Now Larry Hovis...

[catesta]

I didn't find out until today .

I'm a fan of Hogan's Heroes, so I thought it was worth mentioning.

'Hogan's Heroes' Actor Larry Hovis Dies at 67

Wed September 10, 2003 06:11 PM ET

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Actor Larry Hovis, who played Sgt. Carter in the 1960s television series "Hogan's Heroes" and later taught drama at Texas State University, has died of cancer at the age of 67, the school said on Wednesday.

Hovis was best known for his work in "Hogan's Heroes," the long-running comedy about World War II soldiers in a German prison camp, but also had a recurring role in the television show "Gomer Pyle, USMC" and was a creator and performer on "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In."

He got into show business early, forming a musical act with his sister at the age of 5, and went on to become a drummer, singer, comedian, writer, game show producer and stage and television actor, the school said.

He joined the university in the central Texas town of San Marcos in 1990 and taught acting and characterization until his death on Tuesday, the school said.

A memorial service was scheduled for Saturday at the school's Theater Center.

[Jazzmoose]

Catesta, this is embarrassing, but I'm not clear on which "Hogan's Heroes" character Hovis played. I guess it's been that long since I've seen it. Can you describe which one he was?

[JSngry]

The scientist.

That's 3, right? Can we get a break now?

Edited September 12, 2003 by JSngry

[catesta]

Moose, Hovis played the character of Sgt. Carter.

[jacman]

RIP. i loved that show- Hovis was a crack up. not to hijack the thread but i have a Hogan's Heroes story:

as some here know i an a home health care RN. i was taking care of this WW2 vet who had survived the Baatan Death March, and 3+ years in Japanese POW camps. he became a multi millionaire after the war in the gaming industry. we spent many evenings watching Hogan's Heroes, playing cribbage, and eating Japanese food. he'd tell me horrific stories of the torture he endured, then say "man, i'd have given anything to have been captured by the Germans". HH was his favorite show, and would watch it on tv 2-3 times a day.

[Jazzmoose]

Thanks guys. I was thinking "the guy with the hat" (which makes no sense, but WAS the right one!)