How Each F-Troop Cast Member Died

Have you wondered about how each F-Troop cast member died? It was a sitcom western that followed a ragtag group of U.S. soldiers and Native Americans during the 1860s.
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It was one of the most popular sitcoms of its time and relied on slapstick, physical comedy, and even burlesque to get its laughs. It was a brilliant show developed by writers Seaman Jacobs, Ed James, and Jim Barnett.
But the real reason the show became a success was because of the stars on-screen. The F-Troop cast was a great ensemble of some of America’s finest actors. Sadly, many of the F-Troop cast members have passed away.
Forrest Tucker, who played Sgt. O’Rourke, passed away in 1986 at the age of 67. He had a reputation for playing villains and he truly did justice to the scheming Sgt. O’Rourke!
In contrast, there was the bumbling Captain Parmenter played by Ken Berry. He passed away at the age of 85 in 2018. He was a prolific actor also known for his word in Mayberry R.F.D.
One of the best characters from the F-Troop cast was the sassy Wrangler Jane played by Melody Patterson. She died of natural causes in 2015. She begun her career with F-Troop and soon became one of the most beloved characters on the show.
James Hampton played the foolhardy Hannibal Dobbs on the show. He also had a great career in films, appearing in The Longest Yard and Teen Wolf. He died at age 84 in 2022.
Frank de Kovawas a Shakespearean actor who had a formidable career on the stage. He played the Native American character Chief Wild Eagle - which became his most famous role. He passed away in 1981 at the age of 71.
Watch this video to learn about the incredible careers of the F-Troop cast and how they died. We’ll also catch up with F-Troop cast member Larry Storch to see what he’s up to nowadays…
How Each F-Troop Cast Member Died

[@robertguerrero8009]

We were so lucky to have had all these wonderful 1960's TV sitcoms, may they all Rest In Peace..

[@MikeLinPA]

That is one of the reasons why I cannot watch TV anymore. Everything has already been done, and done better by better people!

[@jendrickwerleman1990]

I hope F Q

[@davidseres3030]

@phxxr650r Ah, the 60s...my favorite decade (I was born in '60)...I feel that the humor back then was silly/goofy - but it seemed to flow with ease...The Dick Van Dyke Show, Get Smart, F-Troop, McHale's Navy, Gilligan's Island, The Andy Griffith Show (with Barney Fife's "nip it in the bud")...no cursing or sexual innuendos were needed...I remember my first pair of bell bottoms...apache scarves...wide belts...and 60s music...simple and yet fresh...Wichita Lineman...but I digress...

[@iandaniel2153]

I lot of them were thanks to Desilu Productions studios and Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez

[@angeloarimborgo6352]

Larry Storch was a guest at a Greek wedding on Long Island back in the 90s and I was a member of the band . I remember that it was in a big tent and it was pouring out. He was there with his wife and was very friendly, cordial and low keyed. Of course, all of us in the band grew up watching F Troop so, we were all a bit awestruck. When he was asked to come up to say a few words our horn section started playing the F Troop theme and he turns to us and says, “you guys actually remember that song?? “ He then proceeded to slay the “audience” with some very funny stories and jokes. He was an awesome celebrity/regular guy in every way! I’ll never forget that!

[@smitskee]

“ when Indian fights are colorful sights and nobody takes a lick’n “ If I was a little moist, I’d be right there. Good Job!

[@julieviola6787]

I grew up watching F-Troop and that was one of my favorite shows!

[@HerrEllsworth]

No way it would air on today's airwaves, sad to say.

[@edwardcricchio6106]

Only on the air for 2 seasons.

[@thedwightguy]

I just found out the little western blonde galfriend of Col. Parmenter wasn't much older than our age at the time. She was 15 when they started shooting??!! Then again, Cher and Tanya Tucker and a lot of other show biz types got into the game early.

[@mistermerlin8917]

@@edwardcricchio6106 I think one was in color and one was black & white.

[@edwardcricchio6106]

@@mistermerlin8917 yes, first season was B&W, second in color. I was actually pointing out to the person who said that they grew up watching F-Troop that it was on air for only 2 seasons. While it was a great 2 seasons, I don't consider it a show you grew up watching. Perhaps; My 3 Sons or Leave it to Beaver on air for numerous years, but not F-Troop.

[@TheStevenc819]

I was raised with F-Troop. I even use the theme song as a ring tone! And yes, the cast made the show for sure, as I loved them all and always had a smile while watching it. Thanks so much to the cast, crew, writers and directors.

