Biography
As the star of the unlikely CBS wartime comedy "Hogan's Heroes" (CBS, 1965-1971), Crane gained national stardom with his portrayal of Colonel Robert Hogan; the irreverent and mischievously sly leader of a group of Allied P.O.W.'s during World War II. After hours, however, away from the gaze of his adoring public, another Bob Crane emerged - one who was haunted by persistent demons and lustful urges that would have shocked even the most loyal …
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Career Milestones
1978 | Toured in a dinner theater production of "Beginner's Luck"; was appearing in play in Scottsdale, Arizona when he was murdered | |
1977 | Last TV appearance, as a guest on "The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries" (ABC) | |
1976 | Last feature appearance, "Gus" | |
1975 | Headlined the short-lived "The Bob Crane Show" (NBC) | |
1974 | Had title role in the Disney film "Superdad" | |
| Returned to radio work on KMPC in L.A. | ||
1969 | Starred in ABC TV remake of "Arsenic and Old Lace" | |
1968 | Co-starred with Elke Sommer in "The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz" | |
1966 | Appeared as himself in an episode of "The Lucy Show" (CBS), starring Lucille Ball | |
| Played Col. Hogan in the popular, long-running sitcom "Hogan's Heroes" (CBS); received two Emmy Award nominations | ||
| Had regular role of Dr. David Kelsey on the popular ABC sitcom "The Donna Reed Show" | ||
1962 | Was guest host (replacing a vacationing Johnny Carson) on "Who Do You Trust?"; reportedly was offered the chance to replace Carson as host but declined | |
1961 | Feature acting debut as Peter White in the sequel "Return to Peyton Place" | |
1959 | TV acting debut as a guest in an episode of "The Twilight Zone" | |
| Was popular morning drive host at KNX; became known as 'The King of Los Angeles Airwaves' | ||
1956 | Moved to Los Angeles | |
1950 | Was radio host for WICC in Bridgeport, Connecticut | |
1950 | Worked for WLEA in Hornell, New York and WBIS in Bristol, Connecticut | |
1942 | Began career as a drummer for the Connecticut Symphony Orchestra | |
Awards
1967 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actor In a in Hogan's Heroes |
1966 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actor In a Leading in Hogan's Heroes |