The Life Of Howard Caine Major Hochstetter Hogan's Heroes Facts

[@michaelragusa5138]

I watched Hogan's Heroes from 1968 to 1971. It was my favorite show at the time. Howard Caine's playing Major Hochstetter with his faux German accent and his antics have stayed in my mind since 1969. He was a very talented actor.

[@markfryer9880]

Passing at 67 just doesn't seem fair for such a talented man. In at least one Get Smart episode he played two characters. Thanks for making this tribute.

[@mikeyates7931]

Well , if it helps you to wrap your mind around it , my father was only 57 when he died

[@robertbishop5357]

​@mikeyates7931 my dad was 56.

[@bingbruce4865]

One of the best acted scenes in Hogan's Heroes is when Major Hochstetter is explaining why he let his prisoners go and even gave them his car in "War takes a Holiday". Howard's expressions are perfectly funny. Major Hochstetter is one of the best written characters in Hogan's Heroes.

[@DiBiasehere]

One of the Greatest actors of all time..

[@genehollon1472]

HOCHSTETTER and GEN BURKHALTER are two of the best characters on my favorite show, H O G A N S H E R O E S !!!!!!!!!!

[@donnied9432]

I agree 👍 I started laughing when I was reading your comment 🤣

[@ronschlaeger9227]

I just watched the episode where Hogan gets the Major to belive Klink is Nimrod. Hilarious!

[@bingbruce4865]

Ah yes, the old Wellington cypher, lol

[@billkeithchannel]

Howard's most famous line as Hochstetter: "BAHHHHH!" His utterance is the perfect epitome of frustrated anger.

[@JoeU54]

Agreed. No one says BAAAAAHHHHH quite like Hochstetter

[@גרשוןפרלמן]

"I will surround this camp with a ring of steel!"

[@jaybomb8371]

I'm a Hogan's Heroes geek. Just love "What is this man doing here?". Cracks me up every time!!! Cheers

[@martinhanke1670]

He made every episode better. Had no idea he did so many things, not really surprised. Great talent.

[@mikedoyle7300]

I have learned so much about the cast of Hogans heroes. The many other accomplishments and their service during the war. I used to rush home after work turn on Hogans heroes shut out the world unwind after a hard day. God bless the everyone who was part of this show.

[@ChuckS-g7e]

“Heads vill roll!” My favorite line of his in HH.

[@johnmeadows5645]

As far as i am concerned, he made the show great. He was my favorite character. I loved when he said; heads vill roll, i guarantee .

[@CoolClassics]

I have to agree 😁

[@charlesaguilar1708]

I always liked " What is this man doing here!?"

[@briancolon523]

Yes, also, ill hold you in irons. Ill have you arrested if don't do as I say !

[@gaius_enceladus]

He was *awesome* as Major Hochstetter! Hochstetter and Burkhalter were my favourite characters!

[@paulhudson8321]

Thanks for your tribute to Howard. Great actor. Love his part in Hogans hero’s. Watch it every night.

[@davidhudson5452]

Me Too

[@check1mate1]

MeTV!!

[@DiBiasehere]

WHAT IS THIS MAN DOING HERE

[@genehollon1472]

ME TOO, Paul. Great show, Great actors.

[@croatianknight1160]

I love this Gestapo major. Hysterical! R.I.P. Major Hochstetter.

[@victorsuarez6130]

At the gates of heaven he was just let in with out anyone asking "who is this man". RIP Howard.

[@Sand1955]

Watching Hogan’s Heroes on KZbin throughout this past year of lockdowns has really helped to keep me entertained. I loved this show when I was a child, as I was 10 years old when it debuted. Thank you for this informative video on Howard Caine. What a talented man! He is great in Hogan’s Heroes.

[@jonburrows2684]

Well you didn't invite me to watch it with you

[@dave8599]

Hogans heros is on TV MeTv network week nights.

[@thecentralscrutinizer5105]

Who dare locked you down darling???...Shame on whoever did that

[@manzeppicarlos27]

I loved him in Hogan's Heros. My favorite character in the show. I think he was terrific.

[@davef.2811]

Truly an under-rated "hero" in HH. He played his parts there most admirably.

[@Proteusbound]

A whole new respect for him.. Thank you.

[@randalfulkerson6918]

Glad to see someone putting Howard Caine's career on a post. I have long been impressed by his variety of accents. I had heard that he also worked with other actors, teaching them how to speak with various accents. I can't confirm that, however.

[@MatthewPoplawsk]

Howard Caine was, also, an accomplished bluegrass musician. When I first found this out, IT BLEW ME AWAY!!😮😮😮😮

[@SketchesofChina]

Imagine going to a folk concert and seeing Major Hochstetter playing the banjo. I would think someone slipped me some acid.

[@CoolClassics]

😂

[@hassanakabrownfabiopiker4914]

With General Burkhalter playing the harmonica.

[@josephrivett7378]

....and then he says " Thank you all very much. And now, I'd love to do a new one I just wrote last week, called: WHAT IS THIS MAN DOING HERE ?????."

[@josephrivett7378]

@@hassanakabrownfabiopiker4914 and Col. Klink playing the fiddle, while Sgt. Schultz step dances

[@hassanakabrownfabiopiker4914]

@@josephrivett7378 along with his other favortite, "WHO IS THIS MAN?"

[@Theonelordnikon]

Hogans' Heroes had so many very talented cast members, they made the show a classic of adventure and comedy.

[@earlleeruhf3130]

My favorite line from Major Hochstetter is when he tells General Burkhalter regarding Col, Klink. "He will be tried, He will be found Guilty and He will be exacuted." The General asks, "What if he is innocent?" Major replies, "It doesn't matter, he Will be tried, He Will be found guilty and he Will be exacuted." That pretty much sums up the S.S. Mind set.

[@guysalzmann9302]

Worked with his sister Harriet Cohen Liss + incredibly same time John Banner’s widow (Christine) at David Orgell’s (Sherman Oaks, CA.) in early 1980’s. Still have autographed pix from him in full Gestapo regalia that she procured for me. Thanks for nice tribute especially recognizing his other accomplishments.

[@IknowImNotCrazyYoumightbe]

My FAV Character on HH......he was GREAT!

[@hishers251]

I didn’t realise Howard was fluent in so many languages. His character was hilarious, and I can still hear his voice and Werner Klemperer as clear as if I was watching an episode of HH right now.

[@SerenitynPeace]

Wow, definitely one heck of an accomplishment! They all helped to make Hogan's Heroes a great show.

[@markcornish2519]

"Klink, i may have to start a new dossier on you" BAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

[@marksolarz3756]

Most memorable re occurring role of the series! His growl was perfect...he played the villain in many movies! So Hogan’s Hero’s was perfect for him!

[@davidhall8874]

I cannot even begin to imagine him with a southern accent! But it is interesting how many of the Germans in Hogan's Hereos were actually Jewish!

[@allan9603]

Banner and Cain were Austrians, and having been stationed in Germany during my army career, NEVER call an Austrian a German! Yes Hitler was also Austrian, but to mention his name in Vienna would most certainly get you a tall stein of beer to the forehead!

[@ArabianShalifa]

Agreed!

[@allan9603]

@@ArabianShalifa , I've got a Korea born woman living next to me who has a deeper Southern accent than Paula Deen! Imagine that!

[@kpkndusa]

I was just going to mention that.

[@allan9603]

@@kpkndusa go ahead.

[@buffalobraves9]

His character was freaking hysterical in HH. Just a wonderful actor.

[@augusthawks6576]

I knew he was a great actor but I had no idea he was a genius and so multi-talented.

[@genehollon1472]

ABSOLUTELY !!!! SO many languages and dialects .I have heard of NO OTHER with such capabilities.AMAZING ACTOR ------ AMAZING MAN. !!!!!!!!!!

[@jeannehall6546]

Howard Caine- a super astounding talent in both acting and music! If there are any videos/recording of his work in Bluegrass, I’d love to listen to them!

[@Ralphie_Boy]

*I always looked forward seeing him on Hogan's Heroes!* 👍

[@jayklink851]

Love it, simply love it! As a Hogan's Heroes fan, thank you for all of your wonderful content.

[@ronalddimina5773]

He was 1 of my favorite also.he helped make the show

[@StrokerStevens]

Major Hochstetter was my favorite of the guest!

[@davidcarrington9259]

I love his roll in Hogan's Hero's

[@tomwigal8856]

Say they were when I was a kid my favorite line was what is this man doing here

[@dumbbo1]

Howard Caine played the congressman from New York who was forced to “abstain, courteously” from voting because the NY Assembly never sent him any instructions in the musical “1776”

[@tygrkhat4087]

Until he was told that his estate had been destroyed by British troops. He told Hancock, "To hell with New York, I'll sign it anyway."

[@DoctorQuackenbush]

Thanks for mentioning that role.

[@rmaxwell3294]

Interesting & informative video, GREAT JOB,, I began watching Hogan's Heroes around late 1969 and I'm sure I have seen Howard preform in other shows throughout the 70's and 80's but just didn't notice, thanks for sharing this one. 👍👍👍

[@jamesmchugo9422]

I’ve seen him in a few movies and TV shows, but didn’t know he did over 700 roles. Very impressive.

[@garycarpenter2980]

His character was really a nut. He was a very good actor and had great chemistry

[@davidlord7364]

A perennial actor in so many movies and TV shows...!!!

[@crystalr7602]

WOW! Loved the episodes with Hochstetter and what an amazing man. He must have been brilliant. I'm amazed.

[@sjm5482]

I recently started watching episodes of Hogan’s Heroes on MeTv in the evening, a child and too young to recognize the series value or actors when the show was filmed. I appreciate these reviews which shed light on the tremendously talented actors who served as the German contingency (and incredible story of Hogan group member, Robert Clary) and how many were Jewish and even immigrated to the US during those horrific times. Kudos for the reviews and history.

[@ruthresetar5940]

Wow. What a talent. Thank you for this. I'm going to look up his broadway performances right now!

[@thomasbailey9605]

"WHO IS THIS MAN?!?!" Loved him. RIP

[@jeffreyriley8742]

"WHAT IS THIS MAN DOING HERE??!!" may be my favorite catch phrase ever.

[@vanessathomas7437]

A Talented and Versatile Actor and Musician! I'm Impressed!

[@billbergendahl2629]

This man is very impressive!

[@robertgerber2533]

Hogans Heroes was a slick show. My favorite line of his was heads vill roll

[@launcesmechanist9578]

Howard Caine also played the Lewis Morris, member of the Continental Congress from New York in the film adaptation of '1776'.

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

I had a teacher who reminded me of Major Hochstetter back in Junior High. Similar mustache and voice tone and as high strung.

[@tnwhiskey68]

By far the best non permanent character on Hogans!

[@christophercasey6775]

He was great. So was Leon Askin.

[@jeffsilverman6104]

Excellent, thanks - I'm a Hogan geek too!

[@pathartary2644]

Nice job! I never knew he was so talented. I loved his character on Hogan's Heroes.

[@magaman6353]

He was the funniest character on Hogan's Heroes.

[@matksaurbier1050]

Alot this man did in his life. Love him in Hogans Hero's.

[@heeves8262]

This is my favorite HH character. Thanks so much for doing this video!

[@JeffKing310]

Just found your channel - good stuff. Thanks! And yes, I subscribed.

[@hambone5718]

He played the part so well, I cant imagine any other actor doing it. Between his, "What is this man doing here" or Leon Askin as Burkhalter's, "Klink, you idiot" I don't know what was better line delivery....

[@jefferydavis4090]

God Bless him!!!!!! Loved him on Hogans Heroes!!!!!! Super Smart Super talented. God Bless him!!!!!

[@ShamileII]

What an informative video. I had no idea Major Hochstetter actually had a southern accent. I've seen him in other roles an it's odd to hear him without a German accent. My favorite character of the show. Secretly, I wanted him to catch Hogan in the act...at least once lol ....and one more time..." what is this man doing here" !

[@briancolon523]

Me too.

[@Ruffian71]

WOW❗️❗️❗️ What an accomplished life❗️❗️❗️He’s one of my favorite characters from the show. I’m a HH’s geek too. I’m actually watching it now, honestly, S6/E23!

[@arthurzeller5754]

" What is this man doing here " lol

[@CoolClassics]

Classic!

[@markschroeder2578]

And don't forget "ya-ya save ze bootlicking for General Burkhalter!" Stay safe and healthy.

[@deafmusician2]

Back when I was a kid, Hochstetter actually scared me. Now I see the humor in the character..

[@Theonelordnikon]

His other great catch line!

[@haorla]

if it wasn't for character actors like Howard, they made shows last forever. Howard was brilliant. how about my favorite "What is this man doing Here"

[@richardabbot4695]

He was one fantastic actor

[@Cloudbreak1969]

Well I'm a hogan hero fan...i can't find a bad actor in hogan hero.....they were all so good for they own character....RIP heroes..

[@B1GK1NG]

One of my favourite character of the show. Him, Klink and Burkhauser was hilarious

[@FreyaTait]

After he knew who Col. Hogan was, the question changed to "What is this man doing here?!?" Caine was once interviewed about his characterization of Hochstetter, and Caine said he played him as a madman. He asked the interviewer rhetorically, how else would one portray a Gestapo agent in a comedy.

[@mikee2]

I have the entire set and binge watch from time to time. Maybe sometime you can do soe story's about the secondary actors, like Frank Marth, Nita Talbot (who is still alive and living in NY), Antoinette Bower, Jon Cedar, Michael, Constantine, Hans Conried, Henry Corden, Marj Dusay, Harold Gould, Sandy Kenyon,,,,,just to name a few.........

[@martinschulz9381]

Okay, thanks for sharing. I had no idea that there was so much to Caine. Accents and language is a natural knack that can't always be learned.

[@jimmurphy6095]

Hochstetter: I Vill Zurroud Ziss camp with a ring of steel! Klink: Ya, Ya, ring of steel... I loved how Klink mocked him right to his face... :)

[@chiefpontiac1800]

I always like his character in Hogan's Hero's.

[@dang1861]

As a fan of Hogan's Heroes, it's weird seeing him speak in a non-German accent.

[@supersaiyan1701f]

EVEN AS FREAUD IN STNG HE SPOKE AS HE DID IN HH.

[@PShawtx]

Another one of his lines from Hogan' s Hero's "WHAT IS THIS MAN DOING HERE !" Talking about Hogan in multiple episodes.

[@robertsr.249]

Also played in an episode of the Untouchables “”The seventh vote “ was the episode

[@TWayneD1020]

GREAT. GREAT ACTOR !!!!!

[@randalfulkerson6918]

So true.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Isn't it amazing that a brutal gestapo officer a favored character of the show

[@harrisbobroff9813]

This might have been one of the most heroic Cast ever ensembled, beating out even D-Day movie or ToraToraTora.

[@johnparrott2052]

People never realized what a great talent he was. He could play any role, dramatic or comedy, and play it well.

[@Stax-ht9md]

My wife and I love Hogan's Heroes and watch a program every now and then. Hochstetter is always a favorite!

[@tonytotten408]

Some talent would have loved to have seen and heard him on the banjo that would just be the ace card he was a brilliant actor recognise a few of those stills 👍👏👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@THE-HammerMan]

That was Sooooo cool! But WAIT!..."Who is this man?" LOL! Thanks again. Great job!

[@smokingman64]

Howard Caine was a good actor. Major Hochstetter was my favorite character on Hogan's heroes.

[@ryleperera8446]

the most entertaining character of the Hagen's heroes

[@joannerempfer9763]

I do hope you have seen him in the movie "1776" a musicial from 1972. He was very good in his part.

[@hassanakabrownfabiopiker4914]

WHAT IS THIS MAN DOING HERE???

[@marieroberts5458]

BBBAAAAHHHH!

[@sdgakatbk]

YES!! I was thinking the same thing.

[@Rood67]

Even at my current age, a lot of what he did could only be seen in syndication. And being from TN, I always love hearing of my fellow statesmen that made something of themselves that meant and still means something to so many, the world over; even after their death.

[@tropicalpancake56]

He was my favorite charactor on the show. Extremely talented and so appricated. I'm so sad that he is no longer with us. I love you channel.

[@charlesaguilar1708]

Don't forget his role in "the Outer Limits , the Chameleon" with Robert Duvall in 1964.

[@charlespersi913]

Excellent Actor. Obviously One Smart Man with that much Dialect and Language know how. Never knew of his acting experience, and his music ability and experience is extremely impressive. “What is this Man doing here” to coin a phrase 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@stevenj9970]

Wow. Loads of talents!!!!!

[@robothunter1035]

"Who is this man! What is this man doing here! Baaaaaaaah!"

[@codybailey855]

Wow! I never would’ve guessed he was from Tennessee!

[@peterlee4682]

KLINK! VUT IS THIS MAN DOING HERE? Such a great talent!

[@ThomasMulhall]

"I vill surround this camp vis a ring of steel!" When the babe from the "Hamburg Fire Department" asked Hochstetter if he wanted her address, his facial expressions were perfect as he said "No, ve have everybody's address already!"

[@kevincunningham5124]

Wow! I never imagined , great presentation.

[@pinatajuju4471]

Wow a man of many talents indeed, he played his part so well in Hogan's Heroes that I actually didn't like him in that show and was afraid that he would catch Hogan and the gang trying to escape. Thank you for sharing your research with us Cool Classics!

[@JackKirbyFan]

Just discovered your channel. You really should have more subscribers and views. You're fantastic. Keep it up.

[@nicksyrmis5964]

He was great I love Horgans hero

[@ohmeowzer1]

Love your channel liked and subscribed