[@gerrydooley951]

when paleface and redskins both turn chicken

[@michaelscottalloway8915]

I can remember watching F Troop as a kid . It was funny and also a great show . I also loved the Indians as they were just as funny as the others .

[@kittyfrisco7681]

Growing up in the 1960's F-Troop was always my favorite afternoon program! Even though it was in black and white we had a black and white television in our upstairs den. Back in the day in the good old days.

[@MikeLinPA]

Right there with you, Kitty! Afternoon reruns, what a life!

[@anthonymessina585]

60s was the best years of my life

[@davidsigalow7349]

The first season was filmed in b& w; season 2 was in color.

[@MikeLinPA]

@@davidsigalow7349 Everything was B&W when you only had a B&W TV. I remember thinking I could see the colors on the old Spiderman cartoon because my little media consuming brain knew what colors Spiderman was supposed to be.

[@davidsigalow7349]

@@MikeLinPA True dat. I don't think I saw F-Troop in color until the re-runs. When I was growing up, only one of my friends had a color tv. He lived around the corner, so on Sundays, I'd go to his house to watch Disney's "Wonderful World of Color."

[@douglasw9624]

One of my favs was when the Chief Wild Eagle explained how the Hekawi got their name....

[@radiation0111]

That one I remember.

[@hadleyscott1160]

Where the heck are we?

[@michaelsommers2356]

@@hadleyscott1160 They were originally the Fugawi, but the censors didn't like that.

[@rolandmartel2496]

I guess y’all forgot Chief Wild Eagle’s sidekick Crazy Cat.

[@conehead210]

here on Oz, we always called them the Fakawi !!!!!

[@taratupa73]

98 years old! Wow! Way to go, Mr. Storch! Hang in there!

[@mikesaunders4775]

The actor I remember best from F Troop, he also gave a memorable performance as a Chimpanzee that was changed into a human in an episode of I Dream Of Jeannie.

[@MrJamberee]

My absolute favorite was when Storch told the Indians, “That’s not how you do a war dance!” Then he proceeded to show them, and the dance that followed was hilarious.

[@smitskee]

@@MrJamberee Some of the little things were a riot. Dobbs, a terrible bugle player, and Agarn would walk over, throw his hat over the bell of the horn, and mutter in frustration "that's enough Hot Lips!"

[@johnmckenzie8522]

If he is still best living olg actor in F-troop I hope in he still alive at age100 we are all pull together for the fan

[@jeffreykeffer4352]

He is 99 now and has a great Facebook group that he comments on often

[@gregsmith7428]

"Please Jane, not in front of the men!" Great show, I never missed it when it first ran. Hope it comes back in reruns again.

[@susanoconnor971]

It's on ME TV

[@dave-d-grunt]

Very funny!

[@rodrudinger9902]

Amen to that! Since MeTV has picked up "The Addams Family", maybe they will pick up this one, too. The only sad thing about it, was they seemed to run out of ideas, after the second season, but I guess it's difficult to keep a comedy, fresh. Get Smart! about a bumbling secret agent, also seemed to flame out, at about the same point; I wonder how many guys remember Max's sidekick, Agent 99, (Barbara Feldon) as the Top Brass men's cologne Girl? Sic 'em!

[@RichieCat4223]

Would like to see on Me TV. Mash and The Andy Griffin show are played out.

[@johnnyintrieri]

@@susanoconnor971 Hi Susan. What time on Me TV? I'm on East Coast. Long Island. Thank You.

[@darrenjray]

I bought both series of F Troop on DVD for $20 in January. Spent the next month watching every episode. Wonderful cast. Larry Storch was a genius.

[@philipanderson5529]

Larry Storch did many Cartoon Voices too! Mr. Whoopie on Tennessee Tuxedo was just one! Thank you for all the enjoyment we've received from your work!😁

[@rgd963]

him and don adams were great!

[@howardbuckner4468]

Larry storch voice a talking weight machine On the cartoon Pink panther i enjoy that!!

[@lesleyjopp6701]

I'd love to see F Troop again, I've had many a laugh. The world needs more laughter

[@anthonymessina585]

This world sucks

[@tedpert8786]

Laughter is the best medicine!f troop one of the old time favorites!

[@sb.1035]

awesome Larry Storch is still alive one of my fav shows growing up

[@harperstacey9604]

Larry storch is almost 100 years of age.

[@kevincotterell3644]

“...Hey Sarge, who says I’m dumb?”

[@justinwilson3694]

Died at 99 in July 8,2022

[@safeandsound2653]

Always loved F Troupe.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@richarddavis5542]

I liked that Captain Parmeter could never fold a map. On one episode Jane gave him a sheet with instructions on how to fold the map. He followed the instructions and was successful. Then came time to fold up the instructions and he failed and had to wad it up in a ball. Great comedy.

[@davidzumpe3239]

Thinking of these shows takes me back to happier days, thanks for reminding me of that ridiculous map folding, great stuff. Would the youth today find that funny. Nope!

[@calsurflance5598]

I still think of that episode every time I have to fold a map! Yes I still use paper maps! Lol

[@DAVIDPEREZ-ux8cp]

Funny that the narrator of this pronounced parmeters name funny.

[@pattiecake11]

I remember that episode! 😄

[@channamation]

In my opinion F Troop is as funny today as it was when it was first aired. I love the timeless comedy and it had wonderful cast. Thank God Larry Storch is still with us. It is a shame Melody Patterson died so young. I still have a HUGE crush on her. To me, this TV show is not dated at all.

[@deeannadorough7378]

So is Jimmy Hampton. My parents went to school with him

[@deeannadorough7378]

I hadn’t heard he passed away

[@markiebrummett559]

watching melody Patterson got me thru many lonely nikki @ nites while stationed @ Vincennes university

[@Rockhound6165]

As a young boy in the 70's I had crushes on Jane as well as the Bradly girls on Petticoat Junction.

[@djs2006]

I do not think that millennials would agree that this show is funny. Like other shows of the past, with the possible exception of Get Smart, if the show was in black and white or did not have realistic effects or lots of action, it was boring or old. No matter how funny it appears today to those that saw it when it was produced, something about the acting style and lack of explicit language turns off younger viewers.

[@JoseRodriguez-qd5cu]

Yes,bring this amazing show back one of the best.

[@charlotteshuffmanpulling5368]

I love this show. Watched it as a child with my family, mom, daddy and sisters. I recently purchased the complete DVD set. My grandson and I would watch this every morning when it comes as on local TV. He was only 4 and loved it. We need family friendly shows like these today.

[@weevans1955]

One of my favorite tv shows growing up. I did not miss an episode. Thanks for sharing this fond memory and updating us on the life of these great actors and actresses!

[@walterulasinksi7031]

Larry Storch just celebrated his 94th birthday. One of his funniest roles was in the film SOB as the guru that gives the eulogy at the funeral. A very nice guy and a great stepdad.

[@uplate57]

You sold Ken Berry's career short...He starred in Mayberry RFD and Mama' Family after F Troop..

[@jamesmakibbin5278]

Way short. He starred in Mayberry RFD which ran for one more season than F Troop. He was hilarious as Captain Parmentor (Sp)

[@eutimiochavez415]

No really

[@mattkaustickomments]

Plus the Herbie movies.

[@pepperandjodiereports4668]

Ken Berry was also a dancer

[@johnnyintrieri]

Nice response.👍🏻

[@maryklein7131]

You forgot to mention Edward Everett Horton who played Roaring Chicken. Edward Everett Horton appeared in many Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers pictures. He narrated Fractured Fairy Tales for Bullwinkle and many other important roles,

[@rf396]

And Don Diamond as Crazy Cat. He was in a TON of radio shows in the 40s and 50s, as well as many film appearances and being in The Adventures of Kit Carson in the 50s and guest starred on a lot of other 60s and 70s TV shows

[@theresecallahan8548]

@@rf396 Although he wasn't part of the regular cast, I think Lowell George should be included. He played the front man of a band that was a spoof of 1960's rock groups.

[@johnnyintrieri]

Fractured Fairy Tales!! 😂😂 Yes. He narrated that also. Wonderful television! 👍🏻😂

[@donaldleroy6502]

My hats off to you and your powerful memory, I'd forgotten about him being on f troop in any capacity, however I do remember his narration of fractured fairy tales because he had one of the most distinctive voices I've ever heard

[@danpatterson8009]

@@rf396 I remember a fragment of the episode where someone gets taken aloft in a balloon. It drifts over the Indian village where Wild Eagle and Crazy Cat are sitting. Crazy Cat sees the balloon and asks "What is round like Moon, carries man and dog, and flies?" Wild Eagle has not seen the balloon and thinks Crazy Cat is posing a riddle. "I don't know. What is round like Moon, carries man and dog, and flies?" Crazy Cat points to the balloon and answers "I don't know, but there it goes."

[@debradorfman7940]

Forrest Tucker was also in "The Crawling Eye". One of my favorites when I was growing up.

[@tj921able]

I liked him in Chisum.

[@cranecast3918]

I Love "the Crawling Eye" Still don't know how they did the Eyes..

[@stephenwilliams9923]

crawling eye, LOL haven't thought of that movie in decades, yet, it was one of the faverites of the SI-FI era of the 1950's

[@randyacuna3248]

@@stephenwilliams9923 Forrest is also the star of another British science fiction film , the strange world of planet x ( aka the cosmic monsters) the only British film about big bugs whereas American science fiction had many.

[@johnnyintrieri]

Just saw The Crawling Eye on Svengoolie a few weeks ago. Classic!

[@alfredodoardi2717]

Awesome show - the characters, the comedy, and setting made a unique blend of entertainment. Go Larry Storch!

[@Steamer235]

In Nov. 1979, I was at a small neighborhood bar in East Lansing Mich. talking with my boss when Forrest Tucker came in and sat down next to me. He knew I recognized him and he nodded hello. That was all, I figured he was looking for privacy so no conversation ensued...he talked with a young man there that I figured was a relative and judging by his age may have been a student at MSU. A nice memory to have.

[@johnnyintrieri]

Nice memory to have of Forrest Tucker. 👍🏻

[@davidsigalow7349]

Forrest Tucker also played Harold Hill on tour in "The Music Man." Actors in that day had to be able to do everything: song, dance, ride a horse, wear a fedora, etc....

[@MikeLinPA]

That was nice of you to be so respectful. Nowadays, some asshat would be in his face trying to get a selfie with him.

[@vonhalberstadt3590]

Tucker did the same thing with my Dad but fortunately they did talk during a meal. A regular guy.

[@stubobish]

I don't remember F Troop when it was first on since I was born in 1965, the first year of the show lol I did watch it when it was on in syndication in the 70s. I loved the show! It is one of my favorite shows of all time.

[@iancurtis1152]

Loved F Troop as a kid, I remember a sort of ‘running joke’ that an actor that was playing a ‘slap-stick’ part in a show had to have gone to The Larry Storch School of Acting.

[@Johndoe-xw2iu]

Yep...so did Al Bundy's daughter, Kelly, had also graduated from the Larry Storch School of Acting!! Larry portrayed himself in a suit, but acted like he Corperal on F Troop. Needless to say, Larry made that episode of Married with Children even funnier!!

[@johngreen3543]

Larry was one of Hollywood's last great slapstick comedians. Slapstick today is almost a lost art form of comedy.

[@josemoreno3334]

Love watching this show when I was young. How it made me laugh so much. Those that are gone, Rest In Peace. Hang in there Larry.

[@williamsmith3233]

I hope Larry Storch makes 100 yrs of age

[@creech54]

He's 99, this year, so the chances are good. I hope he gets some good press!

[@harperstacey9604]

Larry storch also appeared on an episode of gilligan's island.

[@brenthaymon280]

@@creech54 Betty White is 99.

[@marilynsnider8183]

Amen to that.

[@j.philiplarson2064]

One of my father's favorites along with Sgt. Bilko...may they all rest in peace...

[@smitskee]

Hanna and Barbara, used Bilko as the idea for Top Cat.

[@ladyagnes9430]

Edward Everett Horton was in a few episodes, but his spots were always memorable.

[@John-do2pf]

Gr8 show, when I was growing up. Had the absolute pleasure of meeting Sgt. O'Rourke, when my wife & I were visiting Las Vegas in 1982. He was playing BLACK JACK, but stopped playing, just to talk to us, in a casino. He was most obliging. A nice man.

[@mik19mazz]

Great Show, one of my favorites. I'd watch the show again if it comes back on reruns!

[@oshawa1061]

There were several members of the cast that were not accounted for. First the was Joe Brooks who played the extremely nearsighted Private Vanderbuilt. Then there were the actors who played Private Duffy, who was always talking about his days fighting at the Alamo. There was also Hoffenmuller, the Private who could speak many indian languages and German, but not English.

[@patrickholland6848]

Corporal Agarn was one of my all time favorite TV characters. Larry Storch is a very funny man and lovable too.

[@HerrEllsworth]

Melody had a funny story about Larry. While they were shooting the pilot, Larry, for some reason, decided to wander off. The director got so angry, he shouted for someone to "chain him to the camera"!

[@mariehernandez5878]

I have the entire series and just love watching my old friends. I would have liked for Donald Diamond, Crazy Cat, to have gotten mentioned, yet still appreciate the tribute. By the way, nice clip of Lee Meriwether, a wonderful actress.

[@robertdragoff6909]

I thought I saw the original Cat Woman in this montage but wasn’t sure. Still beautiful even today.

[@mandooparker426]

Loved crazy cat

[@smitskee]

@@robertdragoff6909 Yes, Julie Newmar was on the show. She was an Indian girl named Yellow Bird.

[@RealRunner7]

Crazy Cat was my favorite character.

[@mellawes533]

@@smitskee Yes Crazy Cat was such a funny character, he should've been mentioned and so should've Julie Newmar as Yellow Bird

[@solomongibsoniii4865]

'F-troop' was one in a series of conniving non-com officer shows, pioneered by Phil Silvers with 'You'll Never Get Rich', including 'McHale's Navy', 'Hogan's Heroes', and later 'Temperature's Rising' with Cleavon Little (Blazing Saddles). I Watched F-Troop when it was first broadcast. Have both seasons on DVD. I loved watching that stuntman in the tower do his thing; wonderful stunt!

[@vincentsartain3061]

The low budget Bowery Boys film comedies and the shenanigans the boys were constantly involved in, might have been a source of inspiration for Sgt. Bilko, though.

[@solomongibsoniii4865]

@@vincentsartain3061 Possibly. Although the B-boys remind me more of the Three Stooges without the broad slapstick, or Abbott and Costello; Silvers, and the other shows were more a deconstruction (thumb your nose) of authority institutions. That being said, much of both B-boys and Silvers were borne out of vaudeville.

[@vincentsartain3061]

@@solomongibsoniii4865 Yeah, you could even say that the Stooges were represented in The Bowery Boys by Slip ("Moe"), Sach ("Curly"), and Whitey ("Larry.") But still some common "let's be sneaky and better our fortunes" threads between The Bowery Boys and the popular sitcoms we've mentioned.

[@solomongibsoniii4865]

@@vincentsartain3061 I was thinking of that exact comparison. To be sure, the 'get rich quick' scheme was quite common in sitcoms up through the sixties (Silver's show was originally titled 'You'll Never Get Rich'); where I think he gave it a twist and influenced later shows (usually led, fairly successfully, by a single mastermind) was pulling these scams in revered typically well-disciplined institutions, the Army (Silver's), Navy(McHale's), Calvary(F-Troop), hospital(Temperature's Rising).

[@davidsigalow7349]

Service comedies had a built-in audience, since all of us had fathers, uncles or other relatives who'd been in the service. Everyone knew a Bilko or a McHale - someone who was trying to game the system, fleece the rubes or do anything to make it out alive.

[@markkover8040]

F Troop was an awesome comedy. It was a program my parents didn't mind us watching. The comedic timing was amazing. Great cast! Great to hear Larry Storch is still alive.

[@mauriceterkeltaub8736]

I watched every episode of "F" Troop, loved it !

[@paulbaranofsky4995]

Agarn I dont know why everyone says you're so dumb. Five minutes later agarn would say "Who says I'm dumb?"

[@johnnyintrieri]

Good one Paul....😂😂😂😂😂

[@justmeathome2862]

F Troup was great, harmless, clean fun... look at the TV programs today...

[@rickeycompton5518]

Ken Berry also was in Mama's Family and Mayberry RFD.

[@randallkoch6183]

I forgot about Mayberry RFD. I quit watching the show When Andy Griffith left.

[@philliphelms6505]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@willielarimer7170]

Ken Berry was a guest star on the Carol Burnett show a few times

[@bobbyrichmond336]

Thank you for pointing that out some people forget those roles

[@eutimiochavez415]

No really

[@jamesrivera7618]

Loved watching F-Troop when I was a kid am 62 yrs old now and still would watch it if were on tv

[@barrys4922]

I'm 63 and recently bought the F-Troop boxed set. Whenever I need a laugh, I watch it.. it still holds up.

[@kevinbergin9971]

That relationship between Jane and Captain P. could have been touchy.

[@HerrEllsworth]

Melody said they always made sure to keep the relationship on an "innocent level". In real life, Ken was like a "big brother" and was married to actress Jackie Joseph.

[@davidzumpe3239]

Every show you put up, I say, that was my fave, loved this shows. From the music themes to end credits, thanks for a great channel. The world of sit com's is in a sorry state now.

[@johnnyintrieri]

If MeTV picks it up at least we'll be able to watch the show in its entirety. Cozi Tv & Antenna Tv hack the shows up. Cozi continuously cuts out known segments of a show. And Antenna Tv runs the Credits into the upcoming show. Very annoying! I tape alot of these shows & find myself watching MeTV the most out of all 3 Retro Stations. BTW. God do they screw up The Munsters on the Cozi Channel...!

[@donpruett9194]

That was a great show I made sure that I didn't miss a episode

[@mmarjisr]

always loved f troop and should be aired again so kids today can see it

[@malcolmlee2935]

Re runs in Australia now ,remember watching these shows when I was about 6 , I'm now 55, and omfg, .love Vanderbelt

[@kevinmullins4919]

I met Larry Storch in the Winn-Dixie grocery store in Punta Gorda Fl. the 1980s he was truly a nice guy he was wearing sandals with white socks a down to earth guy

[@auntcookie49]

I loved that show. Loved his character.

[@ericadsouza6705]

I just love love F Troop, I have started watching F Troop in the last two years and I will always watch it . I am a younger viewer 45 years old . Mum has put me on to the show it and I watch it every day. The best comedy show of all time for me

[@randallkoch6183]

One more thing, you didn't mention Forrest & Larry were in a (very) short lived Saturday morning show called "Ghost Busters" in 1975.

[@mdturnerinoz]

I watched that show every week ... I even have the DVD set today! Thanks to you I will get the set out and watch some episodes. Sad about Melody: she was just a year younger than me! And I also ready Larry was quite a sax player!

[@larrytrail2865]

As a young boy, I thought "F Troop" was a documentary. So when I became an adult I joined the Army. The show had trained me quite well on how to deal with senseless orders and rote stupidity on a grand scale.

[@stardustedreams]

I loved that show, the cast was amazing. Hope to find the reruns.

[@johnnyrodriguez8358]

I loved Jane's personality. A gorgeous woman.

[@HerrEllsworth]

She loved doing the show and loved the fans. Melody was grateful for the way the producers gave her "free reign" with her character. However, they were less than pleased when they found out she was under-age and stuck her with this on-set teacher whom she said was a "real PIA". At least they didn't fire her,

[@fumingriley]

@@HerrEllsworth and I read that she did her own riding in the show. I recall one episode where she was standing in the stirrups and firing a rifle at full gallop,

[@evenjsteven9014]

Parmenter: "You were in Washington yesterday?" Grant: "46 hours in the saddle...lucky the wind was with me."

[@kennystrick5261]

Me Network should put F Troop back on the air Show still cracks me up

[@djmartell1227]

Best parts for me featured Joe Brooks as Pvt Vanderbilt, the blind lookout; John Mitchum as Pvt Hoffenmueller and his "farblungent tum-tum; and Bob Steele as Pvt Duffy and his tales of the Alamo with Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett with their "backs to the wall". Absolute gold.....

[@nancymontgomery8897]

YES! Bob Steele was a real Hollywood Western movie star in his younger days.

[@smitskee]

I remember when Duffy was rambling, and O’Rourke was under stress “ Duffy, enough already … we lost that one also”

[@muffassa6739]

I watched this show I loved it so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rodneyhankins6417]

I love the show when I was a kid. I wish they show it again in reruns .

[@randallkoch6183]

A few years ago it was on the MeTV channel(s). Now you would have problems showing it. It would be considered "racist".

[@harperstacey9604]

Melody patterson who played wrangler Jane was married to James mcarthur of hawaii five-0.

[@smitskee]

Melody did not do much acting in front of a camera past 1971. She had no children. I never knew what happen to her, prior to her death in 2015.

[@harperstacey9604]

@@smitskee thank you for the info. Melody patterson gave up her career for James McArthur who didn't want her to work anymore.

[@smitskee]

@@harperstacey9604 But she wasn’t even 30 when they divorced.

[@harperstacey9604]

@@smitskee doesn't matter. When you leave Hollywood for a few years and try to make a comeback, it's hard to get new acting gigs.

[@smitskee]

@@harperstacey9604 We’re talking 1970s TV. Not the big screen. There was lots of product. If she had a decent agent, and her looks, I would think still possibilities. If you’re motivated.

[@milizastankovic2489]

This was one of the best shows on television ever watched by myself. I still watch it today and find it so hilarious more now than ever...shows are not made like these anymore.😔 Thank-you for the memories and love to Larry and family.🤗 Thank-you Larry for your amazing part in F-Troop your truly a wonderful actor with side splitting humor...😂😂 God bless to all involved in F- Troop...and fans!!🙏💖💞💞

[@johnmarcello9861]

A wonderfully entertaining TV show of my childhood. So many hilarious skits/lines that I'll never forget. We catch up with a few old school friends every 6 months and the evening is never complete without reminiscing about one of our favourite episodes. Timeless.

[@thommcintyre2903]

In the 1950s, Larry Storch hosted the summer replacement series in the Jackie Gleason time slot. While filming the first season of F-Troop, I did a phone interview with the actor and later met him when he traveled in my area promoting the show. F-Troop was and is a delight, and should have continued much longer than two seasons. I don't know if the younger generation is even aware of the series, which is a pity.

[@gidzmobug2323]

As I remember, the show was cancelled because filming it in color back then was hugely expensive.

[@smitskee]

@@gidzmobug2323 Warner Bros Television, was also going through ownership change, and shows were being dropped for various reasons. F Troop was one of those on the chopping block. It's ratings were supposedly solid.

[@TurboThePig2]

Some of the younger generation does, including me.

[@rimshot2952]

Great show. I was in love with Jane.

[@paulklassert7914]

Who wasn't?!!!!

[@jimrossi7708]

@@paulklassert7914 , so true

[@rman52]

Hopefully you were a kid at the time because we now know she was only 15.

[@rimshot2952]

@@rman52 I was much younger then her.

[@iandaniel2153]

@@rman52 ... yep! being 13 and 14 for the two seasons so get a pass.

[@ngzcaz]

Chief Wild Eagle... what a comedic genius complete with an accent I couldn't quite put my finger on..

[@geraldrogers3374]

Keep F-Troop on the air. One of the best comedy shows. Always a laugh😅😆.

[@sethkaicer319]

From the Cradle to the Grave the Journey of life is all our own perception.

[@jackmackenzie2482]

A truly Great Show!! I met Larry Storch in NYC back in the late 60’s. Got his Autograph. He was a Genuinely Nice Guy!! What’s Up Agarn???

[@kevinmullins4919]

I met Larry in the Winn-Dixie grocery store in Punta Gorda Fl. the 1980s he was truly a nice guy he was wearing sandals with white socks a down to earth guy

[@jackmackenzie2482]

Really True Kevin. Met him at a crosswalk in the City! He took the time to sign an autograph even though he was with a date!

[@Jtsct]

Absolutely hysterical sitcom. Can't believe it's not on Metv or Get Smart. RIP cast of F Troop thanks for the lifetime of laughs.

[@iandaniel2153]

Only two seasons but what a hoot! ... if I ever need to chase the blues away one episode is all that's needed .... does it stand the test of time .... you bet!

[@garychambers5850]

You forgot to mention that Ken Berry went on to star in "Mayberry RFD" after the Andy Griffith Show" when Andy called it quits. It was a good show that ran from 1968-1971.

[@harperstacey9604]

Ken Berry appeared on several episodes of fantasy island

[@nancymontgomery8897]

And was a regular on Mama's Family.

[@brenthaymon280]

He was also in the Disney movie The Cat From Outer Space.

[@smitskee]

Arlene Golonka, just passed recently. (Millie) She was 85.

[@smitskee]

@@harperstacey9604 Ken did all those multi cast shows like Love Boat, Fantasy Island, etc.

[@tjmusa]

what a cast. we all love this show. funny and clean. the world grew up. thanks for posting.

[@kenfuller6886]

I have many fond memories of this awesome show .. F-Troop has stood the test of time and will continue to bring lots of giggles to anyone lucky enough to view it !!

[@nancymontgomery8897]

Some of the Hekawis had hilarious names. Their tribal comedian was named Stand-Up Bull.

[@craigpennington1251]

That show was canceled way too soon. Always a hoot to watch. I can never be equaled in any way.

[@davidsigalow7349]

It only ran two seasons, but they filmed about 80 epidodes.

[@johnnyintrieri]

@@davidsigalow7349 Yes David They WORKED in those days! Not like the Prima Donna's of today's talentless crap.

[@smitskee]

@@davidsigalow7349 65 episodes

[@underdog1117]

Great show..one of the best..

[@wallyturgeon4633]

Enjoyed the show when it first was on, haven’t seen it on since then. But would watch it if it comes back.

[@roguecheddar]

I won many a drink on trivia night when the subject was F Troop. Good times, good times.

[@donalddday7741]

such a funny show loved it

[@christhornton1785]

Edward Everett Horton, who played Roaring Chicken on F Troop, was a character actor in nearly every movie made during the 30s and 40s and was a voice over character for the Rocky and Bullwinkle show. He is credited with over 200 movies and tv shows.

[@johnjohnson5116]

Loved this show! Grew up with it. Still remember it fondly.

[@michelehopper449]

I Loved the show, Awesome job they did

[@robertvance1873]

Ken Berry also was on the show Mama's family

[@rimshot2952]

Wasn’t he in the Andy Griffith show.

[@michaelgorman2662]

Also star in Mayberry RFD!

[@bowler185]

I'm a F troop fan. Sad to say that people will get too offended if they bring it back. They all are too sensitive now. It was a good show

[@1smallstep]

Yeah, seeing as how the Hekawee(sp?) are all played by Jewish Vaudvillian comedians (a deliberate choice done for comedic purpose) I'm sure that will be blasted pretty bad. Hey, I heard once that some of the Hekawee really wanted the tribe to be called the Fukawee... however, the censors anticipated the joke behind why they were called the hekawee (tribe got lost, asked people where the heck are we? they thought we say we're the Hekawee) and shot down the name. Want to bet that the same people who would be upset by Jewish American Indians would have no problem with Fukawee on prime time network?

[@smitskee]

@@1smallstep wasn’t Milton Berle in an Episode? I know Phil Harris was.

[@1smallstep]

@@smitskee TBH I'm not sure, but you mentioning Milton Berle does seem to trigger a memory. It has been far, far too long since I've gotten to watch.

[@darrenmonks4532]

As a kid growing up in Western Australia's Goldfields (remote region of the world I guess) in the early 1970's - F Troop was mintox! Excellent characters/humour.

[@waynekerr2397]

....and poor old shortsighted and hard of hearing Vanderbilt. Trooper Duffy and his recounts of the "Alamo'. Great show, it provided great memories and a laugh for everyone.

[@looselatigo]

I'm surprised Trooper Duffy, played by Bob Steele, wasn't included. Steele was a popular star of B westerns in the 30s and 40s and then became a character actor whose credits included roles in The Big Sleep, Pork Chop Hill, and Hang 'Em High. Steel passed in 1988 at the age of 81.

[@mikeshirer8198]

I always laughed when it was said in the show, Duffy survived the Alamo!

[@fumingriley]

@@mikeshirer8198 and Duffy always wanted to tell that story but none of the other guys wanted to hear it

[@rogerangress9983]

Who could forget Sweed Britowski in Kolchak: the Night Stslker" series with Darren Mc Mc Gavin back in 1974 on abc.....

[@elultimo102]

For a while they had Night Stalker, Kung Fu, and Planet of the Apes on the same night. That was "must see TV," back then.

[@rogerangress9983]

@@elultimo102 Those were the days of great television. Good memories & good story telling.....

[@michaellalli7693]

Classic comedy series. Love it!

[@micksirianni202]

Great dedication to a true classic show!

[@doctordoomsdaydoomsday9766]

if anyone today were to watch it would catch on easily !!!

[@theprofessor8598]

What a great show this was, my older brother and I grew up watching this and we still get a laugh out of using our favorite lines from the wonderfully silly dialogue.

[@luislaplume8261]

A friend if mine who worked in the day shift told me that Larry Storch was his classmate in Patterson, NJ. I believe him because Larry often mentioned Patterson NJ once in several episodes of F Troop. This was my favorite TV western in the 1960s.

[@PSMyarddog]

Passaic NJ as I recall!

[@smitskee]

Larry was a Bronx guy. Clinton High School.

[@Zeus-wl2pl]

I loved this show when I was a kid. Well written, interesting stories, cool cast. The Indians, excuse me, Native Americans, were funny as hell.

[@JamesLachowsky]

The "Indians" thing was part of the joke. Most of them were actually Jewish vaudevillians and incorporated Yiddish jokes into the show. One example was when they gave directions to their camp. "Make right turn at big rock that look like bear, then make left turn at big bear that look like rock."

[@smitskee]

@@JamesLachowsky one of my favorites. “ Chief, that’s too much money for a fake Indian attack, can’t you do better?” .... “ Can’t do it O’Rourke, if I do it for that, soon bottom fall out of fake Indian attack market” ... “that’s robbery Chief” ... “go ask Apache, they do it for nothing” ... “ nah, they play a little too rough”

[@kevingarver9752]

GREAT SHOW !

[@markrobertson1485]

Best television comedy ever & way ahead of its time, deserves to be one of the front & centre reruns that are shown over the years.

[@FactsVerse]

We're glad to know that you love the show. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If we may ask, which episode did you like the best?

[@factinator33]

I just recently purchased all 2 seasons and watched them all!!!!! Love it!!!!👍💓

[@fuxztx9720]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE SHOW I COULD SIT DOWN AND SEE IT OVER AGAIN AND AGAIN I LOVE THAT SHOW