a cooking channel and there is a lot behind the scenes. But its still fun at the end of the day.

[@CoolClassics]

@@ChefKevinRiese Cool man! I just subbed you.

[@ChefKevinRiese]

@@CoolClassics THX

[@debtompkins5363]

I was always impressed when the boys had cause to sing or hum for an episode, how well they harmonized, now learning mow mush actually singing background they had ,itseems a shame they didn't release a record, they were good!

[@buddyvilla7393]

Out OnnThe Floor/Out Of Sight is a Northern Soul Classic!!! Dobie Grays clip has several million views and the sobg is played in hundreds of British Pubs and Nightclubs every Friday and Saturday nights.

[@lonniestafford8870]

Didn't know all this interesting things about Carter.

[@chrislinder7558]

He kicked butt on Hogans heroes

[@michaelcroos4713]

Larry Hovis' real name was Larry Davis. His brother Tom was my boss, twice, here in Austin, Texas... once working for Austin Mental Health and Retardation, and then at one of his two restaurants he owned, The Green Mesquite, and Saragundi Scholzgarten. He was very proud of his brother. Tom said his brother was a real teddy bear.

[@monkberrymoon4042]

@Michael Croos That's very interesting. I attended high school with Larry's niece and nephew in Houston (maybe second cousins, can't remember) and I could have sworn their name was Hovis. Maybe I'm just projecting.

[@michaelcroos4713]

@@monkberrymoon4042 I asked that of Tom, and he said it was a professional name Larry used. That's all I know, and suggest you call The Green Mesquite and ask Tom yourself.

[@chiangmai127]

Nope, Larry Hovis' name was Larry Hovis. His mom remarried a man with the last name of Davis and Tom was born in that marriage. Larry was my father, so trust me, I know.

[@michaelcroos4713]

@@chiangmai127 awesome thank you, just love Tom, worked for him twice, great sweetheart

[@chiangmai127]

@@michaelcroos4713 Yeah, Tom is amazing, such a sweet man. So many people worked for him for years longer than they would at any other restaurant. I know he used to just come up with jobs for my brother and I when we were in college to help us out. I didn't know it at the time, but looking back, it's so obvious. I am glad you also got to have that great experience knowing him and working for him.

[@SleepingLionGuy1]

Larry Hovis had been singing at least since High School. While at Reagan High School (in Houston, Texas) he was in a 4-member group called the Four Spades, where 3 of the members (including Larry) were in a grade higher than the 4th member (Jerry Lloyd). Larry played drums while Jerry played bass, Winning a contest at school allowed them to go to New York and appear on the Arthur Godfrey show where he convinced the group to change their name and they became the Mascots. The group released 4 singles on MGM in 1955. After that, both Lloyd and Hovis became part of a Trio by 1957 called the Bill Gannon Three, Bill Gannon being the 3rd member. It was during that time that Larry's songwriting talent became known by CAPITOL Records with a song he wrote that was recorded by Joel Grey ("Everytime I Ask My Heart") where Larry was signed a contract in 1957 as a singer by himself for the label soon after. It was after his contract ended that the Bill Gannon Three recorded an LP for CARLTON Records in 1959.

[@TwilightsDreamAngel]

Great video

[@FJ80Coop]

He was always funny on the Hogans show way back when I was a kid and thought they had actually filmed the show back during ww2... 😏

[@ivobiancucci4528]

They are all still alive and well in re-runs 👍

[@bcarlsohn5380]

Great guy!

[@barrymccreary9565]

So talented

[@frankdenardo8684]

Larry Hovis appeared on Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. in 1964. He played Larry Gottschalk. He left the show after one season and went on to play Sergeant Andrew Carter on Hogan's Heros. He was the chemist and explosives expert. Interesting fact is that he and Richard Dawson appeared on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In and made several guest appearances on TV shows after Hogan's Heros ended its run on network television.

[@candicewitzkoske3155]

I met him years ago at a modeling Halloween party in Houston. He was very quiet and I'm guessing really didnt want to be there. With Hollywood being what it is today, I dont blame him.

[@blaws6684]

It’s been said that the eternal winter set of stalag 13 filmed in snowless Culver City was to help explain his wearing gloves all the time. It also imparted a sense of the harshness of German prison camps.

[@stevegarcia9098]

loved all of larry's nazi characters on hogan's heroes, especially when he played hitler.

[@gw6496]

R.I.P. Larry👍🏽👍🏽

[@thecentralscrutinizer5105]

Helluva man ;)

[@denmar355]

Very cool!

[@marshallsage6816]

I loved Larry for all the different characters he played, which were not mentioned in this video. He did all these characters wile on Hogans Heroes. He played German generals like a pro, and I mean several German generals. He played gestapo agents and Generals but also the guy in the barracks that sometimes messed up. I just watched Dual of Honor where Carter, Larry, played a German General. Classic to watch. He could make one German General look like another German general with ease not only German generals but that nut bag Hitler. Larry was great in any portrayal of some other person. I enjoyed Hogans Heroes. I watch reruns everyday. I always see something I missed. Still makes me laugh.

[@gramps6334]

Carter, Klink and Schultz were the best of the show. All hilarious.

[@judeshill9317]

Nice man, good video. Washington State here. It's pronounced "YAK-AH-MUH' and "WOP-A-TOE." . Good tomatoes! 🍅

[@ross2812]

I remember when I was a kid thinking, "Why is he always cold?"

[@markmadonia2867]

His impersonation of Hitler was great "In what unpleasant manner Klink would you prefer to stop living"

[@vicioussid1967]

With that cardigan he looks like one of the guitarist in Fine Young Cannibals.

[@CoolClassics]

She drives me crazy

[@TexRenner]

He graduated from the same high school I did, albeit twenty years earlier.

[@davidchristensen6908]

It’s nice to see he made a real living off of tv. Had no idea about his history

[@jons.6216]

I remember when he appeared on The Liar's Club he always seemed to have a deep California tan!

[@billkeithchannel]

I am almost positive that Larry was in a beer commercial in the 1980's. The commercial was in a park where friends tossed a football and had a picnic.

[@chiangmai127]

Just a heads up. that photo of the bride, at 0:51 is not Larry's wife, Ann. I know because he was my dad and she (Ann) was my mom. I am not sure why you posted a photo of some random person. In all fairness, maybe you were under the impression that the photo was of Ann, but trust me, it is not. And, just to let the viewers know, whoever this woman is, she is not Larry's wife. I am not trying to start an internet argument, or anything like that, but if you want to be real, you might consider deleting this photo in your video, just to be real.

[@JackGordone]

He refused to take off his wedding ring? Clearly, he knew EXACTLY the eschatological meaning of that symbol. We know so few men these days who have this profound vision of reality, who understand the true meaning of being, as God ordained, "one flesh" with their wives. Great respect for this wise